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Event:
VR:GC 7 - Leeuwenhoek × Elvul
Date: Nov 16, 2025 |
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 36 wins and 18 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 8 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
McCoy instigates a clinch. #TD#
Boone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCoy is trying to keep an underhook but Boone manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (0) McCoy
McCoy keeping hold of Boone's head, controlling as best he can.
McCoy trying to hold on to Boone's head to control him but Boone postures up.
Boone content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCoy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Boone prevents McCoy from improving his position.
Boone is taking a breather. McCoy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McCoy is concentrating on defense, preventing Boone from advancing position.
Boone wants to pass to mount but McCoy is defending the position. #T2#
Boone is taking a breather. McCoy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCoy for as long as he can get away with.
Boone wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy. #T3#
Boone controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone wants to pass to mount but McCoy is defending the position.
McCoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Boone controlling the action here.
McCoy wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
McCoy keeps trying to improve his position.
McCoy trying to control but Boone postures up.
#T6#
Boone prevents McCoy from improving his position.
Boone tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCoy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boone prevents McCoy from improving his position.
Boone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
McCoy moves into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCoy wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Boone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCoy is looking to sweep but instead, Boone has passed into half guard.
Boone is controlling the pace.
#T9#
McCoy wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Boone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Boone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boone wants to free his trapped foot but McCoy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCoy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McCoy is pressing down on Boone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12#
McCoy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCoy, not yet.
McCoy pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage.
Boone preventing the sweep. #T13#
Boone controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCoy managing to control the position.
McCoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (2) McCoy#T14#
McCoy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Boone is heads and McCoy is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Boone takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Our winner, Cleetus Boone, 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:
VR:GC 5 - Elvul × McCoy
Date: Oct 26, 2025 |
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 111 wins and 68 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 17 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Scott gets caught flat footed, as Boone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Boone
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scott trying to control the position here.
Scott keeping full guard, as Boone tries to pass.
Boone trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott has Boone pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Boone content to stall in guard here.
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Scott is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Scott continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Scott.
Boone showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Boone trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boone sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Scott is controlling Boone's posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Scott keeping full guard, as Boone tries to pass. #T5#
Scott seems keen to control Boone's posture.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Boone looking to pass the guard.
Scott pulls Boone in to control the position.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there.
Scott trying to control the position.
#T7#
Scott pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Boone from controlling successfully.
Boone 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. #T8#
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Boone is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scott is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Boone
Boone wants to hit a sweep here but Scott passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boone there! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (2) Boone#T9#
Boone is looking to get to half guard.
Boone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boone is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott content just to control the position here. #T10#
Boone is trying to escape the mount.
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Boone wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boone tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boone is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Boone wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Boone is trying to escape the mount.
Boone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Boone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Tyron Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
VR:GC 3 - Dresner × Elvul
Date: Oct 04, 2025 |
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 35 wins and 17 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Mecilvus Gabenagus!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gabenagus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boone's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (0) vs (2) Gabenagus
Gabenagus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (0) vs (5) Gabenagus
Boone wants to hold on but Gabenagus pushes him away.
Gabenagus controlling his opponent.
Gabenagus wants to control the pace but Boone is squirming around nicely.
Boone is controlling an arm, preventing Gabenagus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabenagus controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabenagus is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T1##SUB2#
Gabenagus has hold of Boone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Boone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gabenagus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gabenagus trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Gabenagus controlling his opponent.
Gabenagus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boone is squirming around, avoiding Gabenagus's attempts to control the action.
Boone has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gabenagus's lack of action.
Gabenagus wants to pass the guard but Boone is defending well. #T3#
Gabenagus slows the pace down in half guard.
Boone is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boone avoid being mounted?
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but Boone defending well.
Boone is looking to control Gabenagus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boone avoid being mounted?
Gabenagus is just content to waste time from the top position. Boone takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (5) Gabenagus
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gabenagus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (7) Gabenagus
Boone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gabenagus looking to pass the guard.
Gabenagus trying to move into half guard but instead Boone has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (4) vs (7) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is trying to keep Boone in close.
#T5#
Gabenagus looking for a sweep. Not yet Gabenagus, not yet.
Boone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Gabenagus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boone uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (7) vs (7) Gabenagus
Gabenagus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (7) vs (9) Gabenagus#T6#
Gabenagus trying to pass the guard but Boone defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gabenagus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boone is just riding it out for now. Gabenagus eventually gives up the hold.
Gabenagus is looking to take a break and control but Boone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Gabenagus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gabenagus is looking to advance position but Boone won't allow it. #T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gabenagus in particular looking to stall.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabenagus wants to advance to full mount but Boone doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gabenagus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gabenagus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (7) vs (12) Gabenagus#T8##SUB2#
Gabenagus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Boone has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gabenagus but great work by Boone. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boone (11) vs (12) Gabenagus
Gabenagus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus wants to get back to full guard but Boone has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (14) vs (12) Gabenagus
Boone trying to control but Gabenagus is having none of it.
Gabenagus working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Gabenagus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Boone moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gabenagus. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (17) vs (12) Gabenagus
You can see the frustration on Gabenagus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gabenagus seems a little lost for a moment, as Boone dominates the positioning.#T10#
Gabenagus is looking to reverse the position.
Gabenagus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boone trying to control the pace.
Boone is keen to just control but Gabenagus is a slippery customer.
Gabenagus is trying to maintain the position but Boone is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Gabenagus is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gabenagus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boone passes Gabenagus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gabenagus wants to get back to full guard.
Gabenagus tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Boone has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (20) vs (12) Gabenagus
Gabenagus is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Gabenagus is still trying to improve position.
Gabenagus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Gabenagus wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
Boone not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Gabenagus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boone pulls his head out easily.
Gabenagus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14#
Gabenagus has control of Boone's left arm, preventing Boone from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gabenagus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boone defends it easily.
Gabenagus wants to hit a sweep here but Boone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gabenagus there! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (23) vs (12) Gabenagus
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabenagus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 23 to 12.
Cleetus Boone thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KOR 11
Date: Sep 14, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Duncan Idaho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 17 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Idaho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Idaho (4) vs (0) Boone#SUB#
Idaho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Idaho tries to advance to mount but Boone denies him.
Boone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Idaho has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (6) vs (0) Boone
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone holds of for dear life.
Idaho wants to take Boone's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Idaho is looking to take Boone's back but instead Boone gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Idaho trying to advance position but Boone counters by regaining guard.
Idaho looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Idaho advances to half guard.
Boone won't allow Idaho to pass to mount. #SUB#
Idaho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Idaho trying to pass the guard but Boone defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Idaho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (9) vs (0) Boone
Idaho advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (11) vs (0) Boone#T3#
Idaho fails to move to back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Idaho with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Idaho is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Boone is looking to improve his position but Idaho isn't that keen on the idea.
Idaho is looking to work his way around to Boone's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Idaho is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boone has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boone! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (11) vs (2) Boone#SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boone passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (11) vs (5) Boone#T5#
Idaho is looking to regain half guard here but Boone keeps moving and retains side control.
Idaho is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boone is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (11) vs (7) Boone
Idaho is trying to reverse the position but instead Boone has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Idaho (11) vs (10) Boone
Idaho tries to escape but Boone has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
I would not like to be Idaho right now.
You can see the frustration on Idaho's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Idaho is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boone is hanging on to Idaho's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Boone controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Boone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Idaho wants to escape the position.
What can Idaho do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Idaho is really stuck here.
#T9#
Boone is riding his opponent, not letting Idaho buck him off.
Idaho tries to escape the position.
Idaho turns into Boone and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (13) vs (10) Boone
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
Idaho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Boone is adopting a defensive guard.
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
Boone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Idaho's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (13) vs (12) Boone#SUB#
Idaho working for submissions but it's allowed Boone to get to half guard.
Boone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Idaho wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Boone is taking a breather. Idaho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boone tries to pass to full mount but Idaho defends it. #T12#
Idaho wants to sweep but Boone has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (13) vs (15) Boone
Boone happy to just control the position for now.
Idaho is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Boone controlling from side mount.
Idaho is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Boone gets to mount! Idaho was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (13) vs (17) Boone
Idaho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 17 to 13.
A victorious Cleetus Boone 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:
KOR MSC
Date: Aug 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 17 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco is doing well to control the position and prevent Boone from advancing to side control.
Orozco wants to control but Boone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orozco tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone stalling.
Orozco wants to get back to full guard.
Orozco trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone content to control rather than advance.
Orozco is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Boone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Orozco is looking to improve his position.
Orozco wants to control but Boone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orozco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boone controlling the action here.
Orozco is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Orozco is continuing to stall.
Orozco tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg.
Orozco wants to control but Boone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orozco wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Orozco wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
#T3#
Orozco is holding on to half guard well.
Orozco won't allow Boone to pass to mount.
Boone prevents Orozco from improving his position.
Orozco is looking to control Boone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orozco avoid being mounted?
Orozco is positioning himself well to prevent Boone advancing to mount.
Orozco is trying to get back to full guard.
Boone is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Boone works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (5) vs (0) Orozco
Orozco wants to hold on but Boone pushes him away.
Orozco is trying to escape the mount.
Orozco keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco tries to lock up and control but Boone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Orozco tries to reverse the position but Boone maintains control.
Boone looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Orozco holds on to Boone around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Orozco tries to hold on but Boone pushes him away.
Boone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Orozco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orozco tries to hold on but Boone pushes him away. #T6#
Boone fails to move to back control.
Orozco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orozco looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Orozco is trying desperately to improve position.
Orozco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orozco tries to reverse the position but Boone maintains control.
Orozco tries to hold on but Boone postures up.
Boone controlling from the full mount.
Orozco is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Boone controlling from mount.
Orozco is trying to escape the mount.
Boone content just to control the position here.
Orozco regains half guard.
Orozco wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
Orozco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Orozco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boone controls the pace.#T8#
Orozco has control of Boone's left arm, preventing Boone from doing any damage.
Orozco is trying to keep Boone in close.
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Boone 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.
Boone won't allow Orozco to sweep him here.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Boone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Orozco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T9#
Orozco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there.
Orozco 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: Boone (5) vs (2) Orozco
Orozco is taking a breather. Boone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boone.
Boone has Orozco pulled in close to control his posture.
Orozco content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Boone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Orozco wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Orozco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orozco tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
Orozco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Orozco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Boone keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orozco looking to pass the guard.
Boone controls Orozco momentarily but Orozco frees himself.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orozco looking to pass the guard.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Orozco 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.
Boone is adopting a defensive guard.
Orozco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boone wants to control but Orozco passes easily into half guard.
#T14#
Orozco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orozco is pressing down on Boone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boone is holding on for now.
Orozco wants to take a breather but Boone is having none of it.
Orozco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boone tries to get to full guard but Orozco has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco controlling the action here.
Orozco is keen to just control but Boone is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Cleetus Boone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KOR 5
Date: Aug 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 16 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 25 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Itinya moves into range and clinches up with Boone.
Itinya has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boone after a bit of a struggle.
Itinya is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#TD2#
Boone is fighting off a takedown attempt but Itinya is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boone to the mat. Boone regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (0) vs (2) Itinya
Boone has his hands on Itinya's head, controlling the position.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Itinya has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Itinya has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Itinya.#T2#
Boone is controlling Itinya's posture.
Itinya preventing the sweep.
Itinya controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boone pulls Itinya in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Itinya wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.
Itinya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Itinya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Boone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itinya is one step ahead there. #T5#
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Itinya being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Boone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itinya is one step ahead there.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boone has his hands on Itinya's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Itinya trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Itinya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Itinya trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itinya stands and throws Boone's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (0) vs (5) Itinya#T8#
Itinya taking a breather here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boone is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Itinya tries to advance to mount but can't.
Itinya trying to control the position but Boone is working away.
Boone trying his best to control but Itinya has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boone (0) vs (7) Itinya
Itinya controlling his opponent.
Boone is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Itinya controlling the pace for now.
Itinya is looking to work his way around to Boone's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Itinya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boone wants to control but Itinya is having none of it.#T12#
Itinya controlling from mount.
Boone tries to reverse the position but Itinya maintains control.
Itinya looking to control but Boone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Itinya content just to control the position here. #T13#
Boone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boone tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away.
Boone 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: Boone (2) vs (7) Itinya#T14#
Itinya trying to control the position here.
Boone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boone looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itinya wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 7 to 2.
Stix Itinya is the new lightweight champion!
Stix Itinya thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KOR 3
Date: Aug 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 16 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; White Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Boone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goodman as he avoids it easily.
Goodman is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Goodman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boone. #TD#
Boone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Goodman! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boone (4) vs (0) Goodman
Boone content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boone working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Boone 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 Goodman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Goodman trying to control but Boone flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boone (7) vs (0) Goodman
Goodman rolls, trying to escape but Boone keeps control of the position.
Goodman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boone looking to control and managing it successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goodman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Goodman prevents Boone from taking his back.
Goodman holds on for dear life.
Goodman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goodman has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Boone (10) vs (0) Goodman#T3#
Boone doesn't have the hooks in and Goodman manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (10) vs (2) Goodman
Goodman content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Goodman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Goodman stopping the sweep attempt from Boone.
Goodman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Goodman forces his way into half guard.
Boone trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Goodman content to control rather than advance.
Boone wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goodman in particular looking to stall.
Boone is looking to control Goodman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boone avoid being mounted?
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Boone is defending well.
Goodman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Boone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Goodman content to control rather than advance. #T9##T10##SUB2#
Goodman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boone is just riding it out for now. Goodman eventually gives up the hold.
Boone is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Goodman slows the pace down in half guard.
Boone keeping hold of Goodman's head, controlling as best he can.
Goodman controlling the action here. #T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Boone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goodman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Goodman preventing the sweep.
Boone is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up.
Goodman won't allow Boone to sweep him here.
Boone has his hands on Goodman's head, controlling the position.
Goodman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Boone pulls Goodman in close to prevent any damage.
Boone trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Cleetus Boone retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Cleetus Boone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, White Goodman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'. |
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Event:
KOR 1
Date: Aug 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 16 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 24 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (0) Itinya
Itinya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Itinya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Itinya controls Boone momentarily but Boone frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone 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. #T1##SUB2#
Itinya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boone is aware though and is defending well.
Boone passes Itinya's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Itinya wants to get back to full guard.
Itinya is still trying to improve position.
Itinya is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Boone jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (5) vs (0) Itinya
Itinya is looking for a sweep.
Itinya is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
Itinya is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#T2#
Itinya looking for a sweep but Boone has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boone (7) vs (0) Itinya
Itinya tries to reverse the position but Boone maintains control.
Boone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Itinya is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Itinya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Itinya is looking to improve his position but Boone isn't that keen on the idea.
Itinya wants to hold on but Boone pushes him away.#T4#
Itinya holds of for dear life.
Itinya is controlling an arm, preventing Boone from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Itinya is trying desperately to improve position.
Boone manages to capitalize on a mistake by Itinya to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boone (10) vs (0) Itinya#T5#
Boone is not going to allow Itinya to sit and survive in this position.
Itinya tries to break free.
Boone is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boone controlling well, preventing Itinya from escaping the position.
Boone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T6#
Boone has the hooks in. Itinya is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Itinya trying to control but not successfully.
Itinya tries to escape the position.
Boone controlling the position well here. Itinya rolled but Boone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T7#
Boone is hanging on to Itinya's back as he tries to escape.
Itinya just trying to survive but Boone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T8#
Boone not allowing Itinya to control his hands.
Boone keeps control of the position as Itinya tries to break free.
#T9#
Itinya manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boone's guard. Nice work there by Itinya.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (10) vs (2) Itinya
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Itinya has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boone keeping moving, preventing Itinya from controlling successfully.
Itinya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boone keeping full guard, as Itinya tries to pass. #T10#
Itinya controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boone is adopting a defensive guard.#T11#
Boone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Itinya content to stall in guard here.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Itinya wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving. #T12#
Itinya 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.
Itinya wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Boone looking for a sweep. Not yet Boone, not yet. #T13#
Itinya wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.
Itinya wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Itinya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boone is trying to keep Itinya in close.
#T14#
Itinya pushes down on Boone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Itinya slows the pace down in half guard.
Itinya is pressing down on Boone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boone is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone is looking to control Itinya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boone avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Cleetus Boone is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Cleetus Boone 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:
764
Date: Jul 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 29 losses; Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Boone gets a double leg takedown into Gean's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (0) Gean
Gean is trying to control the position but Boone postures up.
Boone stopping the sweep attempt from Gean.
Gean keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gean working a defensive guard here.
Boone won't allow Gean to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gean is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (2) Gean#T1#
Gean sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boone's guard. #SUB2#
Gean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gean. #SUB2#
Gean is trying to work for a kimura but Boone is defending well.
Gean trying to advance position but Boone counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Boone keeping full guard, as Gean tries to pass.
Gean wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Gean showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Gean has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boone wants to sweep here but Gean controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Boone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (4) vs (2) Gean
Gean is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Gean wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment.
Gean looking to control.
Gean wants to sweep but no luck.
Boone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gean tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Boone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gean is keeping the position for now.
Boone won't allow Gean to sweep him here.
Boone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gean wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Gean is trying to control the position but Boone postures up.
Boone won't allow Gean to sweep him here.
Gean working a defensive guard here.
Gean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gean 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: Boone (4) vs (4) Gean
Gean trying to mount his opponent but Boone defends it. #T6#
Boone is pressing down on Gean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (6) vs (4) Gean
Boone advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (9) vs (4) Gean
Gean is trying to get back to half guard.
Boone advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boone (11) vs (4) Gean#T7#
Gean is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boone controlling the position easily from mount.
Gean can't escape the position.
Boone controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Gean is just holding on here. Boone manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Boone (14) vs (4) Gean
Gean tries to break free.
Gean turns into Boone and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (14) vs (6) Gean
Boone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gean pushes down on Boone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boone is refusing to be controlled, as Gean sits in half guard. #T9#
Boone has his hands clasped together around Gean's back. He's all about the action.
Gean slows the pace down in half guard.
Boone is concentrating on defense, preventing Gean from advancing position.
Boone is not content to let Gean control the position.#T10#
Boone moves into full guard.
Gean trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Gean controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Gean is still trying to improve position.
Boone has his hands on Gean's head, controlling the position.
Gean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Gean wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.
Gean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gean trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (16) vs (6) Gean#SUB2#
Gean had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boone defends it easily.
Gean looks winded!
Boone stays in close to Gean's body and controls the position. #T13#
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gean wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment.
Gean has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boone has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (19) vs (6) Gean
Gean manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boone prevents Gean from improving his position.#T14#
Gean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.
Gean wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Gean wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gean wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
Cleetus Boone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
762
Date: Jul 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 15 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 20 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Line decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (0) vs (2) Line
Line performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Line is pressing down on Boone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boone is holding on for now.
Boone tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Line trying to control the pace. #T1#
Line trying to pass the guard but Boone defending well.
Line trying to control the pace.
Boone trying to control but Line postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Line trying to control the pace.
Boone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Line content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Line 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.
Let's hope that Line has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Line has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (0) vs (5) Line
Line content just to control the position here.
Line wants to take Boone's back but he can't do it this time.
Line takes Boone's back. Score +3 for taking back: Boone (0) vs (8) Line
Line controls the position.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Line.
Line trying to control momentarily.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Line has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Line has good solid back control here. #T5#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Line's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Line slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Line trying to control momentarily.
#T6#
Line is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Line trying to control.
Line controls the action.
Line is continuing to stall.#T7#
Boone is in bad spot here.
Boone looking very determined here, making life difficult for Line.
Line controlling the position well here. Boone rolled but Line kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Line go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Line controls the action.
Boone looking very determined here, making life difficult for Line.
Boone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Line with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Line looking to control and managing it successfully.
The adventures of Line the control monster continue. Boring.
Yet more stalling tactics from Line.#T9#
Line fails to advance to Boone's back.
Boone tries to hold on but Line pushes him away.
Line looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boone has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Boone (0) vs (11) Line
Boone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Line tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Line fails to take his opponent's back.
Boone is squirming around, avoiding Line's attempts to control the action.
Line controlling from the full mount.
Line seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Boone is holding on tight.
Boone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Line avoids the attempt from Boone to control.#T11#
Boone is squirming around, avoiding Line's attempts to control the action.
Line wants to take Boone's back here but Boone is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Line can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boone is looking to escape.
Line sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Line wants to take Boone's back but he can't do it this time.
Line wants to control the pace but Boone is squirming around nicely.
Line is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Line takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Line wants to control the pace but Boone is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone tries to lock up and control but Line gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Line trying to control but Boone is having none of it.
Line controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Line can't control as he wanted to and Boone manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Line trying to mount his opponent but Boone defends it.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T14#
Line is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boone! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (0) vs (14) Line
Line controlling from the full mount.
Boone is squirming around, avoiding Line's attempts to control the action.
Boone is trying to escape the mount.
Boone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Line wants to pass to mount but Boone is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Line wins on points by 14 to 0.
An out of breath Senger Line 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:
CFC NY
Date: Jul 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 44 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Boone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Von Hayek (0) vs (4) Boone
Von Hayek is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
Von Hayek is trying to escape the position but Boone is controlling the position.
Von Hayek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Boone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Von Hayek's legs.
Boone just content to control the position.
Von Hayek can't do much from the bottom here.
Boone controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Von Hayek can't do much from the bottom here.
Von Hayek is trying to escape the position but Boone is controlling the position.
Von Hayek is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Von Hayek manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boone tries to pass to full mount but Von Hayek defends it.
Von Hayek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boone wants to free his trapped foot but Von Hayek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boone controlling the pace. #T4#
Boone is thwarting Von Hayek's attempts to control the position.
Von Hayek is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boone content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Von Hayek is looking to improve his position.
Von Hayek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Hayek.
We've been hearing good reports from Von Hayek's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Von Hayek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Hayek wants to sweep but no luck.
Boone postures up.
Boone is fighting to break Von Hayek's control of his arms but Von Hayek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Boone 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.
Von Hayek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Von Hayek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boone controls the pace.#SUB#
Von Hayek looking for subs off his back but Boone has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T8#
Boone tries to pass to full mount but Von Hayek defends it.
Boone working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Von Hayek's thigh. Von Hayek counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Von Hayek keeping full guard, as Boone tries to pass. #T9#
Von Hayek controls Boone momentarily but Boone frees himself.
Von Hayek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Von Hayek keeping full guard, as Boone tries to pass.
Boone controlling from the top position. #T10#
Von Hayek wants to control the position but Boone says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Von Hayek trying to control from the bottom.
Boone controlling the pace. #T11#
Von Hayek is trying to control but can't.
Von Hayek tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.
Boone is thwarting Von Hayek's attempts to control the position.
Boone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (0) vs (7) Boone#T12#
Von Hayek manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Von Hayek trying to control here.
#T13#
Boone slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Von Hayek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14#
Boone works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (0) vs (10) Boone
Von Hayek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone controlling the pace for now.
Von Hayek tries to lock up and control but Boone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 10 to 0.
After winning the bout, Cleetus Boone 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:
RIO 5
Date: Jun 21, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 30 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Boone shoots in for a takedown but Ngannou shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Ngannou looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (0) vs (2) Ngannou
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ngannou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ngannou trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ngannou preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngannou looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ngannou has gone for a leg lock! Boone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ngannou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (2) Ngannou#T1##SUB2#
Ngannou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Boone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ngannou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boone has managed to get both his arms back between Ngannou's legs - danger averted.
Boone stopping the sweep attempt from Ngannou.#SUB2#
Ngannou isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Boone stacks Ngannou on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Boone! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (5) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou prevents Boone from moving into mount. #T2#
Boone working away.
Ngannou tries to bench press Boone off him but Boone keeps the position.
Boone gets to mount! Ngannou was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boone (7) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou is desperately trying to improve his position but Boone has a good base and remains in mount.
Ngannou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ngannou is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Boone controlling from the full mount.
Ngannou working to try and regain half guard.
Ngannou wants to control but Boone is having none of it.
Ngannou might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ngannou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Boone controlling from mount.
Ngannou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ngannou is still trying to improve position.
Ngannou regains half guard.#SUB2#
Ngannou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boone pulls his head out easily.
Boone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Ngannou is trying to maintain the position but Boone is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ngannou is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boone pulls his head out easily.
Ngannou wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Ngannou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ngannou actively working from the bottom here.
Ngannou has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ngannou wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Boone controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Ngannou with the active half guard here but Boone passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (10) vs (2) Ngannou
Ngannou looking for a sweep but Boone has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boone (12) vs (2) Ngannou
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Boone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boone prevents Ngannou from getting the reversal.
Ngannou is just holding on here. Boone manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Boone (15) vs (2) Ngannou
Good control from Boone.
Boone keeps control of the position as Ngannou tries to break free.
#T8#
Ngannou trying to control the hands but Boone breaks the grip.
Boone is hanging on to Ngannou's back as he tries to escape.
Ngannou looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ngannou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ngannou trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Boone is hanging on to Ngannou's back as he tries to escape.
What can Ngannou do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boone is not going to allow Ngannou to sit and survive in this position.
Boone controlling well, preventing Ngannou from escaping the position.
What can Ngannou do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
Ngannou trying to control but not successfully.
Ngannou tries to escape the position.
Boone gets his hands free as Ngannou looks to control.
Boone has good solid back control here.
Ngannou trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Boone trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ngannou doesn't escape.
Boone controlling well, preventing Ngannou from escaping the position.
Boone not allowing Ngannou to control his hands.
Boone slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ngannou wants to control his opponent's hands but Boone gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Ngannou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ngannou wants to control his opponent's hands but Boone gets his hands free. #T12#
Good control from Boone.
Ngannou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ngannou trying to control the action but Boone just sinks the hooks in.
Boone keeps control of the position easily here as Ngannou tries to buck him off.
Ngannou just trying to survive but Boone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13#
Boone biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Ngannou right now.
Boone is not going to allow Ngannou to sit and survive in this position.
Ngannou is trying to break free.
Boone controls the action.#T14#
Boone keeps control of the position as Ngannou tries to break free.
Ngannou looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ngannou is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Cleetus Boone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 44 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jun 14, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Mr Penn!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Penn tries to clinch up.#TD#
Penn gets caught napping as Boone dives in and scores a takedown. Penn manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (0) Penn
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn keeping full guard, as Boone tries to pass.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Penn has control of Boone's left arm, preventing Boone from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone preventing the sweep.
Penn is pulling down on Boone's head. It's preventing any offense from Boone, at least for the moment.#T1#
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Boone is proving a slippery customer.
Penn is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Boone is proving a slippery customer.
Penn pulls Boone in close to his closed guard and prevents Boone from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Let's hope that Penn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard. #T3#
Penn is pulling down on Boone's head. It's preventing any offense from Boone, at least for the moment.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boone wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn has Boone pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Penn 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: Boone (2) vs (2) Penn
Penn wants to take a breather but Boone is having none of it.
Penn wants to advance to full mount but Boone doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Boone keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Boone wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boone holds on and takes a little breather.
Penn wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Penn passes Boone's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Penn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (2) vs (5) Penn#SUB2#
Penn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Boone has worked his arm free - good work by Boone!
Boone is trying to improve his position.
Penn controlling the position from side mount.
Boone regains half guard.#T7#
Boone tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Boone is working hard here to advance position.
Penn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Boone is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Boone is defending well.
#T8#
Penn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boone defends it well. #SUB2#
Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penn trying to control from half guard but Boone is working away. #T9##SUB2#
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boone is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Penn wants to take a breather but Boone is having none of it. #T10##SUB2#
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Boone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boone is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11#
Penn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Boone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (2) vs (8) Penn#T12#
Penn looking to control but Boone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penn fails to take his opponent's back.
Boone wants to control but Penn is having none of it.
Penn wants to take Boone's back but he can't do it this time. #T13##SUB2#
Penn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Boone has worked his arm free - good work by Boone!
Boone tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Penn tries to advance to mount but Boone denies him. #T14#
Boone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Penn 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.
Boone is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 44 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jun 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kamil Marek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Boone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marek (0) vs (2) Boone
Boone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boone is thwarting Marek's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marek trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marek (0) vs (5) Boone#T1#
Boone controlling from mount.
Boone takes Marek's back. Score +3 for taking back: Marek (0) vs (8) Boone
Boone is riding his opponent, not letting Marek buck him off.
Marek rolls, trying to escape but Boone keeps control of the position.
#T2#
I would not like to be Marek right now.
Marek trying to control the hands but Boone won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Marek right now.
#T3#
Marek trying to control the position but Boone manages to sink in the hooks.
Boone is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Marek is trying to break free.
Boone controls the position.#T4#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
Marek is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Marek tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marek is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Marek tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Boone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marek is trying to escape the mount.
Marek tries to hold on but Boone postures up.
Boone controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Marek tries to reverse the position but Boone maintains control.
Boone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boone seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Marek is holding on tight.
#T9#
Marek is trying to escape the mount.
Boone controlling the position easily from mount.
Boone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marek wants to control but Boone is having none of it.#T10#
Boone prevents Marek from getting the reversal.
Marek is working hard here to advance position.
Boone controlling the position easily from mount.
Marek has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Marek (0) vs (11) Boone#T11#
Marek tries to escape the position.
Boone trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Marek doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Marek's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
It looks like Boone 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.#T13#
Boone has the hooks in. Marek is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Marek wants to control his opponent's hands but Boone gets his hands free.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marek breaks Boone's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marek (2) vs (11) Boone
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Cleetus Boone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 44 (155lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vasily Khrapov Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Khrapov Jr moves into range and clinches up with Boone.
Boone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khrapov Jr is defending well.
Khrapov Jr gets underhooks to prevent Boone's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Boone lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Khrapov Jr (0) vs (2) Boone
Khrapov Jr is pulling down on Boone's head. It's preventing any offense from Boone, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Khrapov Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Khrapov Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boone stopping the sweep attempt from Khrapov Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrapov Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Boone is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Boone stays in close to Khrapov Jr's body and controls the position.
Boone won't allow Khrapov Jr to sweep him here.
Boone looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Khrapov Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boone has picked Khrapov Jr up and slammed him! Khrapov Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Boone manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Khrapov Jr (0) vs (5) Boone#T2#
Khrapov Jr looks to move to half guard but instead Boone has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Khrapov Jr (0) vs (7) Boone
Khrapov Jr tries to improve his position but instead Boone has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Khrapov Jr (0) vs (10) Boone
Khrapov Jr wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Khrapov Jr right now.
Khrapov Jr rolls, trying to escape but Boone keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Khrapov Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boone's guard. Nice work there by Khrapov Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khrapov Jr (2) vs (10) Boone
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khrapov Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khrapov Jr (2) vs (12) Boone
Khrapov Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there.
Khrapov Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khrapov Jr (4) vs (12) Boone
Khrapov Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Boone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Khrapov Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Khrapov Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boone dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khrapov Jr (4) vs (14) Boone
Khrapov Jr looking to control.
Khrapov Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Khrapov Jr working a defensive guard but Boone manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Khrapov Jr (4) vs (17) Boone#T5#
Khrapov Jr gets back to half guard.
Khrapov Jr tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.
Khrapov Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Khrapov Jr 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.#SUB#
Khrapov Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boone won't allow Khrapov Jr to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB#
Khrapov Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boone preventing the sweep.
Khrapov Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boone has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Khrapov Jr (4) vs (20) Boone
Khrapov Jr is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Khrapov Jr struggling a bit here.
Khrapov Jr being controlled for a moment.
Khrapov Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Boone taking a breather here.
Boone advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Khrapov Jr (4) vs (22) Boone
Khrapov Jr has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Khrapov Jr (4) vs (25) Boone
Khrapov Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boone's guard. Nice work there by Khrapov Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khrapov Jr (6) vs (25) Boone
Khrapov Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Boone is controlling Khrapov Jr's posture.
Khrapov Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Boone controlling the position well. #SUB#
Khrapov Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boone defends it well. #SUB#
Khrapov Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boone sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Khrapov Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T11#
Boone is looking to control Khrapov Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boone avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Khrapov Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Boone is defending well.
Boone is controlling Khrapov Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Khrapov Jr is looking for a kimura but Boone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khrapov Jr to get the leverage. #T12#
Khrapov Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Khrapov Jr (9) vs (25) Boone#SUB#
Khrapov Jr goes for an armbar but Boone turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boone. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khrapov Jr (9) vs (27) Boone
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone controlling from the top position.
Khrapov Jr wants to control the position but Boone says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T13#
Khrapov Jr wants to get back to full guard but Boone has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Khrapov Jr (9) vs (30) Boone
Khrapov Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Boone passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Khrapov Jr! Score +2 for reaching mount: Khrapov Jr (9) vs (32) Boone
Boone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Khrapov Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boone controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Khrapov Jr regains half guard.
Boone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boone prevents Khrapov Jr from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone is looking to advance position but Khrapov Jr won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 32 to 9.
After winning the bout, Cleetus Boone 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:
755
Date: May 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 26 losses; Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Boone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gean's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (0) Gean
Boone forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gean looking for submissions off his back.
Gean felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gean is looking to improve his position.
Boone content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gean trying to control here.
Boone content to control rather than advance.
Gean is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Gean trying to get back to full guard but Boone takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (5) vs (0) Gean
Gean is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Boone controlling from mount.
Gean regains half guard.
Boone works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (8) vs (0) Gean
Gean is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Gean is working to get back to half guard.
Boone controlling the pace for now.
Boone moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Boone (11) vs (0) Gean
Gean tries to break free.
#T4#
Gean turns into Boone and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (11) vs (2) Gean
Boone has his hands on Gean's head, controlling the position.
Gean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gean looking to pass the guard. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gean slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (11) vs (5) Gean#SUB2#
Gean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone is not content to let Gean control the position.#T6#
Gean not doing much here.
Boone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gean is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Gean is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gean trying to pass the guard but Boone defending well.
Boone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boone pulls Gean in close to prevent any damage.
Gean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Boone keeping moving, preventing Gean from controlling successfully.
Gean tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
Boone managing to control the position.
Gean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gean trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom. #T9#
Gean looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gean drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gean has Boone in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (13) vs (5) Gean
Gean is looking to sweep but instead, Boone has passed into half guard.
#T10#
Boone controlling the pace.
Gean wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Gean controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gean tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg.
Gean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Boone trying to pass the guard but Gean defending well.
Gean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gean keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gean wants to get back to full guard.#T12##SUB2#
Gean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boone wants to pass to mount but Gean is defending the position.
Gean wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Boone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gean trying to control the position.
Boone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Boone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boone postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone forces his way into half guard.
Gean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
An out of breath Cleetus Boone 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:
752
Date: May 03, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Boone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (0) vs (2) Boone
Adeoluwa has Boone pulled in close to control his posture.
Adeoluwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adeoluwa holds on and takes a little breather.
Adeoluwa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Adeoluwa is retaining full guard.
Adeoluwa has his hands on Boone's head, controlling the position.
Adeoluwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Adeoluwa, not yet.
Adeoluwa controlling the position.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adeoluwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adeoluwa is trying to keep Boone in close.
Boone's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Adeoluwa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Adeoluwa looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adeoluwa holds on and takes a little breather.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adeoluwa trying to keep a closed guard but Boone is proving a slippery customer.
Boone being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Adeoluwa controls Boone momentarily but Boone frees himself.
Boone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa managing to control the position.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position.
#T4#
Adeoluwa has control of Boone's left arm, preventing Boone from doing any damage.
Boone 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.
Adeoluwa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Adeoluwa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adeoluwa controls Boone momentarily but Boone frees himself.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position.
#T5#
Boone is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adeoluwa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (2) vs (2) Boone
Adeoluwa won't allow Boone to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boone holds on and takes a little breather.
Adeoluwa content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Adeoluwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Boone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adeoluwa controls the pace.
Boone has his hands on Adeoluwa's head, controlling the position.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Adeoluwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Adeoluwa trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Boone pulls Adeoluwa in to control the position.
Adeoluwa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Adeoluwa controlling from the top position.
Boone is adopting a defensive guard.
Boone wants to sweep but no luck.
Adeoluwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adeoluwa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (5) vs (2) Boone#T9#
Adeoluwa controls the position.
Boone is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.
Adeoluwa just content to control the position.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but Boone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adeoluwa takes a little break here. Boone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T10#
Adeoluwa wants to take a breather but Boone manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Adeoluwa.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Boone wants to sweep here but Adeoluwa controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone can't keep his opponent in guard - Adeoluwa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Boone is keeping him busy.
Adeoluwa stalling.
Adeoluwa wants to take a breather but Boone is having none of it. #T12#
Adeoluwa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adeoluwa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boone for as long as he can get away with.
Boone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adeoluwa is working away from the top position though.
Boone won't allow Adeoluwa to pass to mount.
Boone keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Adeoluwa works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (8) vs (2) Boone#T13#
Adeoluwa wants to control the pace but Boone is squirming around nicely.
Adeoluwa controlling from mount.
Adeoluwa'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.#T14#
Boone tries to reverse the position but Adeoluwa maintains control.
Adeoluwa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Adeoluwa is looking to work his way around to Boone's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adeoluwa looking to control but Boone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boone working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adeoluwa takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Post fight, an emotional Chukwu Adeoluwa said 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 239
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
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 25 wins and 12 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 58 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Suarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Boone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Suarez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boone (4) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez is in bad spot here.
Suarez is still trying to improve position.
Suarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Boone gets his hands free.
Suarez tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boone has the hooks in. Suarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boone avoiding Suarez 's attempts to control his hands. #T1#
Suarez is really stuck here.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Boone breaks the grip.
Boone is hanging on to Suarez's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Boone controlling the positon.
Suarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Suarez is trying to break free.
#T3#
Boone is riding his opponent, not letting Suarez buck him off.
Boone not allowing Suarez to control his hands.
Suarez is trying to break free.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Boone breaks the grip.
Suarez rolls, trying to escape but Boone keeps control of the position.
Boone avoiding Suarez 's attempts to control his hands.
Boone controlling the position well here. Suarez rolled but Boone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
I really don't envy Suarez right now.
Boone slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boone doesn't have the hooks in and Suarez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (4) vs (2) Suarez
Boone pulls Suarez in close to prevent any damage.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully. #T5#
Suarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (4) vs (5) Suarez
Suarez tries to advance position but instead Boone slips a leg back in to half guard.
Boone trying to control from the bottom.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but Boone defending well. #SUB2#
Suarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Suarez wants to take a breather but Boone is having none of it.
Boone tries to roll over but Suarez keeps him under control.#T6#
Suarez trying to control the action but Boone is working from the bottom.
Boone wants to improve his position but Suarez is controlling well.
Boone is controlling Suarez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Suarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (4) vs (8) Suarez
Boone stops Suarez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boone tries to reverse the position but Suarez maintains control.
Suarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boone is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Suarez is looking to work his way around to Boone's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boone can't escape the position.
Boone tries to hold on but Suarez postures up.
Boone regains half guard.#SUB2#
Suarez is working for a kimura but Boone is defending it quite comfortably.
Suarez trying to control the action but Boone is working from the bottom. #T8#
Suarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boone tries to roll over but Suarez keeps him under control.
Suarez trying to mount his opponent but Boone defends it. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suarez.
Suarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Boone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Suarez trying to mount his opponent but Boone defends it.
Suarez wants to take a breather but Boone is having none of it. #SUB2#
Suarez is working for a kimura but Boone is defending it quite comfortably.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Boone is defending well.
Boone is looking to control Suarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boone avoid being mounted?#T10#
Suarez is pressing down on Boone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boone is holding on for now.
Suarez is trying to control. Boone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Suarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boone is just riding it out for now. Suarez eventually gives up the hold.
Suarez tries to pass to full mount but Boone defends it. #T11#
Suarez prevents Boone from improving his position.
Suarez trying to control the action but Boone is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Suarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boone tries to get to full guard but Suarez has control of the leg. #T12#
Boone is looking to control Suarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boone avoid being mounted?
Boone is staying active underneath Suarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suarez wants to free his trapped foot but Boone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Suarez is trying to control. Boone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Suarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Boone is refusing to be controlled, as Suarez sits in half guard. #T13#
Boone won't allow Suarez to pass to mount.
Boone is not content to let Suarez control the position.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but Boone defending well.
Suarez trying to control from half guard but Boone is working away. #SUB2#
Suarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Suarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boone is just riding it out for now. Suarez eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Suarez is looking to pass Boone's guard but actually Boone recovers to full guard.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suarez wins on points by 8 to 4.
After winning the bout, Felix Suarez 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:
Bots de Garra 237
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
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 25 wins and 11 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 90 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boone fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Esteves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Esteves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boone (0) vs (4) Esteves
Esteves trying to control the position but Boone is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone gets back to half guard.#T1#
Boone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Esteves trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone is trying to keep Esteves in close.
#T2#
Boone looking for a sweep. Not yet Boone, not yet.
Esteves is pushing down on Boone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boone is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boone won't allow Esteves to pass to mount.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boone keeps working.
Esteves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Esteves frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (0) vs (7) Esteves
Esteves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Esteves pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T3#
Boone is squirming around, avoiding Esteves's attempts to control the action.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Esteves wants to take his opponent's back but instead Boone manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boone defends it well.
Boone is looking for a sweep. Esteves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boone regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Boone keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Boone wants to sweep but no luck.
Boone trying to keep a closed guard but Esteves is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Esteves stopping the sweep attempt from Boone.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Esteves manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (7) Esteves
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Esteves is retaining full guard.
Esteves is controlling Boone's posture.
Esteves looking to control but Boone passes into half guard.
#T6#
Esteves trying to hold on to Boone's head to control him but Boone postures up.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Esteves is trying to maintain the position but Boone is very close to passing his half guard.
Esteves tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.
Esteves is trying to control but Boone manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (5) vs (7) Esteves
Esteves working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Esteves gets back to half guard.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
Boone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Esteves wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
#T8#
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg.
Esteves is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Boone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Boone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Esteves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Esteves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boone 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. #T10#
Boone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boone 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.
Boone postures up.
Esteves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Esteves keeps trying to improve his position.
Esteves looking to control.
Esteves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Esteves 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: Boone (5) vs (9) Esteves
Esteves is trying to control the action in half guard but Boone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
Esteves tries to pass to full mount but Boone defends it.
Esteves working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Boone's thigh. Boone counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boone looking to control.
#T13#
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Boone is trying to control the position but Esteves postures up.
Boone has Esteves pulled in close to control his posture.
Esteves trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom. #T14#
Boone keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Esteves trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Esteves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Esteves 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves wins on points by 9 to 5.
Vartan Esteves spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 236
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
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 24 wins and 11 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 57 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boone's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Boone.
Boone keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Boone keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Boone has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now.
Boone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Primal inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boone keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T2#
Chai passes Boone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boone is looking to improve his position.
Boone is staying active underneath Chai, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Chai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boone is just riding it out for now. Chai eventually gives up the hold.
Chai trying to advance position but Boone counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Boone 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.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.
Boone controlling Chai's posture.
Chai trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom. #T4#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.
Chai trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Boone keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Boone has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet. #T6#
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boone is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Chai isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Boone stacks Chai on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Boone! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (5) vs (2) Chai
Boone 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 Chai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Boone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs. #T7#
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (5) vs (4) Chai
Boone wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Boone defends it.
Boone tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Chai trying to control the action but Boone is working from the bottom.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chai controlling the action here. #T9##SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chai is pressing down on Boone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boone is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boone keeps working.
Chai is pressing down on Boone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boone is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boone sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Boone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Chai is looking to stall here but Boone recovers full guard.
Boone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Boone has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (7) vs (4) Chai
Boone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai 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.#T13##SUB2#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boone defends it easily.
Chai keeping full guard, as Boone tries to pass.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Boone from controlling successfully.
Boone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chai 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.#T14##SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Boone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boone works his way back into a safe position though.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Chai has his foot on Boone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boone works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boone defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai can't keep his opponent in guard - Boone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Cleetus Boone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 235
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
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 23 wins and 11 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 55 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suarez is trying to defend but Boone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Suarez tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.
Boone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg. #T1#
Boone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Boone tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boone preventing the sweep.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Boone being controlled here momentarily.
Boone postures up.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez is trying to keep Boone in close.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Boone won't allow Suarez to sweep him here.
Suarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Suarez wants to hit a sweep here but Boone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Suarez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (5) vs (0) Suarez
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Boone isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Boone controlling his opponent.
Suarez tries to hold on but Boone postures up.
Suarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Suarez wants to hold on but Boone pushes him away.
Suarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Boone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Suarez is trying to escape the mount.
Boone fails to move to back control.
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Suarez wants to control but Boone is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boone wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely.
Suarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Boone controlling the position easily from mount.
Suarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Suarez tries to hold on but Boone postures up.
Suarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boone wants to take Suarez's back here but Suarez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Suarez tries to hold on but Boone postures up.#T7#
Boone controlling the pace for now.
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Suarez wants to control but Boone is having none of it.
Suarez is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Suarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Suarez tries to hold on but Boone pushes him away.
Boone moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Boone (8) vs (0) Suarez
Boone really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Suarez.
I really don't envy Suarez right now.
Suarez just trying to survive but Boone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9#
Suarez tries to escape the position.
Boone struggling to keep hold of the position.
Suarez can't escape the position.
Boone trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Suarez doesn't escape.
Suarez can't escape the position.
Suarez staying busy and making it hard for Boone to control.
Suarez is in bad spot here.
Suarez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10#
Suarez trying to control here.
Boone trying to mount his opponent but Suarez defends it.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Boone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boone'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.#T11#
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez is looking to control Boone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?
Suarez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Suarez trying to hold on to Boone's head to control him but Boone postures up.
Boone tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Suarez gets back to full guard.
#T12#
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boone defends well.
Suarez working a defensive guard but Boone passes into half guard.
Suarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Boone controlling the action here.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez is looking to control Boone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?
Boone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boone passes into side control, despite Suarez's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (11) vs (0) Suarez
Boone moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boone (13) vs (0) Suarez#T14#
Suarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boone controlling his opponent.
Suarez tries to hold on but Boone postures up.
Suarez is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Cleetus Boone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 234
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
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 93 wins and 60 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Boone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scott's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Boone
Scott keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Boone sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Boone stalling away here and it's allowed Scott to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott pulls Boone in close to his closed guard and prevents Boone from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2##T3#
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boone controls the pace.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone is fighting to break Scott's control of his arms but Scott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #T4#
Boone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boone looking to pass the guard.
Scott trying to control the position.
Boone being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Boone trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boone wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Boone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage.
Boone trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T7#
Scott is trying to control the position but Boone postures up.
Boone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Scott is pulling down on Boone's head. It's preventing any offense from Boone, at least for the moment.
Boone stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Scott controlling the position.
Boone content to stall in guard here.
Scott has Boone pulled in close to control his posture.
Boone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Boone trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Boone being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet. #T11#
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boone looking to pass the guard.
Scott controlling Boone's posture.
Boone is looking to advance position but Scott has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (4) vs (2) Boone#T12#
Scott looking to control but Boone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Boone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Boone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Boone is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Boone tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boone can't escape the position.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Scott'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Tyron Scott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 233
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
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 59 wins and 46 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jiurgite closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (0) Boone
Boone trying his best to control but Jiurgite has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (6) vs (0) Boone
Jiurgite controlling from mount.
Jiurgite wants to control the pace but Boone is squirming around nicely.
Jiurgite controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite looking to control but Boone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jiurgite sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Jiurgite looking to control but Boone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jiurgite is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boone tries to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away. #SUB#
Jiurgite is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boone has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boone! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (6) vs (2) Boone
Jiurgite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Jiurgite is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Jiurgite escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jiurgite working a defensive guard but Boone passes into half guard.
Jiurgite is trying to control but can't.
Jiurgite is pressing down on Boone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jiurgite is trying to keep Boone in close.
Jiurgite will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Boone won't allow Jiurgite to sweep him here.
Jiurgite trying to control the position.
Jiurgite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jiurgite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T5##SUB#
Jiurgite is looking for a triangle here but Boone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (6) vs (5) Boone
Jiurgite is not content to let Boone control the position.
Boone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep.
Jiurgite is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it. #T6#
Jiurgite tries to improve position but can't.
Boone wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping him busy.
Jiurgite tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Boone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiurgite keeps working.
Jiurgite is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boone tries to move to mount but Jiurgite blocks the move with his legs. #T8#
Jiurgite tries to control but Boone manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (6) vs (8) Boone
Boone looking to hold on to the position here but Jiurgite rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Boone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boone looking to pass the guard.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position but Boone postures up. #SUB#
Boone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jiurgite has Boone pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Jiurgite wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment.
Boone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jiurgite wants to control but Boone passes easily into half guard.
Jiurgite is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T10#
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Boone seems content to control.
Jiurgite is looking to control Boone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jiurgite avoid being mounted?
Jiurgite is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T11#
Boone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jiurgite is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jiurgite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Jiurgite tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.
Jiurgite trying to get back to full guard but Boone takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (6) vs (11) Boone
Jiurgite is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boone wants to control the pace but Jiurgite is squirming around nicely.
Boone content just to control the position here. #T13#
Jiurgite is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boone controlling from the full mount.
Jiurgite wants to hold on but Boone pushes him away.
Jiurgite is looking to get to half guard.
Boone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jiurgite reaches up to try and control the position but Boone seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jiurgite rolls and tries to escape and now Boone has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (6) vs (14) Boone#T14#
Jiurgite just trying to survive but Boone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boone is hanging on to Jiurgite's back as he tries to escape.
Jiurgite just trying to survive but Boone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Jiurgite right now.
Jiurgite looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boone trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 14 to 6.
An out of breath Cleetus Boone 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:
Bots de Garra 231
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
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 22 wins and 9 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 91 wins and 59 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boone shoots in and gets a takedown into Scott's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (0) Scott
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment.
Scott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Scott working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scott holds on and takes a little breather.
Scott keeping full guard, as Boone tries to pass. #T2#
Scott keeping moving, preventing Boone from controlling successfully.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Boone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Boone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scott holds on and takes a little breather.
Boone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Scott wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment.
Scott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Boone is looking to advance position but Scott has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boone (2) vs (4) Scott
Boone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boone is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Boone tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T7#
Boone is working to get back to half guard.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boone is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Scott content just to control the position here.
It looks like Scott 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.#T8#
Boone tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Boone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boone is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boone is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Scott prevents Boone from getting the reversal.
Boone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11##T12#
Scott trying to control but Boone is having none of it.
Boone is working to get back to half guard.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
My spies in Ze Gym inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott content just to control the position here. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott avoids the attempt from Boone to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 4 to 2.
Tyron Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 230
Date: Feb 28, 2025 |
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 21 wins and 9 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 33 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Virus closes the distance and clinches.
Virus tries for a takedown but Boone manages to get underhooks.
Virus is looking for a takedown.
Boone wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Virus decides to pull guard.
Virus 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.
Virus is trying to keep Boone in close.
Virus looking for a sweep. Not yet Virus, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Virus is trying to control the position but Boone postures up.
Virus controlling Boone's posture. #T1#
Virus controls Boone momentarily but Boone frees himself.
Virus looking for a sweep. Not yet Virus, not yet.
Virus is trying to keep Boone in close.
Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boone trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Boone wants to pass the guard but Virus is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Boone is fighting to break Virus's control of his arms but Virus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Virus looking to control.
Virus wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment.
Virus wants to improve his position but instead Boone has moved into half guard.
Virus is trying to maintain the position but Boone is very close to passing his half guard.
Virus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Virus is looking to improve his position.
Virus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boone trying to control the pace.
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Virus wants to control but Boone passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (3) vs (0) Virus
Virus is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
Virus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Virus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
The referee asks Boone politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boone prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boone in the domination position with Virus hanging on.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virus manages to get back to half guard.
Virus is holding on to half guard well.#T6#
Boone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Virus! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (6) vs (0) Virus
Virus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Virus wants to control but Boone is having none of it.
Virus is looking to get to half guard.
Virus tries to improve his position but instead Boone has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boone (9) vs (0) Virus#T7#
Boone keeps control of the position as Virus tries to break free.
Virus trying to control the position but Boone manages to sink in the hooks.
Boone controls the action.
Boone has the hooks in. Virus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boone struggling to keep hold of the position.
Virus trying to control the action but Boone just sinks the hooks in.
Boone controlling well, preventing Virus from escaping the position.
#T8#
Virus keeps trying to improve his position.
Virus trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Virus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boone controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Virus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Virus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boone's guard. Nice work there by Virus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (9) vs (2) Virus
Boone wants to sweep but no luck.
Boone trying to control the position here.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Boone 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: Boone (11) vs (2) Virus#T10#
Boone prevents Virus from improving his position.
Virus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Virus 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.
Virus is trying to keep Boone in close.
Boone trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom. #T11#
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there.
Virus pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage.
Boone 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. #T12#
Virus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus managing to control the position.
Boone trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Boone won't allow Virus to sweep him here.
Virus is trying to control the position but Boone postures up. #T13#
Virus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boone has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (14) vs (2) Virus
Virus is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
Virus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Boone stalls from top position.
Virus struggling a bit here.#T14#
Boone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virus keeps working.
Virus is looking to reverse the position.
Virus is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
A victorious Cleetus Boone 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:
Bots de Garra 229
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
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 21 wins and 8 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 38 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Von Hayek decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (0) vs (2) Von Hayek
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Von Hayek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boone keeps working.
Boone is looking to improve his position.
Von Hayek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boone trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek is trying to control the action in half guard but Boone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Von Hayek performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Boone manages to get to full guard.
Von Hayek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Hayek is one step ahead there. #T2#
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boone wants to sweep here but Von Hayek controlling him for the moment.
Boone working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek being controlled here momentarily.
Von Hayek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Boone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Hayek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boone pulls Von Hayek in to control the position.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Von Hayek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Von Hayek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Von Hayek 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.
Boone wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Hayek tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard. #T6#
Von Hayek advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (0) vs (5) Von Hayek
Von Hayek working away.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Boone is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek working away.
Boone is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Von Hayek is looking to take a break and control but Boone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Hayek tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Von Hayek controls the position.#T8#
Boone is not content to let Von Hayek control the position.
A control attempt from Boone but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boone (0) vs (7) Von Hayek
Von Hayek looking to control but Boone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Von Hayek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Von Hayek trying to control but Boone is having none of it.
Von Hayek pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boone tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Von Hayek controlling from the full mount.
Boone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Von Hayek wants to control the pace but Boone is squirming around nicely.
Boone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Von Hayek content just to control the position here.
Von Hayek trying to control but Boone is having none of it.
Boone stops Von Hayek from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T12#
Von Hayek trying to control but Boone is having none of it.
Boone tries to lock up and control but Von Hayek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Von Hayek controlling from the full mount.
Von Hayek looking to control but Boone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Boone tries to lock up and control but Von Hayek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Von Hayek trying to control but Boone is having none of it. #T14#
Von Hayek controlling from mount.
Von Hayek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boone is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Hayek controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Hayek wins on points by 7 to 0.
Friedrich August Von Hayek thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 227
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
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 52 wins and 84 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Esteves gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (0) Boone
Well, if Esteves is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boone is trying to maintain the position but Esteves is very close to passing his half guard.
Boone wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Esteves seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves wants to control but Boone is keeping him busy.
Esteves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Esteves is trying to control. Boone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Esteves is looking to stall here but Boone recovers full guard. #T1#
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.
Esteves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Boone keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Esteves pushes down on Boone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boone trying to control here.
#SUB#
Esteves is looking for a kimura here.
Esteves sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Esteves wants to pass to mount but Boone is defending the position.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Esteves is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Boone is looking to improve his position.
Boone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esteves is working away from the top position though.
Esteves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Esteves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esteves is working away from the top position though.
Esteves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (5) vs (0) Boone#T5#
Esteves trying to control but Boone is having none of it.
Boone is working to get back to half guard.
Esteves content just to control the position here.
Boone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Esteves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Esteves tries to control but Boone wriggling away.
Esteves wants to control but Boone has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boone keeps working.
Esteves slows the pace down in half guard.
Boone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Boone wants to hit a sweep here but Esteves passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boone there! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (8) vs (0) Boone
Boone doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Esteves wants to control the pace but Boone is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Esteves goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Boone turns into him and now he's in Esteves's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (8) vs (2) Boone
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boone is fighting to break Esteves's control of his arms but Esteves is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Esteves being controlled here, momentarily.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esteves wants to hit a sweep here but Boone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Esteves there! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (8) vs (5) Boone
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esteves tries to hold on but Boone pushes him away. #T9#
Esteves is working to get back to half guard.
Esteves tries to hold on but Boone pushes him away.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Boone controlling from the full mount.
Esteves gets back to half guard.
Boone passes into side control, despite Esteves's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (8) vs (8) Boone
Esteves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boone tries to move to mount but Esteves blocks the move with his legs.
Esteves is trying to work for a sweep but Boone has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (8) vs (10) Boone
Esteves tries to hold on but Boone postures up.
Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Boone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Esteves is looking to escape.
Boone controlling the pace for now.
Esteves is trying to escape the mount.
Esteves 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.#T12#
Esteves wants to control but Boone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Boone seems content to control.
Esteves wants to control but Boone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boone prevents Esteves from improving his position.
Esteves wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
Esteves tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.
Esteves trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Boone manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (8) vs (13) Boone#T13#
Boone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Esteves tries to hold on but Boone postures up.
Boone controlling from mount.
Esteves is trying desperately to improve position.
Boone wants to take Esteves's back here but Esteves is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T14#
Boone prevents Esteves from getting the reversal.
Esteves wants to control but Boone is having none of it.
Esteves 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: Esteves (10) vs (13) Boone
Boone working a defensive guard here.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves looking to sit in guard and control but Boone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (10) vs (15) Boone
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 15 to 10.
Cleetus Boone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 226
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
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 19 wins and 8 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 49 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Suarez forces Boone back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Boone tightens his grip and picks Suarez up, before dumping him to the ground. Suarez manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez controlling the position.
Boone postures up.
#SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a triangle but Boone pushes his legs off easily.
Suarez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boone controls the pace.
Suarez working a defensive guard but Boone manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (5) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Boone controlling the position from side mount.
Suarez is looking for a sweep.
Boone moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boone (7) vs (0) Suarez
Boone prevents Suarez from getting the reversal.
Suarez is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Suarez is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Suarez tries to hold on but Boone pushes him away.
Boone wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely.
Suarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suarez tries to hold on but Boone postures up.#T3#
Boone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Boone avoids the attempt from Suarez to control.
Boone seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Suarez is holding on tight.
Boone controlling the pace for now.
Suarez is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Boone trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Suarez 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: Boone (7) vs (2) Suarez
Suarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boone's guard.
Suarez is looking to advance position but Boone won't allow it. #T5#
Suarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura here.
Suarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suarez is pressing down on Boone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boone is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Suarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
My spies in Silverback MMA 🦠inform me that Suarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6##SUB2#
Suarez is trying to work for a kimura but Boone is defending well.
Suarez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Boone trying to control the position.
Suarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suarez trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom. #T7#
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suarez forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Suarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Boone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suarez passes into half guard.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boone gets full guard.#T8#
Boone keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
Suarez is pushing down on Boone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boone is fighting to maintain full guard but Suarez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boone is not content to let Suarez control the position.
Boone is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Suarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Boone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Suarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boone is looking to control Suarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boone avoid being mounted?#T9#
Boone is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Suarez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (7) vs (5) Suarez
Suarez staying calm.
Suarez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boone's legs. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boone has escaped the position, nice work there. #T10#
Boone prevents Suarez from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Suarez tries for a kimura but Boone is defending well.
Suarez has knee on belly momentarily but Boone bucks him off and regains half guard.
Suarez trying to control from half guard but Boone is working away. #SUB2#
Suarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Boone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
Suarez is looking to stall here but Boone recovers full guard.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Suarez looking to sit in guard and control but Boone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (9) vs (5) Suarez
Suarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Suarez trying to control here.
#T12#
Suarez is pressing down on Boone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boone postures up.
Boone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there.
Boone postures up.
#T13#
Boone stays in close to Suarez's body and controls the position.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there. #T14#
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Boone from controlling successfully.
Suarez controlling Boone's posture.
Suarez wants to improve his position but instead Boone has moved into half guard.
Suarez trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
An out of breath Cleetus Boone 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:
Bots de Garra 225
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
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 53 wins and 51 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Boone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Boone#SUB#
Boone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Chai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Chai looking for a guillotine here but Boone defends easily.
#SUB#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Chai has an active guard here but Boone has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Boone performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boone pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boone not doing much here.
#SUB#
Chai looking for subs from the bottom but Boone mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Boone
Chai is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Chai looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (8) Boone
Chai wants to escape the position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Boone has good solid back control here.
Boone is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Boone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Boone
Boone controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself. #SUB#
Chai drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Chai seems to have locked his on tight now - Boone screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Chai, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Leonardinho Chai!
After winning the bout, Leonardinho Chai 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:
Bots de Garra 224
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
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 18 wins and 7 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 45 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Boone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boone (4) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre can't do much from the bottom here.
Laperierre manages to get back to half guard.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Boone is very close to passing his half guard.
Boone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boone is looking to advance position but Laperierre won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Boone is very close to passing his half guard.
Boone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
Laperierre wants to sweep but Boone has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (7) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boone's best efforts.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laperierre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Laperierre is still trying to improve position.
Boone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laperierre! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (10) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre tries to lock up and control but Boone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Boone controlling from mount.
Laperierre tries to hold on but Boone pushes him away.
Laperierre looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boone (13) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre tries to break free.
Laperierre trying to control but not successfully.
Laperierre is trying to break free.
#T4#
Boone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boone controlling well, preventing Laperierre from escaping the position.
Boone really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Laperierre.
Boone not allowing Laperierre to control his hands. #T5#
Boone controlling the position well here. Laperierre rolled but Boone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Boone manages to sink in the hooks.
Laperierre is really stuck here.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boone is riding his opponent, not letting Laperierre buck him off. #T6#
Boone keeps control of the position as Laperierre tries to break free.
#T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boone is not going to allow Laperierre to sit and survive in this position.
Boone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Laperierre right now.
#T8#
Laperierre trying to control the hands but Boone breaks the grip.
Boone is hanging on to Laperierre's back as he tries to escape.
Boone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Laperierre manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boone's guard. Nice work there by Laperierre.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (13) vs (2) Laperierre
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boone seems keen to control Laperierre's posture.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9#
Boone keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laperierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (15) vs (2) Laperierre#T10#
Boone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laperierre is controlling Boone's posture.
Boone stopping the sweep attempt from Laperierre.
Laperierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Boone is proving a slippery customer.
Boone stopping the sweep attempt from Laperierre.
Laperierre looking to control.
Boone stays in close to Laperierre's body and controls the position.
Laperierre tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Boone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laperierre wants to sweep but no luck.
Laperierre controlling Boone's posture.
Laperierre is continuing to stall.
Boone won't allow Laperierre to sweep him here. #T13#
Laperierre pulls Boone in to control the position.
Laperierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boone is fighting to break Laperierre's control of his arms but Laperierre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
Laperierre is trying to keep Boone in close.
Boone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laperierre is keeping the position for now.
Laperierre wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Laperierre has Boone pulled in close to control his posture.
Laperierre 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Cleetus Boone thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 222
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
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 18 wins and 6 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 36 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Von Hayek slaps away a takedown attempt from Boone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Hayek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boone somewhat.#TD2#
Von Hayek feints and as Boone raises his hands in defense, Von Hayek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (0) vs (2) Von Hayek
Von Hayek tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
Boone is trying to control the position but Von Hayek postures up.
Von Hayek tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Von Hayek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Boone keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully.
Boone is pulling down on Von Hayek's head to control his posture.
Von Hayek passes Boone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Hayek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Boone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Von Hayek 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.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving. #T3#
Boone being controlled here, momentarily.
Von Hayek looking to sit in guard and control but Boone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (2) Von Hayek
Boone 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. #T4#
Von Hayek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Hayek has his hands on Boone's head, controlling the position.
Von Hayek keeping full guard, as Boone tries to pass.
Von Hayek controlling the position.#T5#
Von Hayek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boone 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.
Boone postures up.
Boone preventing the sweep.
Boone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Von Hayek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Boone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Hayek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Hayek pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage.
Boone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Hayek is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Von Hayek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boone defends well.#T7#
Boone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boone stopping the sweep attempt from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek working a defensive guard here.
Boone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Von Hayek pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Von Hayek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boone wants to control from the top but Von Hayek keeps moving.
Von Hayek working a defensive guard here.
Von Hayek 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.#T9##SUB2#
Von Hayek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boone is aware though and is defending well.
Boone forces his way into half guard.
Von Hayek is trying to maintain the position but Boone is very close to passing his half guard.
Boone prevents Von Hayek from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Von Hayek manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Von Hayek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Hayek is adopting a defensive guard.
Boone pushing down on Von Hayek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Von Hayek wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
#T11#
Von Hayek is trying to get back to full guard.
Boone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Hayek keeps working. #T12#
Von Hayek tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Von Hayek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Hayek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Hayek has his hands on Boone's head, controlling the position.
Boone looking to sit in guard and control but Von Hayek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (4) Von Hayek#T13#
Boone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Von Hayek puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Well, if Von Hayek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Von Hayek tries to pass to full mount but Boone defends it.
Von Hayek passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (2) vs (7) Von Hayek#T14#
Von Hayek pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boone is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Hayek trying to control but Boone is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Hayek wins on points by 7 to 2.
After winning the bout, Friedrich August Von Hayek 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:
Bots de Garra 221
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 83 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Boone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiachna (0) vs (4) Boone
Boone tries to move to mount but Fiachna blocks the move with his legs.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Boone politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Boone prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boone is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (0) vs (6) Boone
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (9) Boone#T1#
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Boone keeps control of the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna wants to control his opponent's hands but Boone gets his hands free.
Boone controlling from the back.
Fiachna wants to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boone controlling the position well here. Fiachna rolled but Boone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fiachna trying to control but not successfully. #T2#
Boone keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
Fiachna just trying to survive but Boone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fiachna tries to escape but Boone has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boone has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fiachna's body.
#T3#
Fiachna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fiachna wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Boone is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.#T4#
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna controlling the position for now.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Fiachna gets full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna wants to control the position but Boone says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Boone controlling the pace.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna wants to control but Boone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.
Boone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiachna knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Boone is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
Boone trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Boone trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Boone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there.
Fiachna working a defensive guard but Boone passes into half guard.
#T8#
Boone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Boone preventing the sweep.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiachna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T10##SUB#
Fiachna throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boone escapes and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (12) Boone
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boone tries to advance to mount but Fiachna denies him. #T11#
Boone trying to control the position but Fiachna is working away.
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiachna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Fiachna tries to bench press Boone off him but Boone keeps the position.
Boone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Boone is staying tight to Fiachna's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T13#
Fiachna is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
Boone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Fiachna tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Boone easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (0) vs (14) Boone
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 14 to 0.
A very excited looking Cleetus Boone 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:
Bots de Garra 218
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
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 17 wins and 5 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 59 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Boone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to get back to full guard but Boone takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (5) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
Boone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but Boone maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.
Boone looking to control but Mesquita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mesquita is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Boone controlling from mount.
Mesquita is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Mesquita manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boone controlling the pace.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there. #T4#
Mesquita controls Boone momentarily but Boone frees himself.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment.
Boone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5##SUB2#
Boone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boone has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.
Boone stays in close to Mesquita's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Boone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T6#
Boone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Boone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7##SUB2#
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mesquita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Boone is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Mesquita is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Boone rolls with it to try and escape but Mesquita cranks on the arm and Boone is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 217
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 26 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Virus tries to sprawl but Boone drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Virus (0) vs (2) Boone
Virus wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Virus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boone preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus looking to control.
Virus is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Virus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boone being controlled here momentarily.
Boone preventing the sweep. #T2#
Virus seems keen to control Boone's posture.
Boone pushing down on Virus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Virus is trying to maintain the position but Boone is very close to passing his half guard.
Virus tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.
Virus wants to control but Boone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Virus tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.#T3#
Virus trying to hold on to Boone's head to control him but Boone postures up.
Virus is trying to get back to full guard.
Virus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Virus is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Boone jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (0) vs (5) Boone#T4#
Virus is trying to work for a sweep but Boone has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Virus (0) vs (7) Boone
Virus tries to control the position but Boone now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Virus (0) vs (10) Boone
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Virus tries to roll but Boone sticks to his back.
#T5#
Boone trying to control momentarily.
Boone is riding his opponent, not letting Virus buck him off.
Virus is really stuck here.
Virus is working hard here to advance position.
Virus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Virus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boone has the hooks in. Virus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boone is trying to stick to Virus's back but Virus is turning into Boone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Virus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (10) Boone
Virus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Virus looking to sit in guard and control but Boone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (12) Boone#T7#
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Virus wants to hit a sweep here but Boone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Virus there! Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (2) vs (15) Boone
Virus is trying desperately to improve position.
Boone controlling from the full mount.
Boone manages to capitalize on a mistake by Virus to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Virus (2) vs (18) Boone#T8#
Virus trying to control the action but Boone just sinks the hooks in.
Boone controls the action.
Virus rolls, trying to escape but Boone keeps control of the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virus trying to control the action but Boone just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Boone's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T9#
Boone is not going to allow Virus to sit and survive in this position.
Boone tries to get the hooks in deep but Virus pushed the leg off.
Boone controlling the position well here. Virus rolled but Boone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boone doesn't have the hooks in and Virus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (4) vs (18) Boone
Virus controlling from the top position. #T10#
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Virus looking to pass the guard.
Virus stays in close to Boone's body and controls the position. #T11#
Virus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boone working a defensive guard here.
Virus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Boone wants to sweep but no luck.
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now.
Well,Virus is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Virus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Virus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now.
Virus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Virus wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Virus looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 18 to 4.
Our winner, Cleetus Boone, 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:
Bots de Garra 216
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 43 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Boone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suarez napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Suarez (0) vs (4) Boone
Suarez is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suarez is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boone working away.
Suarez is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
Boone advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Suarez (0) vs (6) Boone
Suarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boone controlling the pace for now.
Suarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Suarez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (0) vs (9) Boone
Boone trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Suarez doesn't escape. #T2#
Suarez is in bad spot here.
Boone biding his time, looking for the opening.
Suarez staying busy and making it hard for Boone to control.
Boone biding his time, controlling Suarez.
Boone has the hooks in. Suarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Suarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Boone gets his hands free.
Boone wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy.
Suarez tries to escape the position.
Boone controlling the position well here. Suarez rolled but Boone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Suarez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Will Boone go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boone keeps control of the position as Suarez tries to break free.
Suarez trying to control but not successfully.
Suarez tries to break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Suarez trying to control the hands but Boone won't let him.
Suarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boone controlling the position well here. Suarez rolled but Boone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Suarez tries to roll but Boone sticks to his back.
#T6#
Boone trying to control momentarily.
Boone has the hooks in. Suarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Boone's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Suarez right now.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Boone won't let him.
Suarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Boone is trying to stick to Suarez's back but Suarez is turning into Boone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Suarez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (9) Boone
Suarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suarez trying to move into half guard but instead Boone has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (11) Boone
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
Boone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Suarez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boone has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (2) vs (14) Boone
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Suarez's legs.
Suarez is looking to regain half guard here but Boone keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Boone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Suarez is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
Boone wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez is looking for a sweep.
Suarez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Suarez (2) vs (16) Boone#T10#
Suarez working to try and regain half guard.
Boone avoids the attempt from Suarez to control.
Suarez tries to reverse the position but Boone maintains control.
Suarez wants to control but Boone is having none of it.
Suarez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (2) vs (19) Boone
Boone controlling the position well here. Suarez rolled but Boone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boone wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boone controls the position.
Boone keeps control of the position as Suarez tries to break free.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Boone won't let him. #T12#
Suarez tries to escape but Boone has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Suarez controlling Boone 's hands.
Suarez wants to escape the position.
Boone trying to control.
Well,Suarez is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Boone controlling the positon.
Suarez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Suarez tries to reverse the position but Boone maintains control.
Boone controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Boone looking to secure an arm triangle but Suarez defends it well.
Suarez tries to reverse the position but Boone maintains control.
Suarez tries to hold on but Boone postures up.#T14#
Boone controlling from mount.
Boone is looking to work his way around to Suarez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Suarez is trying to reverse the position but instead Boone has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (2) vs (22) Boone
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone is hanging on to Suarez's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Boone trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Suarez doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 22 to 2.
Cleetus Boone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 215
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 42 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Shalit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boone napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shalit (4) vs (0) Boone
Boone regains half guard.
Shalit stalling away here and it's allowed Boone to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Shalit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone controls Shalit momentarily but Shalit frees himself. #T1#
Shalit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shalit looking to pass the guard.
Shalit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Shalit wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Shalit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Shalit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boone has control of Shalit's left arm, preventing Shalit from doing any damage.
Shalit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shalit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shalit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Boone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shalit trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (4) vs (2) Boone
Shalit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Boone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.
Boone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shalit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there. #T7#
Boone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shalit pulls Boone in to control the position.
Shalit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boone controls the pace.#T8#
Boone postures up.
Boone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Shalit 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.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shalit pulls Boone in close to his closed guard and prevents Boone from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Boone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shalit trying to control the position.
Shalit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard.
Shalit controls Boone momentarily but Boone frees himself.
Shalit managing to control the position.
Boone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shalit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Shalit looking to control.
Boone tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard.
Shalit is adopting a defensive guard.
Shalit looking for a sweep. Not yet Shalit, not yet.
Shalit wants to improve his position but instead Boone has moved into half guard.
#T13#
Shalit keeping hold of Boone's head, controlling as best he can.
Boone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shalit is trying to control but Boone passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (4) vs (5) Boone#T14#
Shalit stops Boone from passing to mount.
Shalit can't do much from the bottom here.
Boone wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 5 to 4.
Our winner, Cleetus Boone, 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:
Bots de Garra 214
Date: Dec 22, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 81 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Boone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fiachna quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Boone
Fiachna desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Boone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boone's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiachna (4) vs (2) Boone
Fiachna just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boone breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (4) Boone#SUB#
Fiachna throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boone escapes and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (4) vs (7) Boone
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Fiachna is trying to work for a sweep but Boone has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (4) vs (9) Boone
Fiachna wants to control but Boone is having none of it.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position but Boone isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Boone looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiachna tries to control the position but Boone now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (4) vs (12) Boone
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boone gets his hands free as Fiachna looks to control.
I really don't envy Fiachna right now.
#T4#
Fiachna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fiachna trying to control but Boone postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiachna is doing well to control the position and prevent Boone from advancing to side control.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Fiachna regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Boone is sitting in close to Fiachna's body. Fiachna has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Boone is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Boone is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fiachna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darragh Fiachna!
An out of breath Darragh Fiachna 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:
Bots de Garra 213
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 42 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Suarez gets caught flat footed, as Boone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (0) Suarez
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment.
Suarez controlling the position.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
Boone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez trying to control the position.
Suarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Boone 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.
Boone stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Suarez is still trying to improve position.
Suarez is controlling Boone's posture.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Boone is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Boone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Suarez pulls Boone in close to his closed guard and prevents Boone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boone controlling from the top position. #T3#
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Boone from controlling successfully.
Suarez has Boone pulled in close to control his posture.
Boone sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boone defends well.#T4#
Boone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Suarez has his hands on Boone's head, controlling the position.
Boone stands and throws Suarez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (5) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boone controls the position from side control.#T5#
A control attempt from Suarez but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boone (7) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez tries to lock up and control but Boone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Suarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boone wants to take Suarez's back here but Suarez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Suarez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boone (10) vs (0) Suarez#T6#
Suarez just trying to survive but Boone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Suarez is in bad spot here.
Boone is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boone keeps control of the position as Suarez tries to break free.
Boone avoiding Suarez 's attempts to control his hands.
Boone controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Suarez right now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Boone controls the position.
I really don't envy Suarez right now.
Boone controlling the position well here. Suarez rolled but Boone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Suarez wants to escape the position.
Boone keeps control of the position easily here as Suarez tries to buck him off.
#T8#
Suarez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boone's guard. Nice work there by Suarez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (10) vs (2) Suarez
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Suarez slips nicely into half guard.
Suarez is trying to control. Boone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Suarez controlling the pace.
Suarez prevents Boone from improving his position.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Boone is defending well.
Boone is trying to control but can't.
Suarez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but Boone defending well.
Suarez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10#
Suarez is pressing down on Boone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boone is holding on for now.
Suarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boone keeps working.
Suarez is thwarting Boone's attempts to control the position.
Suarez trying to control from half guard but Boone is working away.
Boone tries to get to full guard but Suarez has control of the leg.
Boone is refusing to be controlled, as Suarez sits in half guard. #T11#
Suarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
My spies in Silverback MMA 🦠inform me that Suarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Suarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Boone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boone trying to hold on to Suarez's head to control him but Suarez postures up.
Boone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving. #T12#
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
Suarez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Suarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suarez.
Boone manages to get to full guard.
Boone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T13#
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard.
Suarez trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom. #T14#
Suarez preventing the sweep.
Suarez trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Boone is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Suarez 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.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Cleetus Boone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 212
Date: Dec 15, 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 12 wins and 4 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 39 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boone closes the distance and clinches up with Shalit, looking for a takedown. Boone pushes Shalit against the ropes but Shalit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shalit feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Shalit closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Shalit decides to pull guard.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shalit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boone 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.
Shalit working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.#T1#
Boone is fighting to break Shalit's control of his arms but Shalit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boone 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.
Shalit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shalit looking for a sweep. Not yet Shalit, not yet. #T2#
Boone content to stall in guard here.
Boone is fighting to break Shalit's control of his arms but Shalit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Shalit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shalit pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Boone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shalit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shalit holds on and takes a little breather.
Shalit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boone controls the pace.#T4#
Boone'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.#SUB2#
Shalit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Shalit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shalit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Boone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shalit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Shalit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Shalit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boone uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (3) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit has one of Boone's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Shalit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shalit is trying to escape the position but Boone is controlling the position.
Shalit prevents Boone from improving position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shalit tries to bench press Boone off him but Boone keeps the position. #T8#
Shalit being controlled for a moment.
Shalit can't do much from the bottom here.
Shalit sneaks back into half guard.
Boone is thwarting Shalit's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Boone stalling.
Shalit is trying to control but can't.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T10#
Shalit controlling the position for now.
Boone wants to take a breather but Shalit is having none of it.
Shalit won't allow Boone to pass to mount.
Boone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shalit trying to control but Boone postures up.
#T11#
Boone slows the pace down in half guard.
Shalit keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T12#
Boone wants to free his trapped foot but Shalit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shalit trying to hold on to Boone's head to control him but Boone postures up.
Shalit tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.#T13#
Shalit is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Boone wants to free his trapped foot but Shalit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boone works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (6) vs (0) Shalit
Boone wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Boone wants to control the pace but Shalit is squirming around nicely.
Shalit gets back to half guard.
Shalit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shalit trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
A relieved looking Cleetus Boone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 210
Date: Dec 08, 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 79 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiachna as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Boone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fiachna's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Boone
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boone is thwarting Fiachna's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Boone prevents Fiachna from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Boone wants to pass to mount but Fiachna is defending the position.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
#T2#
Boone wants to take a breather but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna is pressing down on Boone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiachna is pulling down on Boone's head. It's preventing any offense from Boone, at least for the moment.
Fiachna working a defensive guard but Boone manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Boone
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Fiachna is not content to let Boone control the position.
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Boone keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it. #T4#
Boone laying and praying for a moment but Fiachna takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fiachna desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boone not doing much here.
#T5#
Fiachna is controlling Boone's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fiachna trying to get back to full guard but Boone takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (8) Boone
Fiachna holds of for dear life.
Boone wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Fiachna tries to lock up and control but Boone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiachna reaches up to try and control the position but Boone seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Fiachna rolls and tries to escape and now Boone has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (11) Boone
Boone has the hooks in. Fiachna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boone is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Fiachna trying to control the position but Boone manages to sink in the hooks.
Boone tries to get the hooks in deep but Fiachna pushed the leg off.
Boone biding his time, controlling Fiachna.
I really don't envy Fiachna right now.
#T8#
Fiachna trying to control the hands but Boone won't let him.
I really don't envy Fiachna right now.
Fiachna just trying to survive but Boone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boone has the hooks in. Fiachna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boone is not going to allow Fiachna to sit and survive in this position.
Boone is hanging on to Fiachna's back as he tries to escape.
#T9#
Boone has good solid back control here.
Boone doesn't have the hooks in and Fiachna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (11) Boone
Fiachna trying to move into half guard but instead Boone has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (13) Boone
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boone manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (13) Boone
Boone keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna is really struggling to control Boone but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T10#
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boone has control of Fiachna's left arm, preventing Fiachna from doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Fiachna has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fiachna trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom. #T11#
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.
Fiachna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boone is trying to keep Fiachna in close.
Boone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12#
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna 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. #T13#
Boone keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiachna is pushing down on Boone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boone is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiachna has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Boone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14##SUB#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boone is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold.
Fiachna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boone is trying to maintain the position but Fiachna is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 13 to 4.
Cleetus Boone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 208
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 28 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Boone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Von Hayek sprawls well initially but Boone persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Von Hayek (0) vs (2) Boone
Boone is thwarting Von Hayek's attempts to control the position.
Von Hayek tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek is trying to control but can't.
Von Hayek tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg. #T1#
Von Hayek is trying to maintain the position but Boone is very close to passing his half guard.
Boone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Von Hayek has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Von Hayek wants to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Von Hayek is looking to control Boone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Hayek avoid being mounted?
Boone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Von Hayek is trying to maintain the position but Boone is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Von Hayek is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Von Hayek is looking to improve his position.
Von Hayek is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boone is stalling here. Von Hayek is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Von Hayek has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Von Hayek (4) vs (2) Boone
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Von Hayek controlling the position. #T5#
Boone can't do much from the bottom here.
Von Hayek controlling the position from side mount.
Von Hayek wants to control but Boone is keeping him busy. #T6#
Von Hayek tries to advance to mount but can't. #T7#
Von Hayek slows the pace down.
Von Hayek'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.
Von Hayek has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Von Hayek is looking to take a break and control but Boone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Boone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Von Hayek's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boone is looking for a sweep. Von Hayek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Hayek trying to control from half guard but Boone is working away.
Boone keeping control of the position. #T9#
Boone is refusing to be controlled, as Von Hayek sits in half guard.
Von Hayek controlling the pace.
Boone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Boone gets full guard.
Boone wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Hayek trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Von Hayek is just content to waste time from the top position. Boone takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boone being controlled here, momentarily.
Boone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Von Hayek controls the pace.#T12#
Boone pulls Von Hayek in close to prevent any damage.
Well,Von Hayek is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Boone keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully.
Von Hayek passes Boone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Boone is working from the bottom. #T13#
Boone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boone.
Von Hayek looking to pass the guard.
Von Hayek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Von Hayek stopping the sweep attempt from Boone.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Von Hayek pushes down on Boone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Hayek working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Boone's thigh. Boone counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Hayek takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A very excited looking Friedrich August Von Hayek 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:
Bots de Garra 207
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 38 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Suarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Boone tries to score a body lock takedown but Suarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Boone has hold of one of Suarez's legs. Suarez is fighting the takedown attempt but Boone gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Suarez (0) vs (2) Boone
Boone preventing the sweep.
Suarez seems keen to control Boone's posture.
Boone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Suarez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boone looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Boone is proving a slippery customer.
Suarez managing to control the position. #T1#
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there.
Boone wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Suarez is trying to hold Boone in close to prevent damage but Boone has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Suarez actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Boone controlling the action here.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Boone is very close to passing his half guard.
Suarez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
Boone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Suarez trying to hold on to Boone's head to control him but Boone postures up.
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Suarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Boone is very close to passing his half guard.
Boone is looking to advance position but Suarez won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Boone seems content to control.
Suarez trying to hold on to Boone's head to control him but Boone postures up.
Boone is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Suarez trying to control here.
Boone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez moves into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Suarez controls Boone momentarily but Boone frees himself. #T6#
Suarez wants to control but Boone passes easily into half guard.
Suarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Suarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suarez is trying to keep Boone in close.
Boone stands and throws Suarez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (5) Boone#T7#
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boone wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Suarez wants to control but Boone postures up.
Suarez is not content to let Boone control the position.
Suarez is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it. #T9#
Suarez is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
Suarez is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
Boone taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suarez is looking for a sweep.
Boone advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Suarez (0) vs (7) Boone
Suarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Suarez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suarez wants to control but Boone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Boone trying to control the pace. #T12#
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg.
Boone wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy. #T13#
Suarez wants to control but Boone passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (10) Boone
Suarez manages to get back to half guard.
Boone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boone prevents Suarez from improving his position.#SUB#
Suarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suarez trying to hold on to Boone's head to control him but Boone postures up.
#T14#
Suarez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boone not doing much here.
Boone wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Cleetus Boone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 206
Date: Nov 24, 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 9 wins and 3 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Boone gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boone (4) vs (0) Cheese
Boone is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Cheese's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boone just content to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Cheese can't do much from the bottom here.
Cheese is trying to get back to half guard.
Boone advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boone (6) vs (0) Cheese
Boone controlling his opponent. #T2#
Cheese manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cheese trying to control here.
#T3#
Boone is taking a breather. Cheese says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cheese is holding on to half guard well.
Boone trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Cheese wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Cheese controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cheese has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Boone content to control rather than advance.
Cheese is trying to get back to full guard.
Boone controlling the action here.
Cheese felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cheese is doing well to control the position and prevent Boone from advancing to side control.#T6#
Cheese is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Boone wants to pass the guard but Cheese is defending well.
Cheese has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.
Boone performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Cheese wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Boone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Boone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cheese for as long as he can get away with.
Cheese is pressing down on Boone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Boone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cheese pulls Boone in close to his closed guard and prevents Boone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boone controlling from the top position. #T11#
Boone being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Boone from controlling successfully.
Cheese wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Cheese is trying to keep Boone in close.
Boone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boone 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.
Cheese is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
Boone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boone postures up.
Boone wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving. #T14#
Cheese can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boone controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cheese holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now.
Cheese controlling Boone's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Our winner, Cleetus Boone, 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:
Bots de Garra 205
Date: Nov 20, 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 8 wins and 3 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 27 losses; Patrick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Murphy gets control of Boone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murphy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy wants to hit a sweep here but Boone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murphy there! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (3) vs (0) Murphy
Murphy tries to hold on but Boone pushes him away.
Murphy is squirming around, avoiding Boone's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murphy wants to control but Boone is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is trying to escape the mount.
Murphy wants to control but Boone is having none of it.#T1#
Murphy is trying desperately to improve position.
Boone controlling from mount.
Murphy is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Murphy is still trying to improve position.
Murphy tries to control Boone's body but Boone pushes him off. Murphy squirms to his side and now Boone has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boone (6) vs (0) Murphy
Murphy trying to control but not successfully.
Murphy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Murphy is working to get back to half guard.
Boone trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Boone avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.#T3#
Murphy has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Boone (9) vs (0) Murphy
Boone not allowing Murphy to control his hands.
What can Murphy do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boone'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.
Murphy can't escape the position.
#T4#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murphy trying to control the position but Boone manages to sink in the hooks.
Boone is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Murphy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Boone.
Boone has the hooks in. Murphy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Murphy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boone controlling the position well here. Murphy rolled but Boone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boone keeps control of the position as Murphy tries to break free.
Boone avoiding Murphy 's attempts to control his hands.
Murphy staying busy and making it hard for Boone to control.
Murphy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T6#
Murphy moves into full guard.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Boone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage.
Boone preventing the sweep.
Boone looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (9) vs (2) Murphy#T7#
Boone keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8##SUB2#
Murphy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boone has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (11) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy 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.
Murphy is trying to keep Boone in close.
#SUB2#
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9#
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boone passes into half guard.
#T10#
Murphy is looking to control Boone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
Boone content to control rather than advance.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg.
Murphy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Silverback MMA ðŸ¦. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boone wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy. #T11#
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
Murphy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Boone is staying active.#SUB2#
Boone moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Murphy. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (14) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boone pulls his head out easily.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boone is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boone is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boone prevents Murphy from improving his position.#T14#
Murphy wants to control the action here but instead Boone manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (17) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy is trying to reverse the position but instead Boone has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Boone (20) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy is keeping busy.
Boone keeps control of the position as Murphy tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Cleetus Boone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 203
Date: Nov 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Corona Virus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Virus is looking to counter the offense by Boone and move into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Virus rushes Boone and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Virus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Virus trying to control the position here.
Virus looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Virus has control of Boone's left arm, preventing Boone from doing any damage.
Boone trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus trying to control the position.
Virus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boone manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Virus (2) vs (0) Boone
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Virus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Virus is pushing down on Boone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boone is fighting to maintain full guard but Virus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Virus wants to pass to mount but Boone is defending the position.
Virus is keen to just control but Boone is a slippery customer.
Virus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Virus is looking to advance position but Boone won't allow it. #T3#
Virus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Virus is trying to control. Boone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Virus moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (5) vs (0) Boone
Virus just content to control the position.
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Virus slows the pace down. #T4#
Virus working away.
Boone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Virus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Virus wants to take a breather but Boone manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Virus.
Virus wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.#T5#
Virus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Virus trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself.
Boone being controlled here, momentarily.
Virus tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard. #T6#
Virus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boone has Virus pulled in close to control his posture.
Boone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virus controls the pace.
Virus trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Boone keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Boone keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Boone has control of Virus's left arm, preventing Virus from doing any damage.
Virus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Virus pushing down on Boone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Virus content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Virus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Virus (8) vs (0) Boone
Boone prevents Virus from taking his back.
Virus controlling from the full mount.
Virus fails to advance to Boone's back.
Virus controlling the position easily from mount.
Virus looking to control but Boone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Boone is working to get back to half guard.
Virus controlling the position easily from mount.
Boone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boone reaches up to try and control the position but Virus seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Boone rolls and tries to escape and now Virus has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Virus (11) vs (0) Boone
Virus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Boone's body.
#T10#
Boone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boone is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Virus.
Virus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boone trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Virus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Boone.
Boone wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Virus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
Boone prevents Virus from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Boone right now.
#T13#
Boone staying busy and making it hard for Virus to control.
Boone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boone just trying to survive but Virus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boone prevents Virus from getting a body triangle.
Boone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Virus trying to control momentarily.
Virus controlling from the back.#T14#
Virus is looking to control Boone but Boone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Virus controls the position.
Boone really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Virus's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Virus controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virus'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.
Virus gets his hands free as Boone looks to control.
Virus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
After winning the bout, Corona Virus 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:
Bots de Garra 202
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 34 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Laperierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laperierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Laperierre closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Boone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Laperierre is trying to keep an underhook but Boone manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laperierre (0) vs (2) Boone
Laperierre wants to get back to full guard.
Laperierre is working hard here to advance position.
Boone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boone is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is controlling Boone's trapped leg to prevent Boone from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boone won't allow Laperierre to sweep him here.
Laperierre pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Laperierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laperierre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.
Boone content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Laperierre desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
#T3#
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laperierre trying to hold on to Boone's head to control him but Boone postures up.
Laperierre tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.
Laperierre trying to control here.
Laperierre is concentrating on defense, preventing Boone from advancing position. #T4#
Boone tries to pass to full mount but Laperierre defends it.
Laperierre trying to hold on to Boone's head to control him but Boone postures up.
Boone controlling the pace.
Boone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Laperierre keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laperierre trying to control here.
#T6#
Laperierre is refusing to be controlled, as Boone sits in half guard.
Boone controlling the pace.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Laperierre wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
Laperierre is staying active underneath Boone, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Boone is thwarting Laperierre's attempts to control the position.
Laperierre controlling the position for now.
Laperierre is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Boone jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (0) vs (5) Boone
Boone just content to control the position.
Laperierre is looking to regain half guard here but Boone keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Boone trying to control the position but Laperierre is working away.
Laperierre tries to improve position but can't.
Laperierre is not content to let Boone control the position.
Laperierre tries to bench press Boone off him but Boone keeps the position. #T9#
Laperierre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laperierre is looking to control Boone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?
Laperierre gets full guard.
Laperierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boone has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (0) vs (8) Boone
Laperierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laperierre tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Boone easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laperierre (0) vs (10) Boone#T10#
Laperierre wants to control but Boone is having none of it.
Laperierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laperierre tries to lock up and control but Boone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laperierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boone controlling his opponent.
Laperierre working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Boone controlling his opponent.
Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laperierre wants to hold on but Boone pushes him away.
Boone prevents Laperierre from getting the reversal.
Boone manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laperierre to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Laperierre (0) vs (13) Boone#T12#
Laperierre is in bad spot here.
Laperierre prevents Boone from getting a body triangle.
Laperierre trying to control the hands but Boone breaks the grip.
Laperierre wants to escape the position.
Boone has good solid back control here.
Boone controlling well, preventing Laperierre from escaping the position.
#T13#
Laperierre wants to control his opponent's hands but Boone gets his hands free.
Laperierre tries to escape the position.
Laperierre just trying to survive but Boone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boone keeps control of the position as Laperierre tries to break free.
What can Laperierre do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Laperierre tries to escape but Boone has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boone is hanging on to Laperierre's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 13 to 0.
Cleetus Boone thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Finale
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Carmelo Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Boone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Boone looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (0) Rodgers
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodgers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodgers, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodgers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Boone from controlling successfully.
Rodgers pulls Boone in to control the position.
Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck.
Boone wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Rodgers seems keen to control Boone's posture.#T2#
Boone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodgers is pulling down on Boone's head to control his posture. #T3#
Rodgers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Rodgers is pulling down on Boone's head. It's preventing any offense from Boone, at least for the moment.
Boone trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Boone pushes down on Rodgers's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Rodgers wants to get back to full guard but Boone has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (5) vs (0) Rodgers
Boone trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone just content to control the position. #T6#
Boone wants to control but Rodgers is keeping him busy.
Rodgers is looking to reverse the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodgers is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boone is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boone (7) vs (0) Rodgers#T7#
Rodgers working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Boone avoids the attempt from Rodgers to control.
Rodgers is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodgers keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Rodgers 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: Boone (7) vs (2) Rodgers
Boone controls Rodgers momentarily but Rodgers frees himself.
Rodgers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Rodgers tries to free his leg and advance position but Boone is retaining full guard. #T11#
Boone being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodgers won't allow Boone to sweep him here.
Rodgers works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12#
Rodgers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
More stalling from Rodgers.
Boone is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Rodgers controlling the action here.
Boone wants to improve his position but Rodgers is controlling well.
#T14#
Rodgers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodgers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (7) vs (5) Rodgers
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Cleetus Boone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 11
Date: Nov 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Ernest Chabot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Chabot shoots in and bounces Boone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chabot (2) vs (0) Boone
Chabot stays in close to Boone's body and controls the position.
Boone looking to control.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chabot looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Boone has his hands on Chabot's head, controlling the position.
Boone controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself.
Chabot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now.
Chabot controlling from the top position. #T2#
Chabot is looking to pass into half guard but Boone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boone is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chabot (2) vs (2) Boone
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chabot holds on and takes a little breather.
Boone trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom. #T3#
Chabot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boone trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom.
Chabot wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Chabot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boone passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (2) vs (5) Boone
Chabot tries to improve position but can't.
Chabot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chabot tries to get out of the position.#T5#
Boone working away.
Boone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chabot wants to control but Boone postures up.
Boone wants to take a breather but Chabot manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Boone.
Boone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Chabot pulls Boone in close to his closed guard and prevents Boone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Boone won't allow Chabot to sweep him here.
Boone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chabot is looking to sweep but instead, Boone has passed into half guard.
Boone is trying to control. Chabot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Boone prevents Chabot from improving his position.
Boone content to control rather than advance.
Chabot keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9#
Boone wants to take a breather but Chabot is having none of it.
Boone moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (2) vs (8) Boone
Boone is looking to take a break and control but Chabot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Chabot is letting Boone control him for a moment.
Chabot is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Chabot regains half guard.
Chabot won't allow Boone to pass to mount.
Boone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chabot tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg. #T12#
Boone wants to free his trapped foot but Chabot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chabot is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Chabot is working hard here to advance position.
Boone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chabot (2) vs (11) Boone
Boone looking to control but Chabot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Chabot looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Chabot tries to hold on but Boone postures up.
Boone content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone trying to control but Chabot is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Cleetus Boone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 10
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Grappling Panda!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Panda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boone doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Panda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Panda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleetus Boone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Panda jumps guard.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. #T1#
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Panda keeping full guard, as Boone tries to pass. #T2#
Boone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boone is fighting to break Panda's control of his arms but Panda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boone wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #T3#
Panda pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage.
Boone 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.
Panda controlling the position.#T4#
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda is controlling Boone's posture.
Let's hope that Panda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Panda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Boone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Panda is pulling down on Boone's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6#
Boone looking to pass the guard.
Panda seems keen to control Boone's posture.
Boone trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom. #T7#
Panda pulls Boone in to control the position.
Boone looking to pass the guard.
Panda is controlling Boone's posture.#T8#
Boone wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving. #SUB2#
Boone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panda can't keep his opponent in guard - Boone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9#
Boone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panda keeps working.
Panda controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boone pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Panda keeping control of the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Panda has eaten all the pies!
Panda trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Boone manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (3) vs (0) Panda
Panda 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: Boone (3) vs (2) Panda#T11#
Panda 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.
More stalling from Panda.#T12#
Panda passes Boone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Panda content to control rather than advance.
Boone is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Panda stalling.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Panda.#SUB2#
Panda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boone has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boone is trying to maintain the position but Panda is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Panda seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A very excited looking Cleetus Boone 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:
AW Invitational - Round 9
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boone.
Chabot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chabot wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Chabot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boone! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boone (0) vs (4) Chabot
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chabot is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boone will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
It looks like Chabot 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.
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Boone prevents Chabot from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Boone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boone prevents Chabot from improving position.
Boone is trying to get back to half guard.
Chabot controls the position.#T2#
Boone is trying to control Chabot's posture but Chabot avoids it.
Chabot is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Boone prevents Chabot from moving into mount.
Chabot in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Chabot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boone stops Chabot from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Boone is being controlled here.
Boone tries to bench press Chabot off him but Chabot keeps the position.
Chabot takes a little break here. Boone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boone prevents Chabot from moving into mount. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boone is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Chabot tries to move to mount but Boone blocks the move with his legs. #T5#
The referee asks Chabot politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chabot prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boone sneaks back into half guard.
Chabot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chabot is thwarting Boone's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Still in half guard, Chabot seems content to control.#T7##T8#
Boone is trying to maintain the position but Chabot is very close to passing his half guard.
Chabot stalling. #T9#
Boone trying to control from the bottom.
Chabot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boone tries to get to full guard but Chabot has control of the leg. #T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Chabot is thwarting Boone's attempts to control the position.
Chabot trying to control the pace.
Chabot moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (0) vs (7) Chabot#T12#
A lull in the action here as Chabot stalls from top position.
Boone prevents Chabot from moving into mount.
Chabot controls the position from side control.
Chabot tries to move to full mount but Boone actually manages to regain half guard.
Chabot is pressing down on Boone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boone is holding on for now.
Chabot wants to advance to full mount but Boone doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T13#
Chabot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boone is trying to keep Chabot in close.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chabot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Boone working a defensive guard here.
Chabot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Chabot.
Boone is trying to keep Chabot in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chabot wins on points by 7 to 0. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 8
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boone with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Miyao counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Miyao decides to pull guard.
Miyao seems keen to control Boone's posture.
Boone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyao pulls Boone in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Miyao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boone trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Boone advances to half guard. #SUB#
Miyao looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Miyao is trying to get back to full guard.
Boone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miyao gets full guard.
Boone passes Miyao's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miyao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.
Boone not doing much here.
#T3#
Boone wants to pass the guard but Miyao is defending well.
Miyao is looking to improve his position.
Boone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Miyao wants to sweep but Boone has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (0) vs (3) Boone
Miyao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boone wants to control but Miyao is keeping him busy.
Miyao tries to buck Boone off but Boone is having none of it.#T5#
Miyao trying his best to control but Boone has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyao (0) vs (5) Boone
Boone controlling from mount.
Boone avoids the attempt from Miyao to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyao working to try and regain half guard.
Miyao looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (0) vs (8) Boone#T6#
Miyao wants to escape the position.
Miyao rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Miyao wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
Boone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Miyao desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boone prevents Miyao from improving his position.#T8#
Miyao tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Boone has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (0) vs (11) Boone
Boone tries to control but Miyao wriggling away.
Miyao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miyao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Miyao is wriggling around trying to escape.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boone wants to control the pace but Miyao is squirming around nicely.
Miyao tries to improve his position but instead Boone has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (0) vs (14) Boone#T10#
Boone struggling to keep hold of the position.
Miyao wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Miyao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11#
Miyao staying busy and making it hard for Boone to control.
Boone controlling from the back.
Miyao is in bad spot here.
Miyao is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Miyao trying to control the position but Boone manages to sink in the hooks.
Boone biding his time, looking for the opening.
Miyao wants to escape the position.
#T13#
Boone trying to control.
Boone not allowing Miyao to control his hands.
Miyao tries to break free.
#T14#
Boone tries to keep control of the position but Miyao is staying busy.
Miyao trying to control the hands but Boone won't let him.
Miyao rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyao wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 14 to 0.
A victorious Cleetus Boone 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:
AW Invitational - Round 5
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Darko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Boone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Darko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boone to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darko (0) vs (2) Boone
Boone stays in close to Darko's body and controls the position.
Boone stopping the sweep attempt from Darko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Darko wants to sweep but no luck.
Boone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there.
Darko working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Darko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boone 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 Darko. Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (0) vs (5) Boone
Darko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boone is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Darko (0) vs (7) Boone
Darko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boone avoids the attempt from Darko to control.
Darko is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Darko tries to lock up and control but Boone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Boone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Darko tries to lock up and control but Boone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Darko working to try and regain half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Darko is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Boone controlling his opponent.
Darko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Darko wants to control but Boone is having none of it.#T7#
Darko wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Darko (0) vs (10) Boone
Boone controlling well, preventing Darko from escaping the position.
Boone controlling the position well here. Darko rolled but Boone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T8#
Darko can't escape the position.
Darko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Darko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Boone.
Darko trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here.
#T9#
Darko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Darko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darko wants to get back to full guard but Boone has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (0) vs (13) Boone
Darko is trying to reverse the position but instead Boone has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Darko (0) vs (16) Boone#T10#
Darko rolls, trying to escape but Boone keeps control of the position.
Boone trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Darko doesn't escape.
Boone trying to control momentarily.
Boone is not going to allow Darko to sit and survive in this position. #T11#
Darko turns into Boone and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darko (2) vs (16) Boone
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Darko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Darko trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom. #T12#
Darko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darko passes Boone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Darko wants to advance to full mount but Boone doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Boone keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass.
Darko content to stall in guard here.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Darko advances to half guard.
Darko trying to control the action but Boone is working from the bottom.
Darko controlling the action here.
Darko passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darko (5) vs (16) Boone#SUB#
Darko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boone is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boone and Darko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T14#
Boone tries to bench press Darko off him but Darko keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Darko stalls from top position.
Darko trying to control the position but Boone is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darko has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Darko (7) vs (16) Boone
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 16 to 7.
A victorious Cleetus Boone 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:
AW Invitational - Round 3
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Randy Snooze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Boone gets tackled into the cage by Snooze. Snooze maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Boone has Snooze pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Boone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Snooze tumbling to the mat - Boone dives into Snooze's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snooze (0) vs (2) Boone
Boone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snooze is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Boone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snooze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boone has managed to get both his arms back between Snooze's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Snooze working for submissions but it's allowed Boone to get to half guard.
Snooze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Snooze looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Snooze looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Snooze looking for subs from the bottom but Boone mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Snooze (0) vs (5) Boone
Snooze is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Snooze can't escape the position.
Snooze gets back to half guard.
Boone prevents Snooze from improving his position.
Boone is thwarting Snooze's attempts to control the position.
Snooze is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Snooze manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Snooze is looking for a triangle here but Boone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snooze (0) vs (8) Boone
You can see the frustration on Snooze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snooze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snooze gets back to half guard.
Snooze tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.#SUB#
Snooze looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Boone not doing much here.
#SUB#
Snooze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snooze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Snooze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boone pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Snooze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Snooze looking for a kimura from the bottom but Boone passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snooze (0) vs (11) Boone#T4#
Boone has control of an arm but Snooze manages to advance to Boone's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snooze (4) vs (11) Boone#SUB#
Snooze is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boone staying busy and making it hard for Snooze to control. #SUB#
Boone is having to fend off submission attempts from Snooze, who is looking to sink in the choke. Snooze doesn't have the hooks in though and Boone manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snooze (4) vs (13) Boone
Boone 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.
Snooze working a defensive guard but Boone manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snooze (4) vs (16) Boone#T5#
Snooze is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
Snooze is looking to reverse the position.
Snooze isn't going anywhere.
Snooze is trying to improve his position.
Snooze can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Snooze is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Snooze is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Snooze gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T7#
Boone is thwarting Snooze's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Snooze actively working from the bottom here.
Snooze tries to get to full guard but Boone has control of the leg.
Snooze moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Snooze is looking for a triangle but Boone pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Snooze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boone defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Snooze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Snooze has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boone 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 Snooze. Score +3 for passing guard: Snooze (4) vs (19) Boone
Snooze tries to buck Boone off but Boone is having none of it.
Snooze is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
Boone trying to control the action but Snooze is working from the bottom.
Snooze is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it. #T9#
Snooze is looking for a sweep.
Snooze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boone passes into side control, despite Snooze's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Snooze (4) vs (22) Boone
Snooze tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Boone easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snooze (4) vs (24) Boone
Snooze is looking to improve his position but Boone isn't that keen on the idea.
Snooze looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Snooze (4) vs (27) Boone#T10#
Boone avoiding Snooze 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Snooze right now.
You can see the frustration on Snooze's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boone is not going to allow Snooze to sit and survive in this position.
Boone slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T11#
Snooze tries to roll but Boone sticks to his back.
Snooze is working hard here to advance position.
Snooze looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boone has good solid back control here.
Snooze rolls, trying to escape but Boone keeps control of the position.
Snooze tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Snooze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Snooze is controlling an arm, preventing Boone from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Snooze is working to get back to half guard.
Boone avoids the attempt from Snooze to control.#T13#
Boone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Snooze wants to hold on but Boone pushes him away.
Snooze manages to control the position for a moment.
Boone is trying to take his opponent's back.
Snooze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boone seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Snooze is holding on tight.
Snooze is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Snooze wants to control but Boone is having none of it.
Snooze is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Snooze can't escape the position.
Snooze wants to control but Boone is having none of it.
Boone prevents Snooze from getting the reversal.
Boone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snooze is desperately trying to improve his position but Boone has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 27 to 4.
An out of breath Cleetus Boone 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:
AW Invitational - Round 2
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jaan Mirtel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Boone shoots in but no luck this time.
Boone shoots for a takedown but Mirtel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Mirtel drives through with a takedown into Boone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mirtel (2) vs (0) Boone
Mirtel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now.
Mirtel won't allow Boone to sweep him here.
Mirtel stays in close to Boone's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirtel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone being controlled here, momentarily.
Mirtel looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Mirtel trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Mirtel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mirtel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mirtel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (2) vs (2) Boone
Mirtel trying to control the position.
Mirtel wants to improve his position but instead Boone has moved into half guard.
Mirtel is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mirtel is trying to control but can't.
Mirtel wants to sweep but Boone has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (2) vs (5) Boone
Mirtel is looking to regain half guard here but Boone keeps moving and retains side control.
Mirtel is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
Mirtel tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mirtel (2) vs (7) Boone#T3#
Mirtel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boone is trying to control. Mirtel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boone stalling away here and it's allowed Mirtel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mirtel looking for a sweep. Not yet Mirtel, not yet.
Mirtel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boone manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (4) vs (7) Boone
Mirtel wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.#T4#
Mirtel wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Mirtel trying to move into half guard but instead Boone has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (4) vs (9) Boone
Mirtel looking for a sweep. Not yet Mirtel, not yet. #SUB#
Mirtel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mirtel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there.
Mirtel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Boone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mirtel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (6) vs (9) Boone
Mirtel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mirtel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mirtel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boone is trying to keep Mirtel in close.
Mirtel looking to sit in guard and control but Boone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (6) vs (11) Boone#T6#
Mirtel wants to improve his position but instead Boone has moved into half guard.
Boone prevents Mirtel from improving his position.
Mirtel has a hand on Boone's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boone takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (14) Boone
Mirtel gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirtel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7##SUB#
Mirtel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Boone passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (17) Boone
Mirtel is trying to improve his position.
Mirtel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Boone presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mirtel (6) vs (19) Boone
Mirtel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boone tries to control but Mirtel wriggling away. #T8#
Mirtel 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.
Mirtel is looking to get back to full guard here but Boone has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (22) Boone
Mirtel wants to control but Boone postures up.
Mirtel is looking to reverse the position.
Mirtel is not content to let Boone control the position.
Mirtel tries to improve position but can't.
Mirtel is trying to escape the position but Boone is controlling the position. #T9#
Mirtel is trying to get back to half guard.
Mirtel manages to get back to half guard.
Mirtel has a hand on Boone's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boone takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (25) Boone
Boone prevents Mirtel from getting the reversal.
Mirtel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mirtel (6) vs (28) Boone
I really don't envy Mirtel right now.
Mirtel prevents Boone from getting a body triangle.
Mirtel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10#
Boone keeps control of the position as Mirtel tries to break free.
Mirtel trying to control the hands but Boone won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Mirtel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Mirtel trying to control the hands but Boone breaks the grip.
Boone has the hooks in. Mirtel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mirtel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mirtel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mirtel regains half guard.
Mirtel tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.
Mirtel wants to sweep but Boone has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (31) Boone#T12#
Mirtel can't do much from the bottom here.
Mirtel is looking to regain half guard here but Boone keeps moving and retains side control.
Mirtel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mirtel is looking to improve his position.
Mirtel is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Mirtel wants to get back to full guard but Boone has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (34) Boone
Mirtel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boone wants to control but Mirtel is keeping him busy.
Boone controls the position.
Mirtel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Mirtel is trying to work for a sweep but Boone has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mirtel (6) vs (36) Boone
Mirtel is just holding on here. Boone manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mirtel (6) vs (39) Boone
Mirtel wants to escape the position.
Boone controlling the position well here. Mirtel rolled but Boone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boone is not going to allow Mirtel to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 39 to 6.
An out of breath Cleetus Boone 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:
AW Invitational - Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rick Donkulus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Boone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Donkulus (0) vs (4) Boone
Donkulus is looking for a sweep.
Donkulus can't do much from the bottom here.
Boone has control of an arm but Donkulus manages to advance to Boone's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donkulus (4) vs (4) Boone
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Donkulus is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Boone has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Donkulus wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.#T1##SUB#
Boone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Donkulus's arms. #SUB#
Donkulus is looking for the choke from the back position but Boone is controlling his hands well.
Boone staying busy and making it hard for Donkulus to control. #SUB#
Donkulus is persistently looking for the submission but Boone is defending it well.
Donkulus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Donkulus has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Donkulus keeps control of the position as Boone tries to break free.
#SUB#
Donkulus working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Boone is doing well to defend. Donkulus seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Boone is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rick Donkulus!
Our winner, Rick Donkulus, 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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