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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Axel Randall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cleber Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Randall 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: Randall (2) vs (0) Rocha
Randall works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Rocha has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Randall escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Randall! Score +3 for passing guard: Randall (5) vs (0) Rocha#SUB#
Randall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Randall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Randall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rocha has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Randall but great work by Rocha. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Randall (5) vs (4) Rocha
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall tries to bench press Rocha off him but Rocha keeps the position. #T1#
Randall regains half guard.#SUB2#
Randall is defending against the submission attempts here by Rocha.
Randall tries to roll over but Rocha keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rocha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Randall is just riding it out for now. Rocha eventually gives up the hold.
Randall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Randall is looking for a sweep. Rocha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randall preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Randall is looking for a sweep. Rocha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Randall gets back to full guard.
Randall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Randall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Randall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Rocha won't allow Randall to sweep him here.
Randall is working hard here to advance position.
Randall controls Rocha momentarily but Rocha frees himself.
Rocha trying to control but Randall is working from the bottom.
Randall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rocha looking to pass the guard.
Rocha won't allow Randall to sweep him here.
Randall trying to keep a closed guard but Rocha is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Randall 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.
Randall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocha's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randall (7) vs (4) Rocha
Randall looking to sit in guard and control but Rocha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randall (7) vs (6) Rocha
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rocha looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Rocha won't allow Randall to sweep him here.
Randall trying to control the position.
Rocha tries to free his leg and advance position but Randall is retaining full guard.
Rocha wants to control from the top but Randall keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Randall holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Randall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rocha trying to control but Randall is working from the bottom.
Randall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Randall'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.#T9#
Randall is trying to keep Rocha in close.
Randall 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.
Rocha postures up.
#SUB2#
Rocha has gone for a leg lock! Randall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rocha's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randall (9) vs (6) Rocha
Randall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T10#
Randall trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randall looking to sit in guard and control but Rocha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randall (9) vs (8) Rocha
Randall is trying to keep Rocha in close.
Rocha passes Randall's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Randall controlling the position well.
Still in half guard, Rocha seems content to control.#SUB2#
Rocha is working for a kimura but Randall is defending it quite comfortably.
Randall wants to control but Rocha passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Randall (9) vs (11) Rocha#T12#
Randall wants to control but Rocha postures up.#SUB2#
Rocha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Randall tries to buck Rocha off but Rocha is having none of it.#T13##SUB2#
Rocha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rocha working away.#T14#
Rocha trying to control the action but Randall is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Randall tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocha wins on points by 11 to 9. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 4
Date: Nov 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Grappling Panda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Axel Randall!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Randall misses with a takedown attempt - Panda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Panda tries to counter by clinching up but Randall breaks away and moves out of range.
Randall misses with a takedown #CL#
and Panda counters by clinching up.
Panda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grappling Panda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Randall.
Panda is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Panda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Randall uses from the top position.
Panda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Randall has gone for a leg lock! Panda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Randall's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (0) Randall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Panda (2) vs (2) Randall#T1#
Randall tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Randall wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda is controlling Randall's posture.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Randall from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Randall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Panda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Panda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Panda! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Panda (6) vs (2) Randall
Randall is trying to get back to half guard.
Panda 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 Randall's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Randall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Panda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Panda'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Randall is still trying to improve position.
Panda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Randall is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Randall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Panda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Randall trying to control here.
Panda wants to pass to mount but Randall is defending the position. #T5#
Panda not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Randall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Randall wants to control but Panda passes easily into half guard.
Randall is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Randall trying to control but Panda postures up.
Randall is controlling Panda's trapped leg to prevent Panda from advancing to side control.
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.
Randall gets back to full guard.
Randall wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Panda advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Panda (9) vs (2) Randall
Panda taking a breather here. #T8#
Randall wants to control but Panda postures up.
Panda controls the position from side control.
Further stalling from Panda.#T9#
Randall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Randall struggling a bit here.#T10#
Panda is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Randall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Panda (11) vs (2) Randall#T11#
Randall can't escape the position.
Panda controlling the pace for now.
Randall tries to hold on but Panda pushes him away.
Panda content just to control the position here. #T12#
Randall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Panda controlling from mount. #T13#
Randall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Randall is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14##SUB#
Panda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Randall is surviving well by controlling Panda's body position as best he can.
Randall has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Panda (14) vs (2) Randall
Randall is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Panda takes the fight on points by 14 to 2. |
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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 0 wins and 2 losses; Billy Richards! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Axel Randall!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Randall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richards as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Randall or perhaps it was just good defense by Richards, which made it look bad.
Randall shoots in for a double leg but Richards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Billy Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Randall.
Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Randall on that attempt.
Randall doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Richards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Randall has eaten all the pies!#TD#
Richards has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Randall uses from the top position.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Randall from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Richards looking for subs off his back but Randall has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Richards moves into full guard.
Richards has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Randall has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Richards (0) vs (3) Randall
Randall trying to control the position but Richards is working away. #SUB2#
Randall in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Richards is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Axel Randall!
Axel Randall thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; David Donowitz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Axel Randall!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Donowitz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donowitz wants it to stay on the feet.
Randall misses with a takedown #TD#
and Donowitz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Randall won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Donowitz (4) vs (0) Randall
Randall trying to remain calm as Donowitz controls from the top position.
Donowitz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Donowitz 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 Randall's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz tries to advance to mount but Randall denies him. #T1#
Donowitz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Randall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Randall has eaten all the pies!
Donowitz controlling the pace.
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.
Donowitz wants to free his trapped foot but Randall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Donowitz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Donowitz is looking to advance position but Randall won't allow it.
Randall wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Donowitz wants to free his trapped foot but Randall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randall is looking to improve his position.
Randall trying to control from the bottom.
Donowitz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Randall wants to get back to full guard.
Randall trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Randall trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Donowitz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Donowitz is taking a breather. Randall 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.
Randall tries to get to full guard but Donowitz has control of the leg.
Donowitz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Randall is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Donowitz controlling the action here.
Randall wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Donowitz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Randall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donowitz is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Donowitz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Randall trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Randall trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Donowitz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Randall is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donowitz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Donowitz wants to free his trapped foot but Randall is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Donowitz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Randall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donowitz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donowitz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donowitz (4) vs (4) Randall#SUB2#
Donowitz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Randall's arms. #SUB2#
Randall has managed to slip his arm under Donowitz's chin. This could be all over... yep, Donowitz is tapping out! Submission win for Randall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Axel Randall!
Axel Randall 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dragan Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Axel Randall!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Randall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Randall
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randall manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Randall
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Randall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Randall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva wants to control from the top but Randall keeps moving.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Randall managing to control the position.
Randall working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Silva wants to control from the top but Randall keeps moving.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Randall is keeping the position.
Randall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Randall is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Randall is continuing to stall.
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.#T4#
Randall is trying to keep Silva in close.
Randall is controlling Silva's posture.
Randall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Silva trying to control but Randall is working from the bottom.
Randall working a defensive guard but Silva manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (2) Randall
Randall isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Randall struggling a bit here.#T6#
Randall tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva working away.
Silva trying to control the position but Randall is working away. #T7#
Randall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Randall trying to control but Silva postures up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Randall has eaten all the pies!
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Randall wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Randall wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Silva is keen to just control but Randall is a slippery customer.
Silva is really struggling to control Randall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Randall is trying to control but Silva manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (8) vs (2) Randall
Silva wants to control the pace but Randall is squirming around nicely.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Randall tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Randall regains half guard.
Randall is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Silva prevents Randall from improving his position.
Silva trying to control the action but Randall is working from the bottom.
Silva prevents Randall from improving his position.#T12#
Silva is keen to just control but Randall is a slippery customer.
Randall tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Randall is working away.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Randall defends it. #T13#
Randall is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (11) vs (2) Randall
Silva wants to take his opponent's back but Randall doesn't allow it.
Randall is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randall is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Randall is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva trying to control but Randall is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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