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Event:
SSG 304 Solo vs Elvul
Date: May 12, 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 0 wins and 1 losses; Jakobe Blankenship! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Cordeira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cordeira is defended easily by Blankenship.
Blankenship half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blankenship shoots in looking for a takedown. Cordeira tries to sprawl out of it but Blankenship keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cordeira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cordeira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blankenship as he avoids it easily.
Blankenship is looking to counter the offense by Cordeira and move into the clinch.
Blankenship fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordeira misses with a takedown #TD#
so Blankenship counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blankenship (2) vs (0) Cordeira
Jakobe Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Cordeira.#SUB2#
Cordeira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blankenship doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blankenship manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blankenship wants to control from the top but Cordeira keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Cordeira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blankenship gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blankenship wants to control from the top but Cordeira keeps moving.
Blankenship trying to move into half guard but instead Cordeira has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (2) vs (2) Cordeira#SUB2#
Cordeira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Blankenship tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blankenship is trying to keep Cordeira in close.
Blankenship could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Cordeira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blankenship is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blankenship has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (4) vs (2) Cordeira
Blankenship wants to pass the guard but Cordeira is keeping the position.#T3#
Blankenship trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cordeira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blankenship (4) vs (4) Cordeira
Cordeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Blankenship is retaining full guard.
Blankenship is looking to sweep but instead, Cordeira has passed into half guard.
Blankenship is looking to control Cordeira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blankenship avoid being mounted?#T4#
Blankenship is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cordeira is looking to take a break and control but Blankenship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cordeira is working for a submission of some sort.
Cordeira wants to pass to mount but Blankenship is defending the position. #T5##SUB2#
Cordeira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blankenship doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cordeira. #SUB2#
Cordeira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6#
Blankenship moves into full guard.
Blankenship wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cordeira is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship trying to hold on to Cordeira's head to control him but Cordeira postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Cordeira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cordeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blankenship is just riding it out for now. Cordeira eventually gives up the hold.
Blankenship wants to get back to full guard but Cordeira has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Blankenship (4) vs (7) Cordeira#T8#
Blankenship tries to lock up and control but Cordeira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blankenship working to try and regain half guard.
Cordeira is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Blankenship is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Blankenship (4) vs (10) Cordeira#SUB2#
Cordeira is persistently looking for the submission but Blankenship is defending it well.
#T9#
Cordeira keeps control of the position as Blankenship tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Cordeira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Blankenship has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Cordeira looking for the RNC. #T10#
Blankenship rolls, trying to escape but Cordeira keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Cordeira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Blankenship is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Cordeira is looking for the choke from the back position but Blankenship is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Cordeira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Blankenship has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cordeira is hanging on to Blankenship's back as he tries to escape.
#T11##SUB2#
Cordeira is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Blankenship defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Blankenship is trying to defend against the choke here but Cordeira has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cordeira Tightens the hold and Blankenship taps out furiously! Cordeira displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Cordeira!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gabriel Cordeira waved his t-shirt featuring Wolfshark Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SSG 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 28, 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Cordeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brock Koli!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cordeira instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Koli pulls guard effortlessly.
Cordeira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Koli looking for a sweep. Not yet Koli, not yet.
Koli working a defensive guard but Cordeira passes into half guard.
Koli trying to control but Cordeira postures up.
Koli is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koli is positioning himself well to prevent Cordeira advancing to mount.
Koli trying to control here.
#T1#
Koli is looking for a sweep. Cordeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koli preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Cordeira is working for a submission of some sort.
Cordeira is trying to control. Koli 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.#T2##SUB#
Cordeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Koli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cordeira seems to be looking for submissions.
Koli tries to roll over but Cordeira keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cordeira wants to work for an arm triangle but Koli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cordeira is thwarting Koli's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Cordeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koli is just riding it out for now. Cordeira eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Koli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koli trying to control here.
#T4#
Koli manages to get to full guard.
Koli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cordeira slips nicely into half guard.
Koli desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Koli is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Koli controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Cordeira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koli trying to control here.
Koli gets full guard.#T6#
Koli can't keep his opponent in guard - Cordeira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Koli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koli is holding on to half guard well.
Cordeira prevents Koli from improving his position.
Koli is trying to control but can't.
Koli is looking for a sweep. Cordeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cordeira stalling away here and it's allowed Koli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7##SUB2#
Koli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cordeira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cordeira (3) vs (0) Koli
Koli struggling a bit here.
Cordeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koli keeps working.
Koli tries to improve position but can't. #T8##SUB#
Cordeira tries for a kimura but Koli is defending well.
Koli is trying to control Cordeira's posture but Cordeira avoids it.
Koli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cordeira haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Cordeira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koli, who protects the arm well.
Koli tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Cordeira working away.#SUB#
Cordeira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koli regains half guard.#SUB2#
Koli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koli is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Koli is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cordeira is staying active.
Cordeira trying to pass the guard but Koli defending well.
Koli wants to improve his position but Cordeira is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Koli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cordeira pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Cordeira prevents Koli from improving his position.
Koli is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Cordeira is working for a submission of some sort.
Koli is looking to control Cordeira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koli avoid being mounted?#T12#
Koli is looking for a sweep. Cordeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cordeira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cordeira is looking for a kimura but Koli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cordeira to get the leverage.
Koli is trying to maintain the position but Cordeira is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Koli wants to improve his position but Cordeira is controlling well.
Koli wants to sweep but Cordeira has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cordeira (6) vs (0) Koli
You can see the frustration on Koli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Cordeira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T14#
Koli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koli is trying to control Cordeira's posture but Cordeira avoids it.
Koli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koli can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cordeira takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Our winner, Gabriel Cordeira, 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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