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Event:
SSG 419 Gerbandi vs Marston
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 25 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Sova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morozov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Sova has picked Morozov up - he's going for a ride! Sova dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Morozov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morozov.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.#SUB2#
Morozov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Morozov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Morozov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Sova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sova wants to control from the top but Morozov keeps moving.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Morozov is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
Sova 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. #T3#
Sova trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Sova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morozov pulls Sova in to control the position.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova content to stall in guard here.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at Worn Leather MMA inform us that Morozov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Morozov looking to control.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morozov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sova has managed to get both his arms back between Morozov's legs - danger averted.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sova stands and throws Morozov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (5) vs (0) Morozov#T6#
Sova wants to control but Morozov is keeping him busy.
Morozov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Morozov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morozov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sova off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sova (5) vs (4) Morozov#SUB2#
Morozov 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, Sova has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Morozov has good solid back control here. #T7#
Morozov gets his hands free as Sova looks to control.
Sova tries to roll but Morozov sticks to his back.
Morozov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sova looking to control the position.
Sova is really stuck here.
Sova is working hard here to advance position.
Morozov wants to control but Sova is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Morozov controlling the positon.
Sova is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brloh, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T8#
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Sova do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Sova preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Morozov.
Morozov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Morozov is persistently looking for the submission but Sova is defending it well.
Sova is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9##SUB2#
Morozov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sova is keeping busy.
Morozov has the hooks in. Sova is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Morozov is not going to allow Sova to sit and survive in this position.
Morozov controls the action.
Sova tries to escape the position.
#T10#
Morozov controlling the position well here. Sova rolled but Morozov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sova prevents Morozov from getting a body triangle.
Morozov biding his time, controlling Sova.
Sova tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sova tries to lock up and control but Morozov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sova is looking to improve his position but Morozov isn't that keen on the idea.
Morozov trying to control but Sova is having none of it. #T11#
Sova is trying to escape the mount.
Sova wants to hold on but Morozov pushes him away.#SUB2#
Morozov working for a guillotine from mount but Sova is in no mood to give up.
Sova manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova is refusing to be controlled, as Morozov sits in half guard. #T12#
Sova is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Morozov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sova preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sova trying to get back to full guard but Morozov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (5) vs (7) Morozov
Sova is trying to escape the mount.
Well,Sova is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Morozov controlling his opponent.
Sova can't escape the position.
Sova tries to control Morozov's body but Morozov pushes him off. Sova squirms to his side and now Morozov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sova (5) vs (10) Morozov
Morozov is hanging on to Sova's back as he tries to escape.
Morozov controlling from the back.
Morozov has the hooks in. Sova is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Morozov keeps control of the position easily here as Sova tries to buck him off.
Morozov controlling well, preventing Sova from escaping the position.
Sova is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sova is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Sova do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Morozov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morozov wins on points by 10 to 5.
A relieved looking Vadim Morozov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 413 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jim Lingfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Morozov enables Lingfield to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Morozov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lingfield (2) vs (0) Morozov
Morozov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Morozov working for a triangle but Lingfield defends it easily.
Lingfield controlling from the top position.
Morozov keeping full guard, as Lingfield tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Lingfield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morozov is trying to control the position but Lingfield postures up. #T1#
Morozov pulls Lingfield in to control the position.
Lingfield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morozov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lingfield is one step ahead there.
Lingfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Lingfield sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Lingfield wants to pass the guard but Morozov is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Worn Leather MMA inform us that Morozov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lingfield pushes down on Morozov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lingfield looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morozov tries to roll over but Lingfield keeps him under control.
Lingfield wants to control but Morozov is keeping him busy.
Morozov gets full guard.
Lingfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Lingfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lingfield trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lingfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lingfield seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morozov for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Morozov trying to keep a closed guard but Lingfield is proving a slippery customer.
Morozov wants to sweep here but Lingfield controlling him for the moment.
Lingfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lingfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lingfield continues to stall.#T6#
Lingfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Morozov is retaining full guard.
Lingfield passes Morozov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Lingfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lingfield uses his free foot to push down on Morozov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morozov. Score +3 for passing guard: Lingfield (5) vs (0) Morozov
Morozov is squirming around, avoiding Lingfield's attempts to control the action.
Lingfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lingfield tries to control but Morozov wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Morozov wants to hold on but Lingfield pushes him away.
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Morozov tries to reverse the position but Lingfield maintains control.
Lingfield trying to control but Morozov is having none of it.
Morozov is desperately trying to improve his position but Lingfield has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Lingfield controlling the pace for now.
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lingfield avoids the attempt from Morozov to control.
Lingfield controlling from the full mount.
Lingfield looking to control but Morozov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Morozov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Lingfield working for a submission but Morozov is keeping him at bay.
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Morozov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lingfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morozov is looking to improve his position but Lingfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Lingfield content just to control the position here. #T10##SUB#
Lingfield swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Morozov is now in Lingfield's guard. A big mistake from Lingfield there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lingfield (5) vs (2) Morozov
Morozov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morozov is looking to advance position but Lingfield has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lingfield (9) vs (2) Morozov
Lingfield avoids the attempt from Morozov to control.#T11#
Morozov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lingfield wants to control the pace but Morozov is squirming around nicely.
Morozov regains half guard.
Morozov trying to control here.
Morozov tries to get to full guard but Lingfield has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lingfield in particular looking to stall.
Morozov is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Lingfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morozov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lingfield wants to pass to mount but Morozov is defending the position.
Morozov is not content to let Lingfield control the position.
Lingfield is pressing down on Morozov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morozov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Morozov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lingfield performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Lingfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morozov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lingfield. #T13#
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Lingfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lingfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Morozov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lingfield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lingfield takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
An out of breath Jim Lingfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 410 McDonald vs Ribeiro
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 26 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Berendas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morozov (0) vs (2) Berendas#SUB#
Morozov looking for submissions off his back.
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Berendas 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.
Berendas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Morozov's thigh. Morozov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Berendas passes Morozov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berendas in particular looking to stall.
Morozov wants to control but Berendas is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
Morozov actively working from the bottom here.
Berendas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Morozov wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
Berendas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Berendas trying to control from Morozov's half guard. Morozov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Morozov wants to sweep but no luck.
Berendas 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.
Morozov working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Morozov is pulling down on Berendas's head to control his posture.
Berendas 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.
Berendas tries to free his leg and advance position but Morozov is retaining full guard. #T4#
Morozov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berendas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berendas trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Berendas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morozov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Berendas postures up.
#SUB#
Berendas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morozov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berendas has managed to get both his arms back between Morozov's legs - danger averted.
Berendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Berendas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morozov working a defensive guard but Berendas manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (5) Berendas
Berendas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Berendas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morozov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T6#
Berendas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Morozov trying to remain calm as Berendas controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Berendas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morozov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Morozov is trying to get back to half guard.
Berendas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Morozov is not content to let Berendas control the position. #T8#
Morozov is looking to reverse the position.
Berendas taking a break here but Morozov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Berendas is stalling here. Morozov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Berendas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morozov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morozov (4) vs (5) Berendas
Berendas is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Berendas is being controlled here.
Berendas is not content to let Morozov control the position.
Berendas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Berendas is holding on to half guard well.
Berendas is refusing to be controlled, as Morozov sits in half guard.
Berendas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Morozov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (7) vs (5) Berendas#T10#
Morozov wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas is looking for a sweep.
Morozov trying to control the action but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Morozov working away.
Berendas prevents Morozov from improving position. #T11#
Morozov happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Morozov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Berendas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morozov but great work by Berendas. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morozov (7) vs (9) Berendas
Morozov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Berendas seems to be looking for submissions.
#T12#
Morozov is trying to maintain the position but Berendas is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Berendas is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Berendas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Berendas trying to control the action but Morozov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Morozov actively working from the bottom here.
Morozov wants to improve his position but Berendas is controlling well.
Berendas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Berendas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morozov! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (7) vs (12) Berendas#T14#
Morozov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Morozov (7) vs (15) Berendas
Morozov is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Berendas has his arm under Morozov's chin here. Game over son! Berendas squeezes tightly and Morozov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Uvele Berendas!
Uvele Berendas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 407 Gracias vs Solo
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Matsuda Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Takeshi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morozov avoids it really well and circles away.
Morozov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Takeshi enables Morozov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takeshi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morozov (2) vs (0) Takeshi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Morozov tries to pass.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Morozov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (2) vs (2) Takeshi
Morozov trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB#
Morozov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takeshi defends it easily.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Morozov is pulling down on Takeshi's head. It's preventing any offense from Takeshi, at least for the moment.
Morozov 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.
Morozov wants to control but Takeshi passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morozov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Takeshi is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Morozov to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morozov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (4) vs (2) Takeshi
Morozov stays in close to Takeshi's body and controls the position.
Morozov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takeshi is keeping the position for now.
Takeshi pulls Morozov in close to prevent any damage.
Morozov tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard. #T3#
Takeshi is trying to control the position but Morozov postures up.
Morozov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morozov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morozov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morozov looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Morozov controlling from the top position.
Takeshi seems keen to control Morozov's posture.
Morozov tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Morozov looking to sit in guard and control but Takeshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (4) vs (4) Takeshi#T5#
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Morozov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takeshi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (4) vs (7) Takeshi#SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morozov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morozov is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Takeshi wants to control but Morozov is keeping him busy.
Morozov is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Takeshi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morozov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morozov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7##SUB2#
Takeshi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morozov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morozov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morozov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morozov is looking to control Takeshi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morozov avoid being mounted?
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Takeshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takeshi moves into full mount! Morozov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (4) vs (10) Takeshi
Morozov wants to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.#T8#
Morozov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takeshi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Takeshi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Morozov is desperately trying to improve his position but Takeshi has a good base and remains in mount.
Morozov is trying to reverse the position but instead Takeshi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Morozov (4) vs (13) Takeshi
Morozov is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Takeshi tightening his grip on Morozov, looking for the choke.
Takeshi is not going to allow Morozov to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Takeshi tightening his grip on Morozov, looking for the choke. #T9#
Morozov tries to escape but Takeshi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Takeshi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morozov tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Takeshi working for the choke. #SUB2#
Takeshi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for the choke from the back position but Morozov is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Morozov showing good submission defense here.
#T10#
Takeshi gets his hands free as Morozov looks to control.
Morozov is in bad spot here.
Morozov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takeshi's guard. Nice work there by Morozov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (6) vs (13) Takeshi
Takeshi managing to control the position.
Morozov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morozov won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here. #T11#
Morozov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
Takeshi trying to control the position here.
Morozov trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takeshi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (6) vs (15) Takeshi
Morozov keeping full guard, as Takeshi tries to pass.
Takeshi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takeshi is pushing down on Morozov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morozov is fighting to maintain full guard but Takeshi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morozov moves into full guard.
Morozov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13##SUB#
Morozov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morozov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Takeshi wants to pass the guard but Morozov is keeping the position.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Morozov keeps moving.
Morozov controls Takeshi momentarily but Takeshi frees himself.
Takeshi is pushing down on Morozov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morozov is fighting to maintain full guard but Takeshi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Takeshi is thwarting Morozov's attempts to control the position.
Morozov is not content to let Takeshi control the position.#T14#
Morozov wants to get back to full guard.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Morozov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morozov is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
Morozov wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morozov won't allow Takeshi to pass to mount.
Morozov wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi wins on points by 15 to 6.
A relieved looking Matsuda Takeshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 401 Feet vs Solo
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 63 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ottke closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Ottke pulls guard effortlessly.
Morozov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (3) Morozov
Ottke is looking to regain half guard here but Morozov keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke keeps Morozov under control for a moment.
Morozov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ottke's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke wants to control but Morozov postures up.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Morozov 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 Ottke's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Morozov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ottke has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morozov but great work by Ottke. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (4) vs (3) Morozov
Ottke controlling from side mount.
Ottke wants to control but Morozov is keeping him busy.
Morozov prevents Ottke from improving position.
Morozov 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.
Morozov is looking for a sweep.
Morozov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Morozov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Morozov tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Ottke is keen to just control but Morozov is a slippery customer.
Morozov is trying is best to control the position here.
Morozov wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ottke is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (7) vs (3) Morozov
Morozov controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morozov is looking to get to half guard.
Morozov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Morozov actively working from the bottom here.
Morozov is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morozov keeps trying to improve his position.
Morozov is pressing down on Ottke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morozov wants to improve his position but instead Ottke has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Morozov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Morozov keeps moving.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Morozov is retaining full guard.
Morozov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ottke postures up.
Ottke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Morozov pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Morozov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morozov managing to control the position.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morozov looking for a sweep. Not yet Morozov, not yet. #T6##SUB2#
Morozov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Morozov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ottke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morozov trying to control the position.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Morozov has his foot on Ottke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ottke works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Morozov keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Morozov 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.
Morozov is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up. #SUB2#
Morozov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ottke passes into half guard.
#T8#
Morozov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Morozov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ottke is trying to control. Morozov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morozov wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morozov is doing well to control the position and prevent Ottke from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ottke is looking for a kimura here.
#T9#
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Morozov is defending the position.
Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ottke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ottke's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (7) vs (7) Morozov#SUB2#
Morozov looking to break Ottke's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ottke remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morozov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ottke is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Ottke right now.
Morozov not allowing Ottke to control his hands. #T10##SUB2#
Morozov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ottke knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ottke for a finish.
Morozov not allowing Ottke to control his hands. #SUB2#
Morozov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ottke defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ottke is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Ottke turns into Morozov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (9) vs (7) Morozov
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Morozov working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily.
Morozov pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Morozov keeps moving. #T12#
Morozov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morozov wants to improve his position but instead Ottke has moved into half guard.
Ottke works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (12) vs (7) Morozov
Morozov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Ottke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morozov tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ottke controlling the position easily from mount.
Morozov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Morozov gets back to half guard.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morozov trying to control from the bottom.
Morozov is trying to control but Ottke passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (15) vs (7) Morozov
Ottke trying to control the position but Morozov is working away.
Morozov is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morozov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morozov wants to control but Ottke postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Our winner, Rolf Ottke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 396 Hunt vs STSChai
Date: Feb 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 London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 23 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Morozov pulls guard.
Marrero pushes down on Morozov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marrero trying to mount his opponent but Morozov defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero not doing much here.
Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marrero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marrero's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marrero (0) vs (4) Morozov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov controlling well, preventing Marrero from escaping the position.
Good control from Morozov.
Marrero trying to control the action but Morozov just sinks the hooks in. #T1##SUB2#
Morozov 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, Marrero has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Our spies down at at Worn Leather MMA inform us that Morozov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marrero looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Marrero's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marrero is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Morozov looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Morozov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Marrero is trying to break free.
Morozov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2#
Morozov controlling the position well here. Marrero rolled but Morozov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Marrero is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marrero trying to control the hands but Morozov won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A lull in the action here.
Morozov gets his hands free as Marrero looks to control. #T3#
Morozov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Morozov is hanging on to Marrero's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Morozov is looking for the choke from the back position but Marrero is controlling his hands well.
Marrero trying to control the action but Morozov just sinks the hooks in.
Morozov is riding his opponent, not letting Marrero buck him off.
Morozov gets his hands free as Marrero looks to control.
Marrero is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge 👊, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Marrero fending off the submission attempt from Morozov. #SUB2#
Marrero tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Morozov has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Marrero is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vadim Morozov!
After winning the bout, Vadim Morozov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Luis Marrero was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 395 Maximus vs Gomes
Date: Feb 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Askren scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morozov (0) vs (4) Askren
Morozov is trying to improve his position.
Morozov is not content to let Askren control the position. #SUB2#
Askren is trying to get an arm triangle but Morozov is defending well.
Morozov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Askren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morozov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Worn Leather MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Askren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morozov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Morozov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Askren works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (7) Askren
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Askren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Askren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morozov is looking to reverse the position.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morozov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov is trying to get back to half guard.
Askren wants to control but Morozov is keeping him busy.
Morozov is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Morozov is working hard here to advance position.
Morozov is not content to let Askren control the position.
Morozov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Askren off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morozov (4) vs (7) Askren
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Askren is in a bad position with Morozov working for a choke. Askren manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (4) vs (9) Askren
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Morozov is pulling down on Askren's head. It's preventing any offense from Askren, at least for the moment.#T3#
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Askren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Askren slips nicely into half guard.
Morozov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askren is working away from the top position though.
Morozov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morozov.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozov looking to control.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Morozov is keeping the position.#T4#
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Morozov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Morozov is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Morozov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Askren trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom. #T5#
Morozov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (6) vs (9) Askren
Askren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morozov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Morozov from controlling successfully. #T6#
Morozov forces his way into half guard.
Morozov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Askren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morozov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Askren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Morozov 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.
Morozov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Morozov is looking to pass Askren's guard but actually Askren recovers to full guard.
Morozov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Morozov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Askren is pulling down on Morozov's head to control his posture.
Morozov looking to sit in guard and control but Askren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (6) vs (11) Askren
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Morozov.#T9#
Morozov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Askren's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (8) vs (11) Askren
Morozov trying to move into half guard but instead Askren has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (8) vs (13) Askren
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Morozov.
Morozov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morozov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Morozov has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Askren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morozov wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
Askren is trying to control. Morozov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morozov trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
#T10#
Morozov tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Askren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morozov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Askren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (8) vs (16) Askren
Askren is looking to work his way around to Morozov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Morozov working to try and regain half guard.
Askren controlling the position easily from mount.
Askren fails to move to back control. #T11#
Morozov tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morozov tries to reverse the position but Askren maintains control.
Morozov is controlling an arm, preventing Askren from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Morozov wants to control but Askren is having none of it.
Morozov is looking to get to half guard.
Morozov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morozov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Askren wants to control the pace but Morozov is squirming around nicely.
Askren might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morozov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Morozov holds on for dear life.
Morozov is trying desperately to improve position.
Morozov wants to control but Askren is having none of it.
Askren controlling from the full mount.
Morozov regains half guard.
Morozov trying to control here.
Askren wants to pass to mount but Morozov is defending the position.
Morozov moves into full guard.
#T13#
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Askren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Askren is still trying to improve position.
Askren postures up.
#SUB#
Morozov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Morozov looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
Askren forces his way into half guard.
Askren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morozov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Morozov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askren is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Askren is trying to work for a kimura but Morozov is defending well.
Askren moves into full mount! Morozov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (8) vs (19) Askren
Askren fails to move to back control.
Morozov can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morozov is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Askren is looking to work his way around to Morozov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Askren wins on points by 19 to 8.
A very excited looking Jake Askren made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 388 Feet vs Chai
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Zurab Nozadzi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nozadzi drives through with a takedown into Morozov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morozov (0) vs (2) Nozadzi
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.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Morozov looking for a sweep. Not yet Morozov, not yet.
Morozov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morozov keeping full guard, as Nozadzi tries to pass.
Morozov trying to keep a closed guard but Nozadzi is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Nozadzi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nozadzi is pushing down on Morozov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morozov is fighting to maintain full guard but Nozadzi has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morozov is defending against the submission attempts here by Nozadzi.
Nozadzi wants to free his trapped foot but Morozov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Morozov wants to improve his position but Nozadzi is controlling well.
Morozov trying to control from the bottom.
Nozadzi trying to mount his opponent but Morozov defends it.
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Nozadzi 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.
Morozov is trying to control but can't.
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Morozov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morozov is trying to maintain the position but Nozadzi is very close to passing his half guard.
Morozov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Morozov is refusing to be controlled, as Nozadzi sits in half guard.
Morozov is doing well to control the position and prevent Nozadzi from advancing to side control.
Morozov continues to stall.
Morozov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nozadzi is working away from the top position though.
Morozov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Morozov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nozadzi is looking to take a break and control but Morozov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morozov gets back to full guard.
Nozadzi trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Morozov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nozadzi pushes down on Morozov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying to work for a kimura but Morozov is defending well.
Morozov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Nozadzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nozadzi controls the pace.
Nozadzi trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Nozadzi content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Morozov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nozadzi defends well.#T5##SUB#
Morozov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nozadzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nozadzi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morozov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Morozov wants to sweep but no luck.
Morozov trying to keep a closed guard but Nozadzi is proving a slippery customer.
Nozadzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Morozov is retaining full guard. #T6#
Morozov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Nozadzi from controlling successfully.
Morozov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nozadzi 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.
Nozadzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Morozov controls Nozadzi momentarily but Nozadzi frees himself. #SUB#
Morozov has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Nozadzi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (5) Nozadzi
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Morozov is working away.
Morozov wants to control but Nozadzi postures up.
I wouldn't like to be where Morozov is right now.
Nozadzi trying to control the position but Morozov is working away.
Morozov is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Nozadzi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nozadzi trying to control the action but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Morozov manages to get back to half guard.
Morozov trying to control here.
#T9#
Morozov manages to get to full guard.
Morozov looking to control.
Nozadzi stands and throws Morozov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (8) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Nozadzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morozov struggling a bit here.
Morozov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nozadzi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morozov (4) vs (8) Nozadzi#T10#
Nozadzi tries to escape but Morozov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nozadzi breaks Morozov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (4) vs (10) Nozadzi
Morozov is trying to control the position but Nozadzi postures up.
Morozov 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: Morozov (6) vs (10) Nozadzi#SUB#
Morozov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nozadzi gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morozov trying to control but Nozadzi is working from the bottom. #T11#
Nozadzi 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: Morozov (6) vs (12) Nozadzi#SUB2#
Morozov is defending against the submission attempts here by Nozadzi.
Morozov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Morozov actively working from the bottom here.
Morozov won't allow Nozadzi to pass to mount. #T12#
Morozov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Morozov has his foot on Nozadzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nozadzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nozadzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morozov is trying to control the position but Nozadzi postures up.
Morozov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (8) vs (12) Nozadzi
Nozadzi 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: Morozov (8) vs (14) Nozadzi
Nozadzi is trying to control. Morozov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morozov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nozadzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morozov is just riding it out for now. Nozadzi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Nozadzi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morozov is staying active underneath Nozadzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nozadzi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Nozadzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Morozov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morozov tries to roll over but Nozadzi keeps him under control.
Nozadzi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Nozadzi trying to control from half guard but Morozov is working away.
Nozadzi content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Nozadzi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morozov trying to hold on to Nozadzi's head to control him but Nozadzi postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morozov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nozadzi pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nozadzi wins on points by 14 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Zurab Nozadzi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 386 Majere vs Maximus
Date: Jan 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 7 wins and 2 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Idaho goes for a double leg but Morozov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morozov continues to drive forward.
Morozov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Idaho sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Morozov gets caught napping as Idaho dives in and scores a takedown. Morozov manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morozov (0) vs (2) Idaho
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Idaho from controlling successfully.
Morozov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Idaho slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Idaho wants to work for an arm triangle but Morozov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Idaho trying to control from half guard but Morozov is working away.
Idaho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morozov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morozov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov is looking for a sweep. Idaho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idaho controlling the action here.
Idaho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morozov keeps working. #T1#
Morozov is looking to improve his position.
Idaho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morozov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morozov is trying to maintain the position but Idaho is very close to passing his half guard.
Idaho trying to control the action but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Morozov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Idaho trying to pass the guard but Morozov defending well.
Morozov is trying to control but can't.
Idaho passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (5) Idaho
Morozov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morozov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Idaho tries for a kimura but Morozov is defending well.
Idaho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morozov keeps working.
Morozov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Idaho's best efforts.
Morozov is looking to improve his position.
Morozov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Idaho seems to be working for a kimura but Morozov defends the submission attempt.
Morozov is pressing down on Idaho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Idaho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morozov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB#
Morozov has his foot on Idaho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Idaho works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Morozov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Idaho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Morozov is keeping the position.
Idaho advances to half guard.
Morozov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morozov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Idaho is working away from the top position though.
Morozov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Idaho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4##SUB2#
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morozov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Idaho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Idaho's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morozov (4) vs (5) Idaho
Idaho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Idaho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morozov trying to control the position from guard on top but Idaho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Morozov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morozov has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.
Morozov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Idaho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Morozov trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Idaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morozov defends it easily.
Morozov trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Idaho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morozov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morozov stands and throws Idaho's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (7) vs (5) Idaho
Idaho is looking for a sweep.
Morozov trying to control the action but Idaho is working from the bottom. #T6#
Idaho is looking to reverse the position.
Idaho manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (7) vs (7) Idaho
Morozov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morozov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morozov defends it well.
Idaho is looking to advance position but Morozov won't allow it. #T7##SUB2#
Idaho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morozov is just riding it out for now. Idaho eventually gives up the hold.
Morozov wants to control but Idaho is keeping busy.
Morozov is not content to let Idaho control the position.
Idaho tries to pass to full mount but Morozov defends it.
Morozov tries to get to full guard but Idaho has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idaho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morozov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morozov defends it well. #T8#
Morozov is trying to control but can't.
Idaho passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (7) vs (10) Idaho
Morozov gets back to half guard.
Idaho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (7) vs (13) Idaho
Idaho fails to advance to Morozov's back.
Morozov can't escape the position.
Idaho fails to move to back control.
Morozov can't escape the position.
Morozov regains half guard.
Idaho trying to pass the guard but Morozov defending well.
Morozov wants to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB2#
Idaho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Morozov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Idaho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Idaho's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morozov (11) vs (13) Idaho#SUB#
Morozov is persistently looking for the submission but Idaho is defending it well.
Idaho is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Idaho breaks Morozov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (11) vs (15) Idaho
Idaho passes Morozov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morozov is looking to control Idaho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morozov avoid being mounted?
Idaho trying to pass the guard but Morozov defending well.
Morozov tries to roll over but Idaho keeps him under control.
Idaho is trying to control. Morozov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Morozov actively working from the bottom here.
Idaho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morozov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morozov wants to control but Idaho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Idaho uses his free foot to push down on Morozov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morozov. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (11) vs (18) Idaho
Idaho fails to move to back control. #T11#
Morozov controls the position.
Morozov is squirming around, avoiding Idaho's attempts to control the action.
Idaho moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Morozov (11) vs (21) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Morozov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Morozov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Idaho. #SUB2#
Morozov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Morozov wants to control his opponent's hands but Idaho gets his hands free. #T12##SUB2#
Idaho has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Idaho is trying to stick to Morozov's back but Morozov is turning into Idaho. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Idaho's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morozov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morozov (13) vs (21) Idaho
Morozov trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Idaho looking for a guillotine here but Morozov defends easily.
Morozov wants to control from the top but Idaho keeps moving.
Morozov pushes down on Idaho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Idaho gets full guard.#SUB2#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morozov trying to control the position from guard on top but Idaho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB2#
Idaho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morozov is aware though and is defending well.
Morozov wants to control from the top but Idaho keeps moving. #SUB2#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morozov stays in close to Idaho's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a triangle but Morozov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Morozov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idaho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morozov has managed to get both his arms back between Idaho's legs - danger averted.
Idaho looks winded!#SUB2#
Idaho has his foot on Morozov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morozov works his way back into a safe position though.#T14#
Morozov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idaho is keeping the position for now.
Morozov passes Idaho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morozov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Morozov is controlling well.
Morozov wants to free his trapped foot but Idaho is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Morozov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Idaho sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Morozov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Idaho moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Idaho wins on points by 21 to 13.
After the fight, Duncan Idaho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SSG 383 Helvig vs McCain
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orozco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morozov tries to avoid it but Orozco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morozov to the ground. Morozov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morozov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orozco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morozov avoids it really well and circles away.
Morozov feints the counter takedown.
Orozco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morozov feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriel Orozco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orozco fails with a takedown attempt.
Orozco shoots in looking for a takedown but Morozov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orozco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orozco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morozov defends it nicely.
Orozco dives in for a single leg takedown but Morozov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morozov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Morozov is trying to pull guard but Orozco has him pressed against the cage.
Morozov tries to pull guard but Orozco won't allow it.
Morozov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Morozov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morozov keeping full guard, as Orozco tries to pass.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Morozov is controlling Orozco's posture.
Orozco 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.
Orozco wants to pass the guard but Morozov is keeping the position.#T2#
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov being controlled here, momentarily.
Orozco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morozov is keeping the position for now.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Morozov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orozco defends well.
Orozco looking to sit in guard and control but Morozov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (0) vs (2) Morozov
Morozov postures up.
Orozco pulls Morozov in close to prevent any damage.
Morozov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Orozco keeping full guard, as Morozov tries to pass.
Orozco trying to control the position here.
Morozov stays in close to Orozco's body and controls the position.
Morozov looking to pass the guard.
Orozco managing to control the position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Orozco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morozov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morozov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morozov 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.
Orozco wants to control the position but Morozov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Morozov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (0) vs (5) Morozov
Orozco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orozco trying to control here.
#T5##SUB2#
Morozov is looking for a kimura but Orozco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morozov to get the leverage.
Orozco is trying to maintain the position but Morozov is very close to passing his half guard.
Morozov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Orozco tries to get to full guard but Morozov has control of the leg.
Orozco is trying to maintain the position but Morozov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Morozov is looking for a kimura but Orozco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morozov to get the leverage.
Morozov wants to take a breather but Orozco is having none of it.
Orozco trying to control but Morozov postures up.
#T6#
Orozco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morozov wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco controlling the position.
Orozco is trying to control the position but Morozov postures up.
Orozco is controlling Morozov's posture.
Morozov trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco trying to keep a closed guard but Morozov is proving a slippery customer.
#T7##SUB#
Orozco working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Morozov has passed into half guard!
Orozco has his hands clasped together around Morozov's back. He's all about the action.
Morozov passes into side control, despite Orozco's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (0) vs (8) Morozov
Orozco tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Morozov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Orozco (0) vs (10) Morozov
Orozco can't escape the position.
Orozco tries to hold on but Morozov postures up.
Orozco really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Orozco tries to hold on but Morozov pushes him away.
Orozco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morozov looking to control but Orozco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morozov wants to take Orozco's back but he can't do it this time.
Morozov looking to control but Orozco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Orozco tries to hold on but Morozov postures up.
Orozco tries to improve his position but instead Morozov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Orozco (0) vs (13) Morozov
Morozov is hanging on to Orozco's back as he tries to escape.
Morozov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Orozco's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Morozov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Orozco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Morozov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Orozco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Orozco trying to control the action but Morozov just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Morozov controlling well, preventing Orozco from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Morozov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Orozco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Morozov working for the choke.
Orozco trying to control but not successfully.
Our spies down at at Worn Leather MMA inform us that Morozov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Orozco is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Morozov looking for the RNC. #T11##SUB2#
Morozov working for the choke.
Orozco trying to control the hands but Morozov breaks the grip.
Orozco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morozov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
I really don't envy Orozco right now.
#SUB2#
Orozco is trying to roll into a better position but Morozov has get a rear naked choke and Orozco is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vadim Morozov!
Vadim Morozov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 8
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
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 5 wins and 2 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Memnon Tithonus!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tithonus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tithonus wants to clinch up but Morozov keeps it at a distance.
Morozov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tithonus manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Morozov gets tackled into the ropes by Tithonus. Tithonus maintains the clinch. #TD#
Morozov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morozov pulls Tithonus in close to prevent any damage.
Morozov working a defensive guard here.
Morozov wants to sweep here but Tithonus controlling him for the moment.
Morozov looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov can't keep his opponent in guard - Tithonus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morozov is not content to let Tithonus control the position.
Morozov gets back to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Tithonus is posturing up here but Morozov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tithonus tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tithonus has to tap! Slick submission there by Morozov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vadim Morozov!
After winning the bout, Vadim Morozov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Memnon Tithonus stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you go back to the gym with some new knowledge of what you need to improve, I will be back better than before and that is my promise to you.'. |
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Event:
R7
Date: Jul 23, 2024 |
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 5 wins and 1 losses; Dragan Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morozov to the mat! Morozov manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Morozov
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morozov holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pushing down on Morozov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morozov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morozov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Morozov
Morozov is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Morozov tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie controlling from mount. #T1#
Morozov can't escape the position.
Gracie trying to control but Morozov is having none of it.
Morozov tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Morozov 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: Gracie (5) vs (2) Morozov
Gracie keeping full guard, as Morozov tries to pass. #T2#
Morozov passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morozov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Morozov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Morozov is very close to passing his half guard.
Morozov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie reverses the position - he's now on top in Morozov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (2) Morozov
Morozov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Morozov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morozov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morozov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morozov is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (2) Morozov
Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morozov on the ground.
Morozov can't do much from the bottom here.
Morozov holding on.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morozov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Morozov is looking for a sweep.
Gracie trying to control the action but Morozov is working from the bottom.
Morozov tries to improve position but can't.
Morozov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (10) vs (6) Morozov#T5##SUB2#
Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Morozov's arms. #SUB2#
Morozov has managed to slip his arm under Gracie's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gracie is tapping out! Submission win for Morozov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vadim Morozov!
A victorious Vadim Morozov 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:
R6
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Ichiroshi Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Morozov instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Maeda turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morozov (0) vs (4) Maeda
Morozov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morozov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Maeda has hold of Morozov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Morozov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Maeda cranks the arm and Morozov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Morozov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ichiroshi Maeda!
Ichiroshi Maeda took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pulling Guard for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
R4
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Memnon Tithonus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tithonus keeps the fight on the outside.
And Tithonus tries to counter it with a takedown but Morozov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Tithonus clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Tithonus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morozov can't fight it off and eventually Tithonus manages to take the fight to the floor. Morozov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morozov (0) vs (2) Tithonus
Morozov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Morozov is looking for a triangle but Tithonus pushes his legs off easily.
Morozov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morozov can't keep his opponent in guard - Tithonus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tithonus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (5) Tithonus
Morozov tries to hold on but Tithonus postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Tithonus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tithonus wants to take his opponent's back but instead Morozov manages to regain half guard.
Tithonus is trying to control the action in half guard but Morozov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tithonus not doing much here.
Tithonus works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (8) Tithonus
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tithonus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tithonus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morozov is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Morozov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tithonus seems to be looking for submissions.
Morozov gets back to full guard.
Tithonus trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morozov working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Tithonus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Morozov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tithonus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tithonus trying to control but Morozov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tithonus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Morozov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tithonus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Morozov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tithonus is aware though and is defending well.
Tithonus stopping the sweep attempt from Morozov.
Tithonus looking to pass the guard.
Tithonus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morozov (0) vs (11) Tithonus
Morozov is not content to let Tithonus control the position.
Tithonus tries to move to mount but Morozov blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Morozov can't do much from the bottom here.
Morozov tries to bench press Tithonus off him but Tithonus keeps the position.
Tithonus trying to control the position but Morozov is working away. #SUB2#
Tithonus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morozov can't do much from the bottom here.
Morozov tries to bench press Tithonus off him but Tithonus keeps the position. #T5#
Tithonus advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morozov (0) vs (13) Tithonus
Tithonus prevents Morozov from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Tithonus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Morozov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Morozov shrugs it off.
Tithonus looking to control but Morozov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tithonus moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Morozov (0) vs (16) Tithonus
Morozov wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Morozov is trying to defend against the choke here but Tithonus has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tithonus Tightens the hold and Morozov taps out furiously! Tithonus displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Memnon Tithonus!
An out of breath Memnon Tithonus 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:
R5
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Monk Seal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Seal swats away the attempt to clinch by Morozov.#CL2#
Morozov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Seal pulls guard.
Morozov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Seal wants to sweep here but Morozov controlling him for the moment.
Seal is trying to keep Morozov in close.
Morozov trying to control but Seal is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seal looking to control but Morozov passes into half guard.
Morozov prevents Seal from improving his position.#T1#
Seal is trying to maintain the position but Morozov is very close to passing his half guard.
Morozov is taking a breather. Seal 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.
Seal is looking to control Morozov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seal avoid being mounted?
Seal gets full guard.
Morozov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Seal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seal (2) vs (0) Morozov
Morozov is pulling down on Seal's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Morozov working for submissions but it's allowed Seal to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seal pulls his head out easily.
Morozov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Seal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morozov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Morozov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Seal passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Seal (5) vs (0) Morozov
Morozov is trying to escape the position but Seal is controlling the position. #T3#
Seal trying to control the position but Morozov is working away.
Morozov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Seal moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Seal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morozov is trying to improve his position.#T4##SUB#
Seal tries for a kimura but Morozov is defending well.
Morozov struggling a bit here.
Morozov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morozov is still trying to improve position.
Seal controls the position from side control.#T5#
Seal tries to advance to mount but can't.
Morozov 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.
Morozov gets back to half guard.
Morozov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seal is working away from the top position though.
Seal is keen to just control but Morozov is a slippery customer.
Morozov wants to control but Seal is keeping busy.
Morozov controlling the position well. #T6#
Seal is looking to take a break and control but Morozov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seal in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Seal is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seal pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Morozov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Seal looking to pass the guard.
Seal trying to control the position from guard on top but Morozov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Morozov is looking for a triangle but Seal pushes his legs off easily.
Seal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov is trying to keep Seal in close.
#T8##SUB2#
Morozov looking for subs off his back but Seal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Seal sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Morozov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morozov is trying to get back to full guard.
Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Seal (5) vs (4) Morozov#T9#
Seal breaks Morozov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Seal (7) vs (4) Morozov
Seal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov is trying to hold Seal in close to prevent damage but Seal has managed to pass into half guard.
Morozov trying to control from the bottom.
Morozov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Seal is looking for a kimura but Morozov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seal to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morozov.
Seal 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. #T10#
Morozov wants to sweep but no luck.
Morozov working a defensive guard here.
Seal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov has control of Seal's left arm, preventing Seal from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Morozov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Seal slips nicely into half guard.
Morozov is trying to maintain the position but Seal is very close to passing his half guard.
Seal wants to pass the guard but Morozov is defending well.
Seal trying to control from half guard but Morozov is working away. #T12##SUB#
Seal is looking for a kimura here.
Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Seal (7) vs (8) Morozov
Morozov has the hooks in. Seal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Morozov tries to keep control of the position but Seal is staying busy.#SUB2#
Morozov working for a choke but Seal is defending well.
Morozov keeps control of the position as Seal tries to break free.
#T13##SUB2#
Morozov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Seal wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Morozov looking for the choke but no joy.
Morozov 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.
Morozov has the hooks in. Seal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Morozov trying to control.
Morozov has the hooks in. Seal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Morozov keeps control of the position easily here as Seal tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Seal right now.
Seal wants to control his opponent's hands but Morozov gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morozov is hanging on to Seal's back as he tries to escape.
Seal is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morozov wins on points by 8 to 7.
Vadim Morozov 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:
R 3
Date: Jul 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Yuki Okada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Morozov takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Morozov pulls guard effortlessly.
Okada not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Okada from controlling successfully.
Morozov is trying to control the position but Okada postures up.
Okada preventing the sweep.
Morozov pulls Okada in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Morozov looking for subs off his back but Okada has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okada trying to advance position but Morozov counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Morozov trying to keep a closed guard but Okada is proving a slippery customer.
Morozov looking for a sweep. Not yet Morozov, not yet.
Okada pushes down on Morozov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morozov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Okada is posturing up here but Morozov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Okada tries to roll out but it's too tight and Okada has to tap! Slick submission there by Morozov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vadim Morozov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vadim Morozov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
R 2
Date: Jul 08, 2024 |
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; Vadim Morozov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Irakli Talakvadze!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morozov is looking to clinch.
Morozov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morozov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morozov tries to clinch but Talakvadze is having none of it. #TD2#
Talakvadze shoots in and gets a takedown into Morozov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morozov (0) vs (2) Talakvadze#SUB#
Morozov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Talakvadze has his hands clasped together but Morozov extends and breaks Talakvadze's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Morozov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vadim Morozov!
Vadim Morozov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
R 1
Date: Jul 05, 2024 |
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; Sincere Thibodeaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thibodeaux forces Morozov back against the cage and clinches.
Morozov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thibodeaux to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Thibodeaux decides to pull guard.
Morozov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position but Morozov postures up.
Morozov looking to sit in guard and control but Thibodeaux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thibodeaux (2) vs (0) Morozov
Morozov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morozov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Thibodeaux doesn't defend quickly enough and Morozov has managed to lock this one up! Can Thibodeaux escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Morozov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vadim Morozov!
A very excited looking Vadim Morozov 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:
UCF 43: Melps v Tavares
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Shimada looks to land a combination but Morozov avoids it well.
Morozov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yuki Shimada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimada tries to clinch but Morozov moves out of range.
Morozov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shimada wants to clinch up but Morozov keeps it at a distance.
Shimada throws a body shot but no joy.
Shimada misses with a straight left.
Shimada tries to clinch but Morozov moves out of range.
Shimada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Shimada moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Morozov. #TD#
Morozov pulls Shimada into guard.
#SUB#
Morozov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shimada passes into side control.
Morozov is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Shimada working away.
Morozov is looking to regain half guard here but Shimada keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Morozov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morozov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shimada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Shimada politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shimada prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morozov wants to control but Shimada postures up.
Morozov is looking to reverse the position.
Morozov struggling a bit here.
Morozov is looking for a sweep.
Shimada controls the position.
Morozov tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shimada throws a nice looking combination but Morozov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Shimada clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Shimada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shimada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 9:10
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Shimada! |
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