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Event:
GFY 118 Green Sunny and Free
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Eldar Kurtanidze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 34 losses; Trip Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Fontaine gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Fontaine pulls guard effortlessly.
Kurtanidze trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Fontaine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kurtanidze tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontaine is retaining full guard.
Fontaine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kurtanidze tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontaine is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Fontaine working for a triangle but Kurtanidze defends it easily.
Kurtanidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontaine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Fontaine looking for a guillotine here but Kurtanidze defends easily.
Kurtanidze won't allow Fontaine to sweep him here.
Kurtanidze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fontaine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fontaine trying to keep a closed guard but Kurtanidze is proving a slippery customer.
Kurtanidze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fontaine is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Fontaine is trying to keep Kurtanidze in close.
Kurtanidze trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Kurtanidze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Kurtanidze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fontaine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fontaine has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (0) vs (2) Fontaine
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fontaine looking to pass the guard.
Fontaine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kurtanidze is controlling Fontaine's posture.#T3#
Kurtanidze keeping moving, preventing Fontaine from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kurtanidze isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fontaine stacks Kurtanidze on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fontaine! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurtanidze (0) vs (5) Fontaine
Fontaine trying to control the position but Kurtanidze is working away.
Fontaine gets to mount! Kurtanidze was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kurtanidze (0) vs (7) Fontaine
Kurtanidze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kurtanidze tries to reverse the position but Fontaine maintains control.
Kurtanidze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fontaine on the ground.#T4#
Fontaine tries to control but Kurtanidze wriggling away.
Kurtanidze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fontaine wants to control the pace but Kurtanidze is squirming around nicely.
Kurtanidze gets back to half guard.
Fontaine is thwarting Kurtanidze's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Fontaine is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fontaine works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurtanidze (0) vs (10) Fontaine#T5#
Kurtanidze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fontaine wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kurtanidze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kurtanidze is working hard here to advance position.
Fontaine takes Kurtanidze's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kurtanidze (0) vs (13) Fontaine#T6#
Fontaine gets his hands free as Kurtanidze looks to control.
Fontaine tries to get the hooks in deep but Kurtanidze pushed the leg off.
Kurtanidze trying to control the hands but Fontaine breaks the grip.
Kurtanidze turns into Fontaine and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (2) vs (13) Fontaine
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Fontaine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurtanidze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurtanidze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fontaine keeping full guard, as Kurtanidze tries to pass.
Kurtanidze 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. #T7#
Fontaine looking to control.
Kurtanidze looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Kurtanidze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kurtanidze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kurtanidze trying to control but Fontaine is working from the bottom.
Kurtanidze is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fontaine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Fontaine keeping full guard, as Kurtanidze tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fontaine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurtanidze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurtanidze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kurtanidze postures up.
#SUB2#
Fontaine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kurtanidze defends well.
Fontaine pulls Kurtanidze in to control the position. #T9#
Kurtanidze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fontaine is keeping the position for now.
Kurtanidze pushes down on Fontaine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fontaine is looking for a sweep. Kurtanidze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fontaine trying to control from the bottom.
Fontaine is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kurtanidze is staying active.#SUB#
Kurtanidze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kurtanidze wants to take a breather but Fontaine is having none of it. #T10#
Fontaine won't allow Kurtanidze to pass to mount.
Kurtanidze passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurtanidze (5) vs (13) Fontaine
Fontaine tries to hold on but Kurtanidze pushes him away.
Fontaine working to try and regain half guard.
Kurtanidze wants to control the pace but Fontaine is squirming around nicely.
Kurtanidze can't control as he wanted to and Fontaine manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Kurtanidze wants to free his trapped foot but Fontaine is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Fontaine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kurtanidze tries to free his leg and advance position but Fontaine is retaining full guard.
Kurtanidze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kurtanidze looking to sit in guard and control but Fontaine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (5) vs (15) Fontaine
Fontaine stopping the sweep attempt from Kurtanidze.#T12#
Kurtanidze controls Fontaine momentarily but Fontaine frees himself.
Kurtanidze looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fontaine puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kurtanidze wants to sweep but Fontaine has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurtanidze (5) vs (18) Fontaine
Kurtanidze is looking to reverse the position.
Kurtanidze manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fontaine's best efforts.
Kurtanidze trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Fontaine prevents Kurtanidze from improving his position.
Fontaine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kurtanidze wants to control but Fontaine is keeping busy.
Kurtanidze works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fontaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtanidze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB#
Kurtanidze looking for a guillotine here but Fontaine defends easily.
Kurtanidze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fontaine passes into half guard.
Kurtanidze has a hand on Fontaine's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fontaine takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurtanidze (5) vs (21) Fontaine
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurtanidze wants to hold on but Fontaine pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fontaine wins on points by 21 to 5.
An out of breath and clearly excited Trip Fontaine thanked The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
GFY 117 Blood from a stone
Date: Mar 17, 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 4 wins and 4 losses; Eldar Kurtanidze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 25 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cowboy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cowboy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kurtanidze's waist but Kurtanidze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cowboy off to one side. #TD#
Kurtanidze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cowboy sprawls well initially but Kurtanidze persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (2) vs (0) Cowboy#SUB2#
Cowboy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kurtanidze seems to be working for a kimura but Cowboy defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kurtanidze is trying for a kimura here. Cowboy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kurtanidze wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eldar Kurtanidze! |
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Event:
GFY 116 Heart made of neon
Date: Mar 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 3 wins and 4 losses; Eldar Kurtanidze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Domino!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kurtanidze decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (2) vs (0) Domino
Kurtanidze passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurtanidze (5) vs (0) Domino#SUB#
Kurtanidze has control of Domino's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Domino regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Domino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kurtanidze swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eldar Kurtanidze! |
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Event:
GFY 115 i love your skin!
Date: Mar 07, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Eldar Kurtanidze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 45 losses; Red Hestler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hestler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (0) vs (2) Hestler
Still in half guard, Hestler seems content to control.#SUB#
Kurtanidze actively working from the bottom here.
Kurtanidze wants to get back to full guard.
Hestler stalling. #SUB#
Kurtanidze looking for submissions off his back.
Hestler prevents Kurtanidze from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hestler is looking to stall here but Kurtanidze recovers full guard. #T1#
Hestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kurtanidze working for a triangle but Hestler defends it easily.
Hestler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hestler controlling the pace.
Hestler trying to control the action but Kurtanidze is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hestler is thwarting Kurtanidze's attempts to control the position.
Hestler content to control rather than advance.
Kurtanidze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hestler is working away from the top position though.
Kurtanidze is not content to let Hestler control the position.#T3#
Kurtanidze wants to improve his position but Hestler is controlling well.
Kurtanidze is working hard here to advance position.
Hestler content to control rather than advance.
Kurtanidze makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kurtanidze.
Hestler looking to pass the guard.
Hestler trying to control but Kurtanidze is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kurtanidze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hestler content to stall in guard here.
Kurtanidze keeping moving, preventing Hestler from controlling successfully. #T5#
Hestler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kurtanidze is trying to keep Hestler in close.
Hestler preventing the sweep.
Kurtanidze working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Kurtanidze looking for a guillotine here but Hestler defends easily.
Kurtanidze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Kurtanidze is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hestler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Kurtanidze has his foot on Hestler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hestler works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurtanidze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hestler wants to control from the top but Kurtanidze keeps moving.
Hestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Hestler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurtanidze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hestler has managed to get both his arms back between Kurtanidze's legs - danger averted.#T7#
Kurtanidze is controlling Hestler's posture.
Kurtanidze 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.
Kurtanidze pulls Hestler in close to prevent any damage.
Kurtanidze working a defensive guard but Hestler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kurtanidze (0) vs (5) Hestler
Hestler wants to control but Kurtanidze is keeping him busy.
Kurtanidze is letting Hestler control him for a moment. #T8#
Hestler is looking to take a break and control but Kurtanidze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hestler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kurtanidze haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kurtanidze is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Hestler is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kurtanidze will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kurtanidze can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurtanidze tries to bench press Hestler off him but Hestler keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Kurtanidze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kurtanidze regains half guard.
Kurtanidze is refusing to be controlled, as Hestler sits in half guard.
Hestler content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Hestler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kurtanidze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kurtanidze is looking for a sweep. Hestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hestler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kurtanidze keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hestler content to control rather than advance. #T11##SUB#
Kurtanidze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hestler pulls his head out easily.
Kurtanidze trying to control from the bottom.
Hestler wants to control but Kurtanidze is keeping him busy.
Kurtanidze is trying to maintain the position but Hestler is very close to passing his half guard.
Kurtanidze is controlling Hestler's trapped leg to prevent Hestler from advancing to side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T12#
Hestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kurtanidze is refusing to be controlled, as Hestler sits in half guard.
Kurtanidze is looking for a sweep. Hestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Hestler trying to control the pace.
Kurtanidze trying to control but Hestler postures up.
Kurtanidze is looking to improve his position.
Kurtanidze is trying to maintain the position but Hestler is very close to passing his half guard.
Hestler prevents Kurtanidze from improving his position.
Kurtanidze gets full guard.#T14##SUB#
Kurtanidze has his foot on Hestler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hestler works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurtanidze is trying to control the position but Hestler postures up.
Kurtanidze keeping moving, preventing Hestler from controlling successfully.
Hestler 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hestler wins on points by 5 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Red Hestler waved his t-shirt featuring The Huntington New Age Wellness Community 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GFY 114 Whores don't hike.
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Eldar Kurtanidze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Hard Core Lilo Fan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lilo Fan shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurtanidze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lilo Fan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Kurtanidze looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lilo Fan! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kurtanidze (4) vs (0) Lilo Fan
Lilo Fan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kurtanidze's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lilo Fan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lilo Fan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (4) vs (2) Lilo Fan
Kurtanidze has control of Lilo Fan's left arm, preventing Lilo Fan from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtanidze keeping full guard, as Lilo Fan tries to pass.
Kurtanidze lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (6) vs (2) Lilo Fan#T1##SUB#
Kurtanidze has gone for a leg lock! Lilo Fan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kurtanidze's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (6) vs (4) Lilo Fan
Kurtanidze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lilo Fan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kurtanidze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lilo Fan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurtanidze is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kurtanidze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lilo Fan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lilo Fan trying to control but Kurtanidze is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Lilo Fan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kurtanidze keeping moving, preventing Lilo Fan from controlling successfully.
Kurtanidze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lilo Fan wants to pass the guard but Kurtanidze is keeping the position.#T3#
Lilo Fan trying to control but Kurtanidze is working from the bottom.
Lilo Fan being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Kurtanidze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kurtanidze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lilo Fan is aware though and is defending well.
Lilo Fan pushes down on Kurtanidze's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Lilo Fan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurtanidze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lilo Fan. #T4#
Lilo Fan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurtanidze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lilo Fan tries to pass to full mount but Kurtanidze defends it.
Lilo Fan trying to control from Kurtanidze's half guard. Kurtanidze has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lilo Fan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurtanidze can't keep his opponent in guard - Lilo Fan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Lilo Fan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Kurtanidze trying to hold on to Lilo Fan's head to control him but Lilo Fan postures up.
Kurtanidze is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kurtanidze is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kurtanidze works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Lilo Fan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lilo Fan wants to pass the guard but Kurtanidze is keeping the position.#T6#
Lilo Fan wants to control from the top but Kurtanidze keeps moving. #SUB#
Kurtanidze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lilo Fan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lilo Fan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kurtanidze trying to control the position.
Kurtanidze being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Kurtanidze has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lilo Fan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kurtanidze. Score +3 for passing guard: Kurtanidze (6) vs (7) Lilo Fan#T7#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kurtanidze regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lilo Fan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lilo Fan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lilo Fan prevents Kurtanidze from improving his position.
Kurtanidze trying to control but Lilo Fan postures up.
#SUB2#
Lilo Fan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
Kurtanidze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurtanidze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lilo Fan is working away from the top position though.
Lilo Fan wants to take a breather but Kurtanidze is having none of it.
Kurtanidze is looking to improve his position.
Lilo Fan is looking to take a break and control but Kurtanidze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurtanidze wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Kurtanidze is working hard here to advance position.
Lilo Fan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurtanidze keeps working.
Kurtanidze wants to improve his position but Lilo Fan is controlling well.
Lilo Fan slows the pace down in half guard.
Lilo Fan prevents Kurtanidze from improving his position.
Kurtanidze is staying active underneath Lilo Fan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lilo Fan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Lilo Fan wants to free his trapped foot but Kurtanidze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kurtanidze is staying active underneath Lilo Fan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Lilo Fan is working for a kimura but Kurtanidze is defending it quite comfortably.
Lilo Fan is looking to take a break and control but Kurtanidze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurtanidze is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Lilo Fan wants to take a breather but Kurtanidze is having none of it.
Lilo Fan content to control rather than advance.
Kurtanidze is looking for a sweep. Lilo Fan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lilo Fan wants to control but Kurtanidze is keeping him busy.
Lilo Fan wants to pass to mount but Kurtanidze is defending the position.
Lilo Fan is taking a breather. Kurtanidze 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.
Kurtanidze wants to get back to full guard.#T12##SUB#
Kurtanidze actively working from the bottom here.
Kurtanidze wants to get back to full guard.
Lilo Fan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kurtanidze is refusing to be controlled, as Lilo Fan sits in half guard.
Lilo Fan controlling the pace. #T13#
Let's hope that Lilo Fan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kurtanidze won't allow Lilo Fan to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Lilo Fan is looking for a kimura but Kurtanidze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lilo Fan to get the leverage.
Kurtanidze is looking to control Lilo Fan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurtanidze avoid being mounted?
Lilo Fan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurtanidze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lilo Fan is thwarting Kurtanidze's attempts to control the position.
Kurtanidze is not content to let Lilo Fan control the position.#T14#
Lilo Fan prevents Kurtanidze from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lilo Fan is trying to work for a kimura but Kurtanidze is defending well.
Lilo Fan trying to control from half guard but Kurtanidze is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurtanidze wants to get back to full guard.
Kurtanidze trying to control but Lilo Fan postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lilo Fan wins on points by 7 to 6.
An out of breath Hard Core Lilo Fan 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:
GFY 113 Any MILFs in here?
Date: Feb 25, 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Eldar Kurtanidze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 143 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pancake moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kurtanidze jumps guard and drags Pancake to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pancake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kurtanidze manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (2) vs (0) Pancake
Kurtanidze showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pancake has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kurtanidze has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kurtanidze (5) vs (0) Pancake
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kurtanidze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB#
Kurtanidze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pancake, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Kurtanidze tries for a kimura but Pancake is defending well.
Kurtanidze has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pancake! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kurtanidze (7) vs (0) Pancake#SUB#
Kurtanidze looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kurtanidze is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Pancake is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kurtanidze (10) vs (0) Pancake#T2#
Pancake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Kurtanidze is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pancake knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pancake for a finish. #SUB#
Kurtanidze is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pancake is defending well though. Kurtanidze let's go of the attempt for now.
Kurtanidze avoiding Pancake 's attempts to control his hands. #T3##SUB#
Kurtanidze has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Pancake is defending well but eventually Kurtanidze manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Pancake has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eldar Kurtanidze! |
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Event:
GFY 112 The Brass Ring
Date: Feb 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 22 losses; The Emotionally Unavailable Cowboy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Eldar Kurtanidze!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kurtanidze throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cowboy was covering up waiting for the punch and Kurtanidze finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cowboy (0) vs (2) Kurtanidze
Kurtanidze trying to control but Cowboy is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cowboy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurtanidze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurtanidze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kurtanidze wants to control from the top but Cowboy keeps moving.
Kurtanidze advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cowboy (0) vs (5) Kurtanidze
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtanidze tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cowboy tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Kurtanidze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB2#
Kurtanidze tries for a kimura but Cowboy is defending well. #SUB2#
Kurtanidze is trying to get an arm triangle but Cowboy is defending well. #SUB2#
Kurtanidze is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cowboy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cowboy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kurtanidze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Cowboy trying to remain calm as Kurtanidze controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Kurtanidze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cowboy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cowboy is not content to let Kurtanidze control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kurtanidze working away.
Cowboy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kurtanidze is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cowboy (0) vs (7) Kurtanidze
Kurtanidze tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kurtanidze trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Cowboy wants to control but Kurtanidze is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kurtanidze is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cowboy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kurtanidze working for a submission but Cowboy is keeping him at bay.
Cowboy working to try and regain half guard.
Cowboy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kurtanidze goes for an armbar but Cowboy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cowboy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cowboy (2) vs (7) Kurtanidze#T4#
Kurtanidze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cowboy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cowboy (5) vs (7) Kurtanidze
Kurtanidze tries to buck Cowboy off but Cowboy is having none of it.
Kurtanidze trying to remain calm as Cowboy controls from the top position.
Kurtanidze is looking to regain half guard here but Cowboy keeps moving and retains side control.
Kurtanidze keeps trying to improve his position.
Cowboy is looking to take a break and control but Kurtanidze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kurtanidze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Kurtanidze manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cowboy (5) vs (9) Kurtanidze
Cowboy wants to control but Kurtanidze is keeping busy.
Cowboy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kurtanidze is trying to control. Cowboy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Kurtanidze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cowboy sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kurtanidze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6##SUB2#
Kurtanidze is looking for a kimura here.
Cowboy trying to hold on to Kurtanidze's head to control him but Kurtanidze postures up.
#SUB2#
Kurtanidze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cowboy sees it coming and defends easily.
Kurtanidze trying to control the action but Cowboy is working from the bottom.
Cowboy is trying to maintain the position but Kurtanidze is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Cowboy wants to get back to full guard.
Cowboy gets full guard.
Cowboy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kurtanidze manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cowboy (7) vs (9) Kurtanidze
Cowboy trying to control but Kurtanidze is working from the bottom.
Cowboy postures up.
Cowboy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurtanidze is keeping the position for now.
Cowboy is fighting to break Kurtanidze's control of his arms but Kurtanidze is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Kurtanidze is looking for a triangle but Cowboy pushes his legs off easily.
Cowboy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtanidze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB2#
Cowboy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cowboy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtanidze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cowboy stopping the sweep attempt from Kurtanidze.
Cowboy trying to control but Kurtanidze is working from the bottom.
Cowboy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cowboy (10) vs (9) Kurtanidze
Kurtanidze is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Kurtanidze is not content to let Cowboy control the position.
Kurtanidze looks to move to half guard but instead Cowboy has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cowboy (12) vs (9) Kurtanidze
Kurtanidze wants to hold on but Cowboy pushes him away.
Cowboy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurtanidze is looking to escape.
Kurtanidze is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Cowboy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurtanidze is looking to escape.
Kurtanidze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cowboy trying to control but Kurtanidze is having none of it.
Kurtanidze is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Cowboy controlling from mount.
Kurtanidze is trying to escape the mount.
Cowboy fails to move to back control.
Kurtanidze wants to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Kurtanidze regains half guard.
Cowboy is thwarting Kurtanidze's attempts to control the position.
Cowboy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Cowboy is looking to advance position but Kurtanidze won't allow it.
Kurtanidze wants to control but Cowboy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Cowboy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cowboy is looking to advance position but Kurtanidze won't allow it.
Kurtanidze gets full guard.
Kurtanidze seems keen to control Cowboy's posture.#T13##SUB2#
Cowboy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cowboy preventing the sweep.
Cowboy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtanidze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtanidze wants to sweep here but Cowboy controlling him for the moment.
Cowboy wants to control from the top but Kurtanidze keeps moving.
Kurtanidze is trying to keep Cowboy in close.
#T14#
Kurtanidze looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cowboy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cowboy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cowboy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kurtanidze is looking for a sweep. Cowboy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kurtanidze wants to control but Cowboy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kurtanidze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kurtanidze is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Cowboy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cowboy takes the fight on points by 12 to 9. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Elliot Stabler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Eldar Kurtanidze!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kurtanidze closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Stabler (0) vs (4) Kurtanidze#SUB2#
Kurtanidze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stabler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stabler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kurtanidze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stabler's coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Kurtanidze tries for a kimura but Stabler is defending well.
Stabler looks to move to half guard but instead Kurtanidze has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stabler (0) vs (6) Kurtanidze
Stabler working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabler regains half guard.#T1#
Kurtanidze trying to control from Stabler's half guard. Stabler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kurtanidze 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.
Kurtanidze wants to control from the top but Stabler keeps moving.
Kurtanidze wants to pass the guard but Stabler is keeping the position.
Kurtanidze stays in close to Stabler's body and controls the position.
Stabler wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurtanidze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Stabler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kurtanidze sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Stabler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stabler can't keep his opponent in guard - Kurtanidze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kurtanidze is pressing down on Stabler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stabler is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Kurtanidze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stabler defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Kurtanidze is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kurtanidze is thwarting Stabler's attempts to control the position.
Stabler is looking to improve his position.
Kurtanidze trying to control from Stabler's half guard. Stabler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kurtanidze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stabler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Kurtanidze wants to control from the top but Stabler keeps moving.
Kurtanidze is looking to pass into half guard but Stabler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stabler is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stabler (2) vs (6) Kurtanidze#SUB2#
Kurtanidze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kurtanidze can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kurtanidze trying to control the position.
Kurtanidze 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: Stabler (2) vs (8) Kurtanidze#SUB2#
Kurtanidze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Stabler trying to control here.
Stabler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stabler is trying to control the position but Kurtanidze postures up.
Kurtanidze trying to control but Stabler is working from the bottom. #T6#
Stabler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stabler (4) vs (8) Kurtanidze
Stabler pushing down on Kurtanidze's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurtanidze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stabler postures up.
Stabler trying to control but Kurtanidze is working from the bottom.
Kurtanidze 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.
Kurtanidze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Stabler sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Kurtanidze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurtanidze trying to keep a closed guard but Stabler is proving a slippery customer.
Stabler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kurtanidze working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stabler has passed into half guard!
#T8#
Stabler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Kurtanidze actively working from the bottom here.
Kurtanidze slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stabler is stalling in the full guard.
Stabler passes Kurtanidze's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Stabler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurtanidze keeps working.
Stabler wants to pass the guard but Kurtanidze is defending well. #SUB2#
Kurtanidze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stabler is looking to take a break and control but Kurtanidze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurtanidze manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Stabler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stabler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurtanidze is keeping the position for now.
Stabler passes Kurtanidze's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stabler is controlling the pace.
Kurtanidze wants to sweep but Stabler has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stabler (7) vs (8) Kurtanidze#T11#
The referee asks Stabler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stabler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kurtanidze stops Stabler from passing to mount.
Kurtanidze manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stabler performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Kurtanidze wants to improve his position but Stabler is controlling well.
Kurtanidze wants to get back to full guard but Stabler has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stabler (10) vs (8) Kurtanidze
Stabler has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stabler (12) vs (8) Kurtanidze
Stabler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurtanidze is looking to escape.
Kurtanidze regains half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Kurtanidze looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurtanidze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kurtanidze looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurtanidze, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Stabler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stabler trying to control but Kurtanidze is working from the bottom.
Stabler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurtanidze swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kurtanidze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stabler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stabler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T14##SUB2#
Kurtanidze is looking for a triangle but Stabler pushes his legs off easily.
Kurtanidze looks winded!
Stabler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stabler trying to control but Kurtanidze is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurtanidze keeping full guard, as Stabler tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stabler takes the fight on points by 12 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Eldar Kurtanidze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Josh Naylor!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Naylor pushes Kurtanidze up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kurtanidze has Naylor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kurtanidze pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Naylor tumbling to the mat - Kurtanidze dives into Naylor's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (2) vs (0) Naylor#SUB2#
Naylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurtanidze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurtanidze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kurtanidze tries to free his leg and advance position but Naylor is retaining full guard.
Kurtanidze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kurtanidze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtanidze stopping the sweep attempt from Naylor.
Kurtanidze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kurtanidze is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Kurtanidze stays in close to Naylor's body and controls the position.
Kurtanidze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naylor is keeping the position for now.
Kurtanidze is pushing down on Naylor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Naylor is fighting to maintain full guard but Kurtanidze has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Kurtanidze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kurtanidze seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Naylor for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Kurtanidze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Naylor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Naylor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtanidze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Naylor can't keep his opponent in guard - Kurtanidze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Kurtanidze is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Naylor! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurtanidze (5) vs (0) Naylor
Naylor is looking to get to half guard.
Kurtanidze controlling the pace for now.
Naylor is trying to escape the mount but Kurtanidze keeps good control and instead manages to take Naylor's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kurtanidze (8) vs (0) Naylor#SUB#
Kurtanidze is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Naylor is defending well though. Kurtanidze let's go of the attempt for now.
Naylor tries to escape but Kurtanidze has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kurtanidze trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Naylor doesn't escape.
Naylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurtanidze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
I really don't envy Naylor right now.
#SUB#
Kurtanidze working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Naylor is doing well to defend. Kurtanidze seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Naylor is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eldar Kurtanidze! |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eldar Kurtanidze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charles Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kurtanidze swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendoza.
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Kurtanidze fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mendoza to the ground. Kurtanidze is now in Mendoza's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurtanidze (2) vs (0) Mendoza
Kurtanidze advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurtanidze (5) vs (0) Mendoza#SUB#
Kurtanidze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kurtanidze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtanidze in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1##SUB#
Kurtanidze is trying to get an arm triangle but Mendoza is defending well.
Kurtanidze 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 Mendoza's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Kurtanidze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mendoza is trying to control Kurtanidze's posture but Kurtanidze avoids it. #T2##SUB#
Kurtanidze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendoza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kurtanidze is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mendoza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kurtanidze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mendoza, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kurtanidze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mendoza seems a little lost for a moment, as Kurtanidze dominates the positioning.#T3##SUB#
Kurtanidze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendoza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Mendoza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Kurtanidze thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtanidze advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kurtanidze (7) vs (0) Mendoza#SUB#
Kurtanidze working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Kurtanidze controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Kurtanidze wants to finish this one by submission but Mendoza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kurtanidze. #SUB#
Kurtanidze with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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Kurtanidze jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mendoza manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mendoza tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5##SUB#
Kurtanidze is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mendoza is trying to escape and Kurtanidze transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mendoza is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kurtanidze! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eldar Kurtanidze! |
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