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Event:
Grappling Hype -14-
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Short instigates a clinch.
Short has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mann goes for a takedown attempt but Short pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Mann drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (0) Short
Mann sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short wants to get back to full guard.
Short works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Mann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Short for as long as he can get away with.
Short looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Short is retaining full guard.
Mann stays in close to Short's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Short had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mann defends it easily.#SUB2#
Short is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Mann sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Short is keeping the position.#T3#
Mann sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Short has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mann won't allow Short to sweep him here.
Short has control of Mann's left arm, preventing Mann from doing any damage.
Mann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Short wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mann is now in half guard. #T5#
Mann is taking a breather. Short 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Short doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mann.
Mann works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (5) vs (0) Short#T6#
Mann passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Short! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mann (7) vs (0) Short
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mann (10) vs (0) Short
Mann keeps control of the position easily here as Short tries to buck him off.
#T7#
Mann controlling well, preventing Short from escaping the position.
Mann trying to control momentarily.
Mann controls the action.
Short is keeping busy.
Short trying to control but not successfully. #T8#
Mann controlling the position well here. Short rolled but Mann kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Short tries to roll but Mann sticks to his back.
Short trying to control the action but Mann just sinks the hooks in.
Mann has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Short's body.
Mann's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T9#
Mann avoiding Short 's attempts to control his hands.
Mann is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mann wants to control but Short is keeping busy.#T10##SUB#
Mann 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, Short has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mann is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Further stalling from Mann.#T11#
Mann is hanging on to Short's back as he tries to escape.
Mann controlling the position well here. Short rolled but Mann kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
Mann is not going to allow Short to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Short showing good submission defense here.
Mann controlling from the back.#T13#
Mann is trying to control but Short is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Mann looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mann is stalling here but it's allowed Short to get half guard.
Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Short is refusing to be controlled, as Mann sits in half guard.
Mann is really struggling to control Short but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T14#
Short is trying to control but can't.
Short gets back to full guard.
Mann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Short holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Short has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mann postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -12-
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Dram Macallan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Short shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macallan defends it nicely.#TD2#
Short 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: Macallan (0) vs (2) Short#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.
Macallan tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Short in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Short trying to control from half guard but Macallan is working away. #SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short trying to control from half guard but Macallan is working away.
Macallan is looking for a sweep. Short is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Short seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macallan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Macallan looking for subs from the bottom but Short mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (0) vs (5) Short
Macallan is trying desperately to improve position.
Short looking to control but Macallan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macallan is desperately trying to improve his position but Short has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Macallan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Short seems to be working for a kimura but Macallan defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Macallan has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Short. Oh but Macallan has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Short goes limp - he's gone! Macallan jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dram Macallan!
Dram Macallan 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:
Grappling Hype -9-
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Short rushes Grumblegut and presses him up against the cage.
Grumblegut is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Short gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Grumblegut is fighting off a takedown attempt but Short is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grumblegut to the mat. Grumblegut regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grumblegut (0) vs (2) Short#SUB#
Grumblegut is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Short has his hands clasped together but Grumblegut extends and breaks Short's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Grumblegut.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gromli Grumblegut!
A victorious Gromli Grumblegut 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:
Grappling Hype -8-
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Ashton Short! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Short stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Dredd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Short did well to prevent Dredd getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Short (0) vs (2) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd seems to be working for a kimura but Short defends the submission attempt.
Short manages to get to full guard.
Short tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dredd has gone for a leg lock! Short slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dredd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (2) vs (2) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Short manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Short is pushing down on Dredd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dredd is fighting to maintain full guard but Short has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dredd manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Dredd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Short trying to control but Dredd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dredd working for a triangle but Short defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dredd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Short has picked Dredd up and slammed him! Dredd can't keep hold of the triangle and Short manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (5) vs (2) Dredd
Dredd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dredd sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Dredd looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Short pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (8) vs (2) Dredd#T2#
Dredd has given up his back here. Will Short look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Short (11) vs (2) Dredd
Dredd prevents Short from getting a body triangle.
Dredd breaks Short's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (11) vs (4) Dredd
Short working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dredd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Short dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Short (13) vs (4) Dredd
Short has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dredd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Short defends it easily.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Short is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Short manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Dredd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Short trying to control but Dredd is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dredd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Short is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Short passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
Dredd trying to get back to full guard but Short takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (16) vs (4) Dredd
Dredd is trying to reverse the position but instead Short has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Short (19) vs (4) Dredd
Short keeps control of the position as Dredd tries to break free.
#SUB#
Short 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, Dredd has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
Dredd looking very determined here, making life difficult for Short.
Dredd is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Dredd defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Short keeps control of the position easily here as Dredd tries to buck him off.
Dredd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dredd wants to improve his position but Short is controlling well.
Short is looking to take a break and control but Dredd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Short not doing much here.
#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Dredd looking for a guillotine here but Short defends easily.
#T6##SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Short passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Short seems to be working for a kimura but Dredd defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Well, if Short 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.
Short seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dredd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short is looking to advance position but Dredd won't allow it.
Dredd is in trouble now - Short has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Short (22) vs (4) Dredd
Dredd is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dredd tries to improve his position but Short has taken his back! Short has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dredd tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Short pushes Dredd away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ashton Short!
Jack Dredd spoke after the fight, saying 'I smell your momma'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -6-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Koks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Short
Koks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Koks passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Short! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Short#SUB#
Koks jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Short manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Short's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Koks tries to move into full mount but can't pass Short's legs.
Short tries to bench press Koks off him but Koks keeps the position.
Koks controls the position.
Short tries to improve position but can't.
Short stops Koks from passing to mount.
Short wants to control but Koks postures up.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Short manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (5) vs (2) Short
Koks trying to hold on to Short's head to control him but Short postures up.
Koks moves into full guard.
Koks 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: Koks (7) vs (2) Short
Koks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Short does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Short trying to control but Koks postures up.
Koks wants to pass the guard but Short is defending well.
Koks controlling the pace.
Short is refusing to be controlled, as Koks sits in half guard.
Koks not doing much here.
Koks works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (10) vs (2) Short#T4#
Koks trying to control but Short is having none of it.
Short tries to reverse the position but Koks maintains control.
Koks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Koks prevents Short from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Koks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Short has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Short! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (10) vs (4) Short#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koks holds on and takes a little breather.
Short pushes down on Koks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koks gets full guard.
Koks is trying to hold Short in close to prevent damage but Short has managed to pass into half guard.
Short tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Koks gets full guard.#T6#
Koks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Short controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Short wants to control from the top but Koks keeps moving.
Koks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koks is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (12) vs (4) Short
Koks is looking to pass into half guard but Short pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Short is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (12) vs (6) Short
Koks working a defensive guard here.
Koks pulls Short in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Koks wants to sweep but no luck.
Short controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Short being controlled here momentarily.
Koks being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Short 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.#T8#
Koks 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.
Short stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Short won't allow Koks to sweep him here.
Short trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
Short looking to sit in guard and control but Koks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (14) vs (6) Short
Short is trying to control the position but Koks postures up. #T9##SUB2#
Short working for a triangle but Koks defends it easily.
Short looking to control.
Koks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Short is keeping the position for now.
Koks is pushing down on Short's leg trying to pass to half guard. Short is fighting to maintain full guard but Koks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Short knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Short is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koks's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (14) vs (10) Short#T10#
Koks is trying to break free.
Short is trying to stick to Koks's back but Koks is turning into Short. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Short's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Koks. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (16) vs (10) Short#SUB2#
Short looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Short throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koks advances to half guard.
Koks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Short does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Koks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Koks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Short has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koks is looking to advance position but Short won't allow it.
Koks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (19) vs (10) Short
Koks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Short can't escape the position.
#T12#
Koks trying to control but Short is having none of it.
Short is controlling an arm, preventing Koks from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Koks controlling from the full mount.
Koks tries to control but Short wriggling away. #T13#
Koks controlling his opponent.
Short can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Koks is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Short has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Short! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (19) vs (12) Short
Koks wants to sweep but no luck.
Koks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Short's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (21) vs (12) Short
Koks wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving. #T14#
Short is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Short manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koks manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (21) vs (14) Short
Koks wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koks is working hard here to advance position.
Koks trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koks takes the fight on points by 21 to 14.
Olaf Koks is the new bantamweight champion!
Olaf Koks 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:
Grappling Hype -4-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dobbie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (2) vs (0) Short
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobbie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dobbie won't allow Short to sweep him here.
Dobbie looking to pass the guard.
Short keeping moving, preventing Dobbie from controlling successfully.
Short looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Short is keeping the position.
Short keeping moving, preventing Dobbie from controlling successfully.
Short keeping full guard, as Dobbie tries to pass. #T1#
Short looking for a sweep. Not yet Short, not yet.
Short pulls Dobbie in close to prevent any damage.
Short looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dobbie is one step ahead there.
Dobbie wants to pass the guard but Short is keeping the position.
Short wants to sweep here but Dobbie controlling him for the moment.
Dobbie stands and throws Short's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (0) Short#SUB#
Dobbie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Short rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dobbie's guard! Nice work there by Short! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (5) vs (2) Short#T2##SUB#
Short avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dobbie working for a triangle but Short defends it easily.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dobbie has his foot on Short's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Short works his way back into a safe position though.
Short controls from within his opponent's guard.
Short trying to control but Dobbie is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Short got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dobbie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Short has managed to get both his arms back between Dobbie's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dobbie has an active guard here but Short has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Short seems content to control.#T4##SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short not doing much here.
Short works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (5) Short
Short looking to control but Dobbie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Short controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Dobbie is desperately trying to improve his position but Short has a good base and remains in mount.
Dobbie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dobbie wants to improve his position but Short is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
Short works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (8) Short
Short controlling from mount. #T6#
Dobbie is looking to get to half guard.
Dobbie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Short uses his free foot to push down on Dobbie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dobbie. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (11) Short
Dobbie gets back to half guard.
Dobbie works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Dobbie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Short has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Short is trying to work for a kimura but Dobbie is defending well.
#T7#
Dobbie regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Short passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (14) Short
Short is looking to take a break and control but Dobbie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dobbie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dobbie looking for a sweep but Short has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (5) vs (16) Short#T8#
Dobbie is desperately trying to improve his position but Short has a good base and remains in mount.
Dobbie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (5) vs (19) Short
What can Dobbie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dobbie is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Short is looking for the choke from the back position but Dobbie is controlling his hands well.
Short controls the action.
Short has the hooks in. Dobbie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dobbie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T9#
Dobbie is trying to escape the mount.
Dobbie is working hard here to advance position.
Dobbie is trying to escape the mount but Short keeps good control and instead manages to take Dobbie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (5) vs (22) Short
Short biding his time, controlling Dobbie.
Dobbie tries to escape but Short has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dobbie breaks Short's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (7) vs (22) Short
Short keeping moving, preventing Dobbie from controlling successfully.
Short keeping full guard, as Dobbie tries to pass. #T10#
Dobbie wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
Dobbie stands and throws Short's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (10) vs (22) Short
You can see the frustration on Short's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dobbie controls the position.
Dobbie works to advance to full mount. Short defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dobbie (12) vs (22) Short
Short tries to hold on but Dobbie postures up.
Short prevents Dobbie from taking his back.
Short sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T11##SUB#
Dobbie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Short sees it coming and defends easily.
Dobbie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Short does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dobbie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Short knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Short is not content to let Dobbie control the position.
Dobbie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Short tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.
Dobbie trying to pass the guard but Short defending well. #T12#
Short wants to get back to full guard.
Dobbie controlling the action here.
Dobbie is looking to advance position but Short won't allow it.
Short trying to control here.
Dobbie trying to control the pace.
Dobbie trying to mount his opponent but Short defends it. #T13#
Short tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.
Short wants to control but Dobbie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Short is staying active underneath Dobbie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Short trying to control here.
Dobbie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dobbie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Short keeps working.
Dobbie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dobbie wants to control but Short is keeping him busy. #T14#
Dobbie is just content to waste time from the top position. Short takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dobbie is looking to pass into half guard but Short pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Short is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (12) vs (24) Short#SUB#
Dobbie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Short can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dobbie working for a triangle but Short defends it easily.
Dobbie is breathing heavily.
Dobbie can't keep his opponent in guard - Short advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dobbie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Short escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Short! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (12) vs (27) Short
And that's the end of the fight!
Short wins on points by 27 to 12.
Ashton Short is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -2-
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Crewe clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Crewe pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crewe wants to sweep here but Short controlling him for the moment.
Short tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard.
Short trying to control the position from guard on top but Crewe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crewe is controlling Short's posture.
Short advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (0) vs (3) Short
Short working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Short is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crewe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crewe is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Short trying to control the position but Crewe is working away.
Crewe is looking for a sweep.
Short content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Crewe tries to bench press Short off him but Short keeps the position.
Crewe prevents Short from improving position.
Crewe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crewe wants to control but Short postures up.#T2#
Crewe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Short tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crewe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Short off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crewe (4) vs (3) Short#SUB#
Crewe looking for the RNC.
Short just trying to survive but Crewe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Short rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Short has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crewe is working away from the top position though.
Crewe trying to control the pace. #T3#
Crewe is keen to just control but Short is a slippery customer.
Crewe stalling.
Short tries to get to full guard but Crewe has control of the leg. #T4#
Short is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Crewe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Short has managed to free his arm - good work.
Short wants to improve his position but Crewe is controlling well.
Crewe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Short keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Crewe seems to be looking for submissions.
Short regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Crewe postures up.
Crewe 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.
Crewe postures up.
Crewe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crewe looking to pass the guard.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
Short not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Short is keeping the position.#SUB#
Crewe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Short manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Crewe has Short in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (4) vs (5) Short
Crewe 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: Crewe (6) vs (5) Short#SUB#
Crewe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Short has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crewe content to control rather than advance.
Crewe trying to pass the guard but Short defending well. #T7##SUB#
Crewe is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Crewe is working for a kimura but Short is defending it quite comfortably.
Short gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Short working a defensive guard here.
Crewe trying to control but Short is working from the bottom.
Crewe preventing the sweep.
Crewe looking to pass the guard.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving. #T9#
Short is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crewe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Short is trying to control the position but Crewe postures up.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Short is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crewe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crewe postures up.
Short 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: Crewe (6) vs (7) Short
Crewe wants to improve his position but Short is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Short maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Crewe could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Short has cracked it and Crewe is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Short!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ashton Short!
Paul Crewe was interviewed post fight and said 'My, you have lovely hair. You ever find any spiders in it?'. |
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Event:
HYPE Midget Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grippy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Short was covering up waiting for the punch and Grippy finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (0) Short
Short trying to control the position.
Grippy is looking to advance position but Short has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grippy (2) vs (4) Short
Grippy is desperately trying to improve his position but Short has a good base and remains in mount.
Grippy tries to lock up and control but Short gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grippy is working to get back to half guard.
Grippy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Short wants to pass the guard but Grippy is keeping the position.#SUB#
Grippy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Short stacks Grippy 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 Short! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (7) Short#T1#
Grippy is trying to get back to half guard.
Grippy is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short trying to control the position but Grippy is working away.
Grippy prevents Short from moving into mount. #T2#
Short trying to control the position but Grippy is working away.
Grippy struggling a bit here.
Grippy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Short wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grippy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grippy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Grippy actively working from the bottom here.
Grippy is pressing down on Short's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Short not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grippy wants to control but Short passes easily into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Grippy with the active half guard here but Short passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (10) Short
Grippy struggling a bit here.
Short trying to control the position but Grippy is working away.
Short gets to mount! Grippy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grippy (2) vs (12) Short
Grippy is trying desperately to improve position.
Short seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Grippy is holding on tight.
Grippy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Short tries to control but Grippy wriggling away.
Grippy is trying desperately to improve position.
Grippy wants to hold on but Short pushes him away.
Grippy is desperately trying to improve his position but Short has a good base and remains in mount.
Grippy manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grippy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5##SUB#
Grippy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Short uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (15) Short
Short trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Grippy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Short is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Short with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grippy trying to control here.
#T6#
Short prevents Grippy from improving his position.
Short tries to pass to full mount but Grippy defends it. #SUB2#
Short wants to work for an arm triangle but Grippy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grippy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Grippy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Short has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (18) Short#T7#
Grippy is controlling an arm, preventing Short from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Grippy can't escape the position.
Short controlling the position easily from mount.
Grippy is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Short avoids the attempt from Grippy to control.
Grippy manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Grippy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily.
Grippy gets back to full guard.
Short trying to control but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Grippy looking to control.
Grippy is pulling down on Short's head to control his posture. #T9##SUB#
Grippy has his foot on Short's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Short works his way back into a safe position though.
Short passes Grippy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Short is looking to advance position but Grippy won't allow it. #SUB#
Grippy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grippy trying to control but Short postures up.
Grippy tries to get to full guard but Short has control of the leg.
Grippy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Short has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (21) Short#T10#
Grippy tries to improve his position but instead Short has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grippy (2) vs (24) Short#SUB2#
Grippy fending off the submission attempt from Short.
Short tries to keep control of the position but Grippy is staying busy.
Grippy trying to control the hands but Short breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Grippy fending off the submission attempt from Short.
Short has the hooks in. Grippy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11##SUB2#
Short patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Short not allowing Grippy to control his hands.
Short wants to control but Grippy manages to buck him off and is now in Short's guard! Nice work there by Grippy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (4) vs (24) Short
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Short is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (4) vs (26) Short#SUB#
Grippy has his foot on Short's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Short works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Grippy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Short is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Short trying to control the position from guard on top but Grippy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Short got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grippy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Short has managed to get both his arms back between Grippy's legs - danger averted.
Grippy keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Short pushing down on Grippy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grippy keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Grippy is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Short has latched onto it... Big trouble! Short pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Grippy is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Short!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashton Short! |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD3
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gromli Grumblegut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Grumblegut drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (0) Short
Short trying to control the position here.
Short can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grumblegut controls the pace.#SUB2#
Short is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grumblegut defends well.
Grumblegut controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grumblegut trying to control but Short is working from the bottom. #T1#
Short is pulling down on Grumblegut's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Grumblegut thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grumblegut tries to free his leg and advance position but Short is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Short working for a triangle but Grumblegut defends it easily.
Grumblegut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Grumblegut postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grumblegut stays in close to Short's body and controls the position.
Grumblegut slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Short looking for submissions off his back.
Grumblegut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Grumblegut is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, if Grumblegut 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.
#T3##SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Short is looking for a triangle but Grumblegut pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Grumblegut drops back looking for a leg! Short is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Short manages to kick Grumblegut off! Grumblegut jumps back into Short's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Grumblegut got a little sloppy there for a moment and Short has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grumblegut has managed to get both his arms back between Short's legs - danger averted.
Grumblegut works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Grumblegut is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Short sees it coming and defends easily.
Short is trying to control but can't.
Grumblegut trying to control the action but Short is working from the bottom. #T5#
Grumblegut stalling away here and it's allowed Short to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Short keeping moving, preventing Grumblegut from controlling successfully.
Short being controlled here, momentarily.
Short is trying to hold Grumblegut in close to prevent damage but Grumblegut has managed to pass into half guard.
#T6#
Short wants to improve his position but Grumblegut is controlling well.
Short gets back to full guard.
Grumblegut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Short is keeping the position for now.
Grumblegut trying to control the position from guard on top but Short is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Short has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grumblegut can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Grumblegut wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
Grumblegut controlling from the top position.
Short keeping moving, preventing Grumblegut from controlling successfully.
Grumblegut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Short swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Short can't keep his opponent in guard - Grumblegut advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T8##SUB#
Grumblegut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Short is just riding it out for now. Grumblegut eventually gives up the hold.
Short is pressing down on Grumblegut's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grumblegut trying to control but Short is working from the bottom.
Short 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: Grumblegut (2) vs (2) Short#T9#
Grumblegut slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grumblegut wants to control the position but Short says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Short is trying to control the action in half guard but Grumblegut is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Short controlling the pace.
Grumblegut trying to hold on to Short's head to control him but Short postures up.
#SUB#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #T10##SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily.
Grumblegut is not content to let Short control the position.#SUB2#
Short is trying to work for a kimura but Grumblegut is defending well.
Short wants to pass to mount but Grumblegut is defending the position.
Short is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grumblegut is trying to get back to full guard.#T11##SUB2#
Short is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Short is trying to control. Grumblegut wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is defending against the submission attempts here by Short.
Grumblegut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Short is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura here.
#T12#
Grumblegut is refusing to be controlled, as Short sits in half guard.
Grumblegut is looking for a sweep. Short is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grumblegut is looking to control Short's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grumblegut avoid being mounted?
Grumblegut is staying active underneath Short, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grumblegut wants to control but Short is keeping busy.
#T13#
Short prevents Grumblegut from improving his position.
Short trying to pass the guard but Grumblegut defending well.
Short content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Short is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Short trying to mount his opponent but Grumblegut defends it. #T14#
Grumblegut trying to control from the bottom.
Short wants to take a breather but Grumblegut is having none of it.
Short uses his free foot to push down on Grumblegut's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grumblegut. Score +3 for passing guard: Grumblegut (2) vs (5) Short
Grumblegut keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Short looking to control but Grumblegut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grumblegut tries to hold on but Short pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Grumblegut is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Short wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD2
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Smalliver Twist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Twist misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Short holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Short gets control of Twist's arms and successfully pulls guard. Short will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Twist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Short swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Short has his hands on Twist's head, controlling the position.
Twist wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twist looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Short wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Twist wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Twist's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Short escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Twist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Short keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Twist 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#
Short pulls Twist in close to prevent any damage.
Twist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Short is keeping the position for now.
Twist passes Short's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Twist is looking to take a break and control but Short is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Twist 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.
Twist is trying to control the action in half guard but Short is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Short is pressing down on Twist's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Twist content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Short looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Short keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Short looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Twist pushing down on Short's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Short wants to get back to full guard.
Twist could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Twist controlling the action here. #T6#
Twist has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Short won't allow Twist to pass to mount. #SUB#
Twist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Short sees it coming and defends easily.
Short is looking for a sweep. Twist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Twist stalling.
Twist prevents Short from improving his position.#T7#
Short has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Twist is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Twist is working for a submission of some sort.
Twist wants to pass to mount but Short is defending the position.
Twist is thwarting Short's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Twist is looking for a kimura but Short is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Twist to get the leverage. #T8##SUB#
Twist seems to be looking for submissions.
Twist wants to control but Short is keeping him busy.
Twist wants to advance to full mount but Short doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Short lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (0) vs (2) Short
Twist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (2) vs (2) Short
Twist stands and throws Short's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (5) vs (2) Short#T9#
Short is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Twist off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Twist (5) vs (6) Short
Short biding his time, looking for the opening.
Twist is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Twist defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Short's arms.
Twist trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Twist trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Twist tries to escape but Short has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Short is persistently looking for the submission but Twist is defending it well.
#T11#
Good control from Short.#SUB2#
Short working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Short trying to control.
Twist tries to escape but Short has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Twist fending off the submission attempt from Short. #T12##SUB2#
Twist preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Short.
Twist tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Short has got his arm under Twist's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Twist has spun round into Short's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (7) vs (6) Short
Twist tries to free his leg and advance position but Short is retaining full guard. #T13#
Short keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Twist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Short is looking for a triangle here but Twist uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (10) vs (6) Short
Twist gets to mount! Short was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Twist (12) vs (6) Short#T14#
Twist wants to control the pace but Short is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Twist is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Short has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Twist tries to control but Short wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twist takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
An intense looking Smalliver Twist took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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Event:
Midget Champions RD1
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robinho Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Short has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Junior jumps into guard, dragging Short to the mat.
Short is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Short passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (0) vs (3) Short
Short advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Junior (0) vs (5) Short
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior regains half guard.#SUB#
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Junior tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Short has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (0) vs (8) Short
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior tries to hold on but Short postures up.
Junior is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Short is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Junior manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Short is trying to control the action in half guard but Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Junior wants to control but Short is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Short is stalling here. Junior is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Short seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Junior has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Junior (4) vs (8) Short
Junior wants to control but Short is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Short's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Short is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Junior tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Short is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Short's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The referee asks Junior politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Junior prefers to stall for the moment though.
Short tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Junior stalls from top position.
Short tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Short regains half guard.#SUB#
Junior is working for a kimura but Short is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5#
Short wants to get back to full guard.
Junior trying to advance position but Short counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Short has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Junior can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Junior sitting in guard here, content to control.
Junior seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Short for as long as he can get away with.
Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Short on the ground.
Junior stands and throws Short's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (7) vs (8) Short
Short gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Junior content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Short is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Short manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Short is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Short is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Short pulls Junior in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Short is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (7) vs (10) Short
Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Junior wants to sweep here but Short controlling him for the moment.
Short sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Junior's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Short seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Junior is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ashton Short! |
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