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Event:
Grappling Hype -13-
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Grippy. No joy for Koks on that attempt.
Grippy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Koks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grippy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koks with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Grippy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grippy. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (0) vs (2) Grippy
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Koks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grippy is one step ahead there.
Grippy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koks controls Grippy momentarily but Grippy frees himself.
Grippy trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Koks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grippy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koks wants to sweep here but Grippy controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Grippy looking to pass the guard.
Grippy preventing the sweep.
Koks keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
Grippy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Koks has his foot on Grippy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grippy works his way back into a safe position though.
Koks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (2) Grippy
Koks pushing down on Grippy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Koks is looking to advance position but Grippy won't allow it.
Grippy is looking to improve his position.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Grippy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grippy wants to get back to full guard.
Koks wants to control but Grippy is keeping him busy. #T3#
Grippy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koks trying to control but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Koks advances to half guard.
Grippy wants to get back to full guard.
Grippy won't allow Koks to pass to mount.
Grippy is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Koks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Koks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grippy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Koks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grippy! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (2) Grippy#SUB#
Koks working for a submission but Grippy is keeping him at bay.
Grippy working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Koks with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Grippy is looking to improve his position but Koks isn't that keen on the idea.
Grippy is squirming around, avoiding Koks's attempts to control the action.
Grippy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grippy wants to hold on but Koks pushes him away.#SUB#
Koks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grippy has worked his arm free - good work by Grippy!
Koks trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom. #T7#
Grippy is looking to regain half guard here but Koks keeps moving and retains side control.
Koks trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Koks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grippy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (7) vs (2) Grippy#SUB#
Koks jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Grippy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Grippy and Koks has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Koks trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom. #T8#
Koks is staying tight to Grippy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grippy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (7) vs (4) Grippy
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Koks is defending well.
Koks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koks.
Grippy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Grippy trying to move into half guard but instead Koks has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (9) vs (4) Grippy
Koks passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (12) vs (4) Grippy
Grippy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (14) vs (4) Grippy
Koks tries to take his opponent's back but Grippy turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (14) vs (6) Grippy
Koks keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully. #T10#
Koks looking to control.
Grippy passes Koks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koks is looking to improve his position.
Grippy trying to mount his opponent but Koks defends it.
Koks is looking for a sweep. Grippy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Koks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grippy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grippy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (18) vs (6) Grippy
Grippy tries to roll but Koks sticks to his back.
Grippy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Koks is persistently looking for the submission but Grippy is defending it well.
#SUB#
Koks is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T12##SUB#
Koks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Koks has the hooks in. Grippy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grippy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grippy moves into full guard.
Koks wants to control from the top but Grippy keeps moving. #T13##SUB2#
Grippy has his feet on Koks's thighs here. He's pushed Koks off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Koks screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nano Grippy!
Nano Grippy is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nano Grippy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -11-
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 London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dobbie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grippy sprawls well initially but Dobbie persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (2) vs (0) Grippy
Dobbie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobbie controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobbie'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.
Grippy moves into full guard.
Grippy has Dobbie pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grippy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Grippy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dobbie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grippy is keeping the position for now.
Dobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Grippy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grippy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dobbie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grippy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dobbie advances to half guard.
Dobbie trying to mount his opponent but Grippy defends it.
Grippy is looking to control Dobbie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grippy avoid being mounted?#T2#
Dobbie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dobbie trying to control but Grippy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grippy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dobbie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dobbie looking to pass the guard.
Dobbie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dobbie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grippy is keeping the position for now.
Dobbie controlling from the top position. #T3#
Dobbie trying to control but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Grippy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dobbie controls the pace.
Dobbie is looking to advance position but Grippy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dobbie (2) vs (4) Grippy
Grippy moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (2) vs (7) Grippy#SUB2#
Grippy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Grippy looking for the RNC.
Dobbie wants to escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Grippy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dobbie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Grippy is looking for the choke from the back position but Dobbie is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Grippy has managed to slip his arm under Dobbie's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dobbie is tapping out! Submission win for Grippy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nano Grippy!
Our winner, Nano Grippy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
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 London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Spud Grubbins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Grippy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grubbins to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (0) vs (2) Grubbins
Grubbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Grippy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grippy looking for a triangle here. Grubbins is fighting it but it looks tight! Grippy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Grubbins is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nano Grippy!
An out of breath Nano Grippy 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:
Grappling Hype -7-
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Nano Grippy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grippy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grippy wants it to stay on the feet.
And Grippy tries to counter it with a takedown but Koks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grippy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koks fails to land the takedown.
Grippy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koks defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Koks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Grippy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Grippy has hold of one of Koks's legs. Koks is fighting the takedown attempt but Grippy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (0) vs (2) Grippy
Koks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grippy trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy content to stall in guard here.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Koks is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Koks controls Grippy momentarily but Grippy frees himself. #SUB2#
Grippy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koks! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (4) vs (2) Grippy
Koks is staying tight to Grippy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grippy is looking to reverse the position.
Koks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grippy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (6) vs (2) Grippy
Grippy is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Grippy tries to hold on but Koks postures up.
Koks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grippy is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grippy is working to get back to half guard.
Koks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grippy is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grippy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Koks wants to take Grippy's back but he can't do it this time.
Koks wants to control the pace but Grippy is squirming around nicely.
Koks tries to take Grippy's back but instead Grippy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Koks prevents Grippy from improving his position.
Grippy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Grippy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Grippy working for a triangle but Koks defends it easily.
Koks trying to control the position from guard on top but Grippy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB2#
Grippy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Koks has passed into half guard!
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grippy keeps working.
Koks works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (9) vs (2) Grippy
Grippy tries to reverse the position but Koks maintains control.#T6#
Koks trying to control but Grippy is having none of it.
Koks avoids the attempt from Grippy to control.
Koks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Grippy to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Koks (12) vs (2) Grippy#SUB#
Koks 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, Grippy has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Grippy showing good submission defense here.
#T7#
Grippy tries to escape the position.
Grippy wants to control his opponent's hands but Koks gets his hands free.
Koks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Grippy is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Koks has locked on a rear naked choke here! Grippy is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks!
Olaf Koks retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Olaf Koks 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:
Grappling Hype -5-
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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Diminutive Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Grippy manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grippy dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson keeping full guard, as Grippy tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grippy to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Grippy is trying for a kimura here. Jackson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Grippy wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nano Grippy!
During a confident post fight interview, Nano Grippy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -3-
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dram Macallan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Nano Grippy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Macallan moves in looking to clinch but Grippy pushes him off.
Macallan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Grippy moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Macallan gets control of Grippy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Macallan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Macallan is keeping the position.#SUB#
Macallan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grippy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Grippy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Macallan is looking for a triangle but Grippy pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy looking to pass the guard.
Macallan keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
Grippy passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (0) vs (3) Grippy#T1#
Grippy trying to control the action but Macallan is working from the bottom.
Macallan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grippy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grippy wants to control but Macallan is keeping him busy.
Macallan is trying to get back to half guard.
Macallan seems a little lost for a moment, as Grippy dominates the positioning.
Grippy advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macallan (0) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macallan is looking to escape.
Macallan is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Grippy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Macallan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macallan (2) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy wants to sweep here but Macallan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Grippy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Macallan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (5) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Grippy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grippy has a hand on Macallan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Macallan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (8) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grippy tries to improve his position but instead Macallan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macallan (11) vs (5) Grippy
Grippy tries to escape but Macallan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Grippy keeps trying to improve his position.
Macallan controlling from the back.#T4#
Macallan controlling well, preventing Grippy from escaping the position.
Macallan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Grippy right now.
Grippy breaks Macallan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macallan (11) vs (7) Grippy#SUB#
Macallan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grippy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grippy trying to control the position from guard on top but Macallan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Macallan has his foot on Grippy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grippy works his way back into a safe position though.
Grippy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macallan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grippy pushes down on Macallan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Grippy wants to free his trapped foot but Macallan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grippy is keen to just control but Macallan is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macallan is not content to let Grippy control the position.#SUB2#
Grippy is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grippy is trying to control. Macallan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6##SUB2#
Grippy seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Grippy seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grippy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Grippy is trying to work for a kimura but Macallan is defending well.
#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grippy pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macallan is staying active underneath Grippy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Macallan has a hand on Grippy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Grippy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (11) vs (10) Grippy
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Grippy has control of Macallan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Macallan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Macallan can't escape the position.
Grippy takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Macallan (11) vs (13) Grippy
Macallan can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Grippy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T8#
Macallan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Grippy.
Macallan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Macallan is looking to improve his position but Grippy isn't that keen on the idea.
Macallan is squirming around, avoiding Grippy's attempts to control the action.
Macallan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Grippy trying to mount his opponent but Macallan defends it. #SUB2#
Macallan is defending against the submission attempts here by Grippy.
#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grippy pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#T9##SUB2#
Grippy seems to be looking for submissions.
Grippy 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.
Macallan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grippy passes Macallan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Macallan is looking to improve his position.
Grippy is pressing down on Macallan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macallan is holding on for now. #SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan won't allow Grippy to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Grippy is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10#
Grippy is looking to take a break and control but Macallan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grippy pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.
Grippy is looking to advance position but Macallan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Grippy is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grippy passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (11) vs (16) Grippy
Grippy happy to just control the position for now.
Macallan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Grippy seems to be working for a kimura but Macallan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Grippy is looking for a kimura here.
#T12##SUB#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macallan won't allow Grippy to pass to mount.
Macallan is in trouble now - Grippy has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (11) vs (19) Grippy
Macallan is desperately trying to improve his position but Grippy has a good base and remains in mount.
Macallan is controlling an arm, preventing Grippy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
Macallan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Grippy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Grippy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Macallan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Macallan is trying to escape the mount.
Macallan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Grippy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Macallan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Macallan tries to reverse the position but Grippy maintains control.#T14##SUB2#
Grippy working for a guillotine from mount but Macallan is in no mood to give up.
Macallan can't escape the position.
Grippy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macallan is looking to escape.
Grippy wants to take his opponent's back but Macallan doesn't allow it.
Grippy tries to control but Macallan wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Grippy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Macallan is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grippy wins on points by 19 to 11.
A very excited looking Nano Grippy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -1-
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kevin Hart!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grippy misses with a takedown attempt - Hart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Hart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (0) vs (2) Hart
Grippy trying to control here.
Hart not doing much here.
Grippy keeping hold of Hart's head, controlling as best he can.
Hart wants to take a breather but Grippy is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grippy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hart is tapping! Great win for Grippy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nano Grippy!
A victorious Nano Grippy 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:
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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Robinho Junior!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grippy misses with a takedown attempt - Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Junior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Grippy shoots in and gets a takedown into Junior's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (0) Junior
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grippy trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior keeping full guard, as Grippy tries to pass.
Junior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.#SUB#
Grippy 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Grippy tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
Junior is trying to control the position but Grippy postures up.
Grippy trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Grippy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grippy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Grippy trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.
Junior looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Junior holds on and takes a little breather.
Grippy looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Junior being controlled here, momentarily.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grippy is one step ahead there.
Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Junior is still trying to improve position.
Junior has control of Grippy's left arm, preventing Grippy from doing any damage.
Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grippy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (0) Junior#SUB#
Grippy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Grippy tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Grippy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working. #SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Junior has escaped the position, nice work there.
Junior regains half guard there - taking advantage of Grippy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Grippy is looking to advance position but Junior won't allow it. #SUB#
Grippy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grippy.
Junior is refusing to be controlled, as Grippy sits in half guard. #T4#
Grippy prevents Junior from improving his position.
Grippy controlling the pace. #SUB#
Junior is defending against the submission attempts here by Grippy.
#SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grippy to get the leverage.
Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grippy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Grippy seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Grippy is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grippy to get the leverage.
Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Grippy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Grippy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Junior! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (8) vs (0) Junior
Junior is controlling an arm, preventing Grippy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Grippy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Junior to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Junior shrugs it off.
Junior tries to reverse the position but Grippy maintains control.
Grippy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Junior is holding on tight.
Junior is trying to escape the mount.
Junior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Junior defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Grippy.
Grippy wants to control the pace but Junior is squirming around nicely. #T6##SUB#
Grippy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Junior is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Junior and Grippy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Junior tries to control but Grippy manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Grippy (11) vs (0) Junior
Junior turns into Grippy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (11) vs (2) Junior
Grippy is trying to keep Junior in close.
Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grippy is keeping the position for now.
Grippy 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: Grippy (13) vs (2) Junior#SUB#
Grippy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Grippy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Grippy eventually gives up the hold. #T7##SUB#
Grippy is trying to work for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
Junior keeps trying to improve his position.
Grippy trying to pass the guard but Junior defending well.
Junior is not content to let Grippy control the position.
Junior wants to improve his position but Grippy is controlling well.
Grippy trying to mount his opponent but Junior defends it. #T8#
Junior is looking for a sweep. Grippy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grippy is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
Junior won't allow Grippy to pass to mount.
Grippy works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (16) vs (2) Junior
Grippy looking to control but Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Junior regains half guard.#SUB#
Grippy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grippy. #T9#
Junior keeping control of the position.
Junior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Junior.
Grippy tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grippy is one step ahead there.
Grippy tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard. #T10#
Junior is adopting a defensive guard.
Grippy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Grippy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Junior is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Junior has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (16) vs (4) Junior
Grippy keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Junior forces his way into half guard.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Grippy is defending well.
Grippy trying to hold on to Junior's head to control him but Junior postures up.
#SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.#T11#
Grippy is looking to improve his position.
Junior is looking to advance position but Grippy won't allow it.
Grippy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Grippy actively working from the bottom here.
Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grippy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grippy is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but Grippy defends it. #T12##SUB2#
Junior is looking for a kimura but Grippy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Junior to get the leverage.
Grippy is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Grippy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior trying to pass the guard but Grippy defending well. #SUB2#
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Grippy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grippy! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (16) vs (7) Junior
Grippy tries to hold on but Junior postures up.#SUB2#
Junior jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grippy manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Grippy is looking to reverse the position.
Grippy can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Grippy sneaks back into half guard.
Grippy is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grippy avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Junior is working for a kimura but Grippy is defending it quite comfortably.
Grippy is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grippy defends it well. #SUB#
Grippy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Grippy is defending well. #SUB#
Grippy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Junior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grippy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grippy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Grippy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.
Junior is pushing down on Grippy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grippy is fighting to maintain full guard but Junior has managed to sneak the leg through.
Junior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior wants to pass the guard but Grippy is defending well.
Grippy trying to hold on to Junior's head to control him but Junior postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grippy takes the fight on points by 16 to 7.
After the fight, Nano Grippy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Torso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Grippy drives through with a takedown into Junior's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (0) Junior
Grippy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Junior looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grippy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grippy preventing the sweep.
Grippy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior 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.
Grippy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Grippy preventing the sweep. #T1#
Junior keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
Grippy slips nicely into half guard.
Grippy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grippy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Junior for as long as he can get away with.
Grippy is thwarting Junior's attempts to control the position.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Grippy has control of the leg. #SUB#
Junior is defending against the submission attempts here by Grippy.
Junior won't allow Grippy to pass to mount. #T2#
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Junior is defending well.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Grippy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Grippy 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.
#SUB#
Grippy 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.
Grippy is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now.
Grippy moves into full mount! Junior won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (0) Junior#T3#
Junior tries to lock up and control but Grippy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Grippy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Junior is trying to escape the mount.
Junior prevents Grippy from taking his back.
Grippy tries to control but Junior wriggling away. #SUB#
Grippy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Junior wants to hold on but Grippy pushes him away.#T4##SUB#
Grippy is working for a guillotine from mount but Junior frees his head quite easily.
Grippy looking to control but Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Junior is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Grippy looking to secure an arm triangle but Junior defends it well. #SUB#
Grippy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Junior is now in Grippy's guard. A big mistake from Grippy there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (5) vs (2) Junior
Grippy keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully. #T5#
Junior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (5) Junior#SUB2#
Junior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grippy 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.
Grippy struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grippy tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.
Grippy is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Grippy gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Junior passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Grippy! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (8) Junior#SUB2#
Junior is working for a guillotine from mount but Grippy frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Junior is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Grippy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Grippy shrugs it off.
Junior wants to control but instead Grippy manages to regain half guard. #T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Grippy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Junior passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Grippy trying to control but Junior postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grippy moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Grippy is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Grippy looking to control but Junior passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Grippy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Junior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grippy has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Grippy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grippy holds on and takes a little breather. #T9##SUB#
Grippy looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.
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Grippy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Junior 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 Junior! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (11) Junior
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Grippy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Junior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grippy, who protects the arm well. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Grippy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grippy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Grippy has a hand on Junior's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Junior takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (14) Junior#T11##SUB2#
Junior jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Grippy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Grippy and Junior has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Grippy wants to control but Junior postures up.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Grippy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grippy is trying to control Junior's posture but Junior avoids it.
Grippy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Junior's best efforts.
Junior works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (17) Junior
Junior tries to control but Grippy wriggling away. #T12#
Grippy tries to reverse the position but Junior maintains control.
Grippy controls the position.#SUB2#
Junior looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Junior looking to control but Grippy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grippy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grippy tries to get out of the position.
Grippy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grippy is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grippy is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold.
Grippy wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
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Junior is thwarting Grippy's attempts to control the position.
Junior prevents Grippy from improving his position.
Junior is looking to advance position but Grippy won't allow it.
Grippy trying to control from the bottom.
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Grippy is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grippy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Junior is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grippy gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior wins on points by 17 to 5. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Grippy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dredd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (0) Dredd
Grippy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dredd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Grippy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy looking to pass the guard.
Grippy controlling from the top position. #T1#
Grippy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dredd for as long as he can get away with.
Grippy continues to stall.
Dredd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grippy manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (2) Dredd
Grippy pulls Dredd in close to his closed guard and prevents Dredd from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Grippy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dredd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grippy pulls Dredd in close to his closed guard and prevents Dredd from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grippy'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.
Dredd passes into half guard. #T3#
Grippy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dredd is looking to advance position but Grippy won't allow it. #SUB#
Grippy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dredd pulls his head out easily.
Grippy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
More hug and hope from Grippy.
Grippy is looking to get back to full guard here but Dredd has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (5) Dredd#T4#
Grippy tries to buck Dredd off but Dredd is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dredd is looking to take a break and control but Grippy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grippy struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Grippy tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Grippy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grippy is trying to improve his position.
Grippy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dredd's best efforts.#T5#
Grippy wants to improve his position but Dredd is controlling well.
Dredd controlling the pace.
It looks like Dredd might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dredd's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grippy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Grippy is staying active underneath Dredd, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Grippy wants to control but Dredd is keeping busy.
Grippy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Grippy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dredd is working away from the top position though.
Dredd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Grippy wants to sweep but Dredd has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (8) Dredd
Dredd working away.
Grippy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dredd is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Grippy tries to improve position but can't.
Dredd trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Grippy holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T8#
Dredd controlling the position.
Grippy struggling a bit here.
Dredd wants to control but Grippy is keeping him busy.
Grippy manages to get back to half guard.
Dredd moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (2) vs (11) Dredd
Grippy can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Grippy is trying to improve his position.
Dredd working away.
Grippy is not content to let Dredd control the position.
Grippy can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Grippy has one of Dredd's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Grippy is looking to reverse the position.
Grippy is trying to control Dredd's posture but Dredd avoids it.
Grippy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grippy tries to get out of the position.
Grippy is trying to improve his position.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Grippy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grippy is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Grippy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grippy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grippy is not content to let Dredd control the position.
You can see the frustration on Grippy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Grippy tries to buck Dredd off but Dredd is having none of it.
Dredd is looking to take a break and control but Grippy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grippy can't do much from the bottom here.
Grippy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T13#
Grippy is looking for a sweep.
Grippy wants to control but Dredd postures up.
Dredd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grippy keeps working.
Grippy is looking to regain half guard here but Dredd keeps moving and retains side control.
Grippy stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Grippy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Grippy is right now.
Grippy tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grippy struggling a bit here.
Dredd trying to control the position but Grippy is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dredd wins on points by 11 to 2. |
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