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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Purlie Wolfensberger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kramer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wolfensberger on his heels. He'll look to pass Wolfensberger's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wolfensberger (0) vs (2) Kramer
Wolfensberger seems keen to control Kramer's posture.
Wolfensberger trying to control the position.
Kramer stopping the sweep attempt from Wolfensberger.
Wolfensberger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolfensberger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wolfensberger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kramer 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. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfensberger is keeping the position for now.
Wolfensberger could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Kramer 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kramer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wolfensberger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wolfensberger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wolfensberger! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wolfensberger (4) vs (2) Kramer#SUB#
Wolfensberger is trying to get an arm triangle but Kramer is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kramer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kramer stops Wolfensberger from passing to mount. #T2#
Kramer is not content to let Wolfensberger control the position.
Kramer tries to bench press Wolfensberger off him but Wolfensberger keeps the position.
Wolfensberger is staying tight to Kramer's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Wolfensberger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kramer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Wolfensberger tries for a kimura but Kramer is defending well.
Kramer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wolfensberger's best efforts.
Wolfensberger moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wolfensberger (7) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Wolfensberger has hold of Kramer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kramer seems comfortable defending it but Wolfensberger has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kramer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kramer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wolfensberger couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Purlie Wolfensberger! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Junior gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (0) vs (2) Kramer#SUB#
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Kramer defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Kramer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (4) Kramer
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
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.#SUB2#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Junior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (4) vs (4) Kramer
Kramer keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass. #T1#
Junior is working hard here to advance position.
Kramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (4) vs (6) Kramer
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junior seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Junior manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kramer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (6) vs (6) Kramer
Kramer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (6) vs (8) Kramer
Junior managing to control the position.
Kramer stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.#T2##SUB2#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Junior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (8) vs (8) Kramer
Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kramer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior content to stall in guard here.
Junior preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB2#
Kramer is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
Kramer can't keep his opponent in guard - Junior advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Junior prevents Kramer from improving his position.
Kramer 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: Junior (11) vs (8) Kramer
Junior controlling from mount. #SUB#
Junior looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Junior has control of Kramer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kramer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Junior looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kramer 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.
Kramer moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Kramer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Junior passes into half guard.
Kramer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior preventing the sweep. #T5##SUB2#
Kramer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Junior passes into half guard.
Kramer is staying active underneath Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kramer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kramer has an active guard here but Junior has managed to pass into half guard.
Junior is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it. #SUB#
Junior is working for a kimura but Kramer is defending it quite comfortably.
Kramer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kramer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Junior escapes and throws Kramer's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (14) vs (8) Kramer#SUB#
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kramer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kramer 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. #SUB#
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kramer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Junior trying to control the action but Kramer is working from the bottom. #T7#
Kramer is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Junior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kramer regains half guard.
Junior trying to control from half guard but Kramer is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kramer is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Kramer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Junior has picked Kramer up and slammed him! Kramer can't keep hold of the triangle and Junior manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (17) vs (8) Kramer#SUB#
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T8#
Kramer is looking to regain half guard here but Junior keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Junior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Junior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kramer is looking to reverse the position.
Kramer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Junior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kramer tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.#SUB#
Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Kramer tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg. #T9#
Kramer gets back to full guard.
Kramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (17) vs (10) Kramer
Junior wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Junior manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kramer has Junior in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (19) vs (10) Kramer#T10#
Junior slips nicely into half guard.
Kramer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kramer.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kramer's guard.
Kramer is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kramer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Junior's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Junior's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Junior (19) vs (14) Kramer
Junior tries to break free.
Kramer gets his hands free as Junior looks to control. #T11##SUB2#
Junior showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Junior preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kramer.
Junior breaks Kramer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (21) vs (14) Kramer
Junior trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer 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.#T12#
Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Kramer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Junior puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kramer is trying to get back to full guard.
Kramer is looking to get back to full guard here but Junior has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (24) vs (14) Kramer
Kramer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Junior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Junior has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kramer defend it? Junior steps over the head and cranks it - Kramer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torso Junior! |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -10-
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 2 wins and 6 losses; Smalliver Twist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Twist tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kramer defends well and Twist ends up having to push Kramer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Kramer is trying to trip Twist. He has hold of a leg but Twist is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kramer persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Twist (0) vs (2) Kramer
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer won't allow Twist to sweep him here.
Kramer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Kramer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Twist looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Twist looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Twist! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Twist (4) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer is looking to regain half guard here but Twist keeps moving and retains side control.
Kramer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kramer wants to get back to full guard but Twist has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (7) vs (2) Kramer#SUB#
Twist jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kramer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twist gets to mount! Kramer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Twist (9) vs (2) Kramer
Twist tries to control but Kramer wriggling away.
Kramer tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1##SUB#
Twist is working for a guillotine from mount but Kramer frees his head quite easily.
Kramer is trying desperately to improve position.
Twist tries to control but Kramer wriggling away.
Kramer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Twist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kramer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Twist wants to take Kramer's back here but Kramer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kramer is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Twist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kramer is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Twist looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Twist wants to control the pace but Kramer is squirming around nicely.
Twist wants to take Kramer's back but he can't do it this time.
Kramer is squirming around, avoiding Twist's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Kramer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Twist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kramer is looking to escape.
Kramer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kramer manages to get to full guard.
Kramer 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: Twist (9) vs (4) Kramer
Twist trying to control but Kramer postures up.
#SUB2#
Kramer is working for a kimura but Twist is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Twist is defending well.
Kramer passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (9) vs (7) Kramer
Twist tries to hold on but Kramer pushes him away. #SUB2#
Kramer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Twist has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Twist! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (11) vs (7) Kramer
Twist trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom. #T5#
Twist tries to free his leg and advance position but Kramer is retaining full guard.
Twist showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Twist trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Twist puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kramer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Twist is one step ahead there.
Twist trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom. #T6#
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Twist trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer wants to sweep here but Twist controlling him for the moment.
Twist trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kramer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (11) vs (9) Kramer#T7#
Twist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Twist is pulling down on Kramer's head. It's preventing any offense from Kramer, at least for the moment.
Kramer passes Twist's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Twist keeping control of the position.
Twist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Twist is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold. #T8##SUB2#
Kramer wants to work for an arm triangle but Twist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kramer is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Kramer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Twist regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Kramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kramer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Twist is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Twist has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Twist (13) vs (9) Kramer
Kramer keeping full guard, as Twist tries to pass.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Twist from controlling successfully.
Twist slips nicely into half guard.
Twist trying to control from half guard but Kramer is working away.
Kramer has a hand on Twist's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Twist takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (16) vs (9) Kramer#T10##SUB#
Twist is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kramer is surviving well by controlling Twist's body position as best he can.
Kramer is trying desperately to improve position.
Kramer is squirming around, avoiding Twist's attempts to control the action.
Kramer tries to reverse the position but Twist maintains control.
Twist looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kramer regains half guard.
Twist trying to mount his opponent but Kramer defends it. #T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kramer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kramer 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.
Kramer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Twist puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kramer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Twist jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (19) vs (9) Kramer#SUB#
Twist tries for a kimura but Kramer is defending well.
Twist advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Twist (21) vs (9) Kramer#SUB#
Twist has control of Kramer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kramer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kramer is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Kramer 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: Twist (21) vs (11) Kramer
Twist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Twist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kramer passes Twist's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Twist is trying to control but can't.
Twist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13##SUB#
Twist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Twist trying to keep a closed guard but Kramer is proving a slippery customer.
Kramer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Twist (21) vs (14) Kramer#SUB2#
Kramer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Kramer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Twist is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T14##SUB2#
Kramer tries for a kimura but Twist is defending well.
Kramer looks winded!
Twist is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kramer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Twist is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Twist wants to control but Kramer postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Twist takes the fight on points by 21 to 14.
Smalliver Twist made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Please Sir, can I have some more?'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Victor Kramer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Trey Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Moreno rushes Kramer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moreno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kramer.
Moreno stops a takedown attempt from Kramer.
Kramer really is a fat lump.
Kramer goes for a takedown attempt but Moreno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moreno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Moreno looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kramer (0) vs (2) Moreno
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Moreno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kramer wants to sweep here but Moreno controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kramer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (2) vs (2) Moreno#SUB#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Moreno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (2) vs (4) Moreno
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kramer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kramer 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.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Moreno won't allow Kramer to sweep him here.
Moreno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet. #T2#
Moreno is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for a triangle but Moreno pushes his legs off easily.
Moreno stays in close to Kramer's body and controls the position.
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moreno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kramer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moreno stands and throws Kramer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kramer (2) vs (7) Moreno
Moreno tries to advance to mount but Kramer denies him.
Kramer is looking to regain half guard here but Moreno keeps moving and retains side control.
Moreno controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kramer tries to bench press Moreno off him but Moreno keeps the position.
Kramer prevents Moreno from moving into mount.
Moreno controlling the position.
Moreno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kramer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Moreno tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer is trying to escape the position but Moreno is controlling the position.
Kramer is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Moreno controls the position.
Let's hope that Moreno 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.
Kramer prevents Moreno from improving position.
The referee asks Moreno politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Moreno prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kramer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moreno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moreno tries to advance to mount but Kramer denies him.
Moreno taking a breather here.
Moreno tries to advance to mount but Kramer denies him.
Kramer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moreno trying to control the pace.
Kramer tries to roll over but Moreno keeps him under control.#T5#
Moreno is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it.
Moreno stalling.
Kramer won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.
Kramer wants to improve his position but Moreno is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Moreno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kramer is looking to improve his position.
Kramer gets full guard.#T6#
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Moreno slips nicely into half guard.
Moreno prevents Kramer from improving his position.
Moreno is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it.
Moreno trying to control the pace. #T7#
Moreno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kramer (2) vs (10) Moreno
Moreno controlling from mount.
Kramer regains half guard.
Moreno slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Moreno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kramer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moreno.
Kramer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kramer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moreno manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (4) vs (10) Moreno#T8#
Moreno managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moreno is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (4) vs (12) Moreno
Moreno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moreno stopping the sweep attempt from Kramer.
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kramer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno content to stall in guard here.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreno content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
Kramer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moreno controls the pace.#SUB#
Kramer working for a triangle but Moreno defends it easily.
Moreno's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moreno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kramer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moreno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moreno is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kramer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Moreno.#SUB#
Kramer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moreno defends well.
Moreno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Kramer keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass.
Kramer 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.
Moreno passes into half guard.
Kramer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moreno stopping the sweep attempt from Kramer.
Moreno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Moreno 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.#T12#
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.#SUB#
Moreno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kramer being controlled here, momentarily.
Moreno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kramer's guard.
Kramer is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Moreno is continuing to stall.
Kramer won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T13#
The adventures of Moreno the control monster continue. Boring.
More stalling from Moreno.
Kramer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Moreno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kramer is keeping the position for now.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Moreno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kramer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreno content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moreno wins on points by 12 to 4. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kramer 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: Crewe (0) vs (2) Kramer
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Crewe wants to sweep but no luck.
Kramer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (0) vs (5) Kramer#SUB2#
Kramer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crewe, who protects the arm well.
Kramer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Crewe is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewe is trying to control Kramer's posture but Kramer avoids it. #SUB2#
Kramer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kramer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crewe tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB2#
Kramer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crewe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crewe can't do much from the bottom here.
Crewe is trying to improve his position.
Crewe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crewe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Crewe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Crewe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kramer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crewe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramer has managed to get both his arms back between Crewe's legs - danger averted.
Crewe is adopting a defensive guard.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Crewe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kramer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
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 (2) vs (5) Kramer
Crewe tries to pass to full mount but Kramer defends it.
Kramer moves into full guard.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kramer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crewe controls the pace.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Crewe wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Crewe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (5) vs (5) Kramer#T4#
Kramer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crewe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kramer's legs.
Crewe trying to control the action but Kramer is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kramer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kramer is trying to get back to half guard.
Crewe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T5#
Kramer regains half guard.
Crewe wants to free his trapped foot but Kramer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kramer is trying to maintain the position but Crewe is very close to passing his half guard.
Kramer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crewe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crewe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Crewe (5) vs (9) Kramer
Crewe is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Kramer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Crewe defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kramer keeps control of the position as Crewe tries to break free.
#T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kramer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Crewe tries to roll but Kramer sticks to his back.
Well, with Kramer on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Crewe is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Kramer looking to break Crewe's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crewe remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kramer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Crewe trying to control the action but Kramer just sinks the hooks in.
Kramer wants to control but Crewe manages to buck him off and is now in Kramer's guard! Nice work there by Crewe! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (7) vs (9) Kramer#T7#
Kramer keeping full guard, as Crewe tries to pass.
Kramer working a defensive guard here.
Kramer 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 (7) vs (11) Kramer
Crewe gets full guard.
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 (9) vs (11) Kramer
Crewe controlling the pace.
Kramer is looking for a sweep. Crewe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Crewe is controlling the pace.
Crewe wants to pass to mount but Kramer is defending the position.
Crewe content to control rather than advance.
Crewe wants to free his trapped foot but Kramer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crewe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crewe is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it. #T9#
Crewe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kramer! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (12) vs (11) Kramer
Crewe content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Crewe looking to secure an arm triangle but Kramer defends it well.
Kramer 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: Crewe (12) vs (13) Kramer#SUB#
Crewe is looking for a triangle but Kramer pushes his legs off easily.
Kramer trying to control but Crewe is working from the bottom. #T10#
Crewe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crewe is trying to keep Kramer in close.
Crewe keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
Crewe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Crewe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (14) vs (13) Kramer
Crewe trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kramer has eaten all the pies!
Kramer is adopting a defensive guard.
Crewe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (17) vs (13) Kramer#T11#
Kramer is not content to let Crewe control the position.
Kramer tries to bench press Crewe off him but Crewe keeps the position.
Kramer stops Crewe from passing to mount. #SUB#
Crewe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crewe works to advance to full mount. Kramer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Crewe (19) vs (13) Kramer
Kramer tries to reverse the position but Crewe maintains control.
Crewe pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T12#
Kramer is trying desperately to improve position.
Crewe is trying to take his opponent's back.
Crewe avoids the attempt from Kramer to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crewe controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Crewe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kramer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kramer! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (19) vs (15) Kramer
Crewe controlling the position.
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crewe is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Crewe controlling the position.
Crewe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Crewe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (21) vs (15) Kramer
Crewe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kramer is keeping the position for now.
Crewe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (24) vs (15) Kramer
Kramer tries to buck Crewe off but Crewe is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T14#
Crewe tries to move to mount but Kramer blocks the move with his legs.
Crewe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Crewe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kramer keeps working. #SUB#
Crewe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kramer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crewe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crewe takes the fight on points by 24 to 15.
Our winner, Paul Crewe, 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 -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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kramer gets caught napping as Hart dives in and scores a takedown. Kramer manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Kramer
Hart wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Kramer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Hart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kramer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kramer has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (2) Kramer#SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kramer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB#
Hart has his foot on Kramer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kramer works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.#SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kramer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kramer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kramer on the ground.#SUB#
Kramer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramer has managed to get both his arms back between Hart's legs - danger averted.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kramer 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.
Hart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hart tries to get out of the position.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.
Kramer preventing the sweep.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
#T5#
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kramer 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.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Hart's guard. #SUB#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle but Kramer pushes his legs off easily.
#T6##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.#T7#
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet. #SUB2#
Kramer 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.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
Hart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hart, not yet.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kramer 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. #SUB#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8##SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#SUB#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kramer 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. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kramer has eaten all the pies!#T9##SUB#
Hart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kramer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kramer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kramer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramer has managed to get both his arms back between Hart's legs - danger averted.
Hart is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hart is looking for a triangle but Kramer pushes his legs off easily.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Hart's guard. #T10#
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.#SUB#
Hart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kramer trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kramer defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Hart's guard. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T12##SUB#
Hart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kramer is aware though and is defending well.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kramer frees his head nicely. Oh but Hart has switched to an armbar! Kramer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kevin Hart!
A victorious Kevin Hart 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 -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 1 wins and 0 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kramer dives in and grabs Utsecks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Utsecks pushes down on Kramer's head and hops out.
Utsecks feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Utsecks pushes Kramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Kramer wants to take the fight to the mat but Utsecks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Utsecks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kramer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kramer wants a takedown.
Gabe Utsecks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Kramer.#TD2#
Kramer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Utsecks can't fight it off and eventually Kramer manages to take the fight to the floor. Utsecks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Utsecks (0) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer postures up.
Utsecks really is a fat lump.
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Utsecks is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Utsecks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Utsecks dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (2) vs (2) Kramer#T1#
Utsecks trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer has control of Utsecks's left arm, preventing Utsecks from doing any damage.
Utsecks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kramer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kramer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Utsecks sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Utsecks wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.
Utsecks wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Kramer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kramer keeping full guard, as Utsecks tries to pass.
Kramer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Kramer controls Utsecks momentarily but Utsecks frees himself.
Kramer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (2) vs (4) Kramer
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Utsecks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Utsecks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Utsecks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kramer trying to control but Utsecks is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Utsecks is keeping the position for now.
Utsecks controls Kramer momentarily but Kramer frees himself. #SUB2#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Utsecks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (4) vs (4) Kramer
Utsecks trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kramer trying to control the position.
#T5#
Utsecks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kramer looking to control.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Utsecks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Utsecks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kramer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Kramer seems keen to control Utsecks's posture.
Utsecks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kramer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Utsecks being controlled here momentarily.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Utsecks from controlling successfully.
Kramer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utsecks slips nicely into half guard.
Utsecks tries to pass to full mount but Kramer defends it. #T8#
Kramer controlling the position for now.
Kramer trying to control from the bottom.
Kramer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Utsecks wants to take a breather but Kramer is having none of it.
Utsecks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kramer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Utsecks is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Utsecks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer wants to get back to full guard.
Utsecks trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Utsecks is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10##SUB#
Utsecks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but Kramer defending well.
Kramer gets back to full guard.
Kramer looking to control.
#T11#
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Utsecks passes Kramer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kramer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Utsecks wants to pass the guard but Kramer is defending well. #T12#
Kramer is looking to improve his position.
Kramer trying to hold on to Utsecks's head to control him but Utsecks postures up.
Kramer is trying to get back to full guard.
Utsecks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Utsecks is trying to control. Kramer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kramer is trying to maintain the position but Utsecks is very close to passing his half guard.
Utsecks wants to pass to mount but Kramer is defending the position.
Kramer trying to control but Utsecks postures up.
Utsecks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Utsecks trying to control the pace. #T14#
Kramer tries to roll over but Utsecks keeps him under control.
Utsecks tries to pass to full mount but Kramer defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer tries to get to full guard but Utsecks has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Utsecks gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Utsecks takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Gabe Utsecks thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (0) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kramer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mann has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (2) Kramer
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Kramer.
Kramer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (5) vs (2) Kramer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann controlling the position. #T1#
Kramer sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer trying to control from the bottom.
Mann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kramer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mann jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (8) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer is looking to regain half guard here but Mann keeps moving and retains side control.
Kramer is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it. #T2#
Mann tries to move to mount but Kramer blocks the move with his legs.
Kramer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Mann politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mann prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kramer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mann off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mann (8) vs (6) Kramer#T3##SUB2#
Mann fending off the submission attempt from Kramer. #SUB2#
Kramer tightening his grip on Mann, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Mann right now.
Mann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kramer on the ground.#SUB2#
Mann is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kramer gets his way!
#SUB2#
Mann fending off the submission attempt from Kramer. #T4#
Mann just trying to survive but Kramer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mann turns into Kramer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (10) vs (6) Kramer
Mann advances to half guard.
Mann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mann is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it.
Kramer trying to control but Mann postures up.
Mann is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it. #T5#
Kramer wants to get back to full guard.
Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Mann wants to work for an arm triangle but Kramer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6#
Mann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kramer is trying to maintain the position but Mann is very close to passing his half guard.
Kramer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mann passes into side control, despite Kramer's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (13) vs (6) Kramer#T7#
Kramer being controlled for a moment.
Kramer is trying to improve his position.
Mann takes a little break here. Kramer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mann working away.#T8#
Mann controlling from side mount.
Kramer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mann off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mann (13) vs (10) Kramer
Mann rolls, trying to escape but Kramer keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Kramer working for a choke but Mann reverses nicely into Kramer 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (15) vs (10) Kramer
Kramer looking to control.
Mann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kramer for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Kramer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Mann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kramer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Kramer is retaining full guard. #T10#
Kramer 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: Mann (15) vs (12) Kramer
Mann tries to get to full guard but Kramer has control of the leg.
Mann desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kramer is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kramer is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T11##SUB2#
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mann defends it well.
Mann controlling the position well. #T12#
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.#SUB2#
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Mann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kramer is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mann is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kramer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Mann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kramer is working away from the top position though.
Kramer passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (15) vs (15) Kramer
Mann sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mann is doing well to control the position and prevent Kramer from advancing to side control.
Mann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kramer trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom. #T14#
Mann controlling Kramer's posture.
Kramer trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Kramer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann controlling Kramer's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kramer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kramer wins on points by 16 to 15.
A very excited looking Victor Kramer 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:
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 0 losses; Victor Kramer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Big Guy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Kramer as Guy shoots in.#TD2#
Kramer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kramer (0) vs (2) Guy
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer trying to control the position.
Guy looking to pass the guard.
Guy content to stall in guard here.
Kramer trying to keep a closed guard but Guy is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kramer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Guy is looking to take a break and control but Kramer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Guy wants to pass to mount but Kramer is defending the position.
Kramer wants to control but Guy is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Kramer is defending well.
Guy trying to control the action but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy stopping the sweep attempt from Kramer.
Kramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (2) vs (2) Guy#SUB2#
Guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kramer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
Guy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully. #T3#
Guy is pulling down on Kramer's head to control his posture.
Kramer trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Guy working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.
Kramer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Guy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Guy keeping full guard, as Kramer tries to pass. #SUB2#
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (2) vs (4) Guy
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kramer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (4) vs (4) Guy
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5#
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving. #T6#
Guy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (4) vs (6) Guy
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kramer is retaining full guard.
Guy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kramer's guard.
Kramer trying to hold on to Guy's head to control him but Guy postures up.
Guy is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it. #SUB2#
Guy 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.
Kramer is not content to let Guy control the position.#T7#
Guy passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kramer (4) vs (9) Guy
Kramer working to try and regain half guard.
Kramer is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Guy working for a guillotine from mount but Kramer is in no mood to give up.
Kramer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Guy moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kramer (4) vs (12) Guy#T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Guy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kramer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kramer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kramer prevents Guy from getting a body triangle.
Kramer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Will Guy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9#
Kramer rolls, trying to escape but Guy keeps control of the position.
Guy wants to control but Kramer is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Guy looking for the choke but no joy.
Guy is looking to control Kramer but Kramer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kramer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kramer is squirming around, avoiding Guy's attempts to control the action.
Guy works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kramer (4) vs (15) Guy#T10#
Kramer tries to roll but Guy sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Kramer fending off the submission attempt from Guy.
I would not like to be Kramer right now.
Will Guy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Guy sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kramer taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Guy! |
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