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Event:
Grappling Hype -22-
Date: May 25, 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 7 wins and 4 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Diminutive Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks fails with a takedown attempt.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Utsecks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Utsecks shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Utsecks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Utsecks shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Utsecks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe Utsecks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Utsecks shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Utsecks wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Jackson decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Utsecks has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Utsecks manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (3) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Utsecks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson tries to buck Utsecks off but Utsecks is having none of it.
Utsecks takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Jackson is trying to work for a sweep but Utsecks has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Utsecks (5) vs (0) Jackson
Utsecks wants to take his opponent's back but Jackson doesn't allow it.
Utsecks is trying to control here but Jackson has managed to regain half guard.
Utsecks is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Utsecks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Utsecks slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Utsecks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Utsecks is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utsecks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (8) vs (0) Jackson
Utsecks content just to control the position here.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Utsecks isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Utsecks has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Utsecks (11) vs (0) Jackson#T5#
Jackson is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Utsecks is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jackson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Utsecks trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jackson doesn't escape.
Jackson is keeping busy.
Utsecks is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jackson tries to roll but Utsecks sticks to his back.
#T6#
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
I would not like to be Jackson right now.
#T7##SUB#
Utsecks tightening his grip on Jackson, looking for the choke.
Utsecks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Utsecks is trying to control but Jackson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Utsecks has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Utsecks (14) vs (0) Jackson
Utsecks tries to get the hooks in deep but Jackson pushed the leg off. #T8#
Utsecks has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jackson staying busy and making it hard for Utsecks to control.
Jackson wants to escape the position.
Jackson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Utsecks off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Utsecks wants to control the position but Jackson frees himself and scrambles - Utsecks manages to regain control in side control.
Utsecks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Utsecks is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Utsecks moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Utsecks (16) vs (0) Jackson#SUB#
Jackson tries to improve his position but Utsecks has taken his back! Utsecks has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jackson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Utsecks pushes Jackson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Utsecks!
A relieved looking Gabe Utsecks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -19-
Date: May 18, 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 8 wins and 5 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks fails with a takedown attempt.
Mann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Mann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (2) vs (0) Utsecks
Mann not doing much here.
Utsecks is looking to control Mann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Utsecks avoid being mounted?
Mann controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Utsecks trying to hold on to Mann's head to control him but Mann postures up.
#SUB2#
Utsecks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Utsecks wants to control but Mann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Utsecks is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mann in particular looking to stall.
Utsecks trying to control here.
Utsecks tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg.
Utsecks wants to control but Mann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Utsecks tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.#T2#
Utsecks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mann is working away from the top position though.
Utsecks is controlling Mann's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Utsecks wants to control but Mann is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Utsecks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Mann controlling the action here. #T3#
Mann wants to pass to mount but Utsecks is defending the position. #SUB2#
Utsecks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily.
Utsecks wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
Mann slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Utsecks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Utsecks actively working from the bottom here.
Utsecks tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg.
Utsecks is looking to control Mann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Utsecks avoid being mounted?
Mann tries to pass to full mount but Utsecks defends it.
Utsecks trying to control but Mann postures up.
#T5#
Utsecks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Utsecks trying to control but Mann postures up.
Mann prevents Utsecks from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Utsecks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Utsecks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Utsecks looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mann passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (5) vs (0) Utsecks#T6#
Mann working away.
Utsecks seems a little lost for a moment, as Mann dominates the positioning.
Mann passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Utsecks! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mann (7) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks is just holding on here. Mann manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mann (10) vs (0) Utsecks
Mann controlling the position well here. Utsecks rolled but Mann kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Utsecks trying to control but not successfully. #T7#
Mann controlling the position well here. Utsecks rolled but Mann kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Utsecks wants to control his opponent's hands but Mann gets his hands free.
Mann biding his time, looking for the opening.
Utsecks is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Mann is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Utsecks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Utsecks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
Utsecks is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Mann patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mann is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mann doesn't have the hooks in and Utsecks manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (10) vs (2) Utsecks
Mann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Mann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Utsecks on the ground.
Utsecks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Mann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Utsecks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mann (12) vs (2) Utsecks
Utsecks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Utsecks working for a triangle but Mann defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Utsecks is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mann throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Utsecks's body to avoid the submission. Utsecks has instead reached around Mann's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Utsecks arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabe Utsecks!
Our winner, Gabe Utsecks, 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 -17-
Date: May 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Purlie Wolfensberger!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Utsecks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Utsecks (2) vs (0) Wolfensberger
Utsecks tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfensberger is retaining full guard.
Wolfensberger wants to sweep but no luck.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wolfensberger has eaten all the pies!
Wolfensberger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Wolfensberger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Utsecks has picked Wolfensberger up and slammed him! Wolfensberger can't keep hold of the triangle and Utsecks manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (5) vs (0) Wolfensberger
Utsecks trying to control the position but Wolfensberger is working away.
Utsecks tries to advance to mount but Wolfensberger denies him. #SUB#
Utsecks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Utsecks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfensberger is trying to escape the position but Utsecks is controlling the position. #T1#
Wolfensberger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Utsecks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wolfensberger holds on to Utsecks's head and controls the position momentarily.
Wolfensberger is looking to reverse the position.
Utsecks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Utsecks has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wolfensberger! Score +2 for reaching mount: Utsecks (7) vs (0) Wolfensberger
Utsecks controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Wolfensberger wants to hold on but Utsecks pushes him away.
Wolfensberger can't escape the position.
Utsecks mounts Wolfensberger! Really nice guard pass there!
Utsecks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wolfensberger prevents Utsecks from taking his back.
Utsecks controlling from mount. #T3#
Wolfensberger tries to hold on but Utsecks pushes him away.
Utsecks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Utsecks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wolfensberger is looking to improve his position but Utsecks isn't that keen on the idea.
Utsecks controlling from the full mount.
Utsecks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Wolfensberger is desperately trying to improve his position but Utsecks has a good base and remains in mount.
Utsecks avoids the attempt from Wolfensberger to control.
Wolfensberger can't escape the position.
Wolfensberger 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.
Wolfensberger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Utsecks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Utsecks.#T5#
Utsecks stopping the sweep attempt from Wolfensberger.
Wolfensberger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Utsecks controls the pace.
Utsecks trying to control but Wolfensberger is working from the bottom.
Utsecks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfensberger is keeping the position for now.
Wolfensberger looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolfensberger, not yet.
Wolfensberger has control of Utsecks's left arm, preventing Utsecks from doing any damage. #T6#
Utsecks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolfensberger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolfensberger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolfensberger keeping full guard, as Utsecks tries to pass.
Wolfensberger is trying to control the position but Utsecks postures up.
Utsecks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfensberger is keeping the position for now.
Wolfensberger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Utsecks is one step ahead there. #T7#
Wolfensberger 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: Utsecks (7) vs (2) Wolfensberger
Wolfensberger passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (7) vs (5) Wolfensberger
Utsecks is squirming around, avoiding Wolfensberger's attempts to control the action.
Wolfensberger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Utsecks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Utsecks wants to control but Wolfensberger is having none of it.
Utsecks 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: Utsecks (9) vs (5) Wolfensberger#T8#
Utsecks advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (12) vs (5) Wolfensberger
Wolfensberger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Utsecks off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Utsecks (12) vs (9) Wolfensberger#SUB2#
Utsecks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wolfensberger keeps control of the position as Utsecks tries to break free.
Utsecks trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Utsecks fending off the submission attempt from Wolfensberger. #T9#
Utsecks trying to control the hands but Wolfensberger won't let him.
Utsecks is in bad spot here.
Utsecks trying to control the hands but Wolfensberger won't let him. #SUB2#
Wolfensberger looking for the choke from the back.
Will Wolfensberger go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Wolfensberger looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Wolfensberger avoiding Utsecks 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Utsecks defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Wolfensberger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Utsecks has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Utsecks trying to control the hands but Wolfensberger breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Wolfensberger 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, Utsecks has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Utsecks rolls, trying to escape but Wolfensberger keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Utsecks turns into Wolfensberger and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (14) vs (9) Wolfensberger
Utsecks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Utsecks postures up.
#SUB2#
Wolfensberger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Utsecks defends well.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Utsecks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wolfensberger trying to control the position.
Utsecks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolfensberger holds on and takes a little breather.
Wolfensberger wants to sweep here but Utsecks controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Utsecks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Utsecks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Utsecks is controlling the pace.
Wolfensberger tries to roll over but Utsecks keeps him under control.
Wolfensberger is still trying to improve position.
Utsecks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Utsecks wants to pass the guard but Wolfensberger is defending well.
Wolfensberger is trying to get back to full guard.
Utsecks trying to pass the guard but Wolfensberger defending well.
Wolfensberger tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Utsecks has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (17) vs (9) Wolfensberger
Utsecks looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Utsecks takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Gabe Utsecks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -16-
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Big Guy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Utsecks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Guy is trying to defend but Utsecks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Utsecks (2) vs (0) Guy
Guy wants to control but Utsecks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Utsecks prevents Guy from improving his position.
Utsecks is pressing down on Guy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guy is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Utsecks trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Guy is looking for a triangle but Utsecks pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Utsecks is one step ahead there.
Utsecks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Utsecks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guy is trying to control the position but Utsecks postures up.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Utsecks from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Guy looking for a guillotine here but Utsecks defends easily.
Utsecks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Utsecks preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy looking to control.
#SUB2#
Guy is looking for a triangle but Utsecks pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Guy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Utsecks trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Utsecks looking to pass the guard.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Utsecks from controlling successfully.
Guy 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 (2) Guy#SUB#
Utsecks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Utsecks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Guy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Utsecks. Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (2) vs (5) Guy#T4#
Guy tries to move to mount but Utsecks blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Guy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Utsecks keeps working.
Guy works to advance to full mount. Utsecks defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Utsecks (2) vs (7) Guy#SUB2#
Guy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Utsecks has worked his arm free - good work by Utsecks!
#T5#
Utsecks tries to improve position but can't.
Utsecks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Utsecks has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Guy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Guy! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (2) vs (10) Guy
Utsecks wants to control but Guy postures up.
Guy works to advance to full mount. Utsecks defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Utsecks (2) vs (12) Guy
Utsecks wants to control but Guy is having none of it.
Guy wants to control the pace but Utsecks is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Guy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Utsecks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Utsecks is looking to get to half guard.
Guy trying to control but Utsecks is having none of it.
Guy content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Guy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Utsecks has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Utsecks! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (4) vs (12) Guy#T7#
Guy keeping moving, preventing Utsecks from controlling successfully.
Utsecks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Utsecks trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Utsecks slips nicely into half guard.
Utsecks tries to pass to full mount but Guy defends it. #T8##SUB2#
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guy is pressing down on Utsecks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Utsecks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Guy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Guy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Utsecks looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Utsecks trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Guy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Utsecks defends it easily.#SUB2#
Guy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Utsecks has passed into half guard!
Guy is looking to control Utsecks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guy avoid being mounted?#T10#
Guy is staying active underneath Utsecks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Utsecks controlling the pace.
Guy is looking to control Utsecks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guy avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Utsecks pulls his head out easily.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Utsecks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Utsecks trying to mount his opponent but Guy defends it.
Utsecks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Guy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Utsecks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guy sees it coming and defends easily.
Guy is staying active underneath Utsecks, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Guy actively working from the bottom here.
Utsecks tries to pass to full mount but Guy defends it. #T12#
Utsecks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Utsecks wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Guy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Guy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Utsecks trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Guy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T13##SUB2#
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Utsecks is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Utsecks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Utsecks forces his way into half guard.
Utsecks is pressing down on Guy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guy is holding on for now.
Guy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guy controlling the position well. #T14#
Utsecks is trying to control. Guy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Guy wants to get back to full guard.
Guy trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Utsecks manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (7) vs (12) Guy
Guy is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy wins on points by 12 to 7. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks closes the distance and clinches up with Junior, looking for a takedown. Utsecks pushes Junior against the cage but Junior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Junior shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Utsecks is trying to defend but Junior finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Junior has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (5) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks tries to lock up and control but Junior gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Junior wants to control the pace but Utsecks is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior wants to control but Utsecks has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Utsecks is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Junior has latched onto it... Big trouble! Junior pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Utsecks is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torso Junior! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Trey Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Moreno closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Moreno has hold of one of Utsecks's legs. Utsecks is fighting the takedown attempt but Moreno gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moreno (2) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks looking to control.
Utsecks 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.
Utsecks being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Utsecks is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Moreno frees his head nicely. Oh but Utsecks has switched to an armbar! Moreno is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gabe Utsecks!
Gabe Utsecks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 3 wins and 5 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Crewe takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Crewe successfully pulls guard.
Utsecks tries to free his leg and advance position but Crewe is retaining full guard.
Utsecks won't allow Crewe to sweep him here.
Crewe keeping moving, preventing Utsecks from controlling successfully.
Crewe controls Utsecks momentarily but Utsecks frees himself.
Utsecks wants to control from the top but Crewe keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crewe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Utsecks defends it easily.#T1#
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 (0) Utsecks
Crewe is looking to take a break and control but Utsecks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Utsecks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Crewe 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.
Crewe not doing much here.
#T2#
Crewe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Utsecks has eaten all the pies!
Crewe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (5) vs (0) Utsecks
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is having none of it.
Crewe wants to control but instead Utsecks manages to regain half guard. #T3#
Utsecks won't allow Crewe to pass to mount.
Crewe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Utsecks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is keeping busy.
Crewe tries to pass to full mount but Utsecks defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Utsecks is not content to let Crewe control the position.
Crewe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Crewe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Utsecks for as long as he can get away with.
Crewe trying to control the action but Utsecks is working from the bottom.
Utsecks tries to get to full guard but Crewe has control of the leg.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
Utsecks is looking for a sweep. Crewe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Utsecks is trying to maintain the position but Crewe is very close to passing his half guard.
Utsecks tries to roll over but Crewe keeps him under control.
Crewe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (8) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks regains half guard.
Crewe wants to free his trapped foot but Utsecks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crewe passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (11) vs (0) Utsecks
Crewe fails to move to back control. #T6#
Crewe controlling the pace for now.
Utsecks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crewe avoids the attempt from Utsecks to control.
Utsecks gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crewe in particular looking to stall.
Utsecks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Utsecks.#T7#
Utsecks wants to control the position but Crewe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Utsecks trying to hold on to Crewe's head to control him but Crewe postures up.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Crewe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Utsecks is staying active underneath Crewe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crewe passes into side control, despite Utsecks's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (14) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks is letting Crewe control him for a moment. #T8#
Utsecks gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Crewe (16) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks tries to hold on but Crewe pushes him away. #SUB#
Crewe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Crewe controlling the position easily from mount.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is having none of it.
Utsecks is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is having none of it.
Crewe trying to control but Utsecks is having none of it.
Utsecks wants to hold on but Crewe pushes him away.
Crewe content just to control the position here.
Crewe wants to take Utsecks's back but he can't do it this time.
Utsecks tries to lock up and control but Crewe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Utsecks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crewe content just to control the position here.
Utsecks is looking to get to half guard.
Crewe controlling from mount. #SUB#
Crewe is working for a guillotine from mount but Utsecks frees his head quite easily.
Utsecks working to try and regain half guard.
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Utsecks 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.
Crewe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Crewe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Utsecks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crewe.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Utsecks tries to roll over but Crewe keeps him under control.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Utsecks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crewe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Crewe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Utsecks looking for submissions off his back.
Utsecks is trying to maintain the position but Crewe is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crewe in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Crewe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (19) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks prevents Crewe from taking his back.
Utsecks is trying desperately to improve position.
Crewe trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Crewe looking for a guillotine from mount but Utsecks is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crewe tries to control but Utsecks wriggling away.
Utsecks wants to control but Crewe is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crewe takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
An out of breath Paul Crewe 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
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#
Utsecks shoots in and gets a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Utsecks
Utsecks forces his way into half guard.
Utsecks passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Utsecks
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Utsecks content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is controlling an arm, preventing Utsecks from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T1#
Utsecks tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
Utsecks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Magomedov wants to hold on but Utsecks pushes him away.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Magomedov trying to hold on to Utsecks's head to control him but Utsecks postures up.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Utsecks is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Utsecks is controlling well.
Utsecks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (8) Utsecks
Utsecks tries to push Magomedov's head away but Magomedov is holding on tight.
Utsecks controlling his opponent. #T3#
Utsecks tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Magomedov is trying to reverse the position but instead Utsecks has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (0) vs (11) Utsecks
Good control from Utsecks.
Utsecks tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.
Magomedov tries to break free.
Utsecks struggling to keep hold of the position.
Utsecks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Utsecks keeps control of the position as Magomedov tries to break free.
Utsecks gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control.
Utsecks controls the action.#SUB2#
Utsecks working for the choke.
Utsecks wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Utsecks gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control. #T5##SUB2#
Utsecks has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Utsecks has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Magomedov! Can he survive? No! He's out! Utsecks gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Utsecks!
An out of breath Gabe Utsecks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Gadzhimagomed Magomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks goes for a double leg but Grubbins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grubbins continues to drive forward.#TD#
Grubbins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grubbins (2) vs (0) Utsecks#SUB#
Grubbins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Grubbins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Utsecks screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Grubbins! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Spud Grubbins!
An intense looking Spud Grubbins took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This mothafucka gonna get my metal!'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -4-
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Trey Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moreno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Utsecks dives in and grabs Moreno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moreno pushes down on Utsecks's head and hops out.#TD2#
Moreno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Moreno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Utsecks (0) vs (4) Moreno
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Utsecks prevents Moreno from moving into mount.
Utsecks tries to improve position but can't.
Moreno in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Utsecks is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Moreno controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utsecks is trying to improve his position.
Moreno is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Utsecks's shoulder. That is not cool.
Moreno working away.
A lull in the action here.
Utsecks wants to control but Moreno postures up.#T2#
Moreno tries to move to mount but Utsecks blocks the move with his legs.
Moreno is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Utsecks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Utsecks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Utsecks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Utsecks being controlled for a moment.
Moreno advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Utsecks (0) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno controlling from mount.
Utsecks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Moreno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Utsecks is working to get back to half guard.
Moreno controlling his opponent.
Utsecks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Moreno trying to control the pace.
Utsecks is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Moreno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.#SUB2#
Moreno is working for a kimura but Utsecks is defending it quite comfortably.
Utsecks wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
#T5#
Moreno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Moreno.
Moreno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Utsecks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Utsecks actively working from the bottom here.
Utsecks wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
#T6#
Moreno wants to pass to mount but Utsecks is defending the position.
Moreno content to control rather than advance.
Utsecks trying to hold on to Moreno's head to control him but Moreno postures up.
Moreno is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Utsecks reverses the position - he's now on top in Moreno's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (2) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno is pulling down on Utsecks's head to control his posture.
Utsecks stands and throws Moreno's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (5) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Utsecks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T7#
Moreno has one of Utsecks's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Moreno struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moreno can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Utsecks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moreno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moreno gets back to half guard.#T8#
Moreno controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Utsecks tries to pass to full mount but Moreno defends it.
Moreno is staying active underneath Utsecks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Utsecks is really struggling to control Moreno but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Utsecks tries to pass to full mount but Moreno defends it.
Moreno trying to hold on to Utsecks's head to control him but Utsecks postures up.
#T9#
Utsecks works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (8) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Utsecks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Utsecks (11) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Moreno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Utsecks trying to control but Moreno is having none of it. #T10#
Moreno is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Moreno is just holding on here. Utsecks manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Utsecks (14) vs (6) Moreno
Moreno has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Utsecks trying to control momentarily.
Utsecks has good solid back control here.
Moreno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12##SUB#
Utsecks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moreno is defending well though. Utsecks let's go of the attempt for now.
Moreno can't escape the position.
Utsecks trying to control momentarily.
Utsecks is hanging on to Moreno's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Moreno keeps trying to improve his position.
Utsecks tries to get the hooks in deep but Moreno pushed the leg off.
Utsecks biding his time, looking for the opening.
Utsecks is hanging on to Moreno's back as he tries to escape.
Utsecks is looking to control Moreno but Moreno is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Moreno is trying to break free.
Moreno trying to control the hands but Utsecks breaks the grip. #T14##SUB#
Utsecks looking for the choke from the back.
Utsecks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Moreno rolls, trying to escape but Utsecks keeps control of the position.
Moreno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Utsecks's guard. Nice work there by Moreno.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Utsecks (14) vs (8) Moreno
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Utsecks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moreno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Utsecks takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Our winner, Gabe Utsecks, 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 -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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gabe Utsecks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Luca Lawson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Utsecks is looking to clinch.
Lawson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Utsecks's waist but Utsecks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawson off to one side.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gabe Utsecks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Lawson.
Lawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawson wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Utsecks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Utsecks clinches.
Lawson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Utsecks to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Lawson stops a takedown attempt from Utsecks.
#TD#
Utsecks jumps guard.
#SUB#
Utsecks is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lawson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Utsecks's body to avoid the submission. Utsecks has instead reached around Lawson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Utsecks arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabe Utsecks!
Gabe Utsecks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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