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Event:
VR:GC 6 - Gabenagus × Orozco
Date: Nov 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ethan Grady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Tyler Balm!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grady shoots in looking for a takedown but Balm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Balm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grady looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grady (0) vs (4) Balm
Balm working away.
Grady being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Balm in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Balm advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grady (0) vs (6) Balm
Grady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Balm controlling his opponent.
Grady tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balm takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Grady (0) vs (9) Balm
Balm biding his time, controlling Grady. #T3#
Grady tries to escape the position.
Grady is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Balm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Balm has the hooks in. Grady is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grady is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Balm.
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.#T5#
Grady is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Grady do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Balm 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.#T6#
Grady is trying to break free.
Balm doesn't have the hooks in and Grady manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (2) vs (9) Balm
Grady wants to control from the top but Balm keeps moving.
Balm pulls Grady in close to his closed guard and prevents Grady from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grady trying to control but Balm is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Grady is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Balm is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Balm has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (2) vs (11) Balm#T7#
Balm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grady is trying to hold Balm in close to prevent damage but Balm has managed to pass into half guard.
Grady has a hand on Balm's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Balm takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Grady (2) vs (14) Balm#T8#
Grady has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Grady (2) vs (17) Balm
You can see the frustration on Grady's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balm has good solid back control here.
Balm controlling well, preventing Grady from escaping the position.
Balm just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T9#
Grady tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Balm looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grady is desperately trying to improve his position but Balm has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
Balm controlling from mount.
Grady tries to hold on but Balm pushes him away.
Grady wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Grady (2) vs (20) Balm#T11#
Balm slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Grady right now.
Balm has good solid back control here. #T12#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Balm.
Grady manages to reverse the position and now he's in Balm's guard. Nice work there by Grady.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (4) vs (20) Balm#T13#
Balm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (4) vs (22) Balm#SUB#
Grady looking for subs off his back but Balm has passed one foot through into half guard.
Balm is taking a breather. Grady says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Balm 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.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet more stalling tactics from Balm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balm wins on points by 22 to 4.
An out of breath Tyler Balm 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:
VR:GC 4 - Jasper L. × Ameen R.
Date: Oct 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Tyler Balm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Kane!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kane enables Balm to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balm (2) vs (0) Kane
Kane controls Balm momentarily but Balm frees himself.
Kane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Balm haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Balm is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kane working for a triangle but Balm defends it easily.
Balm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kane looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Balm has picked Kane up and slammed him! Kane can't keep hold of the triangle and Balm manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balm (5) vs (0) Kane#T1#
Kane sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Balm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balm uses his free foot to push down on Kane's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kane. Score +3 for passing guard: Balm (8) vs (0) Kane
Kane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Balm controlling the position easily from mount.
Kane tries to lock up and control but Balm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balm controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Kane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kane wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Balm (11) vs (0) Kane
Balm is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kane is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kane is still trying to improve position.
Kane trying to control the hands but Balm won't let him.
Kane is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Balm is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kane wants to escape the position.
Balm controls the position.
Kane rolls, trying to escape but Balm keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Kane keeps trying to improve his position.
Kane is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Balm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane is in bad spot here.
Kane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Balm biding his time, looking for the opening.
Balm has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Kane tries to roll but Balm sticks to his back.
Kane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Balm controlling the action here.
Kane wants to control but Balm passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balm (14) vs (0) Kane
Balm has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balm (16) vs (0) Kane#T6#
Balm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balm takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Balm (19) vs (0) Kane
Balm controls the position.#T7#
Kane tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kane 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: Balm (19) vs (2) Kane
Balm wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Balm keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass. #T8#
Kane is looking to pass into half guard but Balm pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Balm is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balm (21) vs (2) Kane
Kane is trying to hold Balm in close to prevent damage but Balm has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balm in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kane actively working from the bottom here.
Balm is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Kane wants to sweep but Balm has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balm (24) vs (2) Kane
Kane stops Balm from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Kane's face as Balm controls the position.
Kane tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Balm easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balm (26) vs (2) Kane
Balm controlling from mount.
Kane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Balm controlling his opponent.
Kane is looking to improve his position but Balm isn't that keen on the idea.
Kane looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balm (29) vs (2) Kane
Kane trying to control the hands but Balm won't let him. #SUB#
Balm is looking for the choke from the back position but Kane is controlling his hands well. #T11##SUB#
Balm is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kane just trying to survive but Balm is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Balm doesn't have the hooks in and Kane manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balm (29) vs (4) Kane
Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Balm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balm (31) vs (4) Kane#SUB2#
Kane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Balm passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balm (34) vs (4) Kane
Kane being controlled for a moment.
Kane sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T12#
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kane is looking to control Balm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kane avoid being mounted?
Balm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T13##SUB2#
Kane actively working from the bottom here.
Balm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kane is looking to get back to full guard here but Balm has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Balm (37) vs (4) Kane
Kane looks to move to half guard but instead Balm has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balm (39) vs (4) Kane
Kane wants to control but Balm is having none of it.
Balm moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Balm (42) vs (4) Kane#T14#
Balm keeps control of the position easily here as Kane tries to buck him off.
Kane is really stuck here.
Balm doesn't have the hooks in and Kane manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balm (42) vs (6) Kane
Kane wants to control from the top but Balm keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kane drops back, looking for a kneebar! Balm looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Balm looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Balm! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balm (46) vs (6) Kane
Kane looks winded!
Balm in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balm takes the fight on points by 46 to 6.
An out of breath Tyler Balm thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Marcus Kane had this to say: 'First of all, respect to my opponent — he came in prepared and did what he had to do. I made some mistakes out there, and at this level, you pay for every single one. It’s tough to take a loss, but that’s part of the game. I’ll go back to the gym, fix what needs fixing, and come back sharper'. |
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Event:
Butterball Brawl - Semi Final
Date: Aug 17, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Tyler Balm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Lotus Papathanassiou!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Balm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Papathanassiou defends well and Balm ends up having to push Papathanassiou into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balm sets himself, and Papathanassiou steps forward looking for the clinch! Balm avoids it this time.
Papathanassiou is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Balm successfully pulls guard.
Balm keeping full guard, as Papathanassiou tries to pass.
Papathanassiou trying to control but Balm is working from the bottom.
Balm pulls Papathanassiou in close to prevent any damage.
Papathanassiou wants to control from the top but Balm keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papathanassiou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Papathanassiou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Balm keeping moving, preventing Papathanassiou from controlling successfully.
Balm looking for a sweep. Not yet Balm, not yet.
Balm controlling the position.
Papathanassiou controlling from the top position.
Papathanassiou is fighting to break Balm's control of his arms but Balm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Papathanassiou trying to control the position from guard on top but Balm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balm wants to sweep but no luck.
Balm is pulling down on Papathanassiou's head to control his posture. #T2#
Papathanassiou trying to control but Balm is working from the bottom.
Papathanassiou is stalling in the full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Papathanassiou has eaten all the pies!
Balm is trying to control the position but Papathanassiou postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Balm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Papathanassiou controls the pace.
Papathanassiou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Papathanassiou trying to control but Balm is working from the bottom.
Papathanassiou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Balm looking to control.
Balm keeping full guard, as Papathanassiou tries to pass.
Papathanassiou trying to control the position from guard on top but Balm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papathanassiou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Papathanassiou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Papathanassiou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Papathanassiou trying to control but Balm is working from the bottom. #T4#
Papathanassiou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Papathanassiou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Papathanassiou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Papathanassiou trying to move into half guard but instead Balm has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balm (2) vs (0) Papathanassiou
Balm stopping the sweep attempt from Papathanassiou.
Papathanassiou controlling the position.
Balm trying to control the position from guard on top but Papathanassiou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papathanassiou has Balm pulled in close to control his posture.
Papathanassiou keeping moving, preventing Balm from controlling successfully. #T6#
Balm is really struggling to control Papathanassiou but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Balm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Balm (5) vs (0) Papathanassiou
Papathanassiou can't do much from the bottom here.
Balm is looking to take a break and control but Papathanassiou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Balm passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Papathanassiou! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balm (7) vs (0) Papathanassiou
Balm tries to control but Papathanassiou wriggling away.
Papathanassiou is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Balm tries to control but Papathanassiou wriggling away.
Papathanassiou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balm is trying to control here but Papathanassiou has managed to regain half guard.
#T9#
Balm is just content to waste time from the top position. Papathanassiou takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Papathanassiou looking to control.
Papathanassiou is pulling down on Balm's head to control his posture.
Papathanassiou keeping full guard, as Balm tries to pass. #T10#
Papathanassiou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Papathanassiou is adopting a defensive guard.
Balm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papathanassiou is keeping the position for now.
Balm engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Balm trying to control the position from guard on top but Papathanassiou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papathanassiou is trying to keep Balm in close.
Balm pushing down on Papathanassiou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Balm is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Balm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Papathanassiou keeps working.
Balm is controlling the pace.
Balm trying to mount his opponent but Papathanassiou defends it. #T13##SUB#
Balm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Papathanassiou doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Balm.
Balm is keen to just control but Papathanassiou is a slippery customer.
Papathanassiou is looking for a sweep. Balm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Balm not doing much here.
Balm is thwarting Papathanassiou's attempts to control the position.
Balm wants to pass the guard but Papathanassiou is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balm moves into full mount! Papathanassiou won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Balm (10) vs (0) Papathanassiou
And that's the end of the fight!
Balm takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Tyler Balm 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:
Butterball Brawl R5
Date: Aug 03, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Tyler Balm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Notorious NoGi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Balm closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balm (2) vs (0) NoGi
Balm controlling the pace.
Balm is stalling here. NoGi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Balm seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and NoGi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balm (2) vs (4) NoGi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balm is looking to regain half guard here but NoGi keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NoGi staying calm.#T1#
NoGi working away.#T2#
NoGi controls the position.
Balm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Balm is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Balm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Balm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Balm trying to control from the bottom.
Balm tries to get to full guard but NoGi has control of the leg.
Balm is controlling NoGi's trapped leg to prevent NoGi from advancing to side control.#T4#
Balm trying to control from the bottom.
Balm is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Balm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in NoGi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balm (4) vs (4) NoGi#T5#
Balm content to stall in guard here.
Balm'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.
Balm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. NoGi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balm trying to control the position from guard on top but NoGi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Balm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. NoGi is keeping the position for now.
Balm trying to control the position from guard on top but NoGi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balm wants to pass the guard but NoGi is keeping the position.#T7#
Balm won't allow NoGi to sweep him here.
Balm trying to control but NoGi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Balm drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and NoGi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balm (4) vs (6) NoGi
Balm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Balm tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Balm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
NoGi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balm looking for a sweep. Not yet Balm, not yet.
Balm working a defensive guard but NoGi passes into half guard.
#T9#
NoGi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
NoGi prevents Balm from improving his position.
Balm is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Balm wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Balm working a defensive guard here.
Balm being controlled here, momentarily.
Balm has NoGi pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
NoGi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balm is pulling down on NoGi's head to control his posture.
NoGi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
NoGi postures up.
#T12#
Balm has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but NoGi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balm (4) vs (9) NoGi
Balm is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on NoGi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
NoGi controlling the action here.
Balm wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Balm trying to hold on to NoGi's head to control him but NoGi postures up.
Balm wants to improve his position but NoGi is controlling well.
Balm wants to control the action here but instead NoGi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balm (4) vs (12) NoGi
Balm wants to hold on but NoGi pushes him away.
NoGi content just to control the position here.
NoGi avoids the attempt from Balm to control.#T14#
NoGi controlling the pace for now.
Balm is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balm tries to hold on but NoGi pushes him away.
NoGi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Balm to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balm (4) vs (15) NoGi
Balm tries to roll but NoGi sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
NoGi wins on points by 15 to 4.
Notorious NoGi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Butterball Brawl R4
Date: Jul 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Erland Van Den Berg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tyler Balm!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Van Den Berg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balm's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Den Berg (2) vs (0) Balm
Balm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Van Den Berg tries to free his leg and advance position but Balm is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balm wants to sweep here but Van Den Berg controlling him for the moment.
Balm managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Balm working a defensive guard here.
Balm is pulling down on Van Den Berg's head. It's preventing any offense from Van Den Berg, at least for the moment.
Balm wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Van Den Berg tries to free his leg and advance position but Balm is retaining full guard.
Van Den Berg stopping the sweep attempt from Balm.
Balm is trying to control the position but Van Den Berg postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balm holds on and takes a little breather.
Balm looking to control.
#T3#
Balm 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: Van Den Berg (2) vs (2) Balm
Van Den Berg is not content to let Balm control the position.
Well, if Balm is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Van Den Berg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Van Den Berg desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Van Den Berg won't allow Balm to pass to mount.
Van Den Berg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Balm is stalling here. Van Den Berg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Balm seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Van Den Berg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Van Den Berg (6) vs (2) Balm#T5#
Balm is trying to escape the position but Van Den Berg is controlling the position.
Balm tries to bench press Van Den Berg off him but Van Den Berg keeps the position.
Balm sneaks back into half guard.
Balm trying to control here.
#T6#
Balm regains full guard. Nicely done.
Balm is trying to keep Van Den Berg in close.
Van Den Berg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Van Den Berg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Balm is trying to get back to full guard.
Balm preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Balm is looking to improve his position.
Van Den Berg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Balm is trying to maintain the position but Van Den Berg is very close to passing his half guard.
Van Den Berg prevents Balm from improving his position.
Van Den Berg sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Balm tries to get to full guard but Van Den Berg has control of the leg.
Balm wants to get back to full guard but Van Den Berg has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Den Berg (9) vs (2) Balm
Van Den Berg is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Balm will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T10#
Van Den Berg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Balm for as long as he can get away with.
Balm manages to get back to half guard.
Balm tries to roll over but Van Den Berg keeps him under control.
Balm wants to control but Van Den Berg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Van Den Berg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Balm trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Van Den Berg (12) vs (2) Balm
Balm is looking to get to half guard.
Van Den Berg seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Balm is holding on tight.
#T12#
Balm is trying to escape the mount.
Van Den Berg controlling from mount.
Balm is looking to get to half guard.
Balm tries to hold on but Van Den Berg pushes him away.
Balm is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Van Den Berg is staying active.#T13#
Van Den Berg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balm wants to control but Van Den Berg is having none of it.
Van Den Berg content just to control the position here.
Van Den Berg continues to stall.#T14#
Balm is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Den Berg has a good base and remains in mount.
Van Den Berg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balm reaches up to try and control the position but Van Den Berg seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Balm rolls and tries to escape and now Van Den Berg has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Van Den Berg (15) vs (2) Balm
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balm is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Van Den Berg avoiding Balm 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Den Berg takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Erland Van Den Berg thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Butterball Brawl R3
Date: Jul 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tyler Balm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yago Santos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Balm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balm gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Balm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balm (4) vs (0) Santos
Santos holding on.
Santos tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balm wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santos holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Santos is trying to improve his position.
Santos is still trying to improve position.
A lull in the action here.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Balm tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
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Santos is looking for a sweep.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Balm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Balm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos prevents Balm from improving position.
Balm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Santos wants to control but Balm postures up.
Santos trying to remain calm as Balm controls from the top position.#T4#
Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balm (4) vs (2) Santos
Balm gets full guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Balm keeps moving.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Balm manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santos has Balm in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balm (6) vs (2) Santos
Balm forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Balm.
#T5##SUB#
Balm seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Balm wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Balm is pressing down on Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santos is holding on for now. #T6#
Balm content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Santos controlling the position well.
Santos wants to control but Balm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santos wants to control the action here but instead Balm manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balm (9) vs (2) Santos
Balm prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
Santos wants to control but Balm is having none of it.#T7##SUB#
Balm looking for a guillotine from mount but Santos is having none of it.
Santos wants to hold on but Balm pushes him away.
Balm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santos doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Santos tries to hold on but Balm pushes him away.
Santos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Balm content just to control the position here. #T8#
Balm wants to control the action but instead Santos gets a body lock and reverses into Balm's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balm (9) vs (4) Santos
Santos trying to control but Balm is working from the bottom.
Santos is looking to advance position but Balm has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balm (13) vs (4) Santos
Balm trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
Balm is looking to work his way around to Santos's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T9##SUB#
Balm is working for a guillotine from mount but Santos frees his head quite easily.
Balm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos is squirming around, avoiding Balm's attempts to control the action.
Balm controlling the pace for now.
Balm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santos wants to control but Balm is having none of it.#T10#
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Balm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Balm avoids the attempt from Santos to control.
Santos regains half guard.#T11#
Santos is looking to control Balm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Balm haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Santos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Santos manages to get to full guard.
Balm controlling from the top position. #T12#
Balm sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard.
Santos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Balm keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Balm prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos is controlling Balm's trapped leg to prevent Balm from advancing to side control.
Balm tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it. #SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Balm slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Balm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Balm trying to pass the guard but Santos defending well. #SUB2#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14##SUB2#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Balm not doing much here.
Balm trying to pass the guard but Santos defending well.
Santos trying to hold on to Balm's head to control him but Balm postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balm wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balm takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Tyler Balm 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:
Butterball Brawl R2
Date: Jun 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Robben Darriche! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tyler Balm!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Darriche is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Balm's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darriche (2) vs (0) Balm
Darriche is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Balm is holding on to half guard well.
Balm won't allow Darriche to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balm tries to roll over but Darriche keeps him under control.
Balm is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Darriche wants to pass the guard but Balm is defending well.
Balm manages to get to full guard.
Balm has his hands on Darriche's head, controlling the position.
Darriche pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balm is keeping the position for now.
Darriche is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Darriche looking to pass the guard.
Darriche slips nicely into half guard.
Balm keeping hold of Darriche's head, controlling as best he can.
Darriche perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Balm wants to control but Darriche is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Darriche passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Balm! Score +3 for passing guard: Darriche (5) vs (0) Balm
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balm wants to control but Darriche is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balm is squirming around, avoiding Darriche's attempts to control the action.
Darriche prevents Balm from getting the reversal.#T4#
Balm wants to hold on but Darriche pushes him away.
Balm is squirming around, avoiding Darriche's attempts to control the action.
Darriche tries to take Balm's back but instead Balm uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Darriche is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Balm defends it well.
Balm is trying to get back to full guard.
Darriche trying to pass the guard but Balm defending well. #T5#
Balm wants to get back to full guard.
Balm is holding on to half guard well.
Balm tries to get to full guard but Darriche has control of the leg.
Balm is looking to get back to full guard here but Darriche has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Darriche (8) vs (0) Balm
Darriche gets to mount! Balm was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Darriche (10) vs (0) Balm#T6#
Balm regains half guard.
Balm is not content to let Darriche control the position.
Balm wants to control but Darriche is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Darriche haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Darriche trying to control from half guard but Balm is working away.
Balm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7#
Balm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darriche passes Balm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balm is in trouble now - Darriche has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darriche (13) vs (0) Balm
Balm is working to get back to half guard.
Darriche can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balm is looking to escape. #T8#
Darriche is trying to take his opponent's back.
Darriche tries to control but Balm wriggling away.
Balm tries to hold on but Darriche pushes him away.
Darriche can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balm is looking to escape. #T9#
Balm stops Darriche from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Darriche takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balm tries to hold on but Darriche postures up.
Darriche wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Darriche looking to control but Balm is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Darriche content just to control the position here.
Darriche can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balm is looking to escape. #T11#
Darriche takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Darriche (16) vs (0) Balm#SUB#
Darriche looking for the RNC.
Darriche biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Balm showing good submission defense here.
Darriche controls the action.
Balm staying busy and making it hard for Darriche to control. #T12#
Darriche biding his time, controlling Balm.
I really don't envy Balm right now.
#SUB#
Darriche is looking for the choke from the back position but Balm is controlling his hands well.
Darriche tries to keep control of the position but Balm is staying busy.#T13#
Balm is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Darriche is trying to stick to Balm's back but Balm is turning into Darriche. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Darriche's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Balm. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darriche (16) vs (2) Balm
Balm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darriche is trying to keep Balm in close.
Darriche looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balm is one step ahead there. #T14#
Balm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darriche is keeping the position for now.
Balm content to stall in guard here.
Balm being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darriche takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Robben Darriche thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Butterball Brawl R1
Date: Jun 08, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Simon Cordova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tyler Balm!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cordova tries to sprawl but Balm drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cordova (0) vs (2) Balm
Balm works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cordova (0) vs (5) Balm
Cordova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cordova regains half guard.
Cordova tries to roll over but Balm keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balm perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Cordova wants to improve his position but Balm is controlling well.
Cordova is looking to control Balm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cordova avoid being mounted?
Cordova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cordova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cordova tries to get out of the position.
Cordova is refusing to be controlled, as Balm sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balm in particular looking to stall.
Balm prevents Cordova from improving his position.#T2#
Cordova trying to control from the bottom.
Cordova controlling the position well.
Balm is thwarting Cordova's attempts to control the position.
Cordova is looking for a sweep. Balm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balm trying to control from half guard but Cordova is working away.
Balm slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Cordova is trying to get back to full guard.
Cordova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balm is working away from the top position though.
Cordova is trying is best to control the position here.
Balm is trying to control. Cordova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cordova wants to get back to full guard.
Cordova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balm's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cordova (4) vs (5) Balm
Balm is trying to break free.
Balm is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Cordova really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Balm.
Cordova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balm breaks Cordova's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordova (4) vs (7) Balm
Cordova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordova (6) vs (7) Balm
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balm is trying to keep Cordova in close.
Cordova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balm wants to sweep but no luck.
Cordova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cordova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cordova wants to pass the guard but Balm is keeping the position.#T5#
Cordova postures up.
Balm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cordova wants to pass the guard but Balm is keeping the position.
Cordova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cordova looking to pass the guard.
Cordova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Cordova preventing the sweep.
Cordova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cordova won't allow Balm to sweep him here.
Cordova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cordova sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Balm keeping full guard, as Cordova tries to pass.
Cordova sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Balm's guard.
Cordova is thwarting Balm's attempts to control the position.
Balm is looking for a sweep. Cordova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cordova not doing much here.
Balm wants to control but Cordova is keeping busy.
#T8#
Balm is looking for a sweep. Cordova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cordova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cordova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cordova is taking a breather. Balm says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cordova is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cordova (9) vs (7) Balm
Cordova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balm is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cordova controlling the pace for now.
Cordova wants to take his opponent's back but Balm doesn't allow it. #T9#
Balm is desperately trying to improve his position but Cordova has a good base and remains in mount.
Cordova controlling his opponent.
Cordova works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cordova (12) vs (7) Balm
Cordova slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cordova doesn't have the hooks in and Balm manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordova (12) vs (9) Balm
Balm's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cordova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balm manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cordova (14) vs (9) Balm
Cordova wants to pass the guard but Balm is keeping the position.
Cordova controlling from the top position.
Cordova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balm swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Cordova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cordova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balm is keeping the position for now.
Cordova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cordova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cordova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Cordova advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cordova (17) vs (9) Balm
Cordova controls the position.
Balm is looking for a sweep.
Cordova tries to move into full mount but can't pass Balm's legs.
Balm wants to control but Cordova postures up.
Balm tries to improve position but can't.
Cordova 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 Balm's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cordova tries to advance to mount but Balm denies him.
Cordova happy to just control the position for now. #T12#
Balm prevents Cordova from improving position.
Balm can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cordova tries to advance to mount but can't.
Balm is trying to improve his position.
Balm is trying to control Cordova's posture but Cordova avoids it. #T13#
The referee asks Cordova politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cordova prefers to stall for the moment though.
Balm prevents Cordova from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Balm's face as Cordova controls the position. #T14#
Balm tries to improve position but can't.
Cordova is staying tight to Balm's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balm is looking for a sweep.
Balm prevents Cordova from improving position.
Cordova controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cordova takes the fight on points by 17 to 9. |
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