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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SMASH: Zahedi vs MacLeod
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Suraman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suraman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ghetea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suraman.
Darius Ghetea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
That kick from Ghetea tenderised Suraman's leg. Suraman is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ghetea.
Ghetea uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suraman has time to react.
Ghetea has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Suraman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ghetea defends it nicely.#T1#
Suraman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ghetea looks to throw the jab but Suraman is out of range.
Suraman closes the distance and clinches up with Ghetea, looking for a takedown. Suraman pushes Ghetea against the cage but Ghetea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ghetea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suraman has his takedown stuffed
and Ghetea counters with a nice uppercut.
Suraman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Suraman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ghetea pinned against the cage. Ghetea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ghetea misses its target.#T2#
Suraman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ghetea defends it nicely.
Ghetea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suraman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Suraman checks the leg kick.
Ghetea lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD2#
Suraman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ghetea can't do much from the bottom here.
Ghetea is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ghetea tries to improve position but can't.
Suraman is looking to take a break and control but Ghetea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghetea wants to control but Suraman postures up.
Suraman working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Suraman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ghetea tries to buck Suraman off but Suraman is having none of it.
Suraman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghetea keeps working.
Ghetea is looking to regain half guard here but Suraman keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Ghetea wants to control but Suraman postures up.
Ghetea tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Suraman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Suraman breaks from Ghetea's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Suraman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suraman tries to control but Ghetea wriggling away.
Ghetea is looking to get to half guard.
Ghetea wants to control but Suraman is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ghetea avoids a series of strikes thrown by Suraman.
Ghetea wants to control but Suraman is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ghetea misses with a body shot
and Ghetea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suraman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ghetea's waist but Ghetea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suraman off to one side.
Ghetea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suraman.
Suraman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Darius Ghetea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
Ghetea jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ghetea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suraman can do to turn this around?
Suraman avoids the body shot from Ghetea.
Suraman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Ghetea throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Suraman closes the distance and clinches.
Ghetea lands with a light punch inside.
Suraman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghetea lands with a short shot to the head.
Ghetea can't find room to land a body shot as Suraman controls the action.
Suraman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ghetea pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ghetea throws a low kick, looking for Suraman's leg but Suraman calmly moves out of range.
Suraman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Suraman tries to counter it with a takedown but Ghetea pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Suraman with a poor takedown
and Ghetea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea throws a low kick, looking for Suraman's leg but Suraman calmly moves out of range.
Maman Suraman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Suraman with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Ghetea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ghetea is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Suraman slips under a jab from Ghetea.
Suraman has his takedown stuffed
and Ghetea counters with a straight right hand.
Suraman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ghetea tries to avoid it but Suraman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ghetea to the ground. Ghetea escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetea just misses with a punch to the body.
Suraman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ghetea as he avoids it easily.
Ghetea was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suraman.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ghetea.
Suraman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ghetea misses with an uppercut.
Suraman doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ghetea counter with a right hand.
Ghetea lands an overhand right.#T4#
Ghetea leaves Suraman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suraman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ghetea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suraman closes the distance and clinches up with Ghetea, looking for a takedown. Suraman pushes Ghetea against the cage but Ghetea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Suraman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghetea.
Ghetea connects with a body shot.
Ghetea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ghetea as Suraman shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Suraman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ghetea counters with a good low kick that Suraman was not able to check.
Suraman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ghetea sprawls well. Ghetea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suraman gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghetea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suraman.
Sloppy strikes from Ghetea. Those never looked like landing.
Suraman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea misses with a looping left.
Ghetea digs a good body shot into Suraman's ribs.
A punch combination from Ghetea misses.
Suraman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Darius Ghetea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ghetea feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suramans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut lands for Ghetea. That snapped Suraman's head back.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Suraman checks it.
Suraman feints the counter takedown.
Ghetea stalks Suraman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Suraman's face. Suraman staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Maman Suraman has been cut.
Suraman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghetea.
Suraman misses with a takedown attempt
and Ghetea counters with an inside leg kick.
Darius Ghetea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
Suraman dives in for a single leg takedown but Ghetea sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ghetea.
Ghetea scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghetea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ghetea tests Suraman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghetea.
Suraman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ghetea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suraman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suraman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ghetea looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
Suraman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Ghetea connects with a single shot there.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Suraman moves out of range.
Ghetea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suraman manages to avoid it.
Ghetea throws out a loose jab but Suraman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Ghetea misses #TD2#
and Suraman counters with a takedown into side control.
Ghetea is not content to let Suraman control the position.
Ghetea is looking for a sweep.
Suraman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Suraman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghetea keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ghetea is trying to improve his position.
Ghetea is trying to control Suraman's posture but Suraman avoids it. #SUB2#
Suraman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ghetea knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ghetea can't do much from the bottom here.
Suraman trying to control the position but Ghetea is working away.
Ghetea is looking to regain half guard here but Suraman keeps moving and retains side control.
Maman Suraman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darius Ghetea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Ghetea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ghetea, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Ghetea!
Darius Ghetea decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1158 Buster v Bill
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Mesquita throws a sloppy body shot
and Kursiwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kursiwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Kursiwa. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Mesquita connects with the punch.
Mesquita misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Kursiwa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kursiwa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Kursiwa is controlling well.
Mesquita wants to control but Kursiwa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mesquita felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kursiwa prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
Mesquita keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mesquita is pressing down on Kursiwa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Kursiwa from controlling successfully.
Kursiwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kursiwa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kursiwa wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Kursiwa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kursiwa is working Mesquita over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kursiwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kursiwa passes into side control.
Kursiwa takes a little break here. Mesquita wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kursiwa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kursiwa is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita struggling a bit here.#T3#
Mesquita regains half guard.
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kursiwa defends it easily.
Mesquita utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kursiwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kursiwa looking to sit in guard and control but Mesquita gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kursiwa trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita is in close to Kursiwa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kursiwa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Mesquita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mesquita passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Mesquita shoots in and bounces Kursiwa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mesquita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kursiwa wants to control the position but Mesquita says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mesquita looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mesquita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kursiwa is pressing down on Mesquita's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kursiwa is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Mesquita is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kursiwa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Kursiwa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kursiwa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mesquita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita postures up and lands a big shot to Kursiwa's brow.
Kursiwa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mesquita is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mesquita won't allow Kursiwa to sweep him here.
Kursiwa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Charles Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Kursiwa.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mesquita's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Mesquita stands up over Kursiwa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mesquita's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#Kursiwa is rocked!
Mesquita seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oh Kursiwa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mesquita stands and throws Kursiwa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
Kursiwa is pushing Mesquita's head away, looking to escape. Mesquita manages to hold on to the position though.
Kursiwa is trying to improve his position.
Mesquita lands a strong strike to the head of Kursiwa. That's dazed him! Mesquita looking to finish here. Kursiwa is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mesquita lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Mesquita! |
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Event:
SSG 414 Chai vs Feet
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 36 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Reed pushes Gaul up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Gaul pulls guard.
Reed trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Gaul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (0) vs (2) Gaul#SUB#
Gaul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Reed has his foot on Gaul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaul works his way back into a safe position though.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Gaul 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.
Gaul stands and throws Reed's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (5) Gaul#T2#
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaul trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gaul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul stalling.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gaul.#T3#
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reed controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself. #T4#
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed is pulling down on Gaul's head to control his posture.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gaul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (8) Gaul
Reed wants to control but Gaul postures up.
Reed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gaul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5##SUB2#
Gaul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face as Gaul controls the position.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaul controls the position from side control.
It looks like Gaul 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.
Reed gets back to half guard.
Reed is trying to control but can't.
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Gaul is stalling here. Reed is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gaul seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Reed has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (4) vs (8) Gaul
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gaul has one of Reed's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Gaul sneaks back into half guard.
Gaul tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but Gaul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reed to get the leverage. #T7#
Gaul holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gaul manages to get to full guard.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
Gaul 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: Reed (4) vs (10) Gaul
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaul is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Reed wants to get back to full guard but Gaul has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (4) vs (13) Gaul
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
Reed is letting Gaul control him for a moment.
Reed is looking to regain half guard here but Gaul keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face as Gaul controls the position.
Gaul trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is letting Gaul control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
Reed wants to control but Gaul postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Reed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gaul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gaul takes a little break here. Reed wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Gaul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reed struggling a bit here.#T10#
Reed is looking for a sweep.
Reed struggling a bit here.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Gaul working away.#T11#
Reed sneaks back into half guard.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaul in particular looking to stall.
Gaul moves into full mount! Reed won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (4) vs (16) Gaul
Reed tries to hold on but Gaul pushes him away.
Reed 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: Reed (6) vs (16) Gaul
Gaul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T12#
Reed trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Reed is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul managing to control the position.
Reed won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed is really struggling to control Gaul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Reed looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Reed trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Reed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reed is fighting to break Gaul's control of his arms but Gaul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reed wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Reed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 16 to 6.
Lamban Gaul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 415 Borgia vs Hall
Date: Apr 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 27 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gerbandi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald Jr somewhat.#CL2#
McDonald Jr drives through and clinches with Gerbandi against the cage.
#TD#
Gerbandi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
McDonald Jr is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gerbandi is thwarting McDonald Jr's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
McDonald Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gerbandi wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald Jr is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but McDonald Jr defends it.
McDonald Jr wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gerbandi not doing much here.
McDonald Jr wants to improve his position but Gerbandi is controlling well.
#T2#
McDonald Jr is controlling Gerbandi's trapped leg to prevent Gerbandi from advancing to side control.
Gerbandi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) McDonald Jr
A lull in the action here as Gerbandi stalls from top position.
Gerbandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep.
McDonald Jr wants to control but Gerbandi postures up.
McDonald Jr is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald Jr is defending well.
McDonald Jr is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Gerbandi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald Jr is just riding it out for now. Gerbandi eventually gives up the hold.
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerbandi is working away from the top position though.
Gerbandi is taking a breather. McDonald Jr 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.
McDonald Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerbandi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerbandi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (4) McDonald Jr
Gerbandi is really stuck here.
Gerbandi turns into McDonald Jr and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (4) McDonald Jr#T4#
McDonald Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gerbandi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gerbandi trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi 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.
McDonald Jr seems keen to control Gerbandi's posture.
McDonald Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Gerbandi is proving a slippery customer.
Gerbandi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald Jr controls Gerbandi momentarily but Gerbandi frees himself. #T5#
Gerbandi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerbandi pushing down on McDonald Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gerbandi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald Jr is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gerbandi trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald Jr, not yet. #T6#
Gerbandi trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald Jr is pulling down on Gerbandi's head to control his posture.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald Jr.
Gerbandi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerbandi defends it easily.#T7#
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Gerbandi from controlling successfully.
Gerbandi being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (6) McDonald Jr
Gerbandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gerbandi holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a triangle but McDonald Jr pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Gerbandi pulls McDonald Jr in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for a guillotine here but McDonald Jr defends easily.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Gerbandi can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gerbandi is concentrating on defense, preventing McDonald Jr from advancing position. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gerbandi actively working from the bottom here.
Gerbandi tries to roll over but McDonald Jr keeps him under control.#T10#
Gerbandi is pressing down on McDonald Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerbandi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
McDonald Jr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gerbandi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McDonald Jr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gerbandi pulls down on the head and he's put McDonald Jr to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dani Gerbandi!
A victorious Dani Gerbandi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 412 Banner vs Ozymandias
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 26 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siregar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Solo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Siregar fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Solo gets tackled into the cage by Siregar. Siregar maintains the clinch.
Solo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Siregar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Solo is looking for a takedown.
Siregar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Solo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Siregar fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar has a takedown stuffed.
Solo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hand Solo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Solo shoots for a takedown but Siregar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Siregar feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Siregar pushes Solo up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Solo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Siregar is defending well.
Solo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Siregar.
Solo wants a takedown but no success here.
Solo stops a takedown attempt from Siregar.
Solo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Siregar prevents it.
#TD2#
Siregar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Siregar
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Siregar
Siregar controls Solo momentarily but Solo frees himself. #T2#
Siregar has his hands on Solo's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Siregar looking for a guillotine here but Solo defends easily.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Siregar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Solo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Siregar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Solo looking to pass the guard.
Solo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Siregar is pressing down on Solo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Siregar pulls Solo in close to prevent any damage.
Solo trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom. #T4#
Solo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solo stays in close to Siregar's body and controls the position.
Siregar is pulling down on Solo's head. It's preventing any offense from Solo, at least for the moment.
Siregar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siregar looking to control.
Solo is pushing down on Siregar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siregar is fighting to maintain full guard but Solo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Solo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Siregar is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siregar avoid being mounted?#T5#
Solo is looking to take a break and control but Siregar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Siregar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Siregar trying to get back to full guard but Solo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (2) Siregar
Siregar is just holding on here. Solo manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Solo (8) vs (2) Siregar
Solo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T6#
Solo is trying to stick to Siregar's back but Siregar is turning into Solo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Solo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Siregar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (8) vs (4) Siregar
Siregar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving. #SUB#
Solo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siregar wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.#T7#
Siregar wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Solo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siregar is one step ahead there.
Solo keeping full guard, as Siregar tries to pass.
Siregar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Siregar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Siregar wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.
Siregar trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Siregar is fighting to break Solo's control of his arms but Solo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Siregar controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Solo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siregar 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.
Solo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Siregar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Solo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Siregar has Solo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (10) vs (4) Siregar#T10#
Siregar wants to sweep here but Solo controlling him for the moment.
Siregar trying to control the position.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Siregar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Siregar.
Siregar working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Siregar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solo defends it easily.
Siregar is trying to keep Solo in close.
Siregar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Solo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Siregar is pulling down on Solo's head. It's preventing any offense from Solo, at least for the moment.
Siregar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siregar trying to control the position here.
Solo won't allow Siregar to sweep him here.
Solo stays in close to Siregar's body and controls the position. #T13#
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo tries to free his leg and advance position but Siregar is retaining full guard.
Siregar being controlled here, momentarily.
Siregar trying to control the position here.
Siregar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Siregar working a defensive guard here.
Siregar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Solo is sitting in close to Siregar's body. Siregar has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Solo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Solo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Siregar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Binsar Siregar!
Binsar Siregar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Ghetea vs Suraman
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Ghetea.
No luck for Suraman with that takedown attempt.
Suraman avoids the body shot from Ghetea.
Suraman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Suraman.
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.
Ghetea is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea is pushing Suraman's head away, looking to escape. Suraman manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Suraman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ghetea, who protects the arm well.
Ghetea is trying to control Suraman's posture but Suraman avoids it. #T1#
Ghetea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Suraman is looking to take a break and control but Ghetea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghetea holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ghetea is not content to let Suraman control the position.
Ghetea tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suraman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Suraman is looking to take a break and control but Ghetea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suraman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ghetea wants to control but Suraman postures up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Suraman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ghetea tries to bench press Suraman off him but Suraman keeps the position.
Suraman is looking to take a break and control but Ghetea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghetea can't do much from the bottom here.
Suraman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ghetea is looking to reverse the position.
Ghetea managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Suraman.
Ghetea parries the strikes from Suraman easily there. Suraman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ghetea to escape.
#T3#
Ghetea is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Suraman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ghetea is looking for a sweep.
Ghetea gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ghetea keeping control of the position.
Suraman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghetea keeps working.
Ghetea wants to improve his position but Suraman is controlling well.
Ghetea is staying active underneath Suraman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Suraman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ghetea is just riding it out for now. Suraman eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suraman is thwarting Ghetea's attempts to control the position.
Ghetea is holding on to half guard well.
Suraman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Suraman prevents Ghetea from getting the reversal.
Suraman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghetea tries to hold on but Suraman pushes him away.
Suraman misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maman Suraman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Suraman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ghetea was covering up waiting for the punch and Suraman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Suraman stopping the sweep attempt from Ghetea.
Ghetea is controlling Suraman's posture.
Ghetea looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetea, not yet.
Suraman is fighting to break Ghetea's control of his arms but Ghetea is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maman Suraman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghetea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suraman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghetea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully.
Suraman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suraman pushes down on Ghetea's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Ghetea works his way to full guard. Good work.
Suraman is fighting to break Ghetea's control of his arms but Ghetea is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Suraman wants to pass the guard but Ghetea is keeping the position.
Suraman is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghetea has wrist control.
Ghetea has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Suraman throws a big right hand that misses.
Suraman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Suraman trying to control but Ghetea is working from the bottom.
Ghetea tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suraman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghetea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suraman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ghetea's head.
Suraman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghetea is pulling down on Suraman's head. It's preventing any offense from Suraman, at least for the moment.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully.
Suraman passes into half guard.
Suraman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ghetea reverses the position - he's now on top in Suraman's guard.
Suraman wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Suraman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghetea controls the pace.#SUB2#
Suraman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghetea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ghetea is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ghetea has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Suraman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suraman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghetea is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Suraman is trying to control the position but Ghetea postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Suraman wants to sweep here but Ghetea controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Suraman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghetea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ghetea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Suraman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suraman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Ghetea tests Suraman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maman Suraman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Suraman moves out of range of the body kick.
Suraman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ghetea lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ghetea walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suraman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suraman shoots and misses
and Ghetea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ghetea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman misses with a takedown
and Ghetea counters with a nice body shot.
Suraman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Darius Ghetea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.#T1#
Ghetea misses with a head kick.
And Suraman tries to counter it with a takedown but Ghetea pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ghetea tries to score with a low kick but Suraman moves his leg out of the way.
Suraman shoots in for a takedown but Ghetea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ghetea tests Suraman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ghetea stuffs the takedown.
Suraman moves out of range as Ghetea strikes.
Suraman feints the counter takedown.
Ghetea slaps away a takedown attempt from Suraman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maman Suraman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##TD2#
Suraman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ghetea is trying to get back to half guard.
Suraman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ghetea is looking to reverse the position.
Ghetea stops Suraman from passing to mount.
Ghetea is looking to regain half guard here but Suraman keeps moving and retains side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghetea manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ghetea controlling the pace.
Suraman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Ghetea performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Suraman is trying to maintain the position but Ghetea is very close to passing his half guard.
Ghetea is looking to advance position but Suraman won't allow it.
Well, if Ghetea 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.
Suraman tries to roll over but Ghetea keeps him under control.
Ghetea trying to control the pace. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Suraman is trying to stand up here but Ghetea is controlling him well.
Ghetea not doing much here.
Ghetea continues to stall.
Suraman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea stalling.
Suraman looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Ghetea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ghetea wants it to stay on the feet.
Suraman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ghetea pinned against the cage. Ghetea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ghetea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ghetea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Suraman with that takedown attempt.
Darius Ghetea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
Ghetea scores with a jab. Suraman acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Ghetea with a hook.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suraman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Suraman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suraman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ghetea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suraman thinking.
Suraman defending well as Ghetea loads up on a big left hand.
Suraman avoids the body shot from Ghetea.
And Suraman tries to counter it with a takedown but Ghetea pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ghetea connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Ghetea.
Ghetea is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ghetea jabs Suraman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ghetea swings for the body but Suraman moves out of range.
Ghetea scoring well with a low kick there.
Ghetea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suraman.
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea connects with an inside leg kick.
Ghetea with a hook.
Suraman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ghetea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ghetea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suraman.
Suraman with the counter takedown but Ghetea avoids it easily.#T3#
Suraman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ghetea circles away.
Suraman with a poor takedown
and Ghetea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suraman with a poor takedown
and Ghetea counters with a series of strikes. Suraman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Suraman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ghetea pinned against the cage. Ghetea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suraman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ghetea is fending him off so far but Suraman persists. Nope, Ghetea circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghetea misses the target.
Suraman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Suraman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ghetea.
Jab from Ghetea.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Ghetea scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Ghetea.
Nice straight punches there by Ghetea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ghetea.
Ghetea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suraman moves away.
Darius Ghetea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghetea misses the shot to the body.
Suraman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ghetea misses the shot to the body.
Ghetea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghetea works over Suraman's head and body with a nice combination.
Ghetea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suraman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea had his way with Maman Suraman in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Ghetea misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Suraman counters with a takedown into side control.
Suraman working away.#SUB2#
Suraman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ghetea wants to control but Suraman postures up.
Ghetea wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ghetea tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea is looking to improve his position but Suraman isn't that keen on the idea.
Suraman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ghetea can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Suraman wants to control the pace but Ghetea is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Suraman with the ground and pound from mount.
Suraman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ghetea tries to hold on but Suraman postures up.
Ghetea really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Suraman looking to finish with strikes here!
Suraman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Suraman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ghetea is looking to escape.
Ghetea bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Ghetea slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Suraman is looking for a sweep.
Ghetea tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ghetea content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ghetea fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ghetea wants to stand but Suraman is controlling his arm.#T3#
Suraman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ghetea's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ghetea not doing much here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ghetea.
Ghetea continues to hold on tight.
Ghetea stops Suraman from getting back to his feet.
Ghetea prevents Suraman from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ghetea not doing much here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ghetea lands with a nice body punch.
Ghetea throws a big shot that misses.
Suraman feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suraman dives in and grabs Ghetea's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ghetea pushes down on Suraman's head and hops out.
Ghetea ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maman Suraman.
I think Suraman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
SSG 410 McDonald vs Ribeiro
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 35 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Yasalmibaal
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasalmibaal is keeping the position for now.
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Gaul controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Gaul trying to control but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gaul drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yasalmibaal dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (4) Yasalmibaal
Gaul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gaul has his hands on Yasalmibaal's head, controlling the position.
Gaul continues to stall.
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yasalmibaal is one step ahead there. #T2#
Gaul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yasalmibaal passes into half guard.
Yasalmibaal wants to pass to mount but Gaul is defending the position.
Gaul moves into full guard.
#T3#
Gaul has control of Yasalmibaal's left arm, preventing Yasalmibaal from doing any damage. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Gaul's legs - danger averted.
Gaul has his hands on Yasalmibaal's head, controlling the position.
Yasalmibaal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Gaul's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Gaul is controlling Yasalmibaal's posture.
Gaul is looking to sweep but instead, Yasalmibaal has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaul won't allow Yasalmibaal to pass to mount.
Gaul holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gaul is looking to control Yasalmibaal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaul avoid being mounted?#T5#
Gaul regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gaul has an active guard here but Yasalmibaal has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gaul is just riding it out for now. Yasalmibaal eventually gives up the hold.
Gaul is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Yasalmibaal works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (2) vs (7) Yasalmibaal
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gaul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yasalmibaal won't allow Gaul to sweep him here.
Gaul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yasalmibaal wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.#T7##SUB#
Gaul looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yasalmibaal has picked Gaul up and slammed him! Gaul can't keep hold of the triangle and Yasalmibaal manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (2) vs (10) Yasalmibaal
Gaul is trying to control Yasalmibaal's posture but Yasalmibaal avoids it.
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
Gaul regains half guard.
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal seems to be looking for submissions.
#T8#
Yasalmibaal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gaul! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (2) vs (13) Yasalmibaal#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal has hold of Gaul's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gaul manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gaul to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gaul shrugs it off.
Gaul wants to control but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.#T9##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gaul 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.
Gaul gets back to full guard.
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
Yasalmibaal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Yasalmibaal is proving a slippery customer.
#T10##SUB#
Gaul throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yasalmibaal escapes and throws Gaul's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (2) vs (16) Yasalmibaal
Gaul tries to bench press Yasalmibaal off him but Yasalmibaal keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yasalmibaal working away.
Gaul gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gaul wants to control but Yasalmibaal passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (2) vs (19) Yasalmibaal
Yasalmibaal has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gaul! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gaul (2) vs (21) Yasalmibaal#T11##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gaul has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Yasalmibaal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yasalmibaal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gaul 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: Gaul (4) vs (21) Yasalmibaal#SUB2#
Gaul content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Yasalmibaal has locked up a guillotine! Yasalmibaal's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gaul is holding on here and Yasalmibaal must be using up a lot of energy. Gaul has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Yasalmibaal gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
A relieved looking Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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:
SSG 411 Solo vs Chai
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Binsar Siregar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 21 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Elvul fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Siregar sprawls well initially but Elvul persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siregar (0) vs (2) Elvul
The fighters are battling for position here. Siregar manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Siregar has his foot on Elvul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elvul works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Elvul has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Siregar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Elvul is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Siregar pulls down on the head and he's put Elvul to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Binsar Siregar!
Binsar Siregar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1152 Petrov v Spicoli
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Kruth looks for a takedown but Kursiwa sprawls well.
And Kursiwa counters with a quick kick to the body but Kruth blocks it.#TD#
Kursiwa gets the takedown into side control.
Kursiwa grinds an elbow into Kruth's temple.
Kursiwa in side control, throwing shots but Kruth defends.
Kursiwa is looking to take a break and control but Kruth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Kursiwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth holds on to Kursiwa's head and controls the position momentarily.
We've been hearing that Kursiwa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kursiwa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Kruth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Kursiwa trying to control the position but Kruth is working away.
Kruth is looking for a sweep.
Kruth has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kursiwa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kruth manages to get back to half guard.
Kursiwa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruth defending well though.
Kruth moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Kruth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing Kursiwa from controlling successfully.
Kursiwa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Kruth looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruth, not yet. #SUB#
Kursiwa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kursiwa forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kursiwa is looking to take a break and control but Kruth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruth manages to get to full guard.
Kursiwa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Kursiwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruth pulls Kursiwa in to control the position.
Kursiwa content to stall in guard here.
Kruth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Kursiwa 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Kruth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kursiwa wants to control but Kruth is keeping busy.
Kursiwa tries to kick Kruth off but Kruth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kursiwa trying to hold on to Kruth's head to control him but Kruth postures up.
#SUB2#
Kursiwa is defending against the submission attempts here by Kruth.
Kursiwa wants to improve his position but Kruth is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Kruth darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kursiwa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kruth 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.
Kruth advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kruth winds up and cracks Kursiwa with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Kruth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Kursiwa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruth pulls his head out easily.
Kruth stalling.
Kruth is pressing down on Kursiwa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kursiwa is holding on for now.
Kursiwa trying to control from the bottom.
Kruth winds up and cracks Kursiwa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kruth thows a huge punch but Kursiwa dodges it nicely.
Kruth trying to pass the guard but Kursiwa defending well.
Kursiwa is not content to let Kruth control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kruth wants to free his trapped foot but Kursiwa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kursiwa looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kruth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kursiwa leaves Kruth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kruth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kursiwa pinned against the cage. Kursiwa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Kruth misses with a takedown #CL#
and Kursiwa moves into the clinch.
Liwa Kursiwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorgen Kruth.#TD#
Kursiwa has Kruth pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kursiwa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kruth tumbling to the mat - Kursiwa dives into Kruth's guard.
Kruth is trying to keep Kursiwa in close.
Kursiwa postures up in Kruth's guard and throws a big left but Kruth blocks it.
Kruth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kursiwa controls the pace.
Kruth wants to sweep but no luck.
Liwa Kursiwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kruth looking for a guillotine here but Kursiwa defends easily.
#T4#
Kursiwa stopping the sweep attempt from Kruth.
Kursiwa postures up.
#SUB2#
Kruth has his foot on Kursiwa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kursiwa works his way back into a safe position though.
Kruth trying to control the position here.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing Kursiwa from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kursiwa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Liwa Kursiwa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kruth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kursiwa.
Kruth can't do much from the bottom here.
Kruth is looking for a sweep.
Kursiwa working away.
Kruth looking for a sweep but Kursiwa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kruth looks a forlorn figure.
Kursiwa lands a nice shot to the head. #T1#
Kruth tries to reverse the position but Kursiwa maintains control.
Kursiwa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kruth is working to get back to half guard.
Kursiwa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kruth's face.
Jorgen Kruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BOOM! Kursiwa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kursiwa looking to control but Kruth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kursiwa content just to control the position here.
Kruth takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Kruth is working to get back to half guard.
Kursiwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruth can do to turn this around?
Kruth wants to hold on but Kursiwa pushes him away.
Kursiwa can't control as he wanted to and Kruth manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Kruth is looking to improve his position.
Kursiwa is pressing down on Kruth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kruth is holding on for now. #T3#
Ground and pound from Kursiwa.
Kursiwa is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kruth wants to get back to full guard but Kursiwa has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kursiwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruth is looking to escape.
Kursiwa landing punches.
Kursiwa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kursiwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kruth is looking to escape. #T4#
Kruth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kursiwa wants to control the pace but Kruth is squirming around nicely.
Kursiwa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kruth is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kursiwa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kruth manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Liwa Kursiwa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kursiwa working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liwa Kursiwa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kursiwa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liwa Kursiwa!
Liwa Kursiwa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 408 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Mar 30, 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 48 wins and 27 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 30 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gerbandi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viera pinned against the cage. Viera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Gerbandi rushes Viera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Viera has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gerbandi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (4) Viera
Viera tries to keep control of the position but Gerbandi is staying busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gerbandi tries to escape the position.
Gerbandi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Viera.
Gerbandi can't escape the position.
#T1#
Gerbandi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Viera is keen to just control but Gerbandi is a slippery customer.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but Viera is controlling well.
Viera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gerbandi wants to control but Viera is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gerbandi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viera pulls his head out easily.
Viera is thwarting Gerbandi's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Viera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Viera trying to control from Gerbandi's half guard. Gerbandi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Viera trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Viera wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving. #T3#
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi has his hands on Viera's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerbandi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viera defends well.#T4#
Viera wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving.
Gerbandi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gerbandi, not yet.
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gerbandi is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi is adopting a defensive guard.
Gerbandi keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera looking to sit in guard and control but Gerbandi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (4) Viera
Viera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Gerbandi passes into half guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viera has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Viera is having none of it.
Gerbandi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB#
Gerbandi wants to work for an arm triangle but Viera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gerbandi tries to pass to full mount but Viera defends it.
Viera is positioning himself well to prevent Gerbandi advancing to mount.
Gerbandi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Viera tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gerbandi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viera defends it well.
Viera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Viera.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving.
Viera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerbandi controls the pace.
Gerbandi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Viera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8##SUB2#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerbandi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gerbandi stopping the sweep attempt from Viera.
Gerbandi wants to control from the top but Viera keeps moving.
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viera is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Gerbandi passes into half guard.
Viera trying to control but Gerbandi postures up.
Viera is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi controlling the pace.
Gerbandi is thwarting Viera's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Viera is having none of it. #T10#
Viera is trying to control but Gerbandi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (4) Viera
Gerbandi tries to control but Viera wriggling away.
Viera wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (8) vs (4) Viera
Viera is in bad spot here.
Will Gerbandi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Viera tries to break free.
#SUB#
Gerbandi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Viera is defending well though. Gerbandi let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Gerbandi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Viera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T11#
Gerbandi keeps control of the position as Viera tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Viera staying busy and making it hard for Gerbandi to control. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Viera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Viera is trying to break free.
#T12#
Gerbandi is controlling the position but Viera somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Gerbandi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Viera wants to control but Gerbandi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Viera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerbandi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Gerbandi wants to work for an arm triangle but Viera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T13#
Gerbandi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gerbandi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Viera is defending against the submission attempts here by Gerbandi.
Viera wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gerbandi is trying to work for a kimura but Viera is defending well.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Viera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Viera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gerbandi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (11) vs (4) Viera
Viera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Viera is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viera gets full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom.
Viera working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
A victorious Dani Gerbandi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMASH: Ghetea vs Longabaugh
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Suraman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rolls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Maman Suraman has been cut.#TD2#
Rolls shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suraman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Suraman tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Suraman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman is trying to improve his position.
Suraman regains half guard.
Suraman trying to hold on to Rolls's head to control him but Rolls postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Suraman has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Rolls. Oh but Suraman has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Rolls goes limp - he's gone! Suraman jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maman Suraman!
A very excited looking Maman Suraman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 404 Majere vs Hall
Date: Mar 16, 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 47 wins and 27 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dusan Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petrovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Petrovic tries to keep at a distance but Gerbandi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gerbandi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Petrovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gerbandi smiles and moves away.
Dani Gerbandi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusan Petrovic.
Gerbandi shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrovic tries to sprawl out of it but Gerbandi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gerbandi clinches.
Petrovic wants a takedown.
Petrovic looking for a takedown. #T1#
Petrovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gerbandi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Petrovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gerbandi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Petrovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gerbandi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Gerbandi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Petrovic
Gerbandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gerbandi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petrovic! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Petrovic
Petrovic working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerbandi wants to take Petrovic's back here but Petrovic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Petrovic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Petrovic 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: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Petrovic#SUB2#
Petrovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gerbandi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gerbandi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (7) vs (2) Petrovic
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gerbandi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gerbandi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrovic's guard.
Petrovic tries to get to full guard but Gerbandi has control of the leg.
Petrovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gerbandi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Petrovic has a hand on Gerbandi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gerbandi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (10) vs (2) Petrovic
Petrovic tries to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrovic is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Gerbandi trying to control but Petrovic is having none of it.
Petrovic tries to hold on but Gerbandi pushes him away.
Gerbandi controlling the position easily from mount.
Petrovic regains half guard.#T4#
Gerbandi is keen to just control but Petrovic is a slippery customer.
Gerbandi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Petrovic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petrovic is trying to control but Gerbandi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (2) Petrovic
Gerbandi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gerbandi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gerbandi (16) vs (2) Petrovic#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Petrovic is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Gerbandi has locked on a rear naked choke here! Petrovic is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Gerbandi!
An out of breath Dani Gerbandi 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:
SSG 404 Majere vs Hall
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 35 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 17 losses; Juan Corona!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gaul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Corona tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gaul just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Gaul works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Corona
Gaul wants to control from the top but Corona keeps moving. #SUB2#
Corona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gaul drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Corona dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Corona
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul is trying to control the position but Corona postures up.
Corona controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully.
Corona is fighting to break Gaul's control of his arms but Gaul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corona seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gaul controlling Corona's posture.
Gaul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Corona stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.#SUB#
Corona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Corona trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul trying to control the position here.
Corona seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Gaul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Corona tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard.
Corona is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Corona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Corona gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Corona wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.#T4#
Corona trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Corona might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gaul haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gaul trying to control the position.
Corona advances to half guard.
Corona tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Corona has control of the leg. #T5#
Corona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back.
Corona is thwarting Gaul's attempts to control the position.
Gaul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Corona wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gaul has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully.
Corona wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Corona controlling him for the moment.
Corona being controlled here momentarily.
Corona is pushing down on Gaul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gaul is fighting to maintain full guard but Corona has managed to sneak the leg through.#T7#
Corona seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gaul is defending against the submission attempts here by Corona.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Corona has control of the leg.
Gaul is refusing to be controlled, as Corona sits in half guard.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaul manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Corona wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Corona trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corona slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Corona sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Corona wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Corona engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Corona tries to pass.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Corona from controlling successfully.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Corona is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul is controlling Corona's posture.#T10#
Gaul 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: Gaul (4) vs (2) Corona
Gaul is keen to just control but Corona is a slippery customer.
Corona is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul trying to control the action but Corona is working from the bottom.
Gaul trying to mount his opponent but Corona defends it.
Corona tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Gaul is pressing down on Corona's thigh, looking to free his foot. Corona is holding on for now. #T11##SUB#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Corona has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Corona slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gaul slips nicely into half guard.
Gaul moves into full mount! Corona won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (7) vs (2) Corona
Gaul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Corona is trying desperately to improve position.#T12##SUB#
Gaul looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gaul tries to control but Corona wriggling away.
Corona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Corona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul avoids the attempt from Corona to control.
Corona is looking to improve his position but Gaul isn't that keen on the idea.
Gaul controlling the pace for now.
Gaul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corona is looking to escape. #T14#
Gaul controlling from mount.
Gaul prevents Corona from getting the reversal.
Gaul is looking to work his way around to Corona's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gaul controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corona is squirming around, avoiding Gaul's attempts to control the action.
Gaul is looking to work his way around to Corona's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Lamban Gaul 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:
SSG 405 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Binsar Siregar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 63 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siregar shoots in for a double leg but Ottke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ottke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Ottke rushes Siregar and presses him up against the cage.
Siregar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ottke pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Siregar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ottke is trying to keep an underhook but Siregar manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siregar (2) vs (0) Ottke
Siregar is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Siregar seems to be working for a kimura but Ottke defends the submission attempt.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
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.
Siregar passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (5) vs (0) Ottke
Siregar prevents Ottke from getting the reversal.
Ottke tries to hold on but Siregar pushes him away. #T1#
Siregar controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Siregar goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Ottke turns into him and now he's in Siregar's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siregar (5) vs (2) Ottke
Siregar pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Siregar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ottke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Siregar wants to get back to full guard.
Ottke has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (5) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Ottke looking to control but Siregar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Siregar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ottke trying to control but Siregar is having none of it.
Siregar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ottke content just to control the position here. #T3#
Ottke wants to control but instead Siregar manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Siregar actively working from the bottom here.
Siregar is looking to improve his position.
Siregar wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siregar wants to get back to full guard.
Siregar is looking to get back to full guard here but Ottke has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (5) vs (8) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Siregar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Siregar struggling a bit here.#T4#
Siregar is being controlled here.
A control attempt from Siregar but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siregar (5) vs (10) Ottke
Siregar tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siregar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke controlling the pace for now.
Siregar tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away. #T5#
Siregar is trying to reverse the position but instead Ottke has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Siregar (5) vs (13) Ottke
I really don't envy Siregar right now.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ottke is hanging on to Siregar's back as he tries to escape.
Ottke avoiding Siregar 's attempts to control his hands.
Siregar is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ottke struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T6#
Siregar tries to escape but Ottke has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Siregar staying busy and making it hard for Ottke to control.
Siregar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Ottke looking for the choke from the back. #T7#
Ottke controlling the position well here. Siregar rolled but Ottke kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Siregar breaks Ottke's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siregar (7) vs (13) Ottke
Siregar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Siregar tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ottke has his foot on Siregar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siregar works his way back into a safe position though.#T8#
Siregar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (10) vs (13) Ottke
Siregar looking to control but instead Ottke has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Siregar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Siregar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Siregar 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.
Siregar trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Siregar is very close to passing his half guard.#T9##SUB#
Ottke is defending against the submission attempts here by Siregar.
Ottke won't allow Siregar to pass to mount.
Ottke tries to roll over but Siregar keeps him under control.
Siregar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (13) vs (13) Ottke
Ottke is trying to control Siregar's posture but Siregar avoids it. #T10#
Ottke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siregar's best efforts.
Ottke is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Siregar seems content to control.#SUB#
Siregar seems to be working for a kimura but Ottke defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Siregar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ottke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ottke gets full guard.#T11#
Siregar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siregar passes into half guard.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Siregar has control of the leg.
Siregar works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (16) vs (13) Ottke
Siregar fails to move to back control.
Ottke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Siregar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Siregar wants to take his opponent's back but Ottke doesn't allow it. #T12#
Siregar takes Ottke's back. Score +3 for taking back: Siregar (19) vs (13) Ottke#SUB#
Siregar has managed to slip his arm under Ottke's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ottke is tapping out! Submission win for Siregar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Binsar Siregar!
After winning the bout, Binsar Siregar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 249
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Herman avoids the body shot from Keikain.
#CL2#
Herman moves into the clinch.
Keikain lands a right hand.
Keikain throws a punch but it's blocked by Herman.
Keikain scores with a shoulder strike.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Herman.
#TD2#
Herman jumps into guard, dragging Keikain to the mat.
#ES2#
Herman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Herman misses with a takedown
enabling Keikain to counter with a crisp jab.
Keikain connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Sachi Keikain has been cut.
Keikain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Herman throws a sloppy head kick
and Keikain counters with a straight right hand.
Herman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keikain.
Keikain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Herman misses with a combination
and Keikain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
Keikain forces Herman back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keikain.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keikain prevents Herman from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Herman misses with a takedown
and Keikain counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keikain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keikain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Herman scrambles back to his feet.
Keikain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keikain works Herman's body with a nice hook.
Keikain lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Keikain.
Keikain leaves Herman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keikain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.#CL2#
Herman moves into range and clinches up with Keikain.#T3#
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herman stalling in the clinch but Keikain improves position.
Keikain prevents the takedown attempt.
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keikain has Herman pressed against the cage, preventing Herman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been informed that Herman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Herman can't get the takedown.
Keikain tries a body shot but Herman blocks it.
Keikain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herman can't break the clinch.
Herman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Herman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Herman takes a shot to the head.
Herman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keikain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keikain.
Herman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Herman can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keikain gets through Herman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keikain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Herman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keikain has Herman pressed against the cage.
Keikain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sachi Keikain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
That's time! Keikain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Herman fails to land the takedown.
Keikain throwing a counter right hand but Herman manages to avoid it.
Herman fails with a takedown attempt.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.#CL2#
Herman clinches with his opponent.
Keikain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Herman up against the cage.
Keikain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herman can do to turn this around?
Herman tries for a takedown but Keikain manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hermans head. #T1#
Herman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain gets underhooks to prevent Herman's takedown attempt.
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keikain gets underhooks to prevent Herman's takedown attempt.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keikain scores with a hook to the body.
Keikain misses with the head strike.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Herman blocks an uppercut.
Herman working hard to break the clinch.
Herman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herman is trying to force a seperation but Keikain has the dominant position.
Herman has a couple of punches blocked by Keikain.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herman.
Stalling in the clinch from Keikain.
#T2#
Keikain tries a body shot but Herman blocks it.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Keikain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Keikain.
A shot in the inside from Keikain.
Herman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keikain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Keikain - that landed with a thud.
Herman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Herman jumps guard but Keikain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keikain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Herman is trying to push Keikain away but Keikain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Herman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keikain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keikain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herman shoots and misses
and Keikain counters with an inside leg kick.
Keikain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Herman doesn't seem bothered though.
Herman misses with a looping right.
Herman with a poor takedown
and Keikain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Herman's knee momentarily.
Herman is breathing heavily.
Keikain scores with a head kick.
Hanung Herman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Herman clinches.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Herman.
Keikain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Keikain.
#T4#
Keikain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Herman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Herman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Herman looking for a guillotine here but Keikain defends easily.
#SU#
Keikain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Herman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keikain counters with a stiff right hand.
Herman fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sachi Keikain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Keikain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keikain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keikain with a nice cross.#CL#
Keikain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain lands with a right to the head.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Keikain.
Keikain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Herman.#T1#
Keikain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herman.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.
Nice body punch from Keikain - that landed with a thud.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Herman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Keikain has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Herman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keikain walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Herman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herman gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Keikain counter with a right hand.
Herman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keikain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Herman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keikain scores with a jab.
Herman is still on wobbly legs! Can Keikain finish him?#T2#
Keikain scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Keikain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Herman blocking some punches.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keikain walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left lands for Keikain.#CL#
Keikain clinches up with Herman and pushes him back against the cage.
Keikain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Herman seems to have recovered his senses.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keikain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Keikain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keikain avoids the elbow strike from Herman, against the cage.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Keikain.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herman.
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herman is trying to pull guard but Keikain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Herman looking to stall.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keikain working aggressively here.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
Sachi Keikain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keikain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Herman wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Keikain scores with a shot to the side of Herman's head.
Keikain can't find room to land a body shot as Herman controls the action.
Sachi Keikain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keikain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keikain.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keikain walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Herman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keikain counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Keikain moves into the clinch successfully.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herman wants to stall.
Hanung Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herman misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sachi Keikain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keikain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sachi Keikain! |
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Event:
SSG 402 Borgia vs Gomes
Date: Mar 09, 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 46 wins and 27 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Holy Moly!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gerbandi tries to clinch there but Moly circles away.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Moly enables Gerbandi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (0) Moly
Gerbandi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moly is keeping the position for now.
Gerbandi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gerbandi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moly's guard. #SUB#
Gerbandi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gerbandi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerbandi in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerbandi wants to take a breather but Moly is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Gerbandi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gerbandi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (0) Moly
Gerbandi is looking to work his way around to Moly's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gerbandi is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Gerbandi wants to control the pace but Moly is squirming around nicely.
Moly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moly is squirming around, avoiding Gerbandi's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (2) Moly
Moly trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerbandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gerbandi wants to sweep here but Moly controlling him for the moment.
Gerbandi looking to control but Moly passes into half guard.
Moly prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.
Gerbandi is trying to maintain the position but Moly is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Gerbandi tries to roll over but Moly keeps him under control.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
Moly prevents Gerbandi from improving his position.
Moly is thwarting Gerbandi's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi trying to control but Moly postures up.
Gerbandi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gerbandi trying to control from the bottom.
Gerbandi is looking for a sweep. Moly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Moly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gerbandi is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gerbandi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Moly has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (5) Moly#T7#
Gerbandi gets back to half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Moly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gerbandi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Moly wants to control from the top but Gerbandi keeps moving. #SUB#
Gerbandi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Moly uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (5) vs (8) Moly
Gerbandi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moly tries to pass to full mount but Gerbandi defends it. #SUB#
Gerbandi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gerbandi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Gerbandi wants to get back to full guard.
Moly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gerbandi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moly trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom.
Gerbandi is trying to control the position but Moly postures up.
Moly trying to control but Gerbandi is working from the bottom. #T10#
Gerbandi 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: Gerbandi (7) vs (8) Moly
Gerbandi is trying to control the action in half guard but Moly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gerbandi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (10) vs (8) Moly
Gerbandi slows the pace down.
Gerbandi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moly keeps working.
Gerbandi wants to control for a moment but Moly uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T11#
Gerbandi trying to control the action but Moly is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gerbandi is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12##SUB2#
Moly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gerbandi uses his free foot to push down on Moly's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moly. Score +3 for passing guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (8) Moly#SUB#
Gerbandi goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Moly turns into him and now he's in Gerbandi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (13) vs (10) Moly
Gerbandi wants to improve his position but instead Moly has moved into half guard.
#T13#
Gerbandi wants to control but Moly is keeping busy.
Gerbandi is looking to improve his position.
Gerbandi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moly's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gerbandi (17) vs (10) Moly#SUB#
Gerbandi working for the choke.
Gerbandi biding his time, controlling Moly. #T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gerbandi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gerbandi looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Gerbandi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerbandi takes the fight on points by 17 to 10.
A very excited looking Dani Gerbandi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 403 Gracias vs Maximus
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Binsar Siregar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Idaho fails with a takedown attempt.
Siregar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Siregar has a takedown stuffed.
Idaho with a poor takedown #TD#
so Siregar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siregar (2) vs (0) Idaho#SUB2#
Idaho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siregar defends well.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for a guillotine here but Siregar defends easily.
Idaho wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (5) vs (0) Idaho
Idaho is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Siregar is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siregar (7) vs (0) Idaho
Siregar looking to control but Idaho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Idaho tries to reverse the position but Siregar maintains control.#T1#
Idaho has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Siregar (10) vs (0) Idaho#SUB#
Idaho preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Siregar.
Idaho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Siregar works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (13) vs (0) Idaho#SUB#
Siregar looking to secure an arm triangle but Idaho defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho is desperately trying to improve his position but Siregar has a good base and remains in mount.
Siregar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Siregar looking to control but Idaho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Siregar is really struggling to control Idaho but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Siregar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Idaho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Siregar is working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idaho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Idaho 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.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Idaho is looking to improve his position.
Siregar moves into full mount! Idaho won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (16) vs (0) Idaho#T3#
Idaho is looking to improve his position but Siregar isn't that keen on the idea.
Siregar fails to advance to Idaho's back.
Idaho tries to reverse the position but Siregar maintains control.
Idaho looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siregar (19) vs (0) Idaho
Siregar has the hooks in. Idaho is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Idaho is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siregar.
Idaho wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Idaho defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Idaho tries to roll but Siregar sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Siregar 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, Idaho has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Siregar controlling well, preventing Idaho from escaping the position.
#T4##SUB#
Siregar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Idaho is defending well though. Siregar let's go of the attempt for now.
Idaho is in bad spot here.
Siregar is riding his opponent, not letting Idaho buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Idaho's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Idaho staying busy and making it hard for Siregar to control.
Idaho tries to break free.
#SUB#
Idaho is trying to defend against the choke here but Siregar has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Siregar Tightens the hold and Idaho taps out furiously! Siregar displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Binsar Siregar!
During a confident post fight interview, Binsar Siregar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1144 Babcock v Honorio
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Yamasaki misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Kursiwa counters with a shoot takedown. Yamasaki fights it but they end up in guard.
Yamasaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kursiwa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kursiwa throws a big right hand that misses.
Kursiwa throws a strike but Yamasaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Kursiwa is looking for a triangle but Yamasaki pushes his legs off easily.
Yamasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Kursiwa keeping moving, preventing Yamasaki from controlling successfully.
Kursiwa is trying to keep Yamasaki in close.
#T1#
Yamasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kursiwa is retaining full guard.
Yamasaki passes into half guard.
Kursiwa trying to hold on to Yamasaki's head to control him but Yamasaki postures up.
Kursiwa regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamasaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yamasaki stops Kursiwa from standing up.
Kursiwa working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Kursiwa gets caught flat footed, as Yamasaki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kursiwa trying to keep a closed guard but Yamasaki is proving a slippery customer.
Kursiwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kursiwa working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3##SUB#
Kursiwa working for a triangle but Yamasaki defends it easily.
Kursiwa working a defensive guard here.
Yamasaki forces his way into half guard.
Yamasaki trying to pass the guard but Kursiwa defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Yamasaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kursiwa sees it coming and defends easily.
Yamasaki is looking to advance position but Kursiwa won't allow it.
Kursiwa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kursiwa keeps control of the position for the meantime. #ES#
Kursiwa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kursiwa.
Kursiwa goes for a double leg but Yamasaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yamasaki continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Katsu Yamasaki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kursiwa throws a leg kick but Yamasaki checks it.
Yamasaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab lands there for Kursiwa.
Yamasaki moves out of range as Kursiwa strikes.
Kursiwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Kursiwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Yamasaki counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Kursiwa seems keen to control Yamasaki's posture.
Yamasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kursiwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamasaki passes Kursiwa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kursiwa trying to control here.
Yamasaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kursiwa makes his way to full guard, as Yamasaki worked for a kimura.
Kursiwa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yamasaki passes into half guard.
Kursiwa manages to get to full guard.
Kursiwa has his hands on Yamasaki's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Kursiwa is trying to keep Yamasaki in close.
Yamasaki passes into half guard.
Kursiwa is trying to control but can't.
Kursiwa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Yamasaki manages to move to mount!
Yamasaki fails to move to back control. #T4#
Kursiwa is trying to escape the mount.
Kursiwa is squirming around, avoiding Yamasaki's attempts to control the action.
Katsu Yamasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kursiwa just holding on.
Kursiwa is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kursiwa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Yamasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kursiwa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamasaki defends it nicely.
Yamasaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yamasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa staying out of range there.
Kursiwa lands a jab to Yamasaki's midsection.
Kursiwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamasaki manages to avoid it.
Yamasaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Kursiwa tries for a takedown but Yamasaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kursiwa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liwa Kursiwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Yamasaki drives through with a takedown into Kursiwa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kursiwa pushes Yamasaki off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
Yamasaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kursiwa.
Kursiwa dives in and grabs Yamasaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yamasaki pushes down on Kursiwa's head and hops out.
Kursiwa tries for a takedown but Yamasaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamasaki feints the counter takedown.
Yamasaki misses with a takedown attempt - Kursiwa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kursiwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamasaki manages to avoid it.
Yamasaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kursiwa defends it well.#T3#
Kursiwa fails with a takedown attempt.
Kursiwa shoots and misses #CL2#
and Yamasaki counters by clinching up.
Yamasaki leaning against his opponent.
Kursiwa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yamasaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yamasaki looks for a takedown but Kursiwa sprawls well.
Kursiwa misses with a body kick.
Yamasaki with the counter takedown but Kursiwa avoids it easily.
Liwa Kursiwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kursiwa fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Kursiwa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yamasaki looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liwa Kursiwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Kursiwa is looking for a triangle here but Yamasaki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsu Yamasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamasaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsu Yamasaki!
Katsu Yamasaki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SSG 400 Chai vs Itinya
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 35 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gaul clinches up with Sova and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Gaul has hold of one of Sova's legs. Sova is fighting the takedown attempt but Gaul gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Sova
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Sova is still trying to improve position.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul pushes down on Sova's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gaul is keen to just control but Sova is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaul is working away from the top position though.
Sova has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Sova is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gaul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaul trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom.
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sova is defending well.
Sova is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul wants to take a breather but Sova is having none of it.
Gaul prevents Sova from improving his position.#T2#
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.
Gaul is looking to advance position but Sova won't allow it.
Sova wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sova keeping control of the position.
Sova is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sova manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Sova is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up.
Gaul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gaul trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard.
Sova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Sova is retaining full guard.
Gaul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Sova#T4#
Gaul seems keen to control Sova's posture.
Sova won't allow Gaul to sweep him here.
Gaul seems keen to control Sova's posture.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Sova is proving a slippery customer.
Sova trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sova trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (2) Sova#T5#
Gaul wants to pass the guard but Sova is keeping the position.
Sova is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul postures up.
Sova controlling the position.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Sova keeps moving.
Sova managing to control the position.
Gaul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gaul'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.#T6#
Sova has control of Gaul's left arm, preventing Gaul from doing any damage.
Sova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (4) Sova#SUB#
Gaul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sova is aware though and is defending well.
Sova wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Sova controlling him for the moment.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
It looks like Sova 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.
Sova won't allow Gaul to sweep him here.
Sova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sova trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gaul manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (6) vs (4) Sova
Gaul passes Sova's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaul works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (9) vs (4) Sova
You can see the frustration on Sova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Gaul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gaul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sova keeping his opponent close.
Sova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaul off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gaul (9) vs (8) Sova
Gaul rolls, trying to escape but Sova keeps control of the position.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Sova controls the position.
Sova keeps control of the position as Gaul tries to break free.
Gaul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sova.
#T9#
Will Sova go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gaul rolls, trying to escape but Sova keeps control of the position.
Will Sova go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
What can Gaul do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sova is looking to control Gaul but Gaul is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gaul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sova.
Sova trying to control momentarily.
#T10#
Gaul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gaul is keeping busy.
Sova biding his time, controlling Gaul.
Sova trying to control momentarily.
Gaul tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
Gaul tries to hold on but Sova pushes him away.
Gaul tries to reverse the position but Sova maintains control.
Gaul is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Sova tries to control but Gaul wriggling away. #T11#
Gaul is trying to escape the mount.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Sova's attempts to control the action.
Sova content just to control the position here.
Gaul stops Sova from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Gaul is looking to get to half guard.
Sova mounts Gaul! Really nice guard pass there!
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaul is pressing down on Sova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gaul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.
Sova trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Gaul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Sova tries to pass. #T14#
Sova trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul trying to control the position.
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Gaul looking for a guillotine here but Sova defends easily.
#SUB#
Gaul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
An out of breath Lamban Gaul 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:
SMASH: Hallow vs Sitsongrit
Date: Feb 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Suraman dives in and grabs Longabaugh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Longabaugh pushes down on Suraman's head and hops out.
Suraman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Longabaugh looks to land a left hand but Suraman moved out of range nicely.
Longabaugh moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Maman Suraman has been cut.
Suraman slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh stuffs the takedown attempt from Suraman. Suraman gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Longabaugh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by Longabaugh. Beautiful body shot.
Longabaugh misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Longabaugh defends it nicely.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maman Suraman.
Longabaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suraman manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suraman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longabaugh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Longabaugh throws a good cross that connects.
Longabaugh connects with a crisp jab.
Longabaugh connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Longabaugh misses its intended target.
Suraman feints the counter takedown.
Suraman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suraman feints the counter takedown.
Longabaugh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Longabaugh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suraman has time to react.
Suraman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Longabaugh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Suraman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suraman feints the counter takedown.
Longabaugh throws an overhand right that lands on Suraman's shoulder, as Suraman tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Suraman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suraman is defended easily by Longabaugh.
Suraman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suraman moves away from the strike by Longabaugh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Suraman or perhaps it was just good defense by Longabaugh, which made it look bad.
Longabaugh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Longabaugh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Donk. Longabaugh catches Suraman right on the button with a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Maman Suraman's cut even more.
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.
Longabaugh lands a jab.#ROC#Suraman is rocked!
Suraman looks up at the clock. Bad move! Longabaugh lands a right hand from hell, dropping Suraman. Longabaugh pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
A very excited looking Harry Alonzo Longabaugh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 398 Gracias vs Itinya
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 34 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dresner takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gaul gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul passes Dresner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (5) Gaul
Dresner is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner is squirming around, avoiding Gaul's attempts to control the action.
Dresner is trying desperately to improve position.
Gaul fails to move to back control. #T1#
Dresner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away.
Dresner is pressing down on Gaul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dresner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (5) Gaul
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Dresner is proving a slippery customer.
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dresner won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #T2##SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dresner defends well.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gaul trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dresner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Dresner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (5) Gaul#T3##SUB#
Dresner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gaul, who protects the arm well.
Dresner trying to control the position but Gaul is working away. #SUB#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but Gaul is defending well. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gaul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dresner trying to control the position but Gaul is working away. #T4#
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
Dresner tries to advance to mount but Gaul denies him.
Gaul gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (7) vs (5) Gaul#SUB#
Dresner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul 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: Dresner (7) vs (7) Gaul#T5##SUB#
Gaul lying in Dresner's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Dresner decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Gaul taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Dresner!
An out of breath Christian Dresner 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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