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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RSE 43: Out Of The Abyss
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Hanma closes the distance and clinches.
Pilao lands a right hand.
Pilao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Pilao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanma or not.
Hanma has Pilao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pilao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pilao.
Hanma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pilao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pilao lands with a left to the head.
Pilao misses with a punch to the body.
Pilao stops a takedown attempt from Hanma.
Gilberto Pilao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuujiro Hanma.
Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pilao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hanma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pilao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pilao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pilao lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Pilao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pilao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pilao slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hanma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pilao pinned against the cage. Pilao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Pilao fails with a takedown attempt.
Pilao shoots for a takedown but Hanma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pilao scores with a body shot.
Hanma wants to clinch.
Pilao throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hanma avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Hanma. No joy for Pilao on that attempt.
Hanma fails with the takedown.
Pilao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
Hanma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pilao swivels and escapes.
Hanma tries for a takedown but Pilao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hanma misses with a takedown
and Pilao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pilao is fending him off so far but Hanma persists. Nope, Pilao circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pilao but Pilao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pilao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pilao lands a big head kick that sends Hanma to the canvas! Pilao follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilberto Pilao!
A very excited looking Gilberto Pilao 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:
HFC 84
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Joe tries to counter with a takedown but Camacho is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Camacho is predictable there #TD#
and Joe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joe.
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joe postures up.
#SUB2#
Camacho has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Camacho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joe's guard. #REVB#
Joe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camacho.
Joe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camacho throws a sloppy strike and Joe has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Camacho is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Joe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buddah Joe!
Buddah Joe retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
UIW 5
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Flying will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flying rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goncalves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flying misses with a hook. Goncalves ducked under it nicely.
Flying wants to clinch but Goncalves slips to the side
and Goncalves counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Goncalves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goncalves lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Goncalves.
Goncalves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goncalves blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flying tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goncalves misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves lands a hook that snaps the head of Flying backwards.
Flying is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goncalves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flying working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goncalves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goncalves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goncalves pushes Flying back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flying misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Flying breaks from the clinch.
Flying darts in trying to clinch
and Goncalves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Goncalves lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Flying is rocked!
Goncalves cracks Flying with a hook to the temple - Flying is on wobbly legs here! Goncalves swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Flying falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Goncalves wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nelson Goncalves! |
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Event:
SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chance San!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Navarro looks for a takedown but San sprawls well.#CL2#
San moves into the clinch.
San drops down looking for an ankle pick but Navarro pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
San clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
San pulls guard.
San trying to control the position.
Navarro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro stays in close to San's body and controls the position.
San 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.#T1#
San is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Navarro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Navarro preventing the sweep.
San keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass.
San looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Navarro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Navarro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
Navarro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Navarro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (3) vs (0) San
San regains half guard.
San tries to roll over but Navarro keeps him under control.#SUB#
Navarro is working for a submission of some sort.
Navarro wants to free his trapped foot but San is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but San defends it.
San wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
San is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard.
Navarro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for San! Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (6) vs (0) San
Navarro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5##SUB#
Navarro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Navarro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… San turns into him and now he's in Navarro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (6) vs (2) San#SUB#
San got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navarro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San has managed to get both his arms back between Navarro's legs - danger averted.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San looking to pass the guard. #T6#
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Navarro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but San can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
San looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro is trying to keep San in close.
#SUB2#
San drops back looking for a leg! Navarro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navarro manages to kick San off! San jumps back into Navarro's guard. #T7#
San tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Navarro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Navarro trying to keep a closed guard but San is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
San slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
San is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Navarro sees it coming and defends easily.#T8#
Navarro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of San's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take San's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (10) vs (2) San
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
San is trying to break free.
Navarro tries to keep control of the position but San is staying busy.
San tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Navarro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San is looking to escape.
Navarro is really struggling to control San but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
San regains half guard.
San is pressing down on Navarro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Navarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and San has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navarro has managed to get both his arms back between San's legs - danger averted.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet.
San is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Navarro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
San keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there. #T10#
Navarro trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
San being controlled here, momentarily.
Navarro trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet. #SUB2#
San had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navarro defends it easily.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
San looking to control.
San pulls Navarro in to control the position.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro looking to pass the guard.
San controls Navarro momentarily but Navarro frees himself.
Navarro 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. #T13#
Navarro wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #SUB2#
San has his foot on Navarro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navarro works his way back into a safe position though.
Navarro wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Navarro forces his way into half guard.
San is staying active underneath Navarro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Navarro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San is looking for a sweep. Navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
San works his way to full guard. Good work.
Navarro tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB2#
San is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navarro defends well.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Navarro preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Navarro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Navarro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Navarro takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Edu Navarro 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 253 Bar vs Ozymandias
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ronan Harvey!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Velasco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harvey sprawls well initially but Velasco persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (0) Harvey
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Velasco wants to work for an arm triangle but Harvey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harvey is holding on to half guard well.
Harvey is looking to improve his position.
Harvey wants to control but Velasco is keeping busy.
Velasco prevents Harvey from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco content to control rather than advance.
Harvey wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Harvey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velasco is working hard here to advance position.
Harvey being controlled here, momentarily.
Velasco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velasco stopping the sweep attempt from Harvey.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Velasco tries to pass. #T2#
Harvey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velasco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Velasco (5) vs (0) Harvey
Velasco taking a breather here. #SUB#
Velasco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Harvey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Velasco but great work by Harvey. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasco (5) vs (4) Harvey
Harvey wants to control but Velasco is keeping him busy.
Velasco is looking for a sweep.
Velasco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasco (7) vs (4) Harvey
Harvey wants to control but Velasco is keeping busy.
#T3#
Velasco trying to mount his opponent but Harvey defends it.
Harvey trying to control from the bottom.
Velasco trying to control the pace.
Velasco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harvey for as long as he can get away with.
Velasco wants to pass to mount but Harvey is defending the position. #SUB#
Velasco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Velasco trying to control the pace.
Velasco wants to free his trapped foot but Harvey is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Velasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harvey is just riding it out for now. Velasco eventually gives up the hold.
Velasco is looking to pass Harvey's guard but actually Harvey recovers to full guard.
Harvey 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.#T5#
Harvey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Velasco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harvey looking for a sweep. Not yet Harvey, not yet.
Velasco postures up.
Velasco tries to free his leg and advance position but Harvey is retaining full guard.
Velasco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Velasco passes Harvey's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Velasco not doing much here.
Velasco'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.
Harvey is looking to control Velasco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harvey avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Velasco is looking for a kimura here.
Velasco prevents Harvey from improving his position.#T7#
Velasco is thwarting Harvey's attempts to control the position.
Velasco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Velasco is trying for a kimura here. Harvey looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Velasco wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
Enzo Gabriel Velasco really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BRAZEN - Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
UIW 2
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Goncalves stuns Out with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Out moves into the clinch successfully.
Goncalves leaning against his opponent.
Goncalves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goncalves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goncalves lands a body shot.
Out is trying to pull guard but Goncalves has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a body punch.
Goncalves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Out looks winded!
Goncalves digs a right hand into Out's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Out's gas tank.
Goncalves pushes Out back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Goncalves has Out pushed against the cage.
Goncalves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Out is looking for a takedown.
Come on Goncalves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Goncalves scores with a shot to the side of Out's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Out is rocked!
Goncalves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Out is still on wobbly legs! Can Goncalves finish him?
Goncalves lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Out to his knees! Goncalves keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Goncalves!
In defeat, Look Out stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wait, what. This is fixed, I kicked his ass. How can this happen.'. |
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Event:
UIW 1
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Snake takes the fight into the clinch.
Da Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva is trying to stall.
Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Snake controls the action.
Snake is trying to pull guard but Da Silva has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Snake ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Snake no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Snake is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Da Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but Snake has switched to an armbar! Da Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David Snake! |
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Event:
HFC 80:Akutagawa vs Kruglov 2
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Valo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camacho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camacho.
A slow jab from Camacho misses its intended target.
Camacho connects with a solid leg kick.
Camacho with the inside leg kick.
Valo throws a sloppy head kick and Camacho moves out of range easily.
Camacho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camacho scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Camacho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valo's head. #SUB2#
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valo has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Camacho winds up and cracks Valo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Camacho is trying to control. Valo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Camacho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valo defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camacho. #SUB2#
Camacho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camacho controlling the pace.
Camacho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valo defending well though. #T2#
Camacho drops an elbow to the side of Valo's head. #SUB2#
Camacho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Camacho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Valo is defending well.
Camacho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Camacho is stalling here. Valo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Camacho seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Valo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Valo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Valo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Camacho dodges the ground and pound from Valo.
Camacho is trying to improve his position.
Camacho taking punishment in the form of punches.
Valo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camacho is looking for a sweep.
Valo is trying to ground and pound but Camacho uses the momentary lack of control by Valo to regain half guard.
Valo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Camacho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camacho.
Valo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Valo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camacho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valo has managed to get both his arms back between Camacho's legs - danger averted.
Camacho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Camacho throws a big elbow that misses.
Valo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Camacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Valo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Camacho has gone for a leg lock! Valo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camacho's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Camacho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Camacho cracks Valo with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Valo tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Camacho.
Valo is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Camacho darts in and clinches Valo up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camacho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo prevents a body shot from Camacho.
Camacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camacho presses Valo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Camacho scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Camacho lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Camacho seems content to control.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Camacho connects with a nice short shot to Valo's temple.
Camacho is trying to control. Valo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camacho is just content to waste time from the top position. Valo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Valo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camacho stands up over Valo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Camacho passes Valo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Valo is refusing to be controlled, as Camacho sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Camacho lands a nice short elbow.
Camacho wants to free his trapped foot but Valo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Valo tries to get to full guard but Camacho has control of the leg.
Camacho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valo is trying to control but can't.
Camacho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Camacho seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Camacho lands a nice short elbow.
Camacho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Camacho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valo is just riding it out for now. Camacho eventually gives up the hold.
Camacho scores with a big shot! Valo's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Valo! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toni Camacho!
Toni Camacho bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Ville Valo had this to say: 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '. |
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Event:
SSG 244 Sadiq vs Thumb
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Yasalmibaal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Navarro on his heels. He'll look to pass Navarro's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (0) vs (2) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Navarro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasalmibaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Navarro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal drops back looking for a leg! Navarro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navarro manages to kick Yasalmibaal off! Yasalmibaal jumps back into Navarro's guard.
Navarro controls Yasalmibaal momentarily but Yasalmibaal frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Navarro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yasalmibaal defends well.
Yasalmibaal won't allow Navarro to sweep him here. #SUB#
Navarro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Navarro looking to control.
Yasalmibaal preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Yasalmibaal 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.
Navarro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yasalmibaal wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Navarro trying to control the position.
Navarro wants to control but Yasalmibaal passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Navarro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Navarro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Navarro trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yasalmibaal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (0) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
Navarro 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.#SUB#
Navarro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Navarro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Yasalmibaal from controlling successfully.
Navarro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (5) Yasalmibaal
Navarro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Yasalmibaal actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Navarro is looking to stall here but Yasalmibaal recovers full guard.
Navarro passes Yasalmibaal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Navarro tries to pass to full mount but Yasalmibaal defends it. #SUB#
Navarro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yasalmibaal is pressing down on Navarro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasalmibaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yasalmibaal can't keep his opponent in guard - Navarro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
Navarro is taking a breather. Yasalmibaal 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.
Navarro wants to take a breather but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.
Navarro is thwarting Yasalmibaal's attempts to control the position.
Navarro wants to pass the guard but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
Navarro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yasalmibaal is refusing to be controlled, as Navarro sits in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Navarro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Navarro is trying to work for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
Navarro trying to mount his opponent but Yasalmibaal defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Navarro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yasalmibaal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Navarro seems to be working for a kimura but Yasalmibaal defends the submission attempt.
Navarro is keen to just control but Yasalmibaal is a slippery customer.
Navarro controlling the pace.
Navarro is trying to control. Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yasalmibaal defends it well. #T10#
Yasalmibaal wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal is not content to let Navarro control the position.
Navarro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Navarro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yasalmibaal is just riding it out for now. Navarro eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working.
Navarro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Yasalmibaal reverses the position - he's now on top in Navarro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (7) Yasalmibaal#SUB#
Yasalmibaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navarro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yasalmibaal has managed to get both his arms back between Navarro's legs - danger averted.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Yasalmibaal looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Navarro is looking for a triangle but Yasalmibaal pushes his legs off easily.
Yasalmibaal trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Yasalmibaal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yasalmibaal stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal drops back looking for a leg! Navarro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Navarro manages to kick Yasalmibaal off! Yasalmibaal jumps back into Navarro's guard.
Yasalmibaal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Navarro pulls Yasalmibaal in to control the position. #SUB#
Navarro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yasalmibaal is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Yasalmibaal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasalmibaal wins on points by 7 to 2.
After winning the bout, Odaishah Yasalmibaal 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:
SSG 246 Bar vs Doe
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Velasco drives through with a takedown into CleaPain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: CleaPain (0) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco trying to control but CleaPain is working from the bottom.
Velasco looking to pass the guard.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but CleaPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. CleaPain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Velasco passes CleaPain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Velasco slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Velasco is looking to take a break and control but CleaPain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasco trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well.
Well, if Velasco 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.
Velasco trying to control the action but CleaPain is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
CleaPain is defending against the submission attempts here by Velasco.
#T2##SUB2#
Velasco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so CleaPain is just riding it out for now. Velasco eventually gives up the hold.
Velasco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (0) vs (5) Velasco
CleaPain prevents Velasco from taking his back.
Velasco controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
CleaPain is squirming around, avoiding Velasco's attempts to control the action.
Velasco avoids the attempt from CleaPain to control.
Velasco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as CleaPain is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Velasco working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Velasco is looking to work his way around to CleaPain's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Velasco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Velasco trying to control but CleaPain is having none of it.
Velasco pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Velasco trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
CleaPain is controlling an arm, preventing Velasco from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
CleaPain is desperately trying to improve his position but Velasco has a good base and remains in mount.
CleaPain is squirming around, avoiding Velasco's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Velasco controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Velasco avoids the attempt from CleaPain to control.
Velasco trying to control but CleaPain is having none of it. #SUB2#
Velasco is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but CleaPain is surviving well by controlling Velasco's body position as best he can.
Velasco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as CleaPain is looking to escape. #T8#
CleaPain tries to lock up and control but Velasco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Velasco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Velasco wants to take CleaPain's back here but CleaPain is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Velasco looking to control but CleaPain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velasco fails to advance to CleaPain's back. #T9#
CleaPain tries to hold on but Velasco postures up.
Velasco forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: CleaPain (0) vs (8) Velasco
Velasco tries to get the hooks in deep but CleaPain pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Velasco looking to break CleaPain's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. CleaPain remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Velasco will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
CleaPain showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
CleaPain defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
CleaPain defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10##SUB2#
Velasco is cranking CleaPain's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for CleaPain! He's tightened the choke and CleaPain is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
Enzo Gabriel Velasco gave a mention to BRAZEN - Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
RSE 33: Blood Red Throne
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Pilao scores with a head kick. Rex tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch but Pilao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pilao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pilao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rex counters with a nice body shot.
Pilao dips to his left and cracks Rex with an uppercut!
Pilao throws a sloppy head kick and Rex moves out of range easily.
Pilao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rex.
Pilao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rex.
Rex staying out of range there.#TD2#
Pilao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rex sprawls well initially but Pilao persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pilao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rex's head.
Rex tries to get to full guard but Pilao has control of the leg.
Pilao throws a strike but Rex avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rex manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rex lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pilao backwards. #T1#
Pilao throws a punch but it's blocked by Rex.
Rex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rex.
Pilao blocking some punches.
Rex lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rex pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pilao gets through Rex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pilao blocks an uppercut.
Rex works on Pilao's body with a couple of short punches.
Rex swings wildly with an uppercut but Pilao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pilao tries to work over Rex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Pilao.
Rex lands a body punch.
Rex lands with a light punch inside.
Rex lands a left hand.
Rex lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pilao.#T2#
Rex lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rex lands a left hand.
Pilao being controlled against the cage.
Pilao misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rex fails to land.
Pilao is trying to push Rex away but Rex has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Pilao.
Rex swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pilao.
Rex makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rex misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pilao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pilao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Rex fails to land.
Pilao takes a shot to the head.
Rex scores with a shoulder strike.
Rex slowing the pace effectively.
Rex working aggressively here.
#T3#
Rex lands a body punch.
Rex lands with a short shot to the head.
Rex throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pilaos head.
Pilao misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pilao as Rex tries to tie him up.
Rex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rex lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rex.
Rex lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Rex.
Rex gets through Pilao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rex lands with a light punch inside.
Pilao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pilao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rex slows down the pace here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rex can't find room to land a body shot as Pilao controls the action.
#T4#
Rex lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pilao backwards.
Nice body punch from Rex - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Rex.
Rex works on Pilao's body with a couple of short punches.
Pilao looks winded!
Rex stalling against the cage.
Rex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pilao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rex lands with a short shot to the head.
Rex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rex blocks an uppercut.
Pilao misses with some punches.
Rex will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pilao up against the cage.
Rex pushes Pilao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pilao throws a punch but it's blocked by Rex.
Rex lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Pilao is rocked!
Rex throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pilao is still on wobbly legs! Can Rex finish him?
A body shot lands from Rex.
Rex swings wildly with an uppercut but Pilao uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lingo Rex dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pilao gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Pilao tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Rex is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Pilao buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Pilao!! Pilao is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Rex throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lingo Rex! |
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Event:
SSG 238 Berendas vs De Rossi
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Velasco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Engine's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Engine (0) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco won't allow Engine to sweep him here.
Velasco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Velasco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Engine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Velasco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving. #T1#
Velasco looking to pass the guard.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasco looking to sit in guard and control but Engine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (2) Velasco
Engine wants to control from the top but Velasco keeps moving.
Engine showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Engine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (5) vs (2) Velasco
Engine works to advance to full mount. Velasco defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Engine (7) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco working to try and regain half guard.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount.
Velasco is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Velasco wants to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine controlling his opponent.
Velasco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Velasco tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.
Engine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velasco is looking to escape. #T4#
Velasco tries to lock up and control but Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Engine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Velasco is looking to escape.
Velasco tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Engine controlling from the full mount.
Engine avoids the attempt from Velasco to control.#T5#
Velasco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Velasco tries to hold on but Engine pushes him away.
Velasco is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Engine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Engine is trying to control the action in half guard but Velasco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Engine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Velasco tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.#T6##SUB2#
Velasco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasco tries to roll over but Engine keeps him under control.
Engine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Velasco wants to get back to full guard but Engine has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (10) vs (2) Velasco
Engine trying to control the action but Velasco is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Engine works to advance to full mount. Velasco defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Engine (12) vs (2) Velasco
Engine looking to control but Velasco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Engine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Engine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Velasco tries to reverse the position but Engine maintains control.
Engine wants to control the pace but Velasco is squirming around nicely.
Engine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Velasco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engine looking to control but Velasco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velasco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engine trying to control but Velasco is having none of it.
Velasco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velasco manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Engine performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Velasco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Velasco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasco is not content to let Engine control the position.
Engine wants to advance to full mount but Velasco doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Velasco 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.#T10##SUB2#
Velasco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Engine trying to control but Velasco is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Velasco looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Engine has picked Velasco up and slammed him! Velasco can't keep hold of the triangle and Engine manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (15) vs (2) Velasco
Velasco tries to buck Engine off but Engine is having none of it.#SUB#
Engine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Velasco is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Velasco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Velasco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velasco prevents Engine from moving into mount.
Velasco is looking for a sweep.
Velasco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Engine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velasco keeps working.
The referee asks Engine politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Engine prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Velasco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Engine is looking to take a break and control but Velasco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Engine happy to just control the position for now.
Velasco is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Engine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Velasco's legs.
Velasco is looking to reverse the position.
Engine trying to control the action but Velasco is working from the bottom.
Velasco is trying to get back to half guard.#T14##SUB#
Engine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Velasco is trying to improve his position.
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engine trying to control the position but Velasco is working away.
Velasco gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Engine takes the fight on points by 15 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 240 Ozymandias vs Pushkin
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belmiro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Navarro (0) vs (4) Belmiro
Navarro tries to buck Belmiro off but Belmiro is having none of it.#SUB2#
Belmiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Navarro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Belmiro but great work by Navarro. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (4) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro is trying to improve his position.
Navarro trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro tries to buck Navarro off but Navarro is having none of it.
Navarro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Navarro tries for a kimura but Belmiro is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro wants to control but Navarro postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmiro keeps working.
Navarro tries to move to mount but Belmiro blocks the move with his legs.
Belmiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Navarro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belmiro regains half guard.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Belmiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Navarro is working away from the top position though.
Navarro wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Navarro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Navarro trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Belmiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Navarro.
#SUB#
Navarro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Navarro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Navarro controlling him for the moment.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there. #T4#
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro working a defensive guard but Navarro manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (7) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Navarro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Belmiro's legs.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.
Belmiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belmiro sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belmiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Navarro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Navarro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (7) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Navarro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bigfoot BJJ, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Navarro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Belmiro gets his way!
Navarro rolls, trying to escape but Belmiro keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Belmiro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Navarro wants to escape the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Navarro showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Belmiro tightening his grip on Navarro, looking for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Navarro turns into Belmiro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (9) vs (8) Belmiro
Navarro wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Navarro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belmiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Navarro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (9) vs (10) Belmiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro pushing down on Navarro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belmiro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Belmiro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Navarro defend it? Belmiro steps over the head and cranks it - Navarro is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Belmiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Belmiro! |
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Event:
HFC 76
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Camacho lands a nice looking body shot.
Camacho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valo avoids it really well and circles away.
Valo throws a counter combo.
Camacho looks for the body kick but Valo saw that one coming. #KD2#
Valo drops Camacho with a right and a left! Valo comes rushing in but Camacho regains his composure and manages to keep Valo in guard.
#CUT2#It looks like Toni Camacho has been cut.
Valo wants to control from the top but Camacho keeps moving. #SUB#
Camacho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valo passes into side control.
Camacho can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Camacho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camacho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Camacho trying to control here.
Camacho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Camacho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valo pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions off his back.
Camacho trying to control from the bottom.
Valo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camacho trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#SUB2#
Valo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Camacho to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Camacho shrugs it off.
Camacho wants to control but Valo is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camacho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Camacho tries to hold on but Valo pushes him away.
Camacho is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Camacho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Valo working for a triangle but Camacho defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Valo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camacho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valo has momentary wrist control but Camacho slips an elbow through the middle.
Camacho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Valo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camacho controls the pace.
Camacho throws an elbow that misses. Valo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Camacho's guard. Nice move by Valo!#REVB#
Camacho tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Camacho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camacho seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Camacho working for a triangle but Valo defends it easily.
#SUB#
Camacho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valo defends it easily.#SUB#
Camacho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Valo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toni Camacho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Camacho throws a lazy right hand but Valo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camacho lands a nice looking body shot.
Camacho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valo defends it nicely.
Valo swats away the attempt to clinch by Camacho.
Camacho tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camacho throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Valo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valo. #TD2#
Valo pulls guard. #SUB#
Camacho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Valo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Valo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Valo! #REVB##T1#
Valo grinds an elbow into Camacho's temple.
Camacho tries to bench press Valo off him but Valo keeps the position.
Valo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Camacho tries to improve position but can't.
Camacho is working hard here to advance position.
Camacho is holding Valo down, trying to stall.
Camacho looking for a sweep but Valo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Camacho is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Valo avoids the attempt from Camacho to control.
Valo tries to control but Camacho wriggling away.
Valo drops a big elbow. That's hurt Camacho! More shots from Valo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ville Valo!
A relieved looking Ville Valo 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 233 McCain vs Finn
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Max Wahlstroem!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Wahlstroem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wahlstroem showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (0) vs (2) Wahlstroem
Velasco wants to get back to full guard.
Velasco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velasco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Velasco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Velasco keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasco tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Velasco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wahlstroem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wahlstroem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Velasco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wahlstroem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wahlstroem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Wahlstroem sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Wahlstroem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wahlstroem wants to control from the top but Velasco keeps moving.
Wahlstroem pushing down on Velasco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wahlstroem prevents Velasco from improving his position.
Velasco gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Velasco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wahlstroem postures up.
#SUB2#
Wahlstroem drops back, looking for a kneebar! Velasco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Velasco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Velasco! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasco (4) vs (2) Wahlstroem#SUB#
Velasco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wahlstroem sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wahlstroem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wahlstroem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Wahlstroem keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Wahlstroem working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Velasco has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Velasco is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velasco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velasco's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasco (4) vs (6) Wahlstroem#SUB2#
Wahlstroem is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Velasco knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Velasco for a finish. #SUB2#
Wahlstroem has his arm under Velasco's chin here. Game over son! Wahlstroem squeezes tightly and Velasco is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Wahlstroem! |
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Event:
SSG 231 Feet vs Chai
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Sam Saunders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Edu Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Saunders fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Navarro to the ground. Saunders is now in Navarro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saunders (2) vs (0) Navarro
Navarro is trying to keep Saunders in close.
Saunders trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Saunders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saunders wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Navarro has his foot on Saunders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saunders works his way back into a safe position though.
Saunders passes Navarro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Saunders wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Saunders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saunders is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Saunders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Navarro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro is positioning himself well to prevent Saunders advancing to mount.
Navarro wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Saunders seems to be looking for submissions.
Saunders tries to pass to full mount but Navarro defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Saunders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saunders is looking to advance position but Navarro won't allow it. #SUB2#
Navarro is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Saunders is tapping! Great win for Navarro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edu Navarro!
An out of breath Edu Navarro 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:
RSE 24: A Night Of Violence
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Pilao scores with a jab to the body.
Wang shoots in but no luck this time.
Pilao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pilao wants it to stay on the feet.
Wang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wang shoots for a takedown but Pilao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gilberto Pilao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wing Wang.
Wang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pilao's waist but Pilao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wang off to one side.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pilao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
Wang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pilao's waist but Pilao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wang off to one side.
Pilao punishes Wang's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Pilao has managed to clinch.
Pilao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Pilao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pilao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pilao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pilao misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Pilao swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Pilao misses with a body punch.
Pilao is pressed up against the cage. Wang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pilao down to the mat. Pilao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pilao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wang's head.
Pilao is looking to chop away at Wang's legs. #TD2#
Wang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wang lands in his opponent's guard.
Pilao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Pilao pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Pilao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Pilao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pilao tries to get out of the position.
Wang postures up.
Pilao looking for a sweep. Not yet Pilao, not yet.
Wang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pilao throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wang trying to control but Pilao is working from the bottom.
Pilao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've been hearing that Pilao has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Wang has his foot on Pilao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pilao works his way back into a safe position though.
Wang controls Pilao momentarily but Pilao frees himself. #T3#
Pilao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pilao with a nice head shot there.
Pilao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pilao throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
Pilao postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pilao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pilao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Wang is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pilao has his hands clasped together but Wang extends and breaks Pilao's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wing Wang!
During a confident post fight interview, Wing Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Milton Viera!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Viera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Viera showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Navarro (0) vs (2) Viera#SUB2#
Viera is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Navarro as he works his way to full guard.
Navarro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viera is one step ahead there.
Viera trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Navarro has control of Viera's left arm, preventing Viera from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viera wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Viera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Navarro has Viera pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viera trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro wants to sweep but no luck.
Viera postures up.
Viera stands and throws Navarro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (0) vs (5) Viera
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Navarro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Navarro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Viera is fighting to break Navarro's control of his arms but Navarro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Navarro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Viera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Viera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Viera won't allow Navarro to sweep him here.
Viera wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving. #T3#
Viera passes Navarro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Navarro is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Viera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Navarro trying to control from the bottom.
Viera uses his free foot to push down on Navarro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Navarro. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (0) vs (8) Viera#T4#
Navarro wants to control but Viera is having none of it.
Navarro tries to reverse the position but Viera maintains control.
Navarro is working hard here to advance position.
Navarro wants to hold on but Viera pushes him away.
Navarro is looking to improve his position but Viera isn't that keen on the idea.
Navarro tries to hold on but Viera pushes him away.
Navarro is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Viera looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Viera goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Navarro turns into him and now he's in Viera's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (8) Viera
Navarro won't allow Viera to sweep him here. #T5#
Viera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Navarro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (2) vs (10) Viera
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Navarro working for a triangle but Viera defends it easily.
Viera wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving. #SUB#
Navarro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6##SUB#
Navarro has his foot on Viera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viera works his way back into a safe position though.
Viera looking to pass the guard.
Viera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Navarro pulls Viera in close to prevent any damage.
Viera trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Navarro is trying to keep Viera in close.
Viera passes Navarro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Navarro is defending against the submission attempts here by Viera.
Viera prevents Navarro from improving his position.
Navarro keeping hold of Viera's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Viera prevents Navarro from improving his position.
Navarro is trying to maintain the position but Viera is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Viera is trying to work for a kimura but Navarro is defending well.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.
Viera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (2) vs (13) Viera#SUB2#
Viera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Navarro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T9#
Navarro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Navarro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Viera goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Navarro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (4) vs (13) Viera
Navarro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Navarro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viera is keeping the position for now.
Viera trying to keep a closed guard but Navarro is proving a slippery customer.
Navarro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Viera is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (4) vs (15) Viera
Viera preventing the sweep.
Viera tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Navarro pulls Viera in close to prevent any damage.
Viera trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Viera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now.
Viera keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Navarro is trying to control the position but Viera postures up.
Viera wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving.
Navarro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viera is one step ahead there.
Viera wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving.
Viera pushes down on Navarro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Viera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viera tries to pass to full mount but Navarro defends it.
Navarro is trying to maintain the position but Viera is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Viera moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (4) vs (18) Viera
Navarro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viera tries to advance position but instead Navarro slips a leg back in to half guard.
Viera trying to mount his opponent but Navarro defends it. #SUB2#
Viera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Navarro is just riding it out for now. Viera eventually gives up the hold.
Navarro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T13#
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Viera is pushing down on Navarro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Navarro is fighting to maintain full guard but Viera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Navarro is looking for a sweep. Viera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viera moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (4) vs (21) Viera
Navarro can't do much from the bottom here.
Viera just content to control the position. #T14#
Navarro can't do much from the bottom here.
Navarro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
Viera stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viera trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Viera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Navarro 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viera wins on points by 21 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 220 Hall vs Orion
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Enzo Gabriel Velasco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Velasco looking to score a takedown here. Adamz is defending well but Velasco drives through and ends up in Adamz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velasco (2) vs (0) Adamz
Velasco won't allow Adamz to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Adamz working for a triangle but Velasco defends it easily.
Velasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velasco preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Velasco is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Adamz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Velasco is looking to defend but Adamz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Velasco! Adamz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Velasco taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Faster Adamz!
After winning the bout, Faster Adamz 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:
RSE : Just Some Fights 10
Date: Oct 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Spencer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pilao avoids it really well and circles away.
Pilao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spencer shoots in for a double leg but Pilao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spencer has his takedown stuffed
enabling Pilao to counter with a crisp jab.
Gilberto Pilao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer.
Pilao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Spencer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pilao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pilao misses with a head kick.
Spencer shoots for a takedown but Pilao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spencer closes the distance and clinches up with Pilao, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes Pilao against the cage but Pilao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Pilao has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Pilao.
Spencer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pilao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pilao cracks Spencer with a good jab.
Pilao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gilberto Pilao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whack! Pilao lands a heavy head kick that drops Spencer. The ref tackles Pilao to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Spencer was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Gilberto Pilao!
A victorious Gilberto Pilao 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 215 Banner vs Doe
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Thomas Bolleke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Edu Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Navarro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolleke (0) vs (2) Navarro
Navarro stalling. #SUB2#
Navarro is looking for a kimura here.
Navarro trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Navarro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolleke sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro controlling the pace.
Bolleke is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Sprawl N Brawl that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bolleke is breathing heavily.
Navarro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolleke (0) vs (5) Navarro#T2#
Navarro controlling from mount.
Navarro tries to control but Bolleke wriggling away.
Navarro controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Navarro wants to finish this one by submission but Bolleke is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Navarro. #T3#
Navarro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Navarro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bolleke to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bolleke shrugs it off.
Navarro controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Navarro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Navarro has hold of Bolleke's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bolleke manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T5##SUB2#
Navarro wants to finish this one by submission but Bolleke is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Navarro.
Navarro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Navarro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Navarro.#T7#
It looks like Navarro 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.#T8##SUB2#
Bolleke has left one of his arms exposed and Navarro doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bolleke screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edu Navarro!
During a confident post fight interview, Edu Navarro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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