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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Farboni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Whiston misses its target.#TD#
Farboni gets caught napping as Whiston dives in and scores a takedown. Farboni manages to retain guard.
Farboni is trying to keep Whiston in close.
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Whiston slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Whiston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Farboni tries to hold on but Whiston postures up.
Whiston controlling the position easily from mount.
Farboni is trying to escape the mount.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Whiston takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Whiston has good solid back control here. #T2#
Farboni trying to control the position but Whiston manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Farboni right now.
Farboni is trying to stand back up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Whiston controlling the positon.#T3#
Whiston not allowing Farboni to control his hands.
Whiston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Farboni doesn't escape.
Whiston not allowing Farboni to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farboni is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Whiston.
Whiston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Farboni for as long as he can get away with.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Farboni trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Whiston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farboni is trying to get back to his feet but Whiston has full control of the position and if anything, Farboni has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Farboni is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Whiston shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Farboni napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Whiston controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Farboni is trying to control Whiston's posture but Whiston avoids it.
Farboni is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whiston slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Farboni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whiston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Whiston working away.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Farboni is being controlled here.
Whiston continues to stall.
Farboni stops Whiston from passing to mount.
Whiston moves into full mount!
Whiston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farboni is desperately trying to improve his position but Whiston has a good base and remains in mount.
Whiston controlling from the full mount.
Farboni is trying to escape the mount.
Rupert Whiston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whiston controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Farboni is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Whiston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Whiston.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston'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.
Farboni is desperately trying to improve his position but Whiston has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Whiston gets the takedown into side control.
Whiston controls the position from side control.
Whiston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farboni can do to turn this around?
Farboni struggling a bit here.
Whiston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Farboni is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Farboni is looking for a sweep.
Whiston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Whiston working away.
Whiston content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Whiston.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Whiston drives through with a takedown into Farboni's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Whiston content to stall in guard here.
Further stalling from Whiston.
Whiston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Whiston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Whiston controls the position.
Whiston advances to mount.
Whiston controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Whiston is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Whiston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whiston has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Whiston!
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston (ranked 6268 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Karelin (ranked 20621 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kron Karelin enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Kron Karelin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Whiston gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (0) Karelin
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Whiston controlling the action here.
Whiston wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Whiston slows the pace down in half guard.
Whiston is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Whiston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Whiston trying to control from half guard but Karelin is working away.
Karelin is trying is best to control the position here.
Whiston wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Whiston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin has his hands clasped together around Whiston's back. He's all about the action.
Karelin tries to roll over but Whiston keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to control Whiston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karelin avoid being mounted?
Whiston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Whiston is keen to just control but Karelin is a slippery customer.
Karelin is trying to control but can't.
Whiston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Whiston is looking to take a break and control but Karelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whiston is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is positioning himself well to prevent Whiston advancing to mount.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin is staying active underneath Whiston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin manages to get to full guard.
Whiston is fighting to break Karelin's control of his arms but Karelin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whiston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whiston trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Whiston stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Karelin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Whiston from controlling successfully.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Karelin is retaining full guard.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Whiston controlling him for the moment.
Whiston trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (2) Karelin
Karelin trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston controls Karelin momentarily but Karelin frees himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the position.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Karelin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (2) vs (5) Karelin
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiston keeps working.
Whiston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whiston, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.
Karelin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whiston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Karelin wants to control but Whiston is keeping him busy.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Karelin trying to control the position but Whiston is working away.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
Whiston gets back to half guard.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control from the bottom.
Karelin is pressing down on Whiston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whiston is holding on for now.
Karelin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whiston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karelin.
Karelin 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.
Karelin is trying to control. Whiston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Karelin is taking a breather. Whiston 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.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura but Whiston is defending well.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whiston manages to get to full guard.
Karelin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (2) vs (8) Karelin
Karelin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Karelin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whiston tries to buck Karelin off but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whiston has escaped the position, nice work there.
Whiston is trying to control Karelin's posture but Karelin avoids it.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karelin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
Karelin trying to control the action but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
Whiston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Whiston is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Karelin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Whiston (6) vs (8) Karelin
Karelin wants to escape the position.
Whiston trying to control.
What can Karelin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Whiston'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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has hold of Whiston's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Whiston keeps control of the position as Karelin tries to break free.
Karelin trying to control the action but Whiston just sinks the hooks in.
Karelin prevents Whiston from getting a body triangle.
Whiston controls the action.
Whiston trying to control.
Whiston not allowing Karelin to control his hands.
Whiston tries to keep control of the position but Karelin is staying busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeps control of the position as Karelin tries to break free.
Karelin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Whiston.
Karelin is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Whiston's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Karelin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Whiston biding his time, controlling Karelin.
I really don't envy Karelin right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Whiston wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy.
Karelin is really stuck here.
Karelin staying busy and making it hard for Whiston to control.
Karelin trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Karelin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin wins on points by 8 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 6156 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupert Whiston acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Whiston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kyoraku defends it nicely.
Whiston dives in and grabs Kyoraku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kyoraku pushes down on Whiston's head and hops out.
Whiston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kyoraku counters with a single leg into guard. Whiston didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (0) Whiston
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Kyoraku is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kyoraku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kyoraku has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Whiston has control of Kyoraku's left arm, preventing Kyoraku from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyoraku preventing the sweep.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyoraku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyoraku being controlled here momentarily.
Whiston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (2) Whiston
Whiston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Kyoraku is defending well.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Whiston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Whiston controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to advance to full mount but Kyoraku doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Kyoraku is keeping the position.
Whiston passes Kyoraku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Whiston controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is staying active underneath Whiston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whiston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Whiston has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (5) Whiston
Whiston seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kyoraku is holding on tight.
Whiston looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston fails to advance to Kyoraku's back.
Whiston controlling the position easily from mount.
Whiston looking to control but Kyoraku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kyoraku stops Whiston from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Whiston trying to control but Kyoraku is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Whiston has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyoraku (2) vs (8) Whiston
A bit of a pause in the action here. Whiston controlling the positon.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking to control Kyoraku but Kyoraku is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kyoraku tries to escape the position.
Whiston controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Whiston 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston struggling to keep hold of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to control the position but Kyoraku frees himself and scrambles - Whiston manages to regain control in side control.
Whiston taking a breather here.
Whiston tries to move to mount but Kyoraku blocks the move with his legs.
Kyoraku is not content to let Whiston control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston slows the pace down.
Whiston trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
Kyoraku is trying to escape the position but Whiston is controlling the position.
Whiston wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kyoraku is not content to let Whiston control the position.
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.
More stalling from Whiston.
Whiston trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controls the position from side control.
Whiston trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kyoraku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston wins on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston (ranked 5634 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 11268 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston shoots in but Sobral avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sobral forces Whiston back against the cage and clinches.
Whiston jumps guard and drags Sobral to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sobral looking to pass the guard.
Sobral 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.
Sobral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobral tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Sobral won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sobral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (0) Sobral
Whiston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sobral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whiston pulls his head out easily.
Sobral tries to roll over but Whiston keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but Sobral defending well.
Sobral is looking to improve his position.
Whiston is taking a breather. Sobral 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.
Whiston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sobral for as long as he can get away with.
Whiston is pressing down on Sobral's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sobral is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Whiston seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral wants to improve his position but Whiston is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Whiston seems content to control.
Sobral is trying to get back to full guard.
Whiston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Whiston is looking to advance position but Sobral won't allow it.
Whiston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Whiston is looking to advance position but Sobral won't allow it.
Sobral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whiston pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the pace.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whiston continues to stall.
Sobral is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whiston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whiston's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Whiston (2) vs (4) Sobral
Sobral doesn't have the hooks in and Whiston manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (4) vs (4) Sobral
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sobral working for a triangle but Whiston defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Whiston.
Whiston is pushing down on Sobral's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sobral is fighting to maintain full guard but Whiston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Whiston works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (7) vs (4) Sobral
Whiston controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sobral working to try and regain half guard.
Sobral is squirming around, avoiding Whiston's attempts to control the action.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Whiston fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sobral tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More hug and hope from Whiston.
Sobral gets back to half guard.
Sobral is looking for a sweep. Whiston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston moves into full mount! Sobral won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (10) vs (4) Sobral
Whiston controlling from the full mount.
Whiston takes Sobral's back. Score +3 for taking back: Whiston (13) vs (4) Sobral
A bit of a pause in the action here. Whiston controlling the positon.
Sobral is in bad spot here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sobral doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Sobral right now.
Whiston is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston'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.
Whiston continues to hold on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sobral rolls, trying to escape but Whiston keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Sobral right now.
Sobral tries to roll but Whiston sticks to his back.
Sobral breaks Whiston's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (13) vs (6) Sobral
Sobral is pushing down on Whiston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Whiston is fighting to maintain full guard but Sobral has managed to sneak the leg through.
Whiston tries to roll over but Sobral keeps him under control.
Sobral looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Whiston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whiston has his hands on Sobral's head, controlling the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sobral trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Whiston manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (15) vs (6) Sobral
Sobral being controlled here, momentarily.
Sobral keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sobral 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.
Whiston won't allow Sobral to sweep him here.
Whiston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Sobral is keeping the position.
Sobral being controlled here, momentarily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Sobral is keeping the position.
Whiston looking to sit in guard and control but Sobral gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (15) vs (8) Sobral
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whiston holds on and takes a little breather.
Sobral must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston keeping full guard, as Sobral tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston takes the fight on points by 15 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Big J Smiles (ranked 5123 p4p, 488 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 5523 p4p, 0 weight class). Smiles comes to the cage accompanied by Smile Like You Mean It. Big J Smiles had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Big J Smiles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston shoots in for a takedown but Smiles shows good takedown defense.
Whiston fails with a takedown attempt.
Whiston goes for a double leg but Smiles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smiles continues to drive forward.
Smiles is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Whiston.
Big J Smiles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Whiston looks for a takedown but Smiles sprawls well.
Smiles has managed to clinch.
Whiston gets control of Smiles's arms and successfully pulls guard. Whiston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Whiston has Smiles pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smiles preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiles looking to pass the guard.
Smiles postures up.
Whiston keeping full guard, as Smiles tries to pass.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smiles controls the pace.
Smiles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smiles tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Whiston looking to control.
Whiston 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.
Whiston seems keen to control Smiles's posture.
Smiles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiles continues to stall.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Smiles is proving a slippery customer.
Whiston 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.
Whiston controlling the position.
Smiles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiles tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Smiles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Whiston controls Smiles momentarily but Smiles frees himself.
Whiston is pulling down on Smiles's head. It's preventing any offense from Smiles, at least for the moment.
Smiles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smiles 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.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smiles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smiles content to stall in guard here.
Smiles stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
Smiles content to stall in guard here.
Smiles is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smiles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston 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.
Whiston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Whiston controlling the position.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiston has his hands on Smiles's head, controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smiles slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Whiston looking to control.
Whiston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Whiston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smiles's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiles (0) vs (2) Whiston
Whiston content to stall in guard here.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiles is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Whiston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smiles holds on and takes a little breather.
Smiles keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Smiles pulls Whiston in close to his closed guard and prevents Whiston from doing any damage or advancing position.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smiles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whiston works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Whiston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smiles wants to improve his position but Whiston is controlling well.
Whiston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smiles is refusing to be controlled, as Whiston sits in half guard.
Smiles trying to control but Whiston postures up.
Whiston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smiles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smiles is trying to maintain the position but Whiston is very close to passing his half guard.
Whiston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smiles is looking for a sweep. Whiston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Smiles defends it.
Whiston trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Whiston 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.
Whiston is looking to advance position but Smiles won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smiles (0) vs (5) Whiston
Whiston wants to control but Smiles is keeping him busy.
Whiston staying calm.
Whiston is looking to take a break and control but Smiles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smiles is looking to reverse the position.
Whiston tries to move to mount but Smiles blocks the move with his legs.
Whiston controls the position from side control.
Whiston working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smiles is trying to get back to half guard.
Whiston tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smiles's legs.
Smiles is looking to reverse the position.
Whiston controlling from side mount.
Whiston tries to move to mount but Smiles blocks the move with his legs.
Whiston is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smiles will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Whiston tries to advance to mount but Smiles denies him.
Smiles is trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Whiston trying to control the action but Smiles is working from the bottom.
Whiston taking a break here but Smiles is having none of it and regains half guard.
Smiles is trying to maintain the position but Whiston is very close to passing his half guard.
Smiles is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is trying to control the action in half guard but Smiles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Whiston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smiles is positioning himself well to prevent Whiston advancing to mount.
Whiston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smiles is doing well to control the position and prevent Whiston from advancing to side control.
Smiles is staying active underneath Whiston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston is looking to advance position but Smiles won't allow it.
Smiles tries to roll over but Whiston keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 3
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 3366 p4p, 361 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 4930 p4p, 488 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kyoraku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kyoraku wants it to stay on the feet.
Whiston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kyoraku is fending him off so far but Whiston persists. Nope, Kyoraku circles away and we're back to standing.
Whiston fails to land the takedown.
Kyoraku feinted with a counter takedown.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Whiston fails with the takedown.
Whiston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kyoraku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kyoraku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whiston.
Kyoraku changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston goes for a double leg but Kyoraku avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kyoraku continues to drive forward.
Whiston shoots in looking for a takedown but Kyoraku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Whiston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rupert Whiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kyoraku wants it to stay on the feet.
Kyoraku attempts a counter takedown but Whiston avoids it well and moves away.
Whiston closes the distance and clinches up with Kyoraku, looking for a takedown. Whiston pushes Kyoraku against the ropes but Kyoraku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Whiston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kyoraku sprawls well. Kyoraku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whiston gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyoraku appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Whiston misses with a takedown attempt
and Kyoraku counters with a single leg into guard. Whiston didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kyoraku has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (5) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Kyoraku is staying tight to Whiston's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kyoraku'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku trying to control the action but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whiston is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.
Whiston trying to remain calm as Kyoraku controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whiston is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyoraku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whiston wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
Kyoraku is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Whiston's shoulder. That is not cool.
Whiston is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyoraku working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Kyoraku politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyoraku prefers to stall for the moment though.
Whiston tries to buck Kyoraku off but Kyoraku is having none of it.
Whiston is trying to control Kyoraku's posture but Kyoraku avoids it.
Kyoraku content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Whiston wants to control but Kyoraku postures up.
Whiston is trying to improve his position.
Whiston is still trying to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kyoraku taking a breather here.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
Whiston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyoraku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku working away.
Whiston is trying to improve his position.
Kyoraku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiston keeps working.
Whiston is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kyoraku working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to buck Kyoraku off but Kyoraku is having none of it.
Whiston keeping his opponent close.
Kyoraku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiston keeps working.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
Whiston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Whiston manages to get back to half guard.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyoraku wants to advance to full mount but Whiston doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyoraku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whiston trying to control the position.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Whiston is trying to keep Kyoraku in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku controlling from the top position.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Kyoraku from controlling successfully.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Kyoraku is proving a slippery customer.
Whiston managing to control the position.
Whiston controls Kyoraku momentarily but Kyoraku frees himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston managing to control the position.
Kyoraku looking to pass the guard.
Whiston wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kyoraku is now in half guard.
Whiston is trying to maintain the position but Kyoraku is very close to passing his half guard.
Whiston wants to control the action here but instead Kyoraku manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (8) vs (0) Whiston
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston reaches up to try and control the position but Kyoraku seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Whiston rolls and tries to escape and now Kyoraku has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kyoraku (11) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston trying to control but not successfully.
Kyoraku doesn't have the hooks in and Whiston manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (11) vs (2) Whiston
Kyoraku keeping moving, preventing Whiston from controlling successfully.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston pushing down on Kyoraku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Whiston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyoraku keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the action here.
Kyoraku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Whiston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyoraku is retaining full guard.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.
Kyoraku being controlled here, momentarily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Kyoraku keeps moving.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyoraku is keeping the position for now.
Whiston trying to move into half guard but instead Kyoraku has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (13) vs (2) Whiston
Whiston controls Kyoraku momentarily but Kyoraku frees himself.
Kyoraku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoraku takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A victorious Shunsui Kyoraku 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Whiston.
Whiston tries to move to mount but Emiliodingko blocks the move with his legs.
Whiston advances to mount.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emiliodingko tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Emiliodingko tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston controlling the position easily from mount.
Emiliodingko is looking to improve his position but Whiston isn't that keen on the idea.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emiliodingko is desperately trying to improve his position but Whiston has a good base and remains in mount.
Whiston controlling from mount.
Emiliodingko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Whiston stays in close to Emiliodingko's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whiston defends well.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whiston 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.
Whiston passes into half guard.
Emiliodingko wants to improve his position but Whiston is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Whiston not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Emiliodingko defends it.
Whiston is taking a breather. Emiliodingko 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.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Emiliodingko is defending well.
Still in half guard, Whiston seems content to control.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whiston sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Whiston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Whiston wants to free his trapped foot but Emiliodingko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whiston stalling. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Emiliodingko wants to improve his position but Whiston is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko actively working from the bottom here.
Emiliodingko wants to get back to full guard.
Whiston controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Whiston shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Whiston was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Emiliodingko is looking for a sweep.
Whiston remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Whiston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Emiliodingko for as long as he can get away with.
Emiliodingko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Whiston is pressing down on Emiliodingko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko 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.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emiliodingko is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Emiliodingko 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.
Whiston seems keen to control Emiliodingko's posture.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Whiston looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko working for a triangle but Whiston defends it easily.
Whiston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Whiston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whiston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Emiliodingko's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Emiliodingko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whiston pulls his head out easily.
Whiston sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whiston pulls his head out easily.
Whiston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Whiston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Emiliodingko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Whiston controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Emiliodingko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Emiliodingko is working to get back to half guard.
Whiston content just to control the position here.
Emiliodingko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Emiliodingko tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Emiliodingko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Emiliodingko is trying to reverse the position but instead Whiston has taken his back - oops!
Whiston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Emiliodingko doesn't escape.
Whiston is hanging on to Emiliodingko's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Whiston.
Whiston continues to stall.
Emiliodingko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whiston content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emiliodingko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Emiliodingko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whiston as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Whiston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Emiliodingko!
Whiston controls the position.
Emiliodingko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whiston tries to move to mount but Emiliodingko blocks the move with his legs.
Emiliodingko tries to bench press Whiston off him but Whiston keeps the position.
Whiston controls the position from side control.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Whiston tries to advance to mount but Emiliodingko denies him.
Rupert Whiston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Emiliodingko is trying to improve his position.
Whiston is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Emiliodingko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Emiliodingko is looking to reverse the position.
Whiston is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Whiston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emiliodingko can do to turn this around?
Emiliodingko tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Emiliodingko's face as Whiston controls the position.
Emiliodingko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whiston is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Emiliodingko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Whiston advances nicely into full mount.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Whiston works his way to his opponent's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Whiston controlling the positon.
Whiston'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.
Whiston is trying to stick to Emiliodingko's back but Emiliodingko is turning into Whiston. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Whiston's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Emiliodingko.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Emiliodingko has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Whiston pulls Emiliodingko in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Emiliodingko 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.
Emiliodingko preventing the sweep.
Fedro Emiliodingko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Emiliodingko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Emiliodingko 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.
Whiston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiston has control of Emiliodingko's left arm, preventing Emiliodingko from doing any damage.
Whiston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emiliodingko's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Emiliodingko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whiston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emiliodingko being controlled here, momentarily.
More hug and hope from Whiston.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Emiliodingko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Whiston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whiston has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Whiston!
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Event:
SNCC 1
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston (ranked 14862 p4p, 801 weight class) and Flavius Odoacer (ranked 4737 p4p, 544 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Flavius Odoacer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Odoacer takes the fight into the clinch.
Odoacer wants a takedown but no success here.
Odoacer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whiston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Odoacer has Whiston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Whiston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rupert Whiston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flavius Odoacer.
Whiston wants a takedown.
Odoacer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiston (0) vs (2) Odoacer
Whiston is positioning himself well to prevent Odoacer advancing to mount.
Whiston trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (0) vs (5) Odoacer
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odoacer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Odoacer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Odoacer fails to advance to Whiston's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston is desperately trying to improve his position but Odoacer has a good base and remains in mount.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
Whiston tries to hold on but Odoacer postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odoacer looking to control but Whiston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Odoacer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Odoacer avoids the attempt from Whiston to control.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Odoacer controlling the pace for now.
Odoacer working for a guillotine from mount but Whiston is in no mood to give up.
Whiston tries to reverse the position but Odoacer maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to hold on but Odoacer postures up.
Whiston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Whiston prevents Odoacer from taking his back.
Whiston tries to reverse the position but Odoacer maintains control.
Odoacer seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Whiston is holding on tight.
Odoacer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Whiston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Whiston tries to hold on but Odoacer pushes him away.
Odoacer takes Whiston's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Whiston is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Whiston (0) vs (8) Odoacer
Whiston preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Odoacer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer trying to control.
Odoacer not allowing Whiston to control his hands.
Odoacer controlling well, preventing Whiston from escaping the position.
Whiston just trying to survive but Odoacer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Whiston is keeping busy.
Odoacer is looking for the choke from the back position but Whiston is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Whiston manages to reverse the position and now he's in Odoacer's guard. Nice work there by Whiston.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (8) Odoacer
Odoacer seems keen to control Whiston's posture.
Whiston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Odoacer's guard.
Whiston is trying to control the action in half guard but Odoacer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Odoacer trying to control here.
Odoacer is doing well to control the position and prevent Whiston from advancing to side control.
Whiston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to pass to mount but Odoacer is defending the position.
Whiston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Odoacer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but Odoacer defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston trying to control from half guard but Odoacer is working away.
Whiston works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (5) vs (8) Odoacer
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Whiston controlling from mount.
Odoacer is controlling an arm, preventing Whiston from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Odoacer tries to hold on but Whiston pushes him away.
Odoacer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Odoacer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Whiston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Odoacer for as long as he can get away with.
Odoacer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whiston seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Odoacer is holding on tight.
Whiston looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is trying desperately to improve position.
Whiston content just to control the position here.
Odoacer is squirming around, avoiding Whiston's attempts to control the action.
Whiston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Odoacer is controlling an arm, preventing Whiston from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Odoacer 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.
Whiston is trying to control the action in half guard but Odoacer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (8) vs (8) Odoacer
Odoacer wants to hold on but Whiston pushes him away.
Odoacer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Whiston fails to move to back control.
Whiston wants to control but Odoacer has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Whiston slows the pace down in half guard.
Odoacer is looking for a sweep. Whiston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is pressing down on Odoacer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Odoacer is holding on for now.
Whiston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Whiston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Odoacer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Odoacer is positioning himself well to prevent Whiston advancing to mount.
Odoacer is refusing to be controlled, as Whiston sits in half guard.
Whiston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is concentrating on defense, preventing Whiston from advancing position.
Whiston is looking to take a break and control but Odoacer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Odoacer is looking to improve his position.
Whiston slows the pace down in half guard.
Odoacer wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Odoacer wants to control but Whiston is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whiston is looking to advance position but Odoacer won't allow it.
Odoacer tries to get to full guard but Whiston has control of the leg.
Whiston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Whiston.
Whiston is stalling here. Odoacer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Whiston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Odoacer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Whiston (8) vs (12) Odoacer
Odoacer taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Odoacer 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.
Odoacer working away.
Odoacer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
Odoacer is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston wants to control but Odoacer postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odoacer wins on points by 12 to 8.
Flavius Odoacer gave a mention to Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
EMP Monday Madness
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stacker Pentacost (ranked 5539 p4p, 599 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 9823 p4p, 775 weight class). Pentacost comes to the cage accompanied by Code Blue Coma/ Downset. On his way into the cage it seems that Stacker Pentacost has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Stacker Pentacost seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Stacker Pentacost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pentacost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whiston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pentacost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Whiston is working for takedown but Pentacost is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pentacost is looking for a takedown.
Whiston tries to pull guard but Pentacost holds him up against the cage and eventually Whiston drops back down to his feet.
Stacker Pentacost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Whiston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pentacost just stands there and leans against the cage.
Whiston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pentacost to keep the fight standing.
Pentacost goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whiston prevents it.
Whiston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Whiston is pulling down on Pentacost's head. It's preventing any offense from Pentacost, at least for the moment.
Whiston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Pentacost's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pentacost stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Whiston controls Pentacost momentarily but Pentacost frees himself.
Whiston might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pentacost haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pentacost tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Pentacost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to hit a switch here but Pentacost passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Whiston there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (3) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston wants to hold on but Pentacost pushes him away.
Whiston gets back to half guard.
Whiston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Whiston is looking to control Pentacost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiston avoid being mounted?
Whiston trying to get back to full guard but Pentacost takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pentacost (6) vs (0) Whiston
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Whiston tries to lock up and control but Pentacost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pentacost controlling the position easily from mount.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pentacost content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to improve his position but instead Pentacost has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pentacost (9) vs (0) Whiston
Pentacost keeps control of the position as Whiston tries to break free.
Whiston just trying to survive but Pentacost is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Whiston is really stuck here.
Whiston is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pentacost.
Pentacost is hanging on to Whiston's back as he tries to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pentacost gets his hands free as Whiston looks to control.
Whiston can't escape the position.
Whiston looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Whiston tries to roll but Pentacost sticks to his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pentacost controlling the position well here. Whiston rolled but Pentacost kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pentacost is hanging on to Whiston's back as he tries to escape.
Whiston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Whiston is still trying to improve position.
Pentacost not allowing Whiston to control his hands.
Whiston tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pentacost is trying to stick to Whiston's back but Whiston is turning into Pentacost. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pentacost's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Whiston. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pentacost (9) vs (2) Whiston
Whiston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pentacost has control of Whiston's left arm, preventing Whiston from doing any damage.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pentacost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston 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.
Pentacost keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Pentacost controlling Whiston's posture.
Pentacost wants to sweep here but Whiston controlling him for the moment.
Whiston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentacost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston slips nicely into half guard.
Whiston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Pentacost defends it.
Whiston is keen to just control but Pentacost is a slippery customer.
Pentacost has his hands clasped together around Whiston's back. He's all about the action.
Pentacost won't allow Whiston to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is stalling here. Pentacost is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Whiston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pentacost has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pentacost (13) vs (2) Whiston
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whiston is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face as Pentacost controls the position.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whiston being controlled for a moment.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to remain calm as Pentacost controls from the top position.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.
Pentacost just content to control the position.
Whiston is trying to control Pentacost's posture but Pentacost avoids it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to buck Pentacost off but Pentacost is having none of it.
Pentacost working away.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
What's Whiston going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Whiston tries to buck Pentacost off but Pentacost is having none of it.
Pentacost staying calm.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
Pentacost taking a breather here.
Pentacost'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentacost takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Stacker Pentacost, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
EMPIRE Tap Out
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Indigo Starseed (ranked 13153 p4p, 815 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 8899 p4p, 756 weight class). Indigo Starseed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Indigo Starseed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Starseed 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: Starseed (2) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Starseed trying to control the pace.
Whiston wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Starseed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston is controlling Starseed's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Starseed prevents Whiston from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston trying to hold on to Starseed's head to control him but Starseed postures up.
Whiston is looking for a sweep. Starseed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whiston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Starseed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Starseed's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (2) vs (4) Whiston
Starseed is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Whiston.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Whiston's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Whiston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Whiston struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Starseed's coaches at AREA 51 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
A lull in the action here.
Whiston is riding his opponent, not letting Starseed buck him off.
Starseed prevents Whiston from getting a body triangle.
Whiston biding his time, controlling Starseed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Whiston controlling the position well here. Starseed rolled but Whiston kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Whiston go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Starseed doesn't escape.
We've been informed that Whiston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Let's hope that Whiston 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed wants to escape the position.
Whiston is trying to control but Starseed is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Whiston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Starseed is looking to escape.
Whiston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Starseed tries to hold on but Whiston pushes him away.
Starseed is controlling an arm, preventing Whiston from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Whiston looking to control but Starseed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is working to get back to half guard.
Whiston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Whiston wants to take Starseed's back but he can't do it this time.
Starseed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starseed is looking to improve his position but Whiston isn't that keen on the idea.
Starseed is controlling an arm, preventing Whiston from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Starseed is trying to escape the mount.
Whiston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Starseed manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the action here.
Whiston trying to control the action but Starseed is working from the bottom.
Well, if Whiston 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.
Whiston is looking to advance position but Starseed won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston stalling.
Whiston is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Starseed! Score +3 for passing guard: Starseed (2) vs (7) Whiston
Starseed is squirming around, avoiding Whiston's attempts to control the action.
Whiston fails to take his opponent's back.
Whiston trying to control but Starseed is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Whiston is trying to control here but Starseed has managed to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston slows the pace down in half guard.
More stalling from Whiston.
Whiston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starseed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whiston is stalling here. Starseed is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Whiston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Starseed has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starseed (6) vs (7) Whiston
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to buck Starseed off but Starseed is having none of it.
Whiston is trying to control Starseed's posture but Starseed avoids it.
Whiston is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Whiston trying to control here.
Starseed is taking a breather. Whiston 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.
Whiston is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Starseed keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Starseed prevents Whiston from improving his position.
Whiston trying to hold on to Starseed's head to control him but Starseed postures up.
Whiston holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Starseed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whiston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whiston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston is trying to keep Starseed in close.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Starseed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Starseed looking to pass the guard.
Whiston managing to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Starseed controlling from the top position.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Whiston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starseed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starseed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston wins on points by 7 to 6.
Indigo Starseed spoke after the fight, saying 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vasilli Drakov (ranked 5517 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 6550 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupert Whiston has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Vasilli Drakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drakov defends well and Whiston ends up having to push Drakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whiston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drakov moves into the clinch.
Drakov is trying to pull guard but Whiston has him pressed against the cage.
Whiston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drakov after a bit of a struggle.
Vasilli Drakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Whiston jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Whiston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Whiston 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.
Drakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston pulls Drakov in close to his closed guard and prevents Drakov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drakov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston 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.
Drakov trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston is pulling down on Drakov's head. It's preventing any offense from Drakov, at least for the moment.
Drakov trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Drakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drakov wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Whiston is controlling Drakov's posture.
Drakov wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Drakov wants to pass the guard but Whiston is keeping the position.
Drakov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Drakov from controlling successfully.
Whiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drakov wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Whiston controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whiston holds on and takes a little breather.
Drakov wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Drakov passes Whiston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drakov trying to control from half guard but Whiston is working away.
Drakov is looking to advance position but Whiston won't allow it.
Whiston holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is continuing to stall.
Drakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whiston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drakov trying to control the action but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Drakov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whiston keeping control of the position.
Whiston won't allow Drakov to pass to mount.
Drakov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drakov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whiston sees it coming and defends easily.
Whiston is looking to control Drakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiston avoid being mounted?
Whiston is doing well to control the position and prevent Drakov from advancing to side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drakov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (3) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston wants to hold on but Drakov pushes him away.
Drakov tries to control but Whiston wriggling away.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whiston tries to hold on but Drakov pushes him away.
Drakov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Whiston manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whiston is looking to regain half guard here but Drakov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drakov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whiston has escaped the position, nice work there.
What's Whiston going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Whiston tries to improve position but can't.
Whiston tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Drakov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Drakov (5) vs (0) Whiston
Drakov working for a guillotine from mount but Whiston is in no mood to give up.
Whiston is looking to improve his position but Drakov isn't that keen on the idea.
Drakov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Drakov (8) vs (0) Whiston
Drakov avoiding Whiston 's attempts to control his hands.
Drakov is trying to stick to Whiston's back but Whiston is turning into Drakov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Drakov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Whiston. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drakov (8) vs (2) Whiston
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drakov being controlled here, momentarily.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Whiston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Drakov wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Whiston pushing down on Drakov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Drakov defends it.
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whiston controlling the pace.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but Drakov defending well.
Whiston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Whiston 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to free his trapped foot but Drakov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Drakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drakov is looking to control Whiston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drakov avoid being mounted?
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drakov won't allow Whiston to pass to mount.
Whiston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drakov trying to control but Whiston postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Drakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drakov actively working from the bottom here.
Whiston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (8) vs (5) Whiston
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Whiston moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Drakov (8) vs (8) Whiston
Whiston controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drakov wants to escape the position.
Whiston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Drakov doesn't escape.
Whiston is not going to allow Drakov to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Drakov right now.
Whiston controlling well, preventing Drakov from escaping the position.
What can Drakov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston has the hooks in. Drakov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Drakov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Drakov wants to escape the position.
Whiston controls the action.
Whiston doesn't have the hooks in and Drakov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drakov (10) vs (8) Whiston
Whiston managing to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeping full guard, as Drakov tries to pass.
Drakov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Drakov (13) vs (8) Whiston
Drakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiston keeps working.
Whiston gets back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking for a sweep. Drakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drakov is thwarting Whiston's attempts to control the position.
Drakov is looking for a kimura here.
Drakov trying to pass the guard but Whiston defending well.
Drakov is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whiston wants to control but Drakov is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston is looking to improve his position.
Drakov trying to control from half guard but Whiston is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drakov takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
Vasilli Drakov gave a mention to Fatty's in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston (ranked 6488 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mijain Lopez (ranked 21347 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 12 wins and 5 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Mijain Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whiston off to one side.
Whiston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lopez to the mat! Lopez manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (0) Lopez
Whiston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whiston stands and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (5) vs (0) Lopez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston trying to control the position but Lopez is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Whiston politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Whiston prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lopez is trying to control Whiston's posture but Whiston avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face as Whiston controls the position.
Lopez is not content to let Whiston control the position.
Lopez is letting Whiston control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whiston has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Whiston (7) vs (0) Lopez
Lopez is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Lopez is trying to escape the mount.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Lopez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Whiston tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
Whiston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Whiston wants to control the pace but Lopez is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Whiston'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.
Lopez is squirming around, avoiding Whiston's attempts to control the action.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston fails to move to back control.
Whiston looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Whiston content just to control the position here.
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Whiston controlling from the full mount.
Lopez wants to control but Whiston is having none of it.
Whiston is looking to take Lopez's back but instead Lopez gets back to half guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is stalling here. Lopez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Whiston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lopez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Whiston (7) vs (4) Lopez
Whiston wants to control but Lopez postures up.
Lopez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whiston, who protects the arm well.
Whiston wants to control but Lopez postures up.
Lopez taking a breather here.
Lopez laying and praying for a moment but Whiston takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
Whiston wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Whiston is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lopez stalling.
Whiston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whiston's guard.
Whiston is looking to control Lopez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiston avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Whiston tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg.
Whiston trying to control here.
Whiston tries to roll over but Lopez keeps him under control.
Whiston is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.
Whiston is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Whiston tries to get to full guard but Lopez has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lopez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Whiston wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Lopez prevents Whiston from improving his position.
Whiston trying to control from the bottom.
Lopez stalling.
Whiston has his hands clasped together around Lopez's back. He's all about the action.
Whiston is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Whiston controlling the position for now.
Whiston wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Whiston wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Whiston is positioning himself well to prevent Lopez advancing to mount.
Whiston trying to control here.
Lopez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiston keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whiston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whiston is pressing down on Lopez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Whiston 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.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lopez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston is controlling Lopez's posture.
Lopez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
Lopez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whiston pulls Lopez in to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lopez postures up.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Lopez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Lopez trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Lopez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Whiston is pulling down on Lopez's head to control his posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
Whiston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez 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.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston is pulling down on Lopez's head to control his posture.
Whiston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston takes the fight on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Kantola takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kantola.
Kantola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whiston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kantola slowing the pace effectively.
Kantola misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Whiston ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Whiston no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Whiston pulls Kantola in close to his closed guard and prevents Kantola from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kantola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kantola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kantola is stalling in the full guard.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
Kantola trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Kantola stays in close to Whiston's body and controls the position.
Whiston managing to control the position.
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Whiston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kantola trying to keep a closed guard but Whiston is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Kantola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whiston's guard. #REVB#
Kantola passes Whiston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Whiston is looking to improve his position.
Whiston is trying is best to control the position here.
Whiston wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
Kantola slows the pace down in half guard.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Whiston is defending well.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kantola wants to free his trapped foot but Whiston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whiston is holding on to half guard well.
Whiston is looking to improve his position.
Kantola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whiston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Kantola content to control rather than advance.
Whiston manages to get to full guard.
Kantola controlling from the top position.
It looks like Kantola 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.
Kantola is continuing to stall.
Kantola is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Whiston.
Kantola tries to buck Whiston off but Whiston is having none of it.
Whiston trying to control the action but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Kantola trying to remain calm as Whiston controls from the top position.
Kantola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Whiston off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantola has good solid back control here.
Whiston rolls, trying to escape but Kantola keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ari Kantola will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Whiston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kantola is trying to defend but Whiston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kantola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kantola.
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kantola pulls Whiston in close to his closed guard and prevents Whiston from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kantola pulls Whiston in close to prevent any damage.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Whiston from controlling successfully. #T1#
Whiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kantola trying to control the position.
Whiston trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Whiston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Kantola defends it.
Kantola controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kantola is pressing down on Whiston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Kantola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whiston's guard. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whiston holds on and takes a little breather.
Rupert Whiston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kantola controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kantola looking to control.
Whiston is fighting to break Kantola's control of his arms but Kantola is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kantola is trying to control the position but Whiston postures up.
Whiston stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kantola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiston controls the pace.#T3#
Whiston stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Kantola looking to control.
Whiston passes Kantola's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kantola wants to improve his position but Whiston is controlling well.
Kantola wants to control the action here but instead Whiston manages to pass to full mount!
Kantola is trying to escape the mount.
Whiston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Whiston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kantola can do to turn this around?
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T4#
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Whiston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kantola for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Whiston.
Kantola manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Well, if Whiston 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kantola.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Whiston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Whiston lands in his opponent's guard.
Kantola has control of Whiston's left arm, preventing Whiston from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kantola is keeping the position for now.
Kantola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola controlling the position.
Kantola is trying to keep Whiston in close.
Whiston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Kantola is trying to keep Whiston in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whiston circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Kantola forces Whiston back against the cage and clinches.
Kantola lands an elbow that stopped Whiston in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.
Kantola working aggressively here.
Kantola misses with a knee strike.
Kantola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whiston's face.
#TD#
Whiston is trying to trip Kantola. He has hold of a leg but Kantola is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Whiston persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Kantola seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Kantola is retaining full guard. #T2#
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kantola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Whiston wants to control but Kantola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Whiston is controlling Kantola's trapped leg to prevent Kantola from advancing to side control.
Whiston tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kantola is pressing down on Whiston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whiston is holding on for now.
Whiston is trying to maintain the position but Kantola is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kantola has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kantola stalling. #T3#
Whiston is trying to control but can't.
Whiston is not content to let Kantola control the position.
Whiston is concentrating on defense, preventing Kantola from advancing position.
Kantola is looking to advance position but Whiston won't allow it.
Kantola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Whiston is trying is best to control the position here.
Whiston tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.
Kantola performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Whiston is not content to let Kantola control the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Kantola 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kantola fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Kantola gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Whiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Whiston'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.
Kantola looking for a sweep. Not yet Kantola, not yet.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kantola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whiston manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rupert Whiston.
I think Whiston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ari Kantola!
Ari Kantola decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Whiston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaleva to the ground. Whiston is now in Kaleva's guard.
Kaleva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaleva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whiston is one step ahead there.
Kaleva being controlled here, momentarily.
Whiston forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kaleva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Kaleva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whiston's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Whiston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Whiston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kaleva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Whiston won't allow Kaleva to sweep him here.
Kaleva trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kaleva has his foot on Whiston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whiston works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaleva looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaleva, not yet. #SUB2#
Kaleva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whiston defends well.
Whiston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whiston as he jumps to the side.
Whiston fails with a takedown attempt.
Whiston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
so Kaleva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whiston holds on and takes a little breather.
Kaleva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whiston's head.#T3#
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kaleva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whiston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Whiston pulls Kaleva in close to prevent any damage.
Kaleva trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Kaleva from controlling successfully.
Whiston 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaleva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaleva is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaleva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaleva is one step ahead there.
Kaleva looking to pass the guard.
Whiston looking to control.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kaleva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Kaleva chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaleva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whiston's head.
Kaleva wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston trying to control the position here.
Kaleva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahti Kaleva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kaleva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whiston swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Whiston is defended easily by Kaleva.
Kaleva tries for a takedown but Whiston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaleva.
Whiston is looking to regain half guard here but Kaleva keeps moving and retains side control.
Whiston takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kaleva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Whiston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Whiston tries to bench press Kaleva off him but Kaleva keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaleva off and has taken his back!
Whiston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kaleva.
Whiston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kaleva for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whiston'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.#T1#
Kaleva is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Whiston off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Whiston controlling well, preventing Kaleva from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Whiston controlling the positon.
Whiston not allowing Kaleva to control his hands.
Ahti Kaleva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whiston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kaleva.
I really don't envy Kaleva right now.
#T2#
Whiston has good solid back control here.
Kaleva can't escape the position.
Whiston biding his time, controlling Kaleva. #T3#
Whiston has the hooks in. Kaleva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Whiston controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Kaleva right now.
Kaleva trying to control but not successfully.
Whiston controlling the position well here. Kaleva rolled but Whiston kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Whiston is hanging on to Kaleva's back as he tries to escape.
Whiston biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kaleva rolls, trying to escape but Whiston keeps control of the position.
Kaleva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Whiston's guard. Nice work there by Kaleva.
Kaleva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kaleva postures up in Whiston's guard and throws a big left but Whiston blocks it.
Kaleva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whiston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kaleva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaleva throws an elbow that misses. Whiston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kaleva's guard. Nice move by Whiston!#REVR#
Kaleva 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.
Kaleva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston is pushing down on Kaleva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaleva is fighting to maintain full guard but Whiston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Whiston controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Kaleva actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that second round.
That's time! Whiston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaleva.
A quick step to the side and Whiston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaleva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whiston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaleva somewhat.
Rupert Whiston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whiston fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kaleva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Whiston quickly recovers to half guard.
Kaleva is nestled in close to Whiston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaleva.
Whiston tries to roll over but Kaleva keeps him under control.
Kaleva is keen to just control but Whiston is a slippery customer.
Kaleva trying to control the pace.
Kaleva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whiston's head. #T1#
Kaleva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaleva thows a huge punch but Whiston dodges it nicely.
Whiston holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kaleva controlling the action here.
Whiston gets back to full guard.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kaleva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whiston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaleva's guard. #REVR#
Whiston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kaleva is looking for a triangle but Whiston pushes his legs off easily.
Whiston slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Whiston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Whiston continues to stall.#SUB2#
Kaleva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaleva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Whiston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Kaleva is keeping the position.
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaleva looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaleva, not yet.
Whiston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kaleva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaleva trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Whiston content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whiston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaleva defends well and Whiston ends up having to push Kaleva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaleva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whiston.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Whiston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Whiston. No joy for Kaleva on that attempt.
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown but Whiston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Kaleva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kaleva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Whiston tries to buck Kaleva off but Kaleva is having none of it.
Kaleva is chipping away with strikes.
Whiston tries to bench press Kaleva off him but Kaleva keeps the position.
Kaleva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiston keeps working.
Kaleva working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaleva wants to control but Whiston is keeping him busy.
Whiston wants to control but Kaleva postures up.
Whiston is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahti Kaleva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaleva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahti Kaleva!
Ahti Kaleva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Ryan misses with a double jab.
Ryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whiston swivels and escapes.
Ryan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Whiston lands a nice shot that snaps Ryan's head back.
Whiston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Whiston misses the target.
Whiston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Whiston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Whiston pushes him off.
Whiston lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryan's head.
Whiston works the jab nicely.#KD#
Whiston drops Ryan with a right and a left! Whiston comes rushing in but Ryan regains his composure and manages to keep Whiston in guard.
#ROC#
Ryan is rocked!
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ryan is still in real trouble! Can Whiston finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Whiston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryan is letting Whiston control him for a moment.
Ryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Ryan struggling a bit here.
Whiston slows the pace down. #T1#
Whiston'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.
Whiston continues to stall.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Whiston controlling the position from side mount.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Whiston.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but Whiston keeps moving and retains side control.
Whiston controls the position.
Ryan is pushing Whiston's head away, looking to escape. Whiston manages to hold on to the position though.
Ryan being controlled for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Whiston is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Whiston controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Whiston.#T3#
More hug and hope from Whiston.
Ryan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Whiston has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whiston stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Whiston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rupert Whiston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chip Ryan.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Whiston circles away easily
and Whiston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whiston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ryan has time to react.#T4#
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Whiston counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whiston swivels and escapes.
Ryan looks winded!
Whiston connects with a body shot.
Whiston connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Ryan tumbling to the canvas! Whiston pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Ryan was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rupert Whiston!
Chip Ryan was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time I'll come back, stronger, faster and better and show the world that Chip Ryan doesn't stay down'.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paea Talanoa (ranked 9407 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 5258 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Talanoa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tonga. On his way into the cage it seems that Paea Talanoa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paea Talanoa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paea Talanoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Talanoa has a takedown stuffed.
Whiston closes the distance and clinches.
Whiston gets underhooks to prevent Talanoa's takedown attempt.
Whiston lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Talanoa (0) vs (2) Whiston
We've been hearing good reports from Talanoa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Well, if Whiston 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.
Talanoa regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talanoa has his foot on Whiston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whiston works his way back into a safe position though.
Talanoa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Talanoa (2) vs (2) Whiston
Talanoa is thwarting Whiston's attempts to control the position.
Whiston moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talanoa wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Talanoa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Talanoa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Whiston screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Talanoa! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paea Talanoa!
During a confident post fight interview, Paea Talanoa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Angry Birds War 49
Date: Aug 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Whiston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whiston fails to land with a series of punches.
Whiston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weatherspoon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whiston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weatherspoon counters with a series of strikes. Whiston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Whiston jabs at Weatherspoon's body.
Weatherspoon ducks right into an uppercut from Whiston.
A punch lands to the side of Weatherspoon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Weatherspoon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiston scores with a hook to the body. Weatherspoon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whiston scores with a shot to the body.
Whiston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Weatherspoon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Whiston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weatherspoon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weatherspoon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Whiston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weatherspoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Whiston clobbers Weatherspoon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whiston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weatherspoon at a distance.
Whiston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Whiston lands a jab.
Whiston throws a right hand that Weatherspoon ducks under and follows up with a left that Weatherspoon also avoids with ease.
Weatherspoon tries to counter by clinching up but Whiston breaks away and moves out of range.
Whiston lands with a nice body punch.
Whiston jabs Weatherspoon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weatherspoon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Weatherspoon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rupert Whiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Weatherspoon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Weatherspoon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whiston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Whiston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weatherspoon is working away from the top position though.
Weatherspoon throwing shots but Whiston is blocking nicely.
Whiston tries to get to full guard but Weatherspoon has control of the leg.
Whiston is positioning himself well to prevent Weatherspoon advancing to mount.
Whiston regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Weatherspoon.
Whiston managing to control the position.
Whiston is continuing to stall.#T3#
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Weatherspoon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weatherspoon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weatherspoon forces his way into half guard.
Whiston desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Weatherspoon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Weatherspoon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whiston's head. #T4#
Whiston trying to hold on to Weatherspoon's head to control him but Weatherspoon postures up.
Weatherspoon wants to free his trapped foot but Whiston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weatherspoon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiston keeps working.
Whiston is trying to get back to full guard.
Whiston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whiston tries to roll over but Weatherspoon keeps him under control.
Weatherspoon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Whiston gets back to full guard.
Whiston pulls Weatherspoon in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good shot there by Whiston.
Weatherspoon drops his hands momentarily and Whiston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Whiston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whiston scores with a sloppy right hand. Weatherspoon should have avoided that one.
Weatherspoon blocks the body kick.
Whiston throws a head kick that Weatherspoon semi-blocks.
Whiston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weatherspoon is looking to clinch.
Whiston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weatherspoon's head.
Whiston scores with a punch to the head.
Whiston lands a jab.#T1#
Whiston thows a body kick. Weatherspoon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rupert Whiston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whiston.#ROC2#
Weatherspoon is rocked!
Whiston fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Weatherspoon to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Weatherspoon looks to clinch but Whiston throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Weatherspoon taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rupert Whiston!
In defeat, Marquan Weatherspoon stepped up to the mic, saying 'A little setback is the setup for a major comeback!!'.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 31
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Ostrowski misses with a two punch combination.
Ostrowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ostrowski misses with a double jab
enabling Whiston to counter with a crisp jab.
Ostrowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whiston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ostrowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whiston throws a right and a left that Ostrowski avoids nicely.
Ostrowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whiston has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Whiston swings widly with a right hand
and Whiston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.
Ostrowski walks into a stiff left hand from Whiston.#CUT2#
It looks like Krzysztof Ostrowski has been cut.
Whiston throws a body punch but Ostrowski moves out of range.
Ostrowski throws out a loose jab but Whiston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ostrowski misses the shot to the body.
Whiston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whiston throws a poor cross that misses
and Ostrowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostrowski dodges the punch combination from Whiston.
Rupert Whiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostrowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Whiston misses with a body kick.
It looked like Ostrowski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Ostrowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ostrowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiston manages to avoid it.
Ostrowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whiston.
Ostrowski slips a jab and a cross from Whiston.
Ostrowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whiston moves away.
Whiston misses with a wild body shot.
Ostrowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ostrowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whiston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ostrowski. That's going to slow Whiston down.
Whiston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whiston throws a hook to the side of Ostrowski's head but Ostrowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whiston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whiston throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Whiston misses with a wild body shot.
Whiston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ostrowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ostrowski stuns Whiston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ostrowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whistons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Whiston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Whiston.
Whiston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ostrowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whiston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ostrowski.
Ostrowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Whiston tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Whiston does no damage.
Whiston defending well as Ostrowski loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Ostrowski has knocked Whiston down with a huge combo! Ostrowski steps away and waves a wobbly Whiston back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Whiston is rocked!
Ostrowski flashes Whiston a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Whiston's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Whiston crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Ostrowski punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Ostrowski!
In his post fight interview, Krzysztof Ostrowski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ABW Title Tour. QF 145 & 205
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Fisher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whiston.
Fisher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fisher checks a low kick from Whiston.
Whiston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whiston catches Fisher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Whiston misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Fisher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fisher.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston trying to control the position.
Whiston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Whiston 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.
Fisher lands a couple of elbows.
Fisher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Fisher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Whiston seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fisher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Whiston is keeping the position.
Fisher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Whiston keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Fisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fisher won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses.
Whiston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fisher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whiston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher stands and throws Whiston's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Whiston managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fisher.
Whiston isn't going anywhere.
Whiston tries to bench press Fisher off him but Fisher keeps the position.
Whiston parries the strikes from Fisher easily there. Fisher is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Whiston to escape.
Fisher fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Whiston is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Fisher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whiston, who protects the arm well.
Whiston managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fisher.
#T3#
Whiston struggling a bit here.
Whiston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Whiston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fisher.
Fisher wants to free his trapped foot but Whiston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whiston trying to hold on to Fisher's head to control him but Fisher postures up.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whiston keeps working.
Fisher works his way into full mount!
Fisher looking to finish with strikes here!
Whiston is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Whiston tries to lock up and control but Fisher gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fisher wants to control the pace but Whiston is squirming around nicely.
Fisher lands a heavy elbow.
Fisher in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Whiston tries to lock up and control but Fisher gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Fisher looking for a guillotine from mount but Whiston is having none of it.
Fisher throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fisher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Whiston?
Whiston 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Fisher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whiston has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whiston trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fisher thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Fisher dominated that round.
That's time! Whiston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Whiston lands a jab to the nose.
Fisher shoots in looking for a takedown but Whiston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fisher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fisher connects with a leg kick. Whiston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fisher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whiston defends well and Fisher ends up having to push Whiston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Whiston fails to land with a series of punches.
Fisher throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Whiston to counter with a crisp jab.
Whiston looks to land a left hand but Fisher moved out of range nicely.
Rupert Whiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whiston throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot.
Fisher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whiston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whiston lands the left hand.
Whiston misses with a few strikes there.
Whiston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T1#
Whiston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fisher counters with a stiff right hand.
Whiston throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.
Fisher throws out a counter right but Whiston avoids it with no problem.
Whiston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fisher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fisher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Whiston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whiston misses the shot to the body.
Whiston throws a body shot but no joy.
Whiston throws a body punch but Fisher moves out of range.
Whiston scores with a jab.
Whiston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisher was well out of range. Poor timing from Whiston.
Fisher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fisher slips under a jab.
Fisher slips under a jab from Whiston.
Fisher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fisher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whiston throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Fisher counter with a right hand. #T2#
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!
A shot to the liver by Whiston. Beautiful body shot.
Whiston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fisher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whiston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fisher counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.
Fisher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Whiston lands a jab to Fisher's midsection.
Whiston throws a right hand that misses
and Fisher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fisher defending well as Whiston loads up on a big left hand.
Fisher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Whiston takes one to the chin there.
Whiston misses the shot to the body.
Whiston lands a two punch combo.
Whiston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Whiston misses with a right hand
and Fisher counters with a nice body shot.
Whiston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fisher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fisher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whiston misses with an uppercut.
Fisher feints the counter takedown.
Rupert Whiston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whiston's head backwards.
Whiston takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.
Whiston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fisher misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Whiston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiston. Fisher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whiston throws a nice looking combination but Fisher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whiston throws a poor cross that misses
and Fisher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiston misses with a body kick.#T4#
Whiston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisher was well out of range. Poor timing from Whiston.
Whiston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fisher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rupert Whiston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whiston tries to bum rush Fisher with a series of wild strikes but Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whiston throws a sloppy head kick and Fisher moves out of range easily.
Whiston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whiston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fisher cracks a nice hook into Whiston's ribs.
Whiston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fisher looks to land a combination but Whiston avoids it well.
Fisher throws a shot from downtown. Whiston moves away and avoids it.
Whiston misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rupert Whiston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Whiston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fisher scores with a body shot.
Whiston takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.
Whiston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Whiston misses.
Fisher misses with a straight right.
Whiston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Fisher throws out a counter right but Whiston avoids it with no problem.
Whiston throws a sloppy body shot
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whiston lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiston was well out of range. Poor timing from Fisher.
Fisher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whiston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Whiston fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Fisher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whiston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fisher counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Whiston scores with a shot to the body.
Whiston throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
Fisher misses with a straight left.
Rupert Whiston is winning the standup battle so far.
Whiston misses the jab.
Fisher throws a right and a left that Whiston avoids nicely.
Fisher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fisher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whiston.
Fisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whiston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whiston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fisher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fisher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whiston throws out the jab.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Whiston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fisher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Whiston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fisher throws a front kick that sends Whiston stumbling back into the cage.
Whiston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher throws an overhand right that lands on Whiston's shoulder, as Whiston tries to avoid the shot.
Whiston throws a poor cross that misses
and Whiston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fisher throws a hook but Whiston avoids it easily.
Whiston looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Whiston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Whiston. Those never looked like landing.
Fisher slips a jab and a cross from Whiston.
Whiston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Whiston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Whiston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fisher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whiston thinking.
Whiston throws a right hand that Fisher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fisher also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiston was well out of range. Poor timing from Fisher.
Whiston connects with a right hand. Fisher shakes it off.
Whiston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Fisher misses.
Whiston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisher.
Whiston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Whiston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whiston lands a really nice looking cross but Fisher seems unphased.
Fisher jabs Whiston to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Whiston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fisher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Whiston will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whiston as he avoids it easily.
Whiston misses with a two punch combination.
Fisher cracks Whiston with an open hand slap.
Fisher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fisher.
Whiston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whiston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Whiston.
Whiston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Fisher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fisher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fisher!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nathan Fisher made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 6
Date: Apr 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Whiston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Fisher counter with a right hand.
Whiston ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
Fisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fisher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whiston misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Fisher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fisher working the ground and pound but Whiston is defending the strikes.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Whiston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fisher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Fisher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fisher lands an elbow.
Fisher landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Whiston tries to bench press Fisher off him but Fisher keeps the position.
Fisher works to advance to full mount. Whiston defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Whiston is looking to get to half guard.
Whiston wants to hold on but Fisher pushes him away.
Fisher trying to control but Whiston is having none of it.
Fisher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Whiston is controlling an arm, preventing Fisher from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Fisher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fisher throwing strikes here but Whiston is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Whiston is trying to escape the mount.
Fisher controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Whiston wants to control but Fisher is having none of it.#SUB#
Fisher is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Whiston can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fisher working Whiston over with strikes here.
Whiston is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Fisher looking for a guillotine from mount but Whiston is having none of it.
Whiston tries to hold on but Fisher postures up.#SUB#
Fisher with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fisher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Whiston wants to control but Fisher is having none of it.
Fisher punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fisher lands a couple of good shots and Whiston has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Whiston holding on to Fisher's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Fisher landing with strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fisher's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fisher is trying to stick to Whiston's back but Whiston is turning into Fisher. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fisher's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Whiston.
Whiston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Fisher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whiston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fisher is controlling Whiston's posture.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fisher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Fisher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whiston stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Fisher looking to control.
Whiston stays in close to Fisher's body and controls the position.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fisher is trying to keep Whiston in close.
Whiston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whiston is one step ahead there.
Whiston 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Fisher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A solid body kick from Fisher.
Whiston lands a nice looking body shot.
Whiston throws a right and a left that Fisher avoids nicely.
Fisher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fisher misses with a body shot.
Whiston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fisher circles away quickly and effectively.
Fisher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whiston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Whiston misses with a hook to the body
and Fisher counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Fisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nathan Fisher is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Fisher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whiston throws out the jab.
Fisher throwing a counter right hand but Whiston manages to avoid it.
Whiston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whiston throws a leg kick
and Whiston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fisher dodges the punch combination from Whiston.
Fisher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whiston can do to turn this around?
Whiston throws a body punch but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher attempts a counter takedown but Whiston avoids it well and moves away.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Whiston.
Fisher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whiston.
Fisher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Whiston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fisher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fisher walks into a straight right hand from Whiston.
Fisher slips a jab and a cross from Whiston.
Fisher attempts a counter takedown but Whiston avoids it well and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Whiston. Those never looked like landing.
Fisher works over Whiston's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.#T2#
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!
Fisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiston manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Whiston is predictable there #TD#
and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control.
Fisher wants to control but Whiston is keeping him busy.
Fisher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fisher lands an elbow.
Fisher is working Whiston over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fisher connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Whiston some visible discomfort.
Fisher looks up at the clock and then as Whiston takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fisher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Whiston is looking for a sweep.
Whiston is not content to let Fisher control the position. #SUB#
Fisher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Fisher tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whiston parries the strikes from Fisher easily there. Fisher is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Whiston to escape.
Whiston is trying to control Fisher's posture but Fisher avoids it.
Fisher fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fisher is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nathan Fisher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whiston taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fisher working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Whiston is looking to regain half guard here but Fisher keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Fisher is trying to get an arm triangle but Whiston is defending well.
Whiston is trying to control Fisher's posture but Fisher avoids it.
Fisher working the head and body with strikes.
Whiston tries to improve position but can't.
Whiston sneaks back into half guard.
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. Fisher connects with a nice short shot to Whiston's temple.
Whiston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fisher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fisher's back!
Fisher tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fisher is squirming around, avoiding Whiston's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Fisher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rupert Whiston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whiston checks a low kick from Fisher.
Whiston misses with a body shot
and Fisher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Whiston throws a looping overhand right but Fisher ducks down to avoid it.
Fisher lunges at Whiston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whiston's hand.
Fisher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Fisher does it's job there.
Whiston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fisher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Whiston ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
Whiston throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fisher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whiston thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston misses with a wild combination.
Decent striking displayed by Whiston there.
Whiston takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Whiston misses with a shot to the body
letting Fisher counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Whiston.
Whiston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Whiston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fisher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whiston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whiston blocks a jab.
Fisher takes one to the side of the head.
Fisher misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Fisher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fisher.
Fisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiston was well out of range. Poor timing from Fisher.
Fisher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Whiston connects with a body shot.
Whiston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Fisher counters with a single leg into guard. Whiston didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Whiston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard. #REVB#
Fisher looking to control.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Whiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fisher looking for a sweep. Not yet Fisher, not yet.
Whiston content to stall in guard here.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whiston is one step ahead there. #T3#
Fisher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fisher wants to sweep but no luck.
Rupert Whiston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fisher is working hard here to advance position.
Fisher pulls Whiston in to control the position.
Whiston sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Fisher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Whiston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Whiston 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.
Nathan Fisher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Fisher seems keen to control Whiston's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fisher lands a lovely overhand right.
Whiston throws a sloppy head kick and Fisher moves out of range easily.
Fisher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Fisher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fisher lands in his opponent's guard.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Fisher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fisher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Fisher!
Nathan Fisher made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston and Karri Tonnila. Tonnila has chosen Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rupert Whiston has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 12 wins and 3 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tonnila to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiston (0) vs (2) Tonnila
Tonnila stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
Tonnila wants to pass the guard but Whiston is keeping the position.
Whiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tonnila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonnila preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonnila wants to pass the guard but Whiston is keeping the position.
Whiston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Whiston 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.
Whiston has Tonnila pulled in close to control his posture.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonnila stays in close to Whiston's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whiston holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
Whiston pulls Tonnila in close to prevent any damage.
Tonnila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonnila trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston trying to control the position here.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control the position.
Whiston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Whiston wants to sweep here but Tonnila controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Whiston controlling the position.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonnila is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Whiston is pulling down on Tonnila's head. It's preventing any offense from Tonnila, at least for the moment.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Tonnila is proving a slippery customer.
Tonnila is stalling in the full guard.
Whiston controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Tonnila is proving a slippery customer.
Whiston has his hands on Tonnila's head, controlling the position.
Tonnila looking to pass the guard.
Tonnila stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonnila controls the pace.
Whiston is trying to control the position but Tonnila postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Tonnila from controlling successfully.
Tonnila tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Whiston trying to control the position.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonnila stands and throws Whiston's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (0) vs (5) Tonnila
Whiston is trying to get back to half guard.
Whiston is trying to control Tonnila's posture but Tonnila avoids it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Tonnila is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Whiston will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Whiston prevents Tonnila from moving into mount.
Whiston tries to buck Tonnila off but Tonnila is having none of it.
Tonnila is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
Whiston is trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.
Whiston is holding Tonnila down, trying to stall.
A lull in the action here.
Whiston is not content to let Tonnila control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila staying calm.
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Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonnila working away.
Well,Whiston is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Whiston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tonnila prevents Whiston from improving his position.
Whiston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tonnila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tonnila 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.
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (5) Tonnila
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonnila is keeping the position for now.
Tonnila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Tonnila keeps moving.
Whiston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tonnila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonnila is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonnila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonnila is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (7) Tonnila
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston pulls Tonnila in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonnila wins on points by 7 to 2.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston and Karri Tonnila. Tonnila is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me. Rupert Whiston had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Karri Tonnila!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonnila tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whiston defends well and Tonnila ends up having to push Whiston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tonnila closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tonnila lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiston (0) vs (2) Tonnila
Tonnila sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiston pulls Tonnila in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Tonnila from controlling successfully.
Tonnila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Whiston controlling the position.
Tonnila is stalling in the full guard.
Whiston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whiston controlling the position.
Tonnila stands and throws Whiston's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (0) vs (5) Tonnila
Whiston wants to control but Tonnila postures up.
Whiston is not content to let Tonnila control the position.
Whiston sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston tries to get to full guard but Tonnila has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is concentrating on defense, preventing Tonnila from advancing position.
Tonnila prevents Whiston from improving his position.
Whiston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Whiston wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whiston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (5) Tonnila
Whiston 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston postures up.
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonnila working a defensive guard here.
Tonnila is adopting a defensive guard.
Whiston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tonnila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonnila controlling Whiston's posture.
Tonnila looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonnila, not yet.
Whiston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tonnila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonnila is pulling down on Whiston's head. It's preventing any offense from Whiston, at least for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whiston continues to stall.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonnila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonnila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whiston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tonnila looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonnila, not yet.
Whiston postures up.
Tonnila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonnila is retaining full guard.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tonnila is pulling down on Whiston's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is stalling in the full guard.
Tonnila 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.
Whiston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tonnila can't keep his opponent in guard - Whiston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Whiston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Tonnila defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tonnila tries to get to full guard but Whiston has control of the leg.
Tonnila wants to get back to full guard but Whiston has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (5) vs (5) Tonnila
Tonnila is squirming around, avoiding Whiston's attempts to control the action.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tonnila can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston avoids the attempt from Tonnila to control.
Whiston controlling from mount.
Whiston fails to move to back control.
Tonnila tries to hold on but Whiston pushes him away.
Tonnila working to try and regain half guard.
Whiston controlling from mount.
Whiston moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Whiston (8) vs (5) Tonnila
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston biding his time, controlling Tonnila.
Tonnila trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tonnila is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tonnila prevents Whiston from getting a body triangle.
Whiston is hanging on to Tonnila's back as he tries to escape.
Whiston is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston has the hooks in. Tonnila is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Whiston slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Whiston'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.
Tonnila rolls, trying to escape but Whiston keeps control of the position.
Whiston controls the position.
Tonnila tries to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controls the action.
Tonnila wants to control his opponent's hands but Whiston gets his hands free.
Whiston just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tonnila is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Whiston off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Tonnila tries to escape the position.
Tonnila trying to control the position but Whiston manages to sink in the hooks.
Whiston biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Tonnila right now.
Whiston controlling the position well here. Tonnila rolled but Whiston kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is not going to allow Tonnila to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Tonnila right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Whiston.
Tonnila trying to control the hands but Whiston won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Rupert Whiston is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston and Steel Grappler. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston moves into the clinch successfully.
Grappler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Whiston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Whiston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grappler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Whiston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grappler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whiston after a bit of a struggle.
Rupert Whiston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steel Grappler.
Whiston manages to pull guard.
Whiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grappler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grappler trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston wants to sweep here but Grappler controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grappler controls the pace.
Grappler wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Whiston seems keen to control Grappler's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler advances to half guard.
Whiston controlling the position for now.
Whiston continues to stall.
Grappler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whiston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to improve his position but Grappler is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Grappler seems content to control.
Whiston regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grappler trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grappler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (0) Grappler
Grappler keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grappler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whiston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whiston is pushing down on Grappler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grappler is fighting to maintain full guard but Whiston has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grappler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston content to control rather than advance.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but Grappler defending well.
Grappler is looking to improve his position.
Whiston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
More hug and hope from Whiston.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but Grappler defending well.
Grappler is looking for a sweep. Whiston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whiston controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston'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.
Grappler trying to control from the bottom.
Whiston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Whiston trying to mount his opponent but Grappler defends it.
Whiston is controlling the pace.
Whiston is looking to advance position but Grappler won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is taking a breather. Grappler 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.
Grappler trying to control from the bottom.
Whiston is taking a breather. Grappler 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.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Grappler defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is looking for a sweep. Whiston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whiston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grappler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grappler looking for a sweep. Not yet Grappler, not yet.
Whiston is stalling in the full guard.
Grappler 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grappler being controlled here, momentarily.
Grappler looking to control.
Whiston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grappler working a defensive guard here.
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grappler looking to control but Whiston passes into half guard.
Grappler is trying to get back to full guard.
Whiston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Grappler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grappler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whiston preventing the sweep.
Whiston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Grappler is keeping the position.
Grappler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston 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.
Grappler 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.
Grappler working a defensive guard here.
Whiston won't allow Grappler to sweep him here.
Grappler trying to keep a closed guard but Whiston is proving a slippery customer.
Grappler has control of Whiston's left arm, preventing Whiston from doing any damage.
Grappler being controlled here, momentarily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Grappler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whiston's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (2) Grappler
Whiston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grappler looking to pass the guard.
Whiston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grappler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (4) vs (2) Grappler
Grappler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grappler is trying to control the position but Whiston postures up.
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Grappler is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston takes the fight on points by 4 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston and Mortis Cadaver. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mortis Cadaver was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mortis Cadaver!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cadaver tries to keep at a distance but Whiston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Whiston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cadaver uses from the top position.
Whiston has his hands on Cadaver's head, controlling the position.
Whiston continues to stall.
Cadaver's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Whiston controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadaver trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cadaver is one step ahead there.
Cadaver is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whiston'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.
More hug and hope from Whiston.
Cadaver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cadaver won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Cadaver from controlling successfully.
Whiston 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.
Whiston is controlling Cadaver's posture.
Cadaver won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Cadaver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Whiston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cadaver stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
Whiston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling Cadaver's posture.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Cadaver from controlling successfully.
Whiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whiston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whiston wants to sweep here but Cadaver controlling him for the moment.
Whiston is pulling down on Cadaver's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cadaver is one step ahead there.
Whiston pulls Cadaver in close to prevent any damage.
Cadaver stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Cadaver being controlled here momentarily.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cadaver is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (0) Cadaver
Whiston passes Cadaver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Whiston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cadaver is looking to improve his position.
Cadaver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whiston is working away from the top position though.
Whiston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (5) vs (0) Cadaver
Whiston controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver tries to hold on but Whiston pushes him away.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver wants to control but Whiston is having none of it.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver is trying to escape the mount.
Whiston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Whiston is looking to work his way around to Cadaver's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Whiston controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Whiston.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Whiston controlling from the full mount.
Whiston wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Whiston moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Whiston (8) vs (0) Cadaver
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Juanito Puerto and Rupert Whiston. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Juanito Puerto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Whiston closes the distance and clinches.
Whiston manages to pull guard.
Whiston has Puerto pulled in close to control his posture.
Whiston is continuing to stall.
Puerto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whiston keeping full guard, as Puerto tries to pass.
Whiston controlling Puerto's posture.
Whiston looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Puerto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston manages to get to full guard.
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puerto (0) vs (2) Whiston
We've been hearing good reports from Puerto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Puerto is keeping the position.
Whiston advances to half guard.
Puerto wants to improve his position but Whiston is controlling well.
Puerto trying to hold on to Whiston's head to control him but Whiston postures up.
Whiston not doing much here.
Let's hope that Whiston 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.
Puerto is looking for a sweep. Whiston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Whiston.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Puerto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Puerto is controlling Whiston's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Whiston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but Puerto defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is controlling the pace.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Whiston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Whiston passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puerto (0) vs (5) Whiston
Whiston fails to move to back control.
Puerto tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston avoids the attempt from Puerto to control.
Whiston content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puerto tries to hold on but Whiston pushes him away.
Whiston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Whiston takes Puerto's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Puerto is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Puerto (0) vs (8) Whiston
Whiston controlling from the back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puerto trying to control the hands but Whiston breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Whiston controlling the positon.
Puerto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Whiston is riding his opponent, not letting Puerto buck him off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Whiston.
Puerto just trying to survive but Whiston is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Puerto turns into Whiston and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puerto (2) vs (8) Whiston
Whiston controlling Puerto's posture.
Puerto stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puerto wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston is controlling Puerto's posture.
Puerto wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Whiston has control of Puerto's left arm, preventing Puerto from doing any damage.
Puerto preventing the sweep.
Whiston is controlling Puerto's posture.
Puerto tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Whiston has his hands on Puerto's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puerto trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston pulls Puerto in to control the position.
Puerto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Puerto from controlling successfully.
Whiston wants to sweep here but Puerto controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston has Puerto pulled in close to control his posture.
Puerto trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston pulls Puerto in to control the position.
Puerto trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puerto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiston is pulling down on Puerto's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puerto (2) vs (10) Whiston
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Whiston preventing the sweep.
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puerto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston 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.
Whiston postures up.
Whiston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Puerto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whiston defends it easily.
Puerto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puerto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiston controls the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Whiston.
Whiston is pushing down on Puerto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Puerto is fighting to maintain full guard but Whiston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Puerto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whiston pulls his head out easily.
Whiston content to control rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puerto (2) vs (13) Whiston
Whiston wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Whiston controlling from the full mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puerto regains half guard.
Whiston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puerto is trying to get back to full guard.
Whiston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puerto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puerto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston and Alexander Schultz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Whiston closes the distance and clinches.
Whiston gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (0) Schultz
Whiston stalling.
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Whiston 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.
Whiston frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (5) vs (0) Schultz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz wants to hold on but Whiston pushes him away.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Schultz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston controlling his opponent.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Whiston avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.
Whiston content just to control the position here.
Schultz wants to control but Whiston is having none of it.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schultz is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to escape the mount but Whiston keeps good control and instead manages to take Schultz's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Whiston (8) vs (0) Schultz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz tries to roll but Whiston sticks to his back.
Whiston is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Schultz is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Schultz doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston'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.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to break free.
Whiston biding his time, looking for the opening.
Whiston controlling well, preventing Schultz from escaping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Schultz.
Whiston continues to stall.
Schultz turns into Whiston and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (8) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Whiston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schultz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (10) vs (2) Schultz
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Whiston advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (13) vs (2) Schultz
Whiston trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Whiston (15) vs (2) Schultz
Whiston content just to control the position here.
Schultz tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schultz is controlling an arm, preventing Whiston from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schultz wants to hold on but Whiston pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schultz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schultz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Whiston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schultz is trying desperately to improve position.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schultz prevents Whiston from taking his back.
Whiston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz is desperately trying to improve his position but Whiston has a good base and remains in mount.
Whiston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz tries to hold on but Whiston postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Whiston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Schultz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston wants to take Schultz's back here but Schultz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Whiston content just to control the position here.
Whiston forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Whiston (18) vs (2) Schultz
Whiston keeps control of the position easily here as Schultz tries to buck him off.
Further stalling from Whiston.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Whiston.
Schultz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Whiston off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control but not successfully.
Schultz rolls, trying to escape but Whiston keeps control of the position.
Schultz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Schultz right now.
Schultz is in bad spot here.
Schultz trying to control the hands but Whiston breaks the grip.
Whiston keeps control of the position easily here as Schultz tries to buck him off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Whiston.
Whiston is not going to allow Schultz to sit and survive in this position.
Schultz tries to break free.
Whiston biding his time, looking for the opening.
Schultz can't escape the position.
Whiston really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Schultz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston continues to hold on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston takes the fight on points by 18 to 2. |
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Event:
HFC Challengers 87
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
One blocks a head kick by Whiston.
One swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from One. Whiston does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Whiston misses.
One misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiston.
A solid body kick from Whiston.
One ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
One misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiston.
A jab from One misses.
Whiston lands with a straight right. One didn't see that one coming.
One seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Whiston throws a hook but One blocks it.
Whiston scores with a hook to the body. One takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whiston misses with a series of wild punches.
One scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.
One throws a poor cross that misses
and Whiston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ay One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiston misses with a body kick.
One swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Whiston.
Whiston misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
One scores with a shot to the body.
One throws a looping overhand right but Whiston ducks down to avoid it.
One misses with a left hand
and Whiston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whiston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from One.
Whiston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
One throws a hook but Whiston blocks it.
Whiston scores with a three punch combo!
One throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from One.
Whiston misses with an uppercut.
One moves out of range of the strikes.
One avoids the body shot from Whiston.
One wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Whiston has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Whiston slips under a jab from One.
Whiston is looking for the big counter here.
Whiston looks to land a combination but One avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One misses with a left hand
and One takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whiston connects with a jab.#T2#
One stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
One tests Whiston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whiston throws a shot from downtown. One moves away and avoids it.
One throws the left hand but Whiston avoids the punch easily.
Whiston throws a right and a left that both miss.
One tries to counter by clinching up but Whiston breaks away and moves out of range.
One misses with a shot to the body
and Whiston counters with a stiff right hand.
One connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Whiston momentarily.
#CL#
One has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Whiston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
One throws a big elbow that misses.
Whiston managing to control the position.
Whiston 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.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
Whiston pulls One in close to prevent any damage.
One throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Whiston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
One has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whiston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in One's guard. #REVB#
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
One is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
One bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whiston's guard. #REVR#
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
One throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whiston has his hands on One's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whiston is trying to control the position but One postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
One postures up in Whiston's guard and throws a big left but Whiston blocks it.
One stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whiston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whiston controls One momentarily but One frees himself.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiston controlling One's posture.
One postures up in Whiston's guard and throws a big left but Whiston blocks it.
One throws a big right hand that misses.
Whiston controls One momentarily but One frees himself.
One distracts Whiston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rupert Whiston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rupert Whiston's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Whiston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as One backs up against the cage.
Whiston just misses with a punch to the body.
One scores with a jab to the body.
One lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Whiston just misses with a punch to the body.
Rupert Whiston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whiston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
One misses with a jab to the body
and Whiston counters with a left and a right that stings One.
One looks to throw the jab but Whiston is out of range.
One avoids the head kick by Whiston.
One moves out of range as Whiston throws a body kick.
One fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiston manages to avoid it.
One misses with a hook. Whiston ducked under it nicely.
Rupert Whiston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
One misses the shot to the body.
One throws a body shot but no joy.
Whiston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Ay One has been cut.
A big right from One misses.
Nice shot by Whiston.
Whiston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by One.
Whiston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1##CL#
One has closed the distance and engaged Whiston in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from One fails to land.
Whiston wants to get back to striking at distance but One won't allow it.
Whiston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for One.
Whiston tries for a takedown. No joy.
One lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whiston tries to pull guard but One holds him up against the cage and eventually Whiston drops back down to his feet.
Ay One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
One misses with a short punch on the inside.
One misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whiston prevents a body shot from One.
One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whistons head.
Whiston working aggressively here.
Whiston blocks an elbow strike.
One slows down the pace here.
Whiston blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Whiston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from One fails to land.
One throws a head punch that misses.
Whiston tries to pull guard but One won't allow it.
One lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whiston backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from One.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for One.
A frustrated look appears on Whiston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from One.
Ay One has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for One.
Whiston is trying to drag One to the mat but One just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
One has a couple of punches blocked by Whiston.
Whiston drops down looking for an ankle pick but One pulls his leg out and moves away.
One displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whiston throws out the jab.
One ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whiston moves away.
Whiston misses with a looping left.
Whiston misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
One throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whiston counters with a straight right hand.
Whiston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Whiston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
One throws a hook to the side of Whiston's head but Whiston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
One feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whistons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
One wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whiston takes one to the chin there.
Whiston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
One throwing a counter right hand but Whiston manages to avoid it.
Whiston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but One manages to avoid it.
One tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Whiston manages to circle out of the way.
One lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whiston circles away quickly and effectively.
Whiston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but One moves away.
Whiston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but One moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whiston.
One throws a lazy right hand but Whiston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
One scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One throws a right and a left that both miss.
Whiston swings for the body but One moves out of range.
Whiston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Whiston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
One takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from One.
One keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whiston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but One manages to avoid it.
Whiston throws a nice looking combination but One bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whiston misses with a wild body shot.
One lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whiston circles away quickly and effectively.
One misses with a looping right.
One just misses with a punch to the body.
One just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Whiston.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whiston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from One.
Whiston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
One thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whiston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by One.
Whiston moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ay One will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! One's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Whiston throws a shot to the body.
Whiston scores with a jab to the body.
Whiston jabs One to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whiston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whiston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whiston throws a looping overhand right but One ducks down to avoid it.
Whiston throws a one two combo.
One tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiston was well out of range. Poor timing from One.
One showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whiston.
Whiston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but One moves away.
One tries to move into range but Whiston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whiston swings away with a body shot that misses
and One counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
One fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
One throws out a loose jab but Whiston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whiston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of One 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Whiston throws a hook but One blocks it.
One avoids the head kick by Whiston.
Whiston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
One scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Whiston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whiston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but One moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
One tries to counter by clinching up but Whiston breaks away and moves out of range.
One is looking to clinch.
Whiston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
One throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
One fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiston manages to avoid it.
Whiston needs to keep his hands up - One had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Whiston is rocked!
One throws a body punch but Whiston moves out of range.
Whiston is still on wobbly legs! Can One finish him?
Whiston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Whiston tries to keep at a distance but One has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One misses with some punches.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whiston working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, One scores with a nice short uppercut.
One pushes Whiston against the cage. One is working some dirty boxing. One pushes off with a quick right hook! Whiston goes down! Whiston tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! One moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ay One!
A victorious Ay One 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:
HFC 285 Yiftos vs Klitschko
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Whiston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Whiston - just one landing.
Macotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiston.
Whiston throws the left hand but Macotti avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiston. Macotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whiston lands a body shot.
#CL#
Macotti clinches.
Whiston blocks an elbow strike.
Macotti lands with a light punch inside.
Macotti stalling in the clinch.
Whiston is looking to break free of the clinch but Macotti has double underhooks.
Macotti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Macotti misses with some punches.
Whiston is trying to force a seperation but Macotti has the dominant position.
Macotti tries to stall but Whiston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Whiston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whiston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Whiston throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Whiston blocks a jab.
Macotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whiston slips a jab from Macotti.
Macotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whiston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macotti.
Decent striking displayed by Whiston there.
Whiston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Macotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Macotti throws a shot from downtown. Whiston moves away and avoids it.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whiston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Macotti misses.
A punch combination from Macotti misses.
Whiston scores with a hook to the body. Macotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Macotti closes the distance and clinches.
Macotti keeps control of Whiston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Macotti misses with the head strike.
Whiston has had enough of the clinch but Macotti keeps him there for the moment.
Whiston jumps guard but Macotti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Macotti scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Whiston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whiston misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Macotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Macotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whiston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Macotti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whiston throws a low kick, looking for Macotti's leg but Macotti calmly moves out of range.
Macotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Macotti wants to clinch up but Whiston keeps it at a distance.
Whiston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whiston swinging wildly here.
Macotti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Whiston.
Macotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
Macotti lands a jab to the nose.
Whiston throws a good cross that connects.
Macotti scores with the left hand. Whiston knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Whiston throws a big shot that misses.
Whiston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Macotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Macotti lands a head shot.
Whiston moves out of range as Macotti strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Whiston. Those never looked like landing.
Whiston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macotti.#CL#
Macotti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Macotti tries to throw a body punch but Whiston avoids it by throwing Macotti back against the cage.
Whiston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Whiston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macotti misses with a hook. Whiston ducked under it nicely.
Whiston throws a counter combo.
Whiston keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Whiston.
Whiston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Macotti.#T4#
Macotti misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Whiston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whiston with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Macotti.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Whiston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whiston throws a nice looking combination but Macotti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macotti tries to counter by clinching up but Whiston breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Macotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whiston, pushing him back against the cage.
Macotti tries to throw a body punch but Whiston avoids it by throwing Macotti back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macotti.#CUT#
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.
Whiston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whiston wants a takedown.
Marco Macotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Macotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Whiston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Macotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Macotti lands with a short shot to the head.
Macotti misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rupert Whiston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Whiston misses with a hook. Macotti ducked under it nicely.
Macotti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Macotti avoids the body shot from Whiston.
Whiston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macotti.
Macotti wants to clinch up but Whiston keeps it at a distance.
Rupert Whiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macotti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whiston has time to react.
Whiston misses with an uppercut. Macotti saw that one coming.
Whiston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macotti.
Whiston tries to bum rush Macotti with a series of wild strikes but Macotti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Macotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Macotti has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Macotti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whiston.
Whiston slips a jab from Macotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Whiston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whiston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macotti moves away.
Whiston slips under a jab from Macotti.
Whiston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Whiston lands a really nice looking cross but Macotti seems unphased.
#T1#
Whiston works Macotti's body with a nice hook.
Macotti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Macotti clinches.
Macotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Macotti has Whiston pressed against the cage.
Whiston blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Macotti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whiston tries to break free but Macotti pushes him back against the cage.
Whiston prevents a body shot from Macotti.
Macotti scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Whiston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Macotti uses from the top position.
Whiston can't keep his opponent in guard - Macotti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Whiston wants to get back to full guard.
Macotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whiston trying to control here.
Whiston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whiston.#T2#
Whiston is pulling down on Macotti's head. It's preventing any offense from Macotti, at least for the moment.
Macotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Whiston tries to bench press Macotti off him but Macotti keeps the position.
Whiston holds on to Macotti's head and controls the position momentarily.
Whiston is not content to let Macotti control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Macotti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Macotti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whiston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Whiston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macotti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whiston is trying to control Macotti's posture but Macotti avoids it. #SUB#
Macotti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Macotti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whiston wants to control but Macotti postures up.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macotti is putting a hurting on Whiston here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Whiston is trying to get back to half guard.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Macotti working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston tries to bench press Macotti off him but Macotti keeps the position.
Whiston is trying to work for a sweep but Macotti has mounted him!
Whiston looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Whiston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Whiston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Macotti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rupert Whiston's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Whiston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Macotti looks to throw the jab but Whiston is out of range.
A jab from Macotti misses.
Whiston lands a nice hook to Macotti's body. Macotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Macotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
A counter left hand to the body from Macotti misses its target.
Whiston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macotti moves in looking to clinch but Whiston pushes him off.
Macotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rupert Whiston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whiston misses with an uppercut. Macotti saw that one coming.
Macotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Macotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whiston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston looks to score with a jab to the body but Macotti is just out of range.
Macotti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Macotti rushes Whiston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whiston takes an elbow to the temple.
Whiston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Macotti pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Whiston just misses with a punch to the body.
Whiston thuds a left hand into Macotti's body.
Macotti moves out of range as Whiston strikes.
Whiston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Whiston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Macotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
Macotti lands with a hook. Whiston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whiston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whiston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macotti.
Macotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whiston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Macotti throws a big shot that misses.
Whiston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Whiston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whiston misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Macotti counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macotti lands a body punch.
Whiston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Whiston tries to break free but Macotti pushes him back against the cage.
Macotti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Whiston breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Whiston.
Macotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whiston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macotti misses with a body shot.
Macotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whiston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Macotti coming out on top.
Macotti misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Macotti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Macotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Whiston throws a sloppy head kick and Macotti moves out of range easily. #T3#
Macotti needs to keep his hands up - Whiston had a free shot at his head there.
Whiston looks to land a left hand but Macotti moved out of range nicely.
Macotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
Macotti tries to clinch but Whiston moves out of range.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whiston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Whiston circles away.
Macotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Whiston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whiston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Whiston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiston jabs Macotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Macotti clinches with his opponent.
Macotti lands a nice elbow.
Macotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Whiston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whiston has Macotti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macotti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marco Macotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Whiston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Macotti digs a right hand underneath Whiston's ribcage. Whiston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiston takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Rupert Whiston's cut even more.
Macotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiston.
Macotti misses with the head strike.
Whiston wants a takedown but no success here.
Macotti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macotti.
Whiston avoids a wild elbow strike from Macotti.
Macotti has Whiston pressed against the cage, preventing Whiston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Macotti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Whiston blocking some punches.
Marco Macotti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whiston wants to break free but Macotti has control.
#BC2#
Whiston manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marco Macotti.
I think Macotti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Macotti!
Marco Macotti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston and Stratovarius Smiff. Whiston has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Rupert Whiston had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stratovarius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Whiston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Whiston is breathing heavily.
Whiston goes for a takedown attempt but Smiff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smiff tries to clinch up but Whiston circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whiston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Whiston drives through and clinches with Smiff against the cage.
Whiston decides to pull guard.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Whiston can't keep his opponent in guard - Smiff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Whiston wants to improve his position but Smiff is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff content to control rather than advance.
Whiston wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whiston sees it coming and defends easily.
Whiston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smiff wants to take a breather but Whiston is having none of it.
Smiff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whiston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Whiston keeping hold of Smiff's head, controlling as best he can.
Smiff seems to be working for a kimura but Whiston defends the submission attempt.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Whiston is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smiff passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (0) vs (3) Smiff
Smiff looking to control but Whiston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Whiston bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (2) vs (3) Smiff
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whiston is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whiston controlling from the top position.
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Whiston passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (5) vs (3) Smiff
Whiston slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff regains half guard.
Smiff won't allow Whiston to pass to mount.
Whiston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Smiff is defending well.
Whiston prevents Smiff from improving his position.
Smiff is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smiff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smiff trying to control the position.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Whiston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Whiston pushing down on Smiff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smiff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Whiston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smiff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whiston defends well.
Smiff keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Whiston trying to move into half guard but instead Smiff has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (5) vs (5) Smiff
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Smiff passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is looking to advance position but Whiston won't allow it.
Whiston is controlling Smiff's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whiston is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Smiff trying to mount his opponent but Whiston defends it.
Whiston is looking to control Smiff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiston avoid being mounted?
Smiff prevents Whiston from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smiff moves into full mount! Whiston won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (5) vs (8) Smiff
Smiff prevents Whiston from getting the reversal.
Whiston tries to hold on but Smiff pushes him away.
Smiff is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Whiston to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Whiston shrugs it off.
Whiston tries to hold on but Smiff postures up.
Smiff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Whiston is looking to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smiff tries to control but Whiston wriggling away.
Whiston stops Smiff from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Whiston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smiff looking to control but Whiston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smiff wants to take his opponent's back but Whiston doesn't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking to improve his position but Smiff isn't that keen on the idea.
Smiff tries to take Whiston's back but instead Whiston uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smiff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Whiston is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smiff is keen to just control but Whiston is a slippery customer.
Whiston wants to improve his position but Smiff is controlling well.
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is controlling Smiff's trapped leg to prevent Smiff from advancing to side control.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whiston is looking to control Smiff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiston avoid being mounted?
Smiff is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smiff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whiston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Whiston trying to control from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Whiston is positioning himself well to prevent Smiff advancing to mount.
Whiston is looking for a sweep. Smiff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whiston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smiff passes into half guard.
Whiston trying to control but Smiff postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is working for a kimura but Whiston is defending it quite comfortably.
Whiston trying to control but Smiff postures up.
Whiston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Smiff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whiston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smiff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whiston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smiff trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Smiff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smiff won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Whiston is controlling Smiff's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smiff wins on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Stratovarius Smiff 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 Challengers 85
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Whiston misses with a straight left.
Macotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macotti misses the shot to the body.
Macotti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Donk. Macotti catches Whiston right on the button with a cross.
Macotti tries to clinch but Whiston moves out of range.
Macotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Macotti drives through and clinches with Whiston against the cage.
Whiston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Macotti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Whiston blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Whiston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whiston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston swings for the body but Macotti moves out of range.
Macotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whiston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Whiston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Macotti takes the fight into the clinch.
Macotti stalling in the clinch.
#T1##BC#
Whiston breaks the clinch.
Whiston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whiston thows a leg kick but Macotti checks it
and Macotti counters with a nice body shot.
Whiston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macotti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Macotti connects with a body shot.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whiston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whiston misses with a few strikes there.
Macotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whiston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whiston throws a big shot that misses.
Whiston scores with a decent looking hook.
Macotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiston.
#CL2#
Macotti moves into the clinch.
Whiston avoids a wild elbow strike from Macotti.
Macotti lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.#TD#
Whiston jumps into guard, dragging Macotti to the mat.
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!
Whiston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Macotti passes Whiston's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Whiston is looking to improve his position.
Whiston gets full guard.
Whiston pulls Macotti in to control the position.
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Whiston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti looking to control.
#T3#
Whiston content to stall in guard here.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Macotti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whiston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Macotti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Macotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whiston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Macotti wants to clinch up but Whiston keeps it at a distance.
Macotti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Whiston rather than just go for the knockout.
Macotti misses with a body shot.
Macotti avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rupert Whiston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rupert Whiston's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Macotti wants to clinch.
Whiston keeps the fight on the outside.
Whiston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whiston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macotti.
Whiston swats away the attempt to clinch by Macotti.
Whiston misses with a shot to the body
and Macotti counters with a stiff right hand.
Macotti cracks Whiston with an open hand slap.
Macotti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti cracks Whiston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Whiston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Macotti.
Rupert Whiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Whiston throws a jab but it's blocked by Macotti.
Whiston throws a sloppy body shot
and Macotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Macotti avoids the body shot from Whiston.
Whiston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Macotti circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Macotti! But no joy.
Whiston misses the jab.
Macotti lands with a right hand.
Whiston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macotti.
Macotti walks into a left hand.
Whiston misses with a few strikes there.
Macotti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Whiston misses with a hook. Macotti ducked under it nicely.
Macotti misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Whiston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Macotti doesn't seem phased though.
Macotti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Macotti has Whiston up against the cage in a clinch.
Macotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macotti keeps control of Whiston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Whiston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Macotti walks away with a smile on his face. Whiston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Macotti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whiston doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiston misses with a wild body shot.
Whiston throws a body shot but no joy.
Whiston sets himself, and Macotti steps forward looking for the clinch! Whiston avoids it this time.
Macotti fails to land with a series of punches.
Whiston looks to land a left hand but Macotti moved out of range nicely.
Whiston keeps the fight on the outside.
Whiston misses with a left hand
and Macotti counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Macotti takes the fight into the clinch.
Whiston is trying to pull guard but Macotti has him pressed against the cage.
Macotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macotti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whiston.
Macotti misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Whiston blocks an elbow strike.
Macotti throws an elbow but it misses.
Macotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macotti lands with a left to the head.
Macotti prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Whiston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macotti pushes Whiston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whiston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Macotti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Whiston looking for a takedown. #BC#
Whiston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whiston misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Macotti counters with a takedown into side control.
Macotti in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Whiston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whiston defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Whiston takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
Whiston is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Macotti is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Whiston is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Macotti jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Whiston is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Whiston and Macotti has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Macotti working the head with strikes.
Whiston parries the strikes from Macotti easily there. Macotti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Whiston to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Macotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rupert Whiston's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Whiston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Whiston circles away.
Macotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Macotti tries to clinch but Whiston moves away
and Whiston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Whiston throws a body shot but no joy.
Whiston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macotti's hands.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Whiston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Whiston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Whiston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Whiston both land. Nice combination.
Whiston misses with a looping left.
Whiston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Whiston.
Macotti tries to clinch up
and Whiston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Macotti in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Whiston throws a jab when Macotti was well out of range.
Whiston misses with a straight right.
Whiston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Macotti throws a jab when Whiston was well out of range.
Rupert Whiston is winning the standup battle so far.
Whiston looks to land a combination but Macotti avoids it well.
Whiston throws a nice looking combination but Macotti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Whiston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macotti darts in trying to clinch
and Whiston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macotti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whiston throws a jab but it's blocked by Macotti. #T2##CL2#
Macotti moves into the clinch.
Macotti lands with a left to the head.
Whiston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Whiston can't get the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Macotti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Macotti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whiston's efforts to push away.
Macotti misses with an elbow over the top.
Whiston is trying to pull guard but Macotti has him pressed against the cage.
Whiston blocking some punches.
Macotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whiston's elbow.
Macotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whiston backwards.
Macotti is pushing Whiston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Whiston is trying to pull guard but Macotti has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Whiston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macotti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Whiston dodges an elbow strike from Macotti.
#T3##BC#
Whiston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whiston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whiston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Whiston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Macotti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whiston stalks Macotti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Macotti's face. Macotti staggers backwards, shaken.
Macotti connects with a looping right hand.
Whiston ducks right into an uppercut from Macotti.
Macotti ducks under a wild hook from Whiston.
Whiston throws a sloppy head kick and Macotti moves out of range easily.
Whiston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macotti.
Whiston connects with the punch.
Whiston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whiston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macotti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiston circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Whiston connects with a body shot that sends Macotti's belly button to the back.
Whiston looks to land a combination but Macotti avoids it well.
Whiston swinging wildly here.
Macotti wants to counter the offense by Whiston and move into the clinch position.
Macotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whiston at a distance.
Macotti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rupert Whiston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whiston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Macotti closes the distance and clinches.
Whiston goes for a takedown attempt but Macotti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Whiston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macotti. #CL2#
Macotti moves into the clinch.
Whiston blocks an elbow strike.
Whiston jumps guard but Macotti stands there with Whiston around his waist. Whiston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Whiston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Whiston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whiston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
HFC 277 Klitschko vs Satan
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Jiggle tries to clinch there but Whiston circles away.
It looked like Whiston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jiggle moves in looking to clinch but Whiston pushes him off.
Whiston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Jiggle has Whiston up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jiggle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jiggle tries to throw a body punch but Whiston avoids it by throwing Jiggle back against the cage.
Jiggle lands a body shot.
Jiggle lands a body punch. #TD#
Whiston gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiggle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whiston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whiston's back!#SUB2#
Jiggle looking for the RNC.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiggle misses with a punch to the head.
Jiggle throwing sloppy strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Jiggle manages to miss with strikes from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Whiston is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Whiston 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 Jiggle gets his way!
#T1#
Whiston is trying to break free.
Jiggle scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB2#
Whiston 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 Jiggle gets his way!
Whiston has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jiggle.
Well, with Jiggle on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Whiston is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Whiston avoids the strikes from Jiggle.
Our spies down at at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform us that Jiggle has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Whiston is holding onto Jiggle's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB2#
Whiston showing good submission defense here.
Jiggle lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Whiston.
Jiggle punches Whiston on the ear. #T2#
Jiggle controlling well, preventing Whiston from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Jiggle is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Whiston has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jiggle controls the position.
Whiston prevents Jiggle from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Jiggle is persistently looking for the submission but Whiston is defending it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Whiston is trying to break free.
Jiggle lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Whiston hold on?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiggle loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Whiston hold on?
Whiston is taking damage to the body and head.
Jiggle avoiding Whiston 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Whiston prevents Jiggle from getting a body triangle.
Jiggle scores with strikes from the back.
Whiston covers up after that shot from Jiggle.
Jiggle throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Whiston breaks Jiggle's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jiggle being controlled here, momentarily.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whiston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiggle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jiggle is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jiggle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Jiggle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whiston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jiggle keeping moving, preventing Whiston from controlling successfully.
Whiston sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiggle Jiggle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jiggle lands a jab to the head.
Whiston looks to throw the jab but Jiggle is out of range.
Whiston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Jiggle closes the distance and pushes Whiston back into the cage.#TD#
Whiston pulls guard effortlessly.
Jiggle landing some decent shots from guard.
Whiston looking to control.
Jiggle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jiggle trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Jiggle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jiggle 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jiggle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jiggle trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Jiggle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Whiston trying to control the position.
Jiggle preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Jiggle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jiggle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jiggle striking off his back but it's not causing Whiston any problems.
Jiggle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jiggle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whiston manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Whiston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whiston 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.
Jiggle pushes down on Whiston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whiston regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Jiggle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jiggle Jiggle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whiston keeping full guard, as Jiggle tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whiston holds on and takes a little breather.
Jiggle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiggle throws a big right hand that misses.
Whiston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jiggle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jiggle trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Jiggle postures up in Whiston's guard and throws a big left but Whiston blocks it.
Jiggle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Jiggle trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jiggle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jiggle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiggle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jiggle won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Whiston wants to improve his position but instead Jiggle has moved into half guard.
Whiston trying to control from the bottom.
Whiston is controlling Jiggle's trapped leg to prevent Jiggle from advancing to side control.
Jiggle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Whiston tries to roll over but Jiggle keeps him under control.
Whiston has hold of Jiggle's hands but Jiggle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiggle wants to pass to mount but Whiston is defending the position.
Jiggle thows a huge punch but Whiston dodges it nicely.
Jiggle prevents Whiston from improving his position.
Jiggle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whiston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiggle is one step ahead there.
Whiston pulls Jiggle in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiggle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiggle Jiggle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jiggle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Jiggle closes the distance and clinches.
Whiston blocks a body shot from Jiggle. #TD#
Whiston jumps into guard, dragging Jiggle to the mat.
Whiston is controlling Jiggle's posture.
Jiggle throwing strikes but missing.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Whiston wants to improve his position but instead Jiggle has moved into half guard.
Whiston is controlling Jiggle's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiggle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whiston's head.
Jiggle trying to control the action but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Jiggle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Whiston taking some punishment here, with Jiggle in his half guard.
Whiston trying to control here.
Whiston moves into full guard.
Jiggle stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
Jiggle landing with the ground and pound.
Jiggle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whiston is trying to control the position but Jiggle postures up.
Jiggle stays in close to Whiston's body and controls the position.
Jiggle won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Jiggle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jiggle cracks Whiston with a solid left hand.
Jiggle Jiggle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Jiggle stands up over Whiston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jiggle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jiggle preventing the sweep.
Jiggle 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.
Jiggle stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
Jiggle 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.
Whiston is controlling Jiggle's posture.#T3#
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Jiggle from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jiggle blocks the body kick.
Whiston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jiggle.
Jiggle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whiston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jiggle throws out a powerful jab.
Jiggle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whiston.
Rupert Whiston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Jiggle has Whiston up against the cage in a clinch.
Jiggle blocks an uppercut.
Jiggle presses Whiston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jiggle has Whiston pressed against the cage, preventing Whiston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whiston working hard to break the clinch.
Jiggle throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiston. #TD#
Whiston pulls guard successfully.
Jiggle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Jiggle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jiggle advances to half guard.
Jiggle controlling the action here.
Jiggle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Whiston is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Whiston is defending against the submission attempts here by Jiggle.
Jiggle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiggle Jiggle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jiggle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiggle Jiggle!
Jiggle Jiggle took some time post fight to say the following; 'I can do better'.
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Event:
HFC 273 Compete
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Complete.
The fighters circling - Complete throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whiston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Complete tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Complete shoots and misses
letting Whiston counter with a right hand.
Whiston throws a series of punches but Complete avoids them all with ease.
Whiston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whiston works over Complete's head and body with a nice combination.
Whiston throws a right and a left that Complete avoids nicely.
It looked like Complete wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Complete gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Complete.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Whiston fails to pull guard.
Whiston is trying to break free.
Complete can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Complete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Complete is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Whiston has Complete pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Complete manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Good body shot from Complete.
Complete gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whiston.
Complete prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Whiston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Complete fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Whiston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whiston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Complete.
Whiston misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Complete has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Whiston!
Whiston has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Whiston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Complete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
Complete went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Complete looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whiston tries to bum rush Complete with a series of wild strikes but Complete uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Complete throws a series of punches but Whiston avoids them all with ease.
Complete tries to clinch but Whiston moves out of range.
Whiston misses the shot to the body.
Rupert Whiston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whiston misses with a few strikes there.
Whiston throws a hook but Complete avoids it easily.
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!
Complete avoids the body shot from Whiston.
A big right from Complete misses.
Complete takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Complete throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Whiston was covering up waiting for the punch and Complete finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Whiston controlling the position.
Complete lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Whiston managing to control the position.
Complete lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Whiston wants to sweep here but Complete controlling him for the moment.
Complete trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston controlling the position.
Complete postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Complete landing some decent shots from guard.
Complete scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Whiston has control of Complete's left arm, preventing Complete from doing any damage. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Whiston is continuing to stall.
Complete is working Whiston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Whiston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Complete lands a couple of digs.
Complete postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Complete won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Complete moves forwards but Whiston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rupert Whiston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whiston throws a series of punches but Complete avoids them all with ease.
Whiston connects with a single shot there.
Whiston misses with a hook.
Whiston misses with a two punch combination.
Complete tries to clinch but Whiston moves away
and Whiston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiston throws a series of punches but Complete moves out of range.
Whiston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mr Complete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whiston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whiston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Complete counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Complete moves into range and clinches up with Whiston.
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!
Complete gets underhooks to prevent Whiston's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Whiston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Complete is leaning against Whiston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Complete lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whiston backwards.
Complete is pressed up against the cage. Whiston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Complete down to the mat. Complete avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Whiston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whiston lands a nice shot to the body.
Complete fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Complete has Whiston up against the cage in a clinch.
Complete drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whiston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Complete tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Complete. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Complete ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Complete no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Complete swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Whiston prevents Complete from getting back to his feet.
Complete 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.
Complete is working hard here to advance position.
Complete pulls Whiston in close to prevent any damage.
Complete being controlled here, momentarily.
Whiston won't allow Complete to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Complete is defended easily by Whiston.
Whiston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Complete doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiston. Complete does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rupert Whiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Complete closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complete landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whiston is pressing down on Complete's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Whiston pulls Complete in to control the position.
Whiston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Complete throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whiston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Complete throws a big right hand that misses.
Complete distracts Whiston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Complete wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving. #T4#
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Complete lands a couple of elbows.
Complete postures up and lands a big shot to Whiston's brow.
Mr Complete overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Complete accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whiston controlling Complete's posture.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Complete working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Complete stands up over Whiston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whiston is trying to control the position but Complete postures up.
Complete throws a big elbow that misses.
Complete working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mr Complete will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Whiston looks to score with a jab to the body but Complete is just out of range.
Whiston misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Complete.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whiston, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Complete moves into range and clinches up with Whiston.#BC2#
Whiston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whiston misses with a looping left.
Whiston misses with a hook.
Complete tried to counter with a leg kick but Whiston avoided it.
Complete gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Whiston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Complete fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Complete wants to clinch but Whiston slips to the side
and Whiston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Whiston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Complete avoids the head kick by Whiston.
#TD#
Complete fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Whiston sprawls well initially but Complete persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Whiston trying to hold on to Complete's head to control him but Complete postures up.
Whiston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Complete throwing strikes from guard but Whiston blocks nicely.
Whiston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Complete is proving a slippery customer.
Complete missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Complete is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Complete stands up over Whiston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Complete throws a strike but Whiston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Whiston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Complete wants to stand up but Whiston is controlling him.
Complete is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston advances position into side control!
Whiston tries to advance position but instead Complete slips a leg back in to half guard.
Whiston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Complete is defending well.
Whiston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Complete keeps working.
Whiston content to control rather than advance.
Complete is not content to let Whiston control the position.
Whiston trying to control the pace.
Complete trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Whiston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Complete is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Complete tries to close the distance and clinch but Whiston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whiston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Whiston misses its intended target.
Complete is looking for a counter combo.
Complete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
#TD#
Whiston gets caught napping as Complete dives in and scores a takedown. Whiston manages to retain guard.
Complete engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Whiston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whiston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Whiston!
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston and Big J Smiles. Smiles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smile Like You Mean It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Big J Smiles!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston clinches up with Smiles and pushes him back against the cage.
Smiles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whiston.
Smiles gets control of Whiston's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smiles will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smiles holds on and takes a little breather.
Smiles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiston controls the pace.
Smiles controlling Whiston's posture.
Smiles keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Whiston is pushing down on Smiles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smiles is fighting to maintain full guard but Whiston has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiles is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whiston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smiles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whiston is one step ahead there.
Smiles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiles is keeping the position for now.
Whiston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smiles keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston is fighting to break Smiles's control of his arms but Smiles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Smiles keeps moving.
Whiston is fighting to break Smiles's control of his arms but Smiles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Smiles is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whiston'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.
Smiles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Whiston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smiles has control of Whiston's left arm, preventing Whiston from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston stays in close to Smiles's body and controls the position.
Smiles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Whiston preventing the sweep.
Smiles seems keen to control Whiston's posture.
Whiston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiles is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling from the top position.
Smiles wants to sweep here but Whiston controlling him for the moment.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whiston trying to control but Smiles is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smiles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smiles is adopting a defensive guard.
Whiston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Whiston continues to stall.
Whiston stopping the sweep attempt from Smiles.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smiles is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (0) vs (2) Smiles
Smiles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whiston is trying to keep Smiles in close.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smiles postures up.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smiles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston has his hands on Smiles's head, controlling the position.
Further stalling from Whiston.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smiles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Whiston pulls Smiles in to control the position.
Smiles is stalling in the full guard.
Whiston trying to control the position.
Smiles is stalling in the full guard.
Whiston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is really struggling to control Smiles but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Whiston wants to sweep here but Smiles controlling him for the moment.
Whiston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smiles postures up.
Smiles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Whiston pulls Smiles in close to prevent any damage.
Smiles slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smiles is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Smiles won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Smiles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston looking to control.
Smiles stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
Whiston pulls Smiles in close to prevent any damage.
Whiston can't keep his opponent in guard - Smiles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smiles is thwarting Whiston's attempts to control the position.
Whiston controlling the position for now.
More hug and hope from Whiston.
Smiles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Whiston trying to control here.
Smiles prevents Whiston from improving his position.
Smiles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to control from the bottom.
Smiles is looking to advance position but Whiston won't allow it.
Whiston wants to control but Smiles is keeping busy.
Smiles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smiles passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (0) vs (5) Smiles
Smiles tries to control but Whiston wriggling away.
Whiston regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smiles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smiles is thwarting Whiston's attempts to control the position.
Whiston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is trying to maintain the position but Smiles is very close to passing his half guard.
Whiston is trying to get back to full guard.
Whiston is looking to control Smiles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiston avoid being mounted?
Whiston tries to get to full guard but Smiles has control of the leg.
Smiles content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiles is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smiles wins on points by 5 to 0.
Big J Smiles is the new middleweight champion!
Big J Smiles was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston and Terry Akki. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Terry Akki!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Whiston has managed to clinch.
Akki jumps guard but Whiston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Whiston jumps guard and drags Akki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Akki from controlling successfully.
Whiston pulls Akki in close to prevent any damage.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Akki from controlling successfully.
Akki tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Akki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Whiston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston continues to stall.
Akki slips nicely into half guard.
Whiston wants to control but Akki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Akki is trying to control. Whiston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Akki is thwarting Whiston's attempts to control the position.
Whiston is controlling Akki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Whiston is trying to control but can't.
Akki trying to control from half guard but Whiston is working away.
Whiston is trying is best to control the position here.
Whiston is looking to improve his position.
Whiston is controlling Akki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Whiston wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston regains full guard. Nicely done.
Akki wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Whiston pulls Akki in close to his closed guard and prevents Akki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Akki tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Whiston pulls Akki in to control the position.
Akki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling Akki's posture.
Akki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whiston has his hands on Akki's head, controlling the position.
Akki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston has his hands on Akki's head, controlling the position.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
Whiston pulls Akki in close to prevent any damage.
Whiston 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Akki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whiston controlling the position.
Whiston looking to control but Akki passes into half guard.
Akki prevents Whiston from improving his position.
Akki is trying to control the action in half guard but Whiston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Whiston is looking to control Akki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiston avoid being mounted?
Whiston desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Whiston is looking for a sweep. Akki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is controlling Akki's trapped leg to prevent Akki from advancing to side control.
Whiston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Akki stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whiston holds on and takes a little breather.
Akki wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Whiston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Whiston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston'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.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Akki tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Whiston has control of Akki's left arm, preventing Akki from doing any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Akki wants to pass the guard but Whiston is keeping the position.
Whiston has Akki pulled in close to control his posture.
Whiston looking to control.
Whiston trying to control the position here.
Akki wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Whiston controlling the position.
Akki won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Whiston pulls Akki in to control the position.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Akki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
Akki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Akki trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston controlling Akki's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Akki from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whiston holds on and takes a little breather.
Further stalling from Whiston.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Whiston is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Akki 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Akki stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
Whiston keeping full guard, as Akki tries to pass.
Whiston has Akki pulled in close to control his posture.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Akki preventing the sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Akki trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akki is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Whiston is heads and Akki is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Whiston takes the fight on points by 1 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Veli Schwarzeneg and Rupert Whiston. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Veli Schwarzeneg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Whiston closes the distance and clinches.
Schwarzeneg wants a takedown but no success here.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but Whiston forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Schwarzeneg wants to take the fight to the mat but Whiston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veli Schwarzeneg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwarzeneg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Whiston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Whiston moves into range and clinches up with Schwarzeneg.
Whiston gets control of Schwarzeneg's arms and successfully pulls guard. Whiston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Whiston has Schwarzeneg pulled in close to control his posture.
Schwarzeneg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
Whiston has Schwarzeneg pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Whiston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whiston managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg looking to pass the guard.
Whiston controlling the position.
Schwarzeneg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schwarzeneg looking to pass the guard.
Whiston pulls Schwarzeneg in close to his closed guard and prevents Schwarzeneg from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Whiston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schwarzeneg manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzeneg (0) vs (2) Whiston
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwarzeneg is keeping the position for now.
Schwarzeneg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiston controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schwarzeneg looking to control but Whiston passes into half guard.
Whiston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Schwarzeneg defends it.
Whiston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Whiston trying to mount his opponent but Schwarzeneg defends it.
Whiston stalling.
Schwarzeneg wants to improve his position but Whiston is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Whiston 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.
Whiston is pressing down on Schwarzeneg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schwarzeneg is holding on for now.
Whiston is taking a breather. Schwarzeneg 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.
Schwarzeneg trying to control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is taking a breather. Schwarzeneg 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.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a sweep. Whiston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whiston wants to free his trapped foot but Schwarzeneg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whiston is thwarting Schwarzeneg's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston prevents Schwarzeneg from improving his position.
Whiston trying to mount his opponent but Schwarzeneg defends it.
Whiston content to control rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but Schwarzeneg defending well.
Whiston controlling the action here.
Schwarzeneg actively working from the bottom here.
Whiston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schwarzeneg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whiston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schwarzeneg's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston content to control rather than advance.
Whiston working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Schwarzeneg's thigh. Schwarzeneg counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Whiston 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.
Schwarzeneg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Whiston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Whiston preventing the sweep.
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston is stalling in the full guard.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schwarzeneg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whiston pushes down on Schwarzeneg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whiston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schwarzeneg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston is taking a breather. Schwarzeneg 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.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to full guard.
Whiston trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Whiston 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Whiston.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to full guard.
Whiston trying to mount his opponent but Schwarzeneg defends it.
Whiston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Whiston.
Schwarzeneg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whiston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Whiston with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Well,Schwarzeneg is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Whiston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schwarzeneg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whiston has managed to get both his arms back between Schwarzeneg's legs - danger averted.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Whiston slips nicely into half guard.
Whiston is taking a breather. Schwarzeneg 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet more stalling tactics from Whiston.
Whiston wants to free his trapped foot but Schwarzeneg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston wins on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paulo Moreno and Rupert Whiston. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paulo Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moreno tries to keep at a distance but Whiston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moreno tries to score a body lock takedown but Whiston shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moreno wants to take the fight to the mat but Whiston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moreno is trying to drag Whiston to the mat but Whiston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whiston after a bit of a struggle.
Whiston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moreno wants a takedown.
Whiston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whiston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moreno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston is pressed up against the cage. Moreno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Whiston down to the mat. Whiston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Whiston tries to keep at a distance but Moreno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moreno goes for a takedown attempt but Whiston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Whiston darts in and clinches Moreno up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whiston.
Whiston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Whiston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moreno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moreno drops down looking for an ankle pick but Whiston pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whiston manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston 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.
Whiston controls Moreno momentarily but Moreno frees himself.
Moreno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.
Whiston seems keen to control Moreno's posture.
Whiston wants to sweep here but Moreno controlling him for the moment.
Moreno content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the position.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Whiston wants to sweep but no luck.
Moreno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moreno wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Moreno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (0) vs (2) Whiston
Moreno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Moreno is retaining full guard.
Whiston is stalling in the full guard.
Whiston is continuing to stall.
We've been informed that Whiston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Moreno is retaining full guard.
Whiston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whiston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Whiston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Whiston.
Whiston passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (0) vs (5) Whiston
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston takes a little break here. Moreno wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Moreno gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moreno (0) vs (7) Whiston
Moreno is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Whiston has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Moreno (0) vs (10) Whiston
Whiston controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Whiston the control monster continue. Boring.
Will Whiston go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Whiston controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Moreno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Whiston's guard. Nice work there by Moreno.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (2) vs (10) Whiston
Moreno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Well,Moreno is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moreno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moreno continues to stall.
Whiston trying to control the position here.
Moreno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whiston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moreno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Whiston has control of Moreno's left arm, preventing Moreno from doing any damage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Moreno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moreno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Whiston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Moreno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More hug and hope from Moreno.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston pulls Moreno in close to his closed guard and prevents Moreno from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moreno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Whiston 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Whiston managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston wins on points by 10 to 2.
Paulo Moreno spoke after the fight, saying 'Sa lahat ng ayaw sakin mga putang ina niyo.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Pott and Rupert Whiston. Pott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Flume - Smoke & Retribution (Ekali Remix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Pott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston is looking to clinch but Pott is avoiding it.
Whiston rushes Pott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whiston turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Whiston manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pott (0) vs (4) Whiston
Pott is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Whiston stalls from top position.
Pott wants to control but Whiston postures up.
Pott stops Whiston from passing to mount.
Pott is trying to improve his position.
Whiston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pott is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pott is being controlled here.
Whiston has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pott! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pott (0) vs (6) Whiston
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pott (0) vs (9) Whiston
Whiston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pott doesn't escape.
Pott rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pott has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pott regains full guard. Nicely done.
Whiston preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pott is controlling Whiston's posture.
Pott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pott keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Pott pulls Whiston in to control the position.
Pott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Pott is keeping the position.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Whiston 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.
Whiston is continuing to stall.
Pott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pott 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.
Pott keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pott trying to control the position.
Pott is adopting a defensive guard.
Pott looking to control.
Whiston is stalling in the full guard.
Pott looking for a sweep. Not yet Pott, not yet.
Whiston is stalling in the full guard.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Whiston.
Whiston trying to control but Pott is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pott is trying to keep Whiston in close.
Whiston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Pott is retaining full guard.
My spies in Training & Sparring. inform me that Whiston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pott is trying to control the position but Whiston postures up.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pott keeping moving, preventing Whiston from controlling successfully.
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pott 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.
Pott being controlled here, momentarily.
Pott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pott is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Whiston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Whiston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pott looking to control.
Whiston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whiston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pott keeping moving, preventing Whiston from controlling successfully.
Pott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whiston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pott controls Whiston momentarily but Whiston frees himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pott wants to sweep here but Whiston controlling him for the moment.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Pott is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pott holds on and takes a little breather.
Whiston 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.
Pott wants to sweep here but Whiston controlling him for the moment.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Pott is retaining full guard.
Pott looking to control.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whiston postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pott has his hands on Whiston's head, controlling the position.
Whiston content to stall in guard here.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pott is keeping the position for now.
Whiston stays in close to Pott's body and controls the position.
Pott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pott keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Pott wants to sweep here but Whiston controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston 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.
Pott keeping moving, preventing Whiston from controlling successfully.
Whiston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pott looking to control.
Pott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pott tries to get out of the position.
Pott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whiston is one step ahead there.
Whiston is pushing down on Pott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pott is fighting to maintain full guard but Whiston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whiston is working away from the top position though.
Pott gets back to full guard.
Pott looking for a sweep. Not yet Pott, not yet.
Pott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiston controls the pace.
Whiston pushing down on Pott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pott gets full guard.
Whiston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whiston preventing the sweep.
Whiston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whiston stopping the sweep attempt from Pott.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pott wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pott holds on and takes a little breather.
Pott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston pushing down on Pott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whiston is working away from the top position though.
Whiston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pott is looking to control Whiston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pott avoid being mounted?
Pott is holding on to half guard well.
Whiston content to control rather than advance.
Pott makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pott.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston is stalling in the full guard.
Pott looking to control.
Whiston controlling from the top position.
Whiston preventing the sweep.
Pott working a defensive guard here.
Pott keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pott keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Pott is trying to control the position but Whiston postures up.
Whiston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pott working for a triangle but Whiston defends it easily.
Whiston content to stall in guard here.
Pott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Pott is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston preventing the sweep.
Pott pulls Whiston in close to prevent any damage.
Whiston trying to control the position from guard on top but Pott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pott 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!
Whiston wins on points by 9 to 0. |
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Event:
HFC 268 Big Bad Buzz
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Whiston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Atte Peltola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peltola scores with a nice right hand.
Peltola misses with an uppercut. Whiston saw that one coming.
Peltola connects with a single shot there.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whiston looks to land a right hand but Peltola moved out of range.
Whiston slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Whiston finds it's target.
A big left from Peltola misses.
Peltola lands a jab to Whiston's midsection.
Whiston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peltola.
Peltola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peltola looks to score with a jab to the body but Whiston is just out of range.
Peltola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peltola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peltola lands a nice shot that snaps Whiston's head back.
Good shot there by Whiston.
Peltola swings for the body but Whiston moves out of range.
Whiston shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Peltola eats them both and turns towards Whiston to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Whiston darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Whiston scores with a one two! Peltola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Whiston.
A quick step to the side and Whiston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whiston slips a jab from Peltola.
Peltola moves out of range of the strikes.
Peltola ducks under a wild hook from Whiston.
Whiston digs a good body shot into Peltola's ribs.
Peltola takes one to the side of the head.
Peltola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whiston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at We The Best in the buildup to the fight.
Whiston scores with a hook to the body. Peltola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Peltola. Beautiful body shot.
Whiston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whiston lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peltola misses with a right hand
and Whiston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whiston misses with a wild combination.
Peltola lands a nice shot that snaps Whiston's head back.
#T2#
Whiston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peltola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whiston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Whiston does no damage.
Peltola takes a swing at Whiston's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Whiston misses the target.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peltola tests Whiston's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.
Whiston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peltola moves away from the strike by Whiston.
Whiston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peltola misses with an uppercut. Whiston saw that one coming.
Whiston staying out of range there.
Peltola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Whiston swings for the body but Peltola moves out of range.
Peltola jabs at Whiston's body.
A punch lands to the side of Whiston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Whiston lands with a nice combination. Peltola backs away looking to recover.
A big right from Peltola misses. #T3#
Whiston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peltola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whiston defending well as Peltola loads up on a big left hand.
Peltola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whiston moves away.
Whiston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peltola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peltola misses with a right hand
and Whiston counters with a series of strikes. Peltola will be more careful next time no doubt.
Peltola avoids the body shot from Whiston.
Peltola cracks Whiston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peltola lands a slapping body shot.
Whiston misses with a wild body shot.
Peltola misses with a right hand
and Whiston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whiston leaves Peltola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Peltola.
Whiston lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Peltola there.
Whiston slips a straight right by Peltola.
Whiston blocks a jab.#T4#
Peltola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peltola misses with a hook.
Whiston is working the combinations to good effect here.
Whiston slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Peltola.
Peltola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peltola lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#
Whiston is rocked!
Peltola drops Whiston with a huge uppercut! Whiston drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Peltola is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atte Peltola!
Our winner, Atte Peltola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 28, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miklo Velka and Rupert Whiston. Velka comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Miklo Velka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Velka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Whiston pulls Velka into guard.
Whiston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Velka is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Velka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston is pulling down on Velka's head to control his posture.
Velka won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Whiston is pulling down on Velka's head to control his posture.
Velka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velka's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velka (0) vs (2) Whiston
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velka being controlled here, momentarily.
Whiston trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Velka manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velka (2) vs (2) Whiston
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is controlling Velka's posture.
Velka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiston is keeping the position for now.
Whiston is pulling down on Velka's head. It's preventing any offense from Velka, at least for the moment.
Velka wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is pulling down on Velka's head to control his posture.
Velka controlling from the top position.
Velka won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Velka tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Velka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Whiston 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Velka from controlling successfully.
Whiston wants to sweep here but Velka controlling him for the moment.
Whiston pulls Velka in close to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Velka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velka is one step ahead there.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Velka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to sweep here but Velka controlling him for the moment.
Whiston has Velka pulled in close to control his posture.
Velka trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiston controls Velka momentarily but Velka frees himself.
Velka trying to control but Whiston is working from the bottom.
Whiston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whiston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velka (2) vs (4) Whiston
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Velka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whiston is one step ahead there.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston is looking to advance position but Velka has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velka (6) vs (4) Whiston
Whiston wants to hold on but Velka pushes him away.
Velka wants to control the pace but Whiston is squirming around nicely.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston just holding on.
Whiston wants to hold on but Velka pushes him away.
Whiston is trying to escape the mount.
Velka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Velka controlling the position easily from mount.
Whiston tries to hold on but Velka postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Velka prevents Whiston from getting the reversal.
Velka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whiston is looking to escape.
Whiston tries to hold on but Velka pushes him away.
Whiston is in all sorts of trouble here.
Velka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whiston is looking to escape.
Whiston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Velka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whiston is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to hold on but Velka pushes him away.
Whiston is working to get back to half guard.
Velka controlling the pace for now.
Velka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whiston is looking to escape.
Whiston is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston regains half guard.
Whiston is positioning himself well to prevent Velka advancing to mount.
Velka is trying to control. Whiston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Whiston moves into full guard.
Velka wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Whiston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velka is one step ahead there.
Whiston trying to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Velka looking to pass the guard.
Velka being controlled here momentarily.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Velka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Velka 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston controls Velka momentarily but Velka frees himself.
Whiston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velka is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Velka takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Post fight, Miklo Velka took to the microphone: 'Yo homes....I dedicate this win to Magic....La Onda essa! Hey Red Rider shut your mouth...if you want to scrap meet me at El Pino!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bubba Rugowski and Rupert Whiston. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 1 losses; Bubba Rugowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rugowski moves into the clinch.
Rugowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Whiston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rugowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Whiston gets underhooks to prevent Rugowski's takedown attempt.
Rugowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Whiston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Whiston tries to keep at a distance but Rugowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rugowski jumps guard but Whiston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Rugowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whiston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rugowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whiston walks away with a smile on his face. Rugowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rugowski rushes Whiston and presses him up against the cage.
Rugowski pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Rugowski keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Rugowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rugowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rugowski, not yet.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rugowski is keeping the position for now.
Whiston keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski has his hands on Whiston's head, controlling the position.
Rugowski continues to stall.
Whiston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rugowski keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Rugowski pulls Whiston in close to his closed guard and prevents Whiston from doing any damage or advancing position.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Rugowski keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rugowski is keeping the position for now.
Rugowski trying to keep a closed guard but Whiston is proving a slippery customer.
Whiston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston trying to move into half guard but instead Rugowski has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (2) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whiston controls Rugowski momentarily but Rugowski frees himself.
Rugowski stays in close to Whiston's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rugowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Rugowski wants to pass the guard but Whiston is keeping the position.
Whiston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whiston controlling the position.
Rugowski postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rugowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Rugowski is proving a slippery customer.
Rugowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rugowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rugowski is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whiston being controlled here, momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Whiston keeping full guard, as Rugowski tries to pass.
Rugowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rugowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Rugowski won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Rugowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Rugowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeping full guard, as Rugowski tries to pass.
Rugowski controlling from the top position.
Rugowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Whiston pulls Rugowski in close to prevent any damage.
Whiston looking to control.
Rugowski passes Whiston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Whiston tries to get to full guard but Rugowski has control of the leg.
Rugowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is trying to control but can't.
Rugowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Whiston is looking to control Rugowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiston avoid being mounted?
Rugowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Rugowski trying to control from half guard but Whiston is working away.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rugowski is taking a breather. Whiston 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.
Whiston is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to get to full guard but Rugowski has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rugowski in particular looking to stall.
Rugowski'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.
Whiston is looking for a sweep. Rugowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whiston wants to control but Rugowski is keeping busy.
Rugowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Whiston is controlling Rugowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Whiston is trying to maintain the position but Rugowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Rugowski wants to control but Whiston is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to roll over but Rugowski keeps him under control.
Whiston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rugowski is working away from the top position though.
Whiston tries to roll over but Rugowski keeps him under control.
Whiston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Whiston is trying to get back to full guard.
Rugowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whiston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rugowski is thwarting Whiston's attempts to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Whiston tries to roll over but Rugowski keeps him under control.
Whiston trying to control here.
Rugowski trying to control the pace.
Whiston trying to hold on to Rugowski's head to control him but Rugowski postures up.
Rugowski stalling.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rugowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rugowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rugowski won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Rugowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rugowski is pushing down on Whiston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Whiston is fighting to maintain full guard but Rugowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Whiston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rugowski trying to control the pace.
Whiston tries to roll over but Rugowski keeps him under control.
Whiston trying to control here.
Whiston wants to improve his position but Rugowski is controlling well.
Rugowski controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to roll over but Rugowski keeps him under control.
Rugowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rugowski is thwarting Whiston's attempts to control the position.
Rugowski not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Rugowski 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.
Whiston wants to get back to full guard.
Whiston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Rugowski from controlling successfully.
Whiston keeping full guard, as Rugowski tries to pass.
Rugowski content to stall in guard here.
Rugowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (2) vs (2) Whiston
Rugowski seems keen to control Whiston's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Rugowski is heads and Whiston is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Whiston wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rupert Whiston and Jason Morgan. Jason Morgan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 0 losses; Rupert Whiston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jason Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston takes the fight into the clinch.
Whiston gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Whiston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Whiston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rupert Whiston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Morgan.
Morgan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Whiston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Whiston is looking for a takedown.
Morgan is trying to drag Whiston to the mat but Whiston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Whiston is trying to drag Morgan to the mat but Morgan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morgan is pressed up against the cage. Whiston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morgan down to the mat. Morgan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan instigates a clinch.
Morgan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Whiston regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Whiston (0) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Whiston (0) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan tries for a kimura but Whiston is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control but Whiston is keeping him busy.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Morgan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Whiston is trying to improve his position.
Morgan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whiston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morgan wants to control but Whiston is keeping him busy.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Morgan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Whiston wants to control but Morgan postures up.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Whiston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Whiston is right now.
Morgan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whiston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morgan controls the position from side control.
Morgan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whiston has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morgan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Whiston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Whiston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whiston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan controls the position.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan slows the pace down.
Whiston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morgan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morgan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Morgan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morgan tries for a kimura but Whiston is defending well.
Whiston can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Whiston tries to bench press Morgan off him but Morgan keeps the position.
Morgan working away.
Whiston is trying to get back to half guard.
Whiston is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whiston, who protects the arm well.
Whiston is trying to escape the position but Morgan is controlling the position.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Morgan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morgan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Morgan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whiston, who protects the arm well.
Morgan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morgan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whiston is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
Morgan is trying to control the action in half guard but Whiston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Morgan 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.
Morgan is keen to just control but Whiston is a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morgan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morgan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Whiston (4) vs (5) Morgan
Whiston has good solid back control here.
Whiston tries to get the hooks in deep but Morgan pushed the leg off.
Morgan is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Morgan trying to control the hands but Whiston won't let him.
Whiston tries to keep control of the position but Morgan is staying busy.
Whiston controls the position.
Whiston keeps control of the position as Morgan tries to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston doesn't have the hooks in and Morgan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whiston (4) vs (7) Morgan
Whiston wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment.
Whiston pulls Morgan in to control the position.
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Whiston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Whiston.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture.
Whiston is trying to keep Morgan in close.
Whiston has his hands on Morgan's head, controlling the position.
Whiston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whiston pulls Morgan in close to his closed guard and prevents Morgan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whiston pulls Morgan in close to prevent any damage.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Whiston keeps moving.
Whiston is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up.
Whiston keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan stays in close to Whiston's body and controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston seems keen to control Morgan's posture.
Morgan postures up.
Morgan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Whiston has his hands on Morgan's head, controlling the position.
Morgan passes Whiston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Whiston is defending against the submission attempts here by Morgan.
Whiston trying to control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morgan prevents Whiston from improving his position.
Morgan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whiston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but Whiston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage.
Morgan is keen to just control but Whiston is a slippery customer.
Whiston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morgan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morgan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Whiston (8) vs (7) Morgan
Morgan wants to escape the position.
Whiston biding his time, controlling Morgan.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Whiston.
Whiston trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Whiston keeps control of the position as Morgan tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Whiston.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Whiston's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Morgan is keeping busy.
Whiston is riding his opponent, not letting Morgan buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Jason Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Reubens and Rupert Whiston. Peter Reubens had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Reubens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whiston clinches with his opponent.
Whiston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Whiston is pulling down on Reubens's head to control his posture.
Whiston is continuing to stall.
Reubens drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Whiston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reubens has Whiston in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reubens (0) vs (2) Whiston
Whiston is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Better Alternative ($800/week, 12 elites) inform me that Whiston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reubens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whiston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston stays in close to Reubens's body and controls the position.
Reubens controls Whiston momentarily but Whiston frees himself.
Reubens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiston controls the pace.
Whiston won't allow Reubens to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is stalling in the full guard.
Reubens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whiston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whiston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whiston stays in close to Reubens's body and controls the position.
Reubens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whiston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reubens working for a triangle but Whiston defends it easily.
Reubens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whiston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston controlling from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Reubens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whiston controls the pace.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Reubens is keeping the position.
Whiston 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reubens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whiston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whiston pushes down on Reubens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whiston is thwarting Reubens's attempts to control the position.
Whiston controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Reubens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Whiston slows the pace down in half guard.
Whiston is pressing down on Reubens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reubens is holding on for now.
Whiston working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Reubens's thigh. Reubens counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Whiston stays in close to Reubens's body and controls the position.
Reubens is trying to control the position but Whiston postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to free his leg and advance position but Reubens is retaining full guard.
Reubens has his foot on Whiston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whiston works his way back into a safe position though.
Whiston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whiston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reubens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whiston is aware though and is defending well.
Reubens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whiston works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Whiston trying to mount his opponent but Reubens defends it.
Still in half guard, Whiston seems content to control.
Whiston wants to pass the guard but Reubens is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston controlling the pace.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Reubens defends it.
Reubens trying to control but Whiston postures up.
Whiston tries to pass to full mount but Reubens defends it.
Reubens tries to roll over but Whiston keeps him under control.
Whiston trying to pass the guard but Reubens defending well.
Reubens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Reubens trying to control here.
Whiston not doing much here.
Whiston wants to free his trapped foot but Reubens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whiston slows the pace down in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston wants to free his trapped foot but Reubens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whiston content to control rather than advance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Whiston works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Reubens (0) vs (5) Whiston
Whiston controlling the position easily from mount.
Reubens is looking to get to half guard.
Whiston content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Reubens working to try and regain half guard.
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
Reubens is wriggling around trying to escape.
Whiston avoids the attempt from Reubens to control.
Whiston controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Reubens tries to lock up and control but Whiston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Whiston looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reubens tries to reverse the position but Whiston maintains control.
Whiston avoids the attempt from Reubens to control.
Reubens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Whiston avoids the attempt from Reubens to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiston controlling the pace for now.
The adventures of Whiston the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whiston wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
HFC 260 Knuckle Up
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Whiston lands with a good body shot.
Whiston's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Whiston duly obliges.
Whiston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Derksen.
As Whiston tries to get set, Derksen tries to push him back and clinch up but Whiston manages to avoid the attempt.
Derksen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Derksen ducks under a wild hook from Whiston.#CL#
Derksen clinches with his opponent.
Derksen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whiston's elbow.
Derksen throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Whiston gets control of Derksen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Whiston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Derksen lands a couple of elbows.
Whiston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Derksen throwing strikes but missing.
Whiston controlling Derksen's posture.
Derksen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whiston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Derksen's guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Derksen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Derksen has his hands on Whiston's head, controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Derksen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Derksen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Derksen being controlled here, momentarily. #ES#
Derksen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Whiston throws a nice looking combination but Derksen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Derksen misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Derksen lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Derksen has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Derksen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whiston tries to pull guard but Derksen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Derksen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Derksen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Whiston's brow.
Derksen lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whiston is trying to push Derksen away but Derksen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Whiston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Derksen smiles and moves away.
Whiston throws a body punch but Derksen moves out of range.
Derksen tries to close the distance and clinch but Whiston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whiston raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Derksen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whiston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whiston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whiston avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Whiston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whiston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Whiston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Derksen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Derksen scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Whiston misses.
A jab lands there for Derksen.
Whiston throws a right and a left that Derksen avoids nicely. #T3#
Derksen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Whiston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Derksen.
Derksen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Derksen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Derksen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whiston.
Whiston looks to throw the jab but Derksen is out of range.
Whiston misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Whiston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Derksen was well out of range. Poor timing from Whiston.
Derksen is looking for a counter combo.
Derksen throws a body punch but Whiston moves out of range.
Whiston throws a right and a left that Derksen avoids nicely. #CL#
Derksen instigates a clinch.
Derksen lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Derksen.
A short right from Derksen.
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!
Derksen lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Derksen as the two fighters clinch.
Whiston looks winded!
Derksen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Derksen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whiston takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Derksen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Whiston is rocked!
Whiston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Whiston is still on wobbly legs! Can Derksen finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Rupert Whiston's cut even more.
Derksen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Whiston! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Derksen is unloading with more strikes now! Whiston drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Derksen!
Christian Derksen retains his middleweight title!
Christian Derksen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
HFC 256 Chaos Entity
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Whiston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jiggle.
Jiggle misses with a kick to the body
and Whiston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Whiston lunges at Jiggle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jiggle's hand.
Rupert Whiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiggle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whiston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whiston misses with a looping right.
Whiston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Whiston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jiggle connects with a single shot there.
Jiggle throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiggle throws a jab but it's blocked by Whiston.
Jiggle connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.
Jiggle lands a nice looking body kick.
Jiggle throws an overhand right that lands on Whiston's shoulder, as Whiston tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Jiggle.
Jiggle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Whiston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Jiggle throws a sloppy head kick
and Jiggle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whiston thuds a left hand into Jiggle's body.
A jab lands there for Whiston.
A slow jab from Jiggle misses its intended target.
Jiggle connects with a crisp jab.
Whiston staying out of range there.
Jiggle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whiston misses the shot to the body.
Jiggle lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Whiston misses with a wild combination.
Jiggle slips a jab and a cross from Whiston.
Jiggle tries a head kick but it misses.
Jiggle looks to land a left hand but Whiston moved out of range nicely.
Jiggle blocks a head kick by Whiston.
Jiggle throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Whiston counters with a leg kick.
Jiggle staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whiston fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Jiggle connects with a nice looking jab.
Jiggle throws a jab but it's blocked by Whiston.
Whiston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whiston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whiston moves out of range as Jiggle strikes.
Whiston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whiston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Whiston jabs Jiggle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jiggle.
Jiggle throws an off balance right hand
and Whiston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiggle throws a head kick that misses
and Whiston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jiggle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Whiston moves forwards but Jiggle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Whiston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Whiston cracks a nice hook into Jiggle's ribs.
Jiggle misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Whiston throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Whiston.
Whiston connects with a nice looking jab.
Whiston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jiggle throws a lazy body kick
and Whiston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Whiston misses its intended target.
Whiston throws a lazy head kick
letting Jiggle counter with a right hand.
Whiston works Jiggle's body with a nice hook.
Whiston misses with a wild combination.
Jiggle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whiston blocks a head kick by Jiggle.
Whiston throws a body punch but Jiggle moves out of range.
Whiston misses with a hook. Jiggle ducked under it nicely.
Jiggle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiggle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jiggle quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jiggle looks to land a body kick but Whiston moved away.
Jiggle throws a right and a left that Whiston avoids nicely.
Whiston throws a series of punches but Jiggle avoids them all with ease.
Jiggle throwing a counter right hand but Whiston manages to avoid it.
Jiggle throws a jab but it's blocked by Whiston.
Jiggle misses the jab.
Jiggle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whiston.
Jiggle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jiggle swings widly with a right hand
and Whiston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jiggle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Jiggle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whiston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whiston misses with a wild body shot.
Whiston slips under a jab.
Whiston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rupert Whiston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rupert Whiston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Whiston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whiston scores with a jab to the body.
Jiggle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whiston's head backwards.
Whiston throws a series of punches but Jiggle moves out of range.
Whiston throws a body punch but Jiggle moves out of range.
Jiggle throws a quick counter head kick but Whiston was just out of range.
Jiggle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whiston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiggle.
Whiston is looking for the big counter here.
Whiston throws a poor cross that misses
and Jiggle counters with a nice kick to the body.
Whiston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jiggle rather than just go for the knockout.
Whiston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whiston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jiggle's head backwards.
Whiston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Whiston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiggle is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiston throws a series of punches but Jiggle moves out of range.
Jiggle misses with a head kick.
Jiggle scores with a jab.
Jiggle connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Whiston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jiggle.
A big left from Jiggle misses.
Whiston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Whiston misses with a body shot.
Jiggle throws a right and a left that Whiston avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Jiggle.
Whiston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whiston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiggle misses with a hook.
Jiggle swings widly with a right hand
and Whiston counters with a one-two to the body.
Whiston looks to land a combination but Jiggle avoids it well.
Jiggle throwing a counter right hand but Whiston manages to avoid it.
Jiggle tries to land a front kick but Whiston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Jiggle.
Jiggle lands with a right hand.
Nice shot by Whiston.
Jiggle throws a looping overhand right but Whiston ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Whiston does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Whiston misses. #T2#
Whiston throws a shot to the body.
Whiston takes a swing at Jiggle's ribcage but misses.
Whiston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whiston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jiggle's head.
Jiggle throws a head kick but Whiston moves out of range.
Whiston misses with a straight left.
Whiston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jiggle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whiston misses with a hook.
Jiggle is looking for a counter combo.
Jiggle lands with an uppercut that bounces Whiston off the cage and back into range.
Whiston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jiggle on the side of the head.
Whiston swings for the body but Jiggle moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Whiston.
Jiggle cracks Whiston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Jiggle ducks right into an uppercut from Whiston.
Whiston misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Jiggle there.
Whiston misses with a looping right.
Jiggle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jiggle throws a big shot that misses.
Whiston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circling - Jiggle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whiston misses with a few strikes there.
Rupert Whiston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whiston misses with a series of wild punches.
Jiggle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Jiggle.
Whiston misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Jiggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whiston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whiston throws a body punch but Jiggle moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Whiston. Those never looked like landing.
Jiggle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whiston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jiggle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiggle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whiston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rupert Whiston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whiston misses with a hook. Jiggle ducked under it nicely.
Jiggle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jiggle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whiston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whiston ducks right into an uppercut from Jiggle.
Whiston misses with a left hand
and Jiggle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whiston misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rupert Whiston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rupert Whiston's cut.
That's time! Jiggle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whiston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jiggle throws a head kick that misses.
Whiston throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiggle throws a right hand that misses
and Whiston counters with a one-two to the body.
Jiggle ducks under a wild hook from Whiston.
Whiston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whiston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Jiggle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiggle jabs Whiston right on the nose. Whiston blinks but takes it well.
Whiston cracks Jiggle with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Whiston.
Whiston misses with a hook.
Jiggle thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whiston misses with an uppercut. Jiggle saw that one coming.
Jiggle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whiston.
Whiston misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Jiggle throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#
Whiston is rocked!
Jiggle throws a head kick that misses.
Jiggle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whiston.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whiston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Whiston throws a looping overhand right but Jiggle ducks down to avoid it.
Whiston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Jiggle.
Whiston connects with a body shot that sends Jiggle's belly button to the back.
Whiston throws the left hand but Jiggle avoids the punch easily.
Jiggle lands a nice shot that snaps Whiston's head back.
Jiggle misses with an uppercut. Whiston saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Jiggle.
Whiston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jiggle is looking to counter with head kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiggle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Whiston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jiggle scrambles back to his feet.
Jiggle Jiggle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Whiston feints a jab promting Jiggle to slip. Whiston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jiggle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jiggle tries to land a body kick
and Whiston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whiston scores with a jab to the body.
Whiston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiggle.
A swing and a miss from Jiggle.
Decent striking displayed by Whiston there.
Whiston throws a right hand that misses
and Jiggle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jiggle misses with a right hand
and Whiston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Jiggle is rocked!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Whiston! Jiggle is out on his feet! Whiston rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jiggle is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jiggle is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Whiston!
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Event:
HFC 253 Dangerous Game
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Wilkins misses with a low kick.
Whiston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Wilkins. Those never looked like landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilkins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Whiston gets caught napping as Wilkins dives in and scores a takedown. Whiston manages to retain guard.
Wilkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whiston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Whiston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Whiston can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Whiston regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wilkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Wilkins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Whiston is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wilkins, into his guard. #REVR##T1#
Wilkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston is looking to stand up but Wilkins won't let him.
Whiston won't allow Wilkins to sweep him here.
Whiston is looking to stand up but Wilkins won't let him.
Whiston preventing the sweep.
Whiston wants to stand but Wilkins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Whiston preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Whiston stands up from Wilkins's guard - Whiston perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wilkins tries to clinch but Whiston moves out of range.
Whiston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Whiston throws the left hand but Wilkins avoids the punch easily.
Wilkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whiston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whiston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whiston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Whiston cracks Wilkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Whiston throws a head kick but Wilkins moves out of range.
Wilkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Whiston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whiston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wilkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whiston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkins.
A shot to the body from Whiston misses
and Wilkins counters with a one-two to the body.
Whiston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilkins misses with a kick to the body
and Wilkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Whiston.#T3#
Wilkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whiston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Wilkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Whiston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilkins.
Wilkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whiston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilkins.
Whiston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilkins wants to control but Whiston is keeping him busy.
Whiston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilkins.
Wilkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whiston wants to control but Wilkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilkins thows a huge punch but Whiston dodges it nicely.
Whiston wants to get back to his feet.
Wilkins thows a huge punch but Whiston dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Whiston tries to roll over but Wilkins keeps him under control.
Wilkins trying to control the action but Whiston is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whiston is trying to break the clinch but Wilkins has him pressed against the cage.
Wilkins just leaning against Whiston, taking a breather. #BC#
Whiston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Whiston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whiston wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whiston connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Jay Wilkins has been cut.
Whiston fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilkins with the counter takedown but Whiston avoids it easily.
A big right from Whiston misses.
Despite the aggression on Wilkins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Whiston moves out of range as Wilkins strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Wilkins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wilkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Whiston throws a series of punches but Wilkins avoids them all with ease.
Whiston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.
Whiston slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whiston throws a series of punches but Wilkins avoids them all with ease.
Wilkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whiston throws a body punch but Wilkins moves out of range.
Wilkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Whiston should have avoided that one.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wilkins!
Wilkins avoids the head kick by Whiston.
Rupert Whiston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Whiston jabs at Wilkins's body.
Rupert Whiston is winning the standup battle so far.
Whiston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whiston ducks under a wild hook from Wilkins.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Whiston, which made it look bad.
Wilkins throws a nice looking combination but Whiston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whiston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rupert Whiston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wilkins.
Whiston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilkins's head backwards.
Whiston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Whiston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Wilkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilkins misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Wilkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Whiston is keeping busy.
Wilkins looking to throw knees to the head but Whiston is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiston slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Whiston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whiston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whiston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Wilkins with that takedown attempt.
Wilkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
Whiston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whiston, as that shot connected.
Whiston looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilkins is just out of range.
Wilkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whiston.#T3#
Wilkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whiston defends well and Wilkins ends up having to push Whiston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Wilkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whiston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilkins controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Wilkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whiston throws a right and a left that Wilkins avoids nicely.
Wilkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Whiston misses with a two punch combination.
Whiston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rupert Whiston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whiston.
Wilkins misses with a right hand
enabling Whiston to counter with a crisp jab.
Whiston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Whiston throws a hook but Wilkins avoids it easily.
Wilkins misses with a double jab.
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!
Whiston lands a big head kick that sends Wilkins to the canvas! Whiston follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Whiston!
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