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Event:
HFC Fight Night 7
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Wada misses with a body shot.
Wada misses the shot to the body.
Wada missing with a left hand there. Viljo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viljo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Viljo cracks the inside of Wada's front leg.
Wada misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viljo! But no joy.
Wada moves out of range of the leg kick from Viljo.
Viljo is looking to slow Wada down with leg kicks.
Viljo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viljo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Viljo. That's going to slow Wada down.
Viljo misses with a looping left.
Wada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Viljo 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.
Viljo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wada checks it well.
Wada throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Wada throws a shot from downtown. Viljo moves away and avoids it.
Viljo lands a nice looking body shot.
Wada looks to throw the jab but Viljo is out of range.
Wada misses with a right hand
and Viljo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Viljo, right into the meat.
Viljo clobbers Wada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Viljo scores with a nice right hand.
Viljo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viljo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wada looks to score with a jab to the body but Viljo is just out of range.#T2#
Viljo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Iwao Wada has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viljo misses with a looping right.
Wada feinted with a counter takedown.
Viljo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wada was well out of range. Poor timing from Viljo.
Viljo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wada.
Viljo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wada.
Juntusen Viljo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wada fails to land with a series of punches.
Juntusen Viljo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viljo moves away.
Wada takes one on the button.#TD#
Wada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Viljo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Wada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viljo's head. #SUB#
Wada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viljo sees it coming and defends easily.
Wada is looking to pass Viljo's guard but actually Viljo recovers to full guard.
Wada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Viljo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wada trying to control the position from guard on top but Viljo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wada looking to pass the guard.
Wada wants to control from the top but Viljo keeps moving.
Wada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Viljo trying to keep a closed guard but Wada is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juntusen Viljo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iwao Wada's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viljo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Viljo connects with a crisp jab.
Wada is looking to wear down Viljo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Viljo cracks Wada with a good jab.
Viljo scoring well with a low kick there.
Wada looks to land a left hand but Viljo moved out of range nicely.
Viljo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Viljo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viljo misses with a hook. Wada ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viljo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Viljo cracks Wada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Wada throws a solid leg kick but Viljo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wada.
Juntusen Viljo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viljo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viljo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wada shoots in looking for a takedown but Viljo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wada moves out of range as Viljo strikes.
Viljo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Viljo.
Wada just misses with a punch to the body.
Viljo misses with a straight right.
Wada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Viljo sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Viljo needs to keep his hands up - Wada had a free shot at his head there.
Viljo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Viljo looks to land a left hand but Wada moved out of range nicely.
Wada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viljo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viljo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wada. Viljo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viljo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wada is just out of range.
Wada lands with a good body shot.
Viljo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Viljo sprawls and moves away.
Wada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wada throws a lazy right hand but Viljo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Viljo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wada throws a lazy uppercut
and Viljo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viljo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wada.
Viljo moves out of range as Wada strikes.
Viljo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Viljo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Viljo throws an overhand right that lands on Wada's shoulder, as Wada tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Viljo, as that shot connected.
Viljo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wada misses the body punch
and Viljo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wada ducks under a wild hook from Viljo.
Nice body punch from Viljo. #T4#
Viljo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Viljo scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viljo throws a head kick that misses.
Viljo looks to land a right hand but Wada moved out of range.
Viljo misses the jab.
Wada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Viljo sprawls and moves away.
Viljo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wada's head backwards.
Viljo jabs Wada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab lands there for Viljo.
Viljo scores with a punch to the head.
Viljo throws a nice looking combination but Wada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from Viljo tenderised Wada's leg. Wada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wada misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juntusen Viljo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iwao Wada's cut.
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#
Viljo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Viljo misses with a body shot.
Wada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Viljo counters with a nice body shot.
Wada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viljo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wada.
Viljo throws a chopping leg kick but Wada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Viljo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wada on the side of the head.
Viljo misses the shot to the body.
Wada 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.
Viljo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wada was well out of range. Poor timing from Viljo.
Wada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Viljo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Wada counters with a shoot takedown. Viljo fights it but they end up in guard.
Wada looking to pass the guard.
Wada throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Viljo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wada trying to control the position from guard on top but Viljo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wada throws an elbow that misses. Viljo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wada's guard. Nice move by Viljo!#REVB#
Wada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Viljo's guard. #REVR#
Wada passes into half guard.
Iwao Wada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Viljo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Viljo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wada.
Viljo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wada's back!#T3#
Wada 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.
Viljo wants to control the position but Wada frees himself and scrambles - Viljo manages to regain control in side control.
Viljo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wada struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Viljo gets to mount! Wada was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Viljo controlling the pace for now.
Viljo tries to control but Wada wriggling away.
Wada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viljo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wada is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juntusen Viljo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Viljo 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juntusen Viljo!
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Event:
HFC 109:Mangrove vs Yaj 2
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Fredrick. Those never looked like landing.
Wada feints the counter takedown.
Fredrick lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Iwao Wada has been cut.
Fredrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredrick avoids the body shot from Wada.
Wada throws a leg kick but Fredrick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fredrick is looking for a counter combo.
Fredrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wada.
Wada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fredrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wada was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredrick.
Fredrick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fredrick.
Nice body punch from Fredrick.
Fredrick throws a big shot that misses.
Fredrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wada.#T1#
Fredrick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wada scores with a shot to the body.
Fredrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fredrick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wada throws a hook but Fredrick avoids it easily.
Fredrick lands with a cross.
Fredrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wada throws a hook to the side of Fredrick's head but Fredrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Fredrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Fredrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fredrick is looking to wear down Wada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fredrick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wada is out of range.
Fredrick throws a head kick that misses.
Wada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fredrick.#T2#
Fredrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fredrick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wada scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wada misses with a low kick.
Fredrick throwing a counter right hand but Wada manages to avoid it.
Fredrick connects with a single shot there.
Wada misses with a wild body shot.
Fredrick tries to counter by clinching up but Wada breaks away and moves out of range.
Wada digs a good hook to Fredrick's body.
Fredrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Wada is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Wada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Wada backs away, Fredrick returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fredrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Wada just misses with a punch to the body.
Fredrick seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wada throws a shot from downtown. Fredrick moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Fredrick throws a head kick but Wada moves out of range.
Wada drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fredrick defends it well.
Fredrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wada tries a low kick but Fredrick avoids it.
Fredrick lands a jab.
Fredrick swings for the body but Wada moves out of range.
Fredrick throws a front kick aimed at Wada's knee but Wada avoids it well.
Fredrick tries to move into range but Wada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fredrick catches Wada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fredrick lands a glancing blow to the side of Wada's head.
Wada moves away from the strike by Fredrick.
Wada misses with a hook to the body
and Wada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Fredrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wada.
Fredrick scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
That has opened up Iwao Wada's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fredrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wada.
Fredrick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wada throws an overhand right that lands on Fredrick's shoulder, as Fredrick tries to avoid the shot.
Fredrick cracks Wada with a good jab.
Wada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fredrick throws out the jab.
Robert J Fredrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredrick finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fredrick throws a shot to the body.
Wada lands a glancing blow to the side of Fredrick's head.
Fredrick throws a shot from downtown. Wada moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Fredrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Wada tries to counter it with a takedown but Fredrick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert J Fredrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iwao Wada's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fredrick throws a right hand that Wada ducks under and follows up with a left that Wada also avoids with ease.
Fredrick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Wada.
Wada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fredrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wada.
Wada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fredrick counters with a good low kick that Wada was not able to check.
Fredrick connects with a jab.
A big left from Fredrick misses.
Fredrick lands a really nice looking cross but Wada seems unphased.
Wada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fredrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredrick lunges at Wada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wada's hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wada might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fredrick has got the better of the exchanges.
Wada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fredrick but Fredrick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fredrick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Robert J Fredrick is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fredrick.
Wada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredrick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fredrick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fredrick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wada's head.
Wada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Fredrick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fredrick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wada with the counter takedown but Fredrick avoids it easily.
Fredrick swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Fredrick feints and then cracks Wada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wada down.
Fredrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fredrick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Fredrick does no damage.
Wada is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fredrick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wada slips under a jab from Fredrick.
Wada misses with a leg kick
and Fredrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wada stuns Fredrick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fredrick tries to bum rush Wada with a series of wild strikes but Wada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wada blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Wada blocks the low kick.#T3#
Fredrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Fredrick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fredrick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fredrick slips under a jab from Wada.
Fredrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fredrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wada can do to turn this around?
Fredrick ducks under a wild hook from Wada.
Some wild striking there from Wada.
Wada lands with a nice body punch.
Fredrick throws a hook to the side of Wada's head but Wada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wada throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fredrick tests Wada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Fredrick.#T4#
Fredrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fredrick connects with a body shot that sends Wada's belly button to the back.
Wada will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fredrick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wada slips a jab from Fredrick.
Wada looks to land a left hand but Fredrick moved out of range nicely.
Wada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fredrick throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Wada counters with a single leg into guard. Fredrick didn't expect that.
Wada throws a strike but Fredrick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert J Fredrick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iwao Wada's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fredrick connects with an inside leg kick.
Fredrick misses the shot to the body.
Wada connects with a body shot that sends Fredrick's belly button to the back.
Wada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Wada.
Fredrick blocks a low kick nicely.
Fredrick loads up on a big right hand but Wada slips the punch.
Fredrick throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick misses with a hook.
Wada catches Fredrick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice inside leg kick there by Fredrick. That's going to slow Wada down.
Wada looks to land a left hand but Fredrick moved out of range nicely.
Fredrick throwing a counter right hand but Wada manages to avoid it.#T1#
Wada throws a body punch but Fredrick moves out of range.
Fredrick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fredrick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wada misses with a takedown attempt - Fredrick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fredrick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fredrick swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Wada counters with a single leg into guard. Fredrick didn't expect that.
Wada wants to control from the top but Fredrick keeps moving.
Wada might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fredrick haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fredrick 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.
Wada wants to control from the top but Fredrick keeps moving.
Iwao Wada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wada is in close to Fredrick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fredrick is keeping the position for now.
Wada throws a big right hand that misses.
Wada wants to control from the top but Fredrick keeps moving.
Fredrick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wada working his ground and pound in the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fredrick keeping moving, preventing Wada from controlling successfully.
Wada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wada advances position into side control!
The strikes coming from Wada are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Robert J Fredrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fredrick tries to buck Wada off but Wada is having none of it.
Wada wants to control but Fredrick is keeping him busy.
Iwao Wada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fredrick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wada on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wada moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donk. Wada catches Fredrick right on the button with a cross.
Wada throws a shot from downtown. Fredrick moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Wada misses.
Wada ducks under a wild hook from Fredrick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredrick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wada moves out of range as Fredrick strikes.
Wada tries to move into range but Fredrick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iwao Wada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fredrick 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert J Fredrick!
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Event:
RFL 31:
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Blofeld throws a leg kick #TD#
and Wada counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blofeld wants to get back to his feet.
Blofeld trying to control but Wada postures up.
We've been hearing that Wada has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blofeld is trying to stand back up but Wada is controlling him
Wada trying to control the action but Blofeld is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blofeld keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blofeld is looking to escape.
Blofeld blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wada. #T1#
Blofeld is in trouble now - Wada has advanced to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wada cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blofeld is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Blofeld is squirming around, avoiding Wada's attempts to control the action.
Blofeld tries to lock up and control but Wada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wada throwing strikes here but Blofeld is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Blofeld blocking the ground and pound.
Wada is landing with some decent strikes but Blofeld is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wada throwing strikes here but Blofeld is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T2#
Wada sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wada scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blofeld?
Blofeld really wants to buck Wada off and get back to his feet.
Wada 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.
Wada thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blofeld tries to hold on but Wada postures up.#T3#
Wada prevents Blofeld from getting the reversal.
Wada throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wada trying to control but Blofeld is having none of it.
Wada working Blofeld over with strikes here.
Wada landing strikes from the mount and Blofeld is in trouble!
Wada with shots to the head and body - Blofeld looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blofeld wants to get back to his feet.
Wada sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Wada throws a sloppy strike and Blofeld uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Blofeld has ended up in Wada's guard.
Wada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blofeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Wada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blofeld stopping the sweep attempt from Wada.
Blofeld postures up.
Wada working a defensive guard but Blofeld passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iwao Wada dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blofeld stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wada scores with a hook to the body. Blofeld takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wada throws a poor cross that misses
and Blofeld makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wada finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wada scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wada takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Iwao Wada has been cut.
Wada scores with a nice right hand.
Wada throws an off balance right hand
and Blofeld connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Wada connects with a nice looking jab.
Wada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wada lands with a shot to the body.
Wada scores with a nice strike.
Blofeld stuffs the takedown attempt from Wada. Wada gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blofeld! But no joy.
Wada swings widly with a right hand
and Blofeld counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wada thinking. #T2#
Wada's corner calls for a 1-2. Wada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blofeld throws a big shot that misses.
Blofeld tries a head kick but it misses.
Blofeld checks the leg kick.
Wada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blofeld circles away quickly and effectively.
Blofeld throws a big counter head kick but Wada avoids it with no problem.
Wada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blofeld stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Wada misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Blofeld to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
A low kick from Wada is predictable there
and Blofeld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wada misses with a hook
and Blofeld makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blofeld avoids it really well and circles away.
Blofeld stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blofeld wants it to stay on the feet.
Blofeld looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwao Wada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blofeld manages to avoid it.
Wada throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Blofeld is looking to chop away at Wada's legs.
Wada throws a sloppy body shot
and Blofeld counters with a straight right hand.
Wada throws a lazy uppercut
and Blofeld counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Iwao Wada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wada takes a swing at Blofeld's ribcage but misses.
Wada throws a body shot but no joy.
Wada walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blofeld.
Wada digs a good hook to Blofeld's body.
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 Iwao Wada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iwao Wada's cut.
That's time! Wada'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#
A swing and a miss from Wada.
Wada throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Iwao Wada is winning the standup battle so far.
Blofeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wada.
Wada throws a looping overhand right but Blofeld ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blofeld! But no joy.
Blofeld shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blofeld avoids the body shot from Wada.
Blofeld throws a counter combo.
Wada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blofeld. Blofeld obviously looking to wear him down.
Wada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blofeld is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wada with a body shot.#T1##TD#
Wada looking to score a takedown here. Blofeld is defending well but Wada drives through and ends up in Blofeld's guard.#ES2#
Blofeld manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Blofeld breaks the clinch.
Wada misses with a left hand
and Blofeld makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wada misses with an uppercut
and Blofeld counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blofeld takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blofeld manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Blofeld's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A left lands for Blofeld.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blofeld bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Blofeld.
Blofeld looks to land a right hand but Wada moved out of range.
Blofeld slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wada.
Wada misses with a body shot.
Wada is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Wada swings widly with a right hand
and Blofeld makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blofeld counters with a low kick, right behind Wada 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Wada there.
Iwao Wada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wada swings widly with a right hand
and Blofeld counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blofeld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wada.
Wada clobbers Blofeld with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wada throws a sloppy body shot
and Blofeld counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Wada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blofeld checks it well.
Blofeld looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blofeld cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Iwao Wada's cut is getting worse.
Wada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wada looks to score with a jab to the body but Blofeld is just out of range.
Wada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blofeld moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wada looks to score with a jab to the body but Blofeld is just out of range.
Blofeld looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ernst Stavro Blofeld.
I think Wada 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ernst Stavro Blofeld!
Ernst Stavro Blofeld decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFL 28: Murhaa vs Anderson
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Wada takes the fight into the clinch.
Wada misses with the head strike.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wada walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Wada pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Gracie gets control of Wada's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wada trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Wada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wada wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Wada trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wada wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wada 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wada misses with a looping left.
Gracie replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wada blocks it well.#CL#
Wada forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Wada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab. #T2#
Wada misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wada.
Nice defenses there by Wada.
Wada is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie .
Wada wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Wada as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Rock Gracie has been cut.
Wada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Gracie . #CL#
Wada drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wada has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie .
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wada.#T3##TD#
Wada has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gracie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wada missing with strikes.
Wada controlling from the back.#SUB#
Wada is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wada throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wada biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wada not allowing Gracie to control his hands. #T4#
Wada misses with punches from the back.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wada.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wada thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Wada is cranking Gracie 's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gracie ! He's tightened the choke and Gracie is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iwao Wada!
An out of breath Iwao Wada thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Wada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Volkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wada.
Wada lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Wada.
Wada ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Nice uppercut lands for Wada. That snapped Volkov's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Volkov has been cut.
Volkov scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Iwao Wada has been cut.#CL#
Wada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but Wada turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wada as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wada lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Wada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Volkov prevents it.
#TD2#
Volkov decides to pull guard.
Wada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wada wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wada controls the pace.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Volkov working for submissions but it's allowed Wada to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Volkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wada pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Wada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov is not content to let Wada control the position.
Wada is looking to advance position but Volkov won't allow it. #SUB#
Wada wants to work for an arm triangle but Volkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wada controlling the action here.
Wada trying to mount his opponent but Volkov defends it.
Wada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Volkov is looking to get back to full guard here but Wada has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
The referee asks Wada politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wada prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wada seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Volkov for as long as he can get away with.
Wada is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Wada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Volkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Volkov is looking to regain half guard here but Wada keeps moving and retains side control.
Wada trying to control the position but Volkov is working away. #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.#SUB#
Wada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Volkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Wada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Volkov has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Wada wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wada controlling the position from side mount.
Volkov is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iwao Wada dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Wada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No joy there for Volkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wada throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Wada moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Wada slips the punch.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wada.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Wada.
Wada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Wada lands with a nice body punch.
Wada throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wada tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it. #CL#
Wada clinches up with Volkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Volkov is looking to control Wada's arms but Wada gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volkov has his back to the cage.
Wada looking for a takedown.
Volkov tries to break the clinch but Wada is controlling the position. #T1#
Wada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Volkov is trying to maintain a safe position but Wada gets an underhook and turns Volkov into the cage.
Wada tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Wada tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Wada back against the cage.
Wada leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but Wada turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Volkov tries to break the clinch but Wada is controlling the position.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Wada. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for Volkov to work.
Volkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wada has him pressed against the cage.
Wada struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Wada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov stalling in the clinch.
Wada lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Wada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wada jumps guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwao Wada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wada throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Volkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Volkov is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wada lands a left hand.
I was talking to Wada's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkov just leaning against Wada, taking a breather.
Iwao Wada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wada can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Wada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wada lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wada effectively controlling the action here.#T4##BC2#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wada darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Wada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov is trying to escape the position but Wada is controlling the position.
Iwao Wada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wada'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wada looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wada trying to control the position but Volkov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iwao Wada dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wada tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
Volkov with the counter takedown but Wada avoids it easily.
Wada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wada or perhaps it was just good defense by Volkov, which made it look bad.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkov feints the counter takedown.
Wada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wada looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wada is looking to clinch but Volkov is avoiding it.
Volkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wada misses with a looping left.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Wada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Wada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Volkov scores with a nice right hand.
Volkov lands with a cross.
Wada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Wada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wada defends it well.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wada misses with an uppercut.
Wada wants to clinch.
Wada scores with a three punch combo!
#T2##CL#
Wada has Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Volkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wada working aggressively here.
Wada slows down the pace here.
Wada digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volkov jumps guard but Wada turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Volkov stops a takedown attempt from Wada.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Wada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Volkov's cut even more.#T3#
Volkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wada is keeping busy.
Wada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wada lands a body punch.
Volkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wada holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Wada has Volkov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wada pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Volkov tumbling to the mat - Wada dives into Volkov's guard.
Wada pushing down on Volkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wada is keen to just control but Volkov is a slippery customer.
Wada with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Volkov is staying active underneath Wada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wada sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Volkov is not content to let Wada control the position.
Wada is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Volkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alexander Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iwao Wada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wada perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard.
Wada is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Volkov!
And that's the end of the fight!
Iwao Wada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wada 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iwao Wada!
During a confident post fight interview, Iwao Wada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Iwao Wada and Kordell Bailey Sr.. Wada's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stranglehold. Bailey Sr. comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Damian Marley - Road To Zion kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Iwao Wada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kordell Bailey Sr.!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bailey Sr. defends well and Wada ends up having to push Bailey Sr. into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bailey Sr. shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wada shoots in and drives through. Bailey Sr. sprawls well.
Wada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bailey Sr. swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwao Wada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey Sr. looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wada (0) vs (2) Bailey Sr.
Bailey Sr. wants to control from the top but Wada keeps moving.
Bailey Sr. is pushing down on Wada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wada is fighting to maintain full guard but Bailey Sr. has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wada wants to improve his position but Bailey Sr. is controlling well.
Bailey Sr. uses his free foot to push down on Wada's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wada. Score +3 for passing guard: Wada (0) vs (5) Bailey Sr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey Sr. takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wada tries to hold on but Bailey Sr. postures up.
Wada has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wada (0) vs (8) Bailey Sr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. has the hooks in. Wada is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wada rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wada is pressing down on Bailey Sr.'s left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bailey Sr. is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wada seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wada wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bailey Sr. is now in half guard.
Wada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wada looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bailey Sr. is keen to just control but Wada is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. uses his free foot to push down on Wada's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wada. Score +3 for passing guard: Wada (0) vs (11) Bailey Sr.
Bailey Sr. trying to control but Wada is having none of it.
Bailey Sr. jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wada manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bailey Sr. is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wada tries to control but Bailey Sr. manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Wada (0) vs (14) Bailey Sr.
Bailey Sr. looking to break Wada's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wada remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bailey Sr. will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Wada right now.
Bailey Sr. looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey Sr. is trying to stick to Wada's back but Wada is turning into Bailey Sr.. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bailey Sr.'s guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wada. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wada (2) vs (14) Bailey Sr.
Wada trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey Sr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey Sr. wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bailey Sr. is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bailey Sr. is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. is trying to hold Wada in close to prevent damage but Wada has managed to pass into half guard.
Wada trying to pass the guard but Bailey Sr. defending well.
Wada is keen to just control but Bailey Sr. is a slippery customer.
Bailey Sr. slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bailey Sr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Bailey Sr., not yet.
Wada looking to sit in guard and control but Bailey Sr. gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wada (2) vs (16) Bailey Sr.
Wada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bailey Sr. sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wada (4) vs (16) Bailey Sr.
Bailey Sr. trying to control the position.
Wada slips nicely into half guard.
Wada wants to free his trapped foot but Bailey Sr. is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bailey Sr. wants to improve his position but Wada is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wada wants to pass to mount but Bailey Sr. is defending the position.
Bailey Sr. wants to control but Wada is keeping busy.
Wada works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wada (7) vs (16) Bailey Sr.
Wada tries to control but Bailey Sr. wriggling away.
Bailey Sr. regains half guard.
Wada is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wada works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wada (10) vs (16) Bailey Sr.
Bailey Sr. is trying to control Wada's posture but Wada avoids it.
Bailey Sr. is trying to get back to half guard.
Wada controls the position from side control.
Bailey Sr. is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wada tries to advance to mount but Bailey Sr. instead regains half guard.
Bailey Sr. is holding on to half guard well.
Wada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bailey Sr. does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bailey Sr. wants to improve his position but Wada is controlling well.
Wada is trying to control the action in half guard but Bailey Sr. is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wada slows the pace down in half guard.
Wada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bailey Sr. wants to control the action here but instead Wada manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wada (13) vs (16) Bailey Sr.
Bailey Sr. gets back to half guard.
Bailey Sr. is staying active underneath Wada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wada with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wada prevents Bailey Sr. from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bailey Sr. is still trying to improve position.
Bailey Sr. gets full guard.
Wada trying to control but Bailey Sr. is working from the bottom.
Wada is stalling in the full guard.
Wada wants to control from the top but Bailey Sr. keeps moving.
Bailey Sr. trying to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bailey Sr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey Sr. looking to control.
Bailey Sr. has control of Wada's left arm, preventing Wada from doing any damage.
Wada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wada is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bailey Sr. has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wada is looking to defend but Bailey Sr. has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wada! Bailey Sr. pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wada taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kordell Bailey Sr.!
Kordell Bailey Sr. very nearly forgot to thank King of Clothes amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Iwao Wada and A J Hearts. Wada's entrance music is Stranglehold. A fine choice. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Iwao Wada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wada has his takedown stuffed
and Hearts counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wada (0) vs (2) Hearts
Wada trying to control the position.
Hearts looking to pass the guard.
Hearts preventing the sweep.
Hearts trying to control but Wada is working from the bottom.
Hearts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hearts defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wada (0) vs (5) Hearts
Wada is not content to let Hearts control the position.
Wada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hearts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wada can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Hearts stalls from top position.
Wada's coaches at Martial Arts Dojo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wada tries to buck Hearts off but Hearts is having none of it.
Wada manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wada tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hearts has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Beam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wada keeping full guard, as Hearts tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wada working for a triangle but Hearts defends it easily.
Wada is pulling down on Hearts's head. It's preventing any offense from Hearts, at least for the moment.
Wada is looking for a triangle but Hearts pushes his legs off easily.
Hearts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hearts's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wada (2) vs (5) Hearts
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wada preventing the sweep.
Hearts is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wada trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wada passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wada (5) vs (5) Hearts
Wada goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hearts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wada but great work by Hearts. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wada (5) vs (9) Hearts
Wada is trying to improve his position.
Hearts gets to mount! Wada was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wada (5) vs (11) Hearts
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wada can't escape the position.
Hearts tries to control but Wada wriggling away.
Hearts might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wada haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wada wants to control but Hearts is having none of it.
Wada is looking to improve his position but Hearts isn't that keen on the idea.
Wada is squirming around, avoiding Hearts's attempts to control the action.
Hearts controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hearts tries to control but Wada wriggling away.
Wada working to try and regain half guard.
Wada is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wada tries to control Hearts's body but Hearts pushes him off. Wada squirms to his side and now Hearts has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wada (5) vs (14) Hearts
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wada fending off the submission attempt from Hearts.
Hearts not allowing Wada to control his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wada rolls, trying to escape but Hearts keeps control of the position.
Wada is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wada trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wada tries to roll but Hearts sticks to his back.
Hearts has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wada has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wada tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wada is squirming around, avoiding Hearts's attempts to control the action.
Wada is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hearts fails to advance to Wada's back.
Hearts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wada is looking to escape.
Hearts controlling from mount.
Wada tries to hold on but Hearts pushes him away.
Wada prevents Hearts from taking his back.
Hearts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wada is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wada sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wada.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wada keeping moving, preventing Hearts from controlling successfully.
Wada working for a triangle but Hearts defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wada is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wada (7) vs (14) Hearts
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts can't keep his opponent in guard - Wada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wada 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.
Wada is keen to just control but Hearts is a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hearts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hearts is looking to improve his position.
Wada wants to control but Hearts is keeping him busy.
Wada seems to be working for a kimura but Hearts defends the submission attempt.
Hearts is pressing down on Wada's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wada wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
Wada pushing down on Hearts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wada is looking to advance position but Hearts won't allow it.
Wada wants to take a breather but Hearts is having none of it.
Wada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hearts sees it coming and defends easily.
Wada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wada trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wada won't allow Hearts to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wada trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts wins on points by 14 to 7.
A J Hearts thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
USFC 123
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Wada closes the distance and clinches up with Zaire, looking for a takedown. Wada pushes Zaire against the cage but Zaire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wada's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wada.
Wada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Wada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wada, as that shot connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wada checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wada lands an overhand right.
Wada misses with a takedown
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwao Wada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Wada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wada avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Wada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Wada digs a good hook to Zaire's body.
Wada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Iwao Wada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wada stuns Zaire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaire.
Wada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wada. That did some damage!
Wada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wada was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Wada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
Wada moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick.
Zaire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wada shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense.
Zaire lands a nice looking body kick.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Wada.
Zaire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wada.
Wada throws an off balance right hand
and Zaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Iwao Wada has been cut.#T2#
Wada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Wada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wada tries to bum rush Zaire with a series of wild strikes but Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaire drops his hands momentarily and Wada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wada.
Zaire's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zaire's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wada ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire works the jab nicely.
Wada lands a jab to Zaire's midsection.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wada.
Zaire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wada throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range. #T3#
Wada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wada misses with an uppercut.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Wada moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Wada.
Wada 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.
Wada lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD#
Wada scores with a takedown into Zaire's guard.
Zaire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wada manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wada 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.
Wada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire wants to get back to full guard.
Wada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zaire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wada wants to control but Zaire is keeping him busy.
Zaire is trying to get back to full guard.
Wada working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zaire's thigh. Zaire counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wada looking to sit in guard and control but Zaire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Wada isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zaire stacks Wada on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zaire!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iwao Wada's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wada shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wada throws an off balance right hand
and Zaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaire throws a head kick that Wada semi-blocks.
Zaire connects with a body shot.
Wada keeps the fight on the outside.
Wada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaire tries to avoid it but Wada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaire to the ground. Zaire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wada avoids the body shot from Zaire.
#KD2#
Zaire lands a big head kick that sends Wada tumbling to the mat! Zaire takes a step backwards and waves Wada back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Wada is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wada misses the shot to the body.
Oh Wada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wada blocks a head kick by Zaire.
Wada looks for a takedown but Zaire sprawls well.
Wada seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwao Wada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wada darts in looking for a takedown but Zaire gets double underhooks and turns Wada into the cage.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Wada blocks the leg kick.
Wada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
#T1#
Zaire throws a push kick but Wada slaps the foot to one side.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wada.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wada.
Wada misses with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Iwao Wada's cut is getting worse.
Wada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zaire - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wada scores with a jab. Zaire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Wada's front leg but catches the back leg as Wada tries to avoid it.
Zaire throws a hook but Wada avoids it easily.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wada moves away.
Wada dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wada.
Wada misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zaire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Wada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaire. That's going to slow Wada down.
Wada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
A little feinted left hand from Wada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaire.
Wada shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zaire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zaire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaire.
Wada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Wada misses the target.
Wada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wada misses with a straight left.
Zaire lands a jab to the nose.
Wada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wada throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wada throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire. #T3#
Zaire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zaire lands with a cross.
Wada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wada.
Zaire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
Iwao Wada's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wada throws a big shot that misses.
Wada misses with an uppercut.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zaire dodges the punch combination from Wada.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaire throws a push kick but Wada slaps the foot to one side.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wada.#T4#
Wada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaire thows a body kick. Wada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Zaire with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wada. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wada misses with a looping left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zaire.
Zaire scores with a push kick.#KD2#
Zaire lands a big head kick that sends Wada tumbling to the mat! Zaire takes a step backwards and waves Wada back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zaire creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wada with a big uppercut! Wada tries to clinch up but Zaire pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wada to the mat! Wada covers up and Zaire unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abdullah Zaire!
A relieved looking Abdullah Zaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
PF 17 - Boy vs Zaire
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Wada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wada lands with a nice body punch.
Wada cracks Graves with an open hand slap.
Wada throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Wada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Graves. Graves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Graves takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Graves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves is pressing down on Wada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wada is holding on for now.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.
Wada gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Wada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.
Graves postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Graves drops back looking for a leg! Wada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wada manages to kick Graves off! Graves jumps back into Wada's guard.
Wada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wada keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Wada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Graves manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Graves has his foot on Wada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wada works his way back into a safe position though.
Graves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wada wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.#SUB#
Graves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wada is working Graves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Graves keeping moving, preventing Wada from controlling successfully.
Wada looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Graves has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wada doesn't defend quickly enough and Graves has managed to lock this one up! Can Wada escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Graves on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Graves!
As Alex Graves got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Beast Boy? You're not that good, mate. You're not that good, you're not that good looking and you've got nothing on me. Now, I've got your belt too. Eat shit, Beast Bitch!'.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fincent LeBlond and Iwao Wada. LeBlond comes to the cage accompanied by Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. Wada has chosen Stranglehold as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Iwao Wada acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Fincent LeBlond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Iwao Wada!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
LeBlond has a takedown stuffed.
Wada closes the distance and clinches up with LeBlond, looking for a takedown. Wada pushes LeBlond against the cage but LeBlond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LeBlond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wada sprawls and moves away.
Wada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LeBlond (0) vs (2) Wada
LeBlond pulls Wada in close to his closed guard and prevents Wada from doing any damage or advancing position.
LeBlond working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wada has passed into half guard!
LeBlond is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Montreal Athletic Center 5* spar, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
LeBlond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wada keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
LeBlond is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wada controlling the action here.
Wada has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (0) vs (5) Wada
Wada is going oldschool here, as he tries to force LeBlond to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so LeBlond shrugs it off.
Wada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeBlond is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wada tries to control but LeBlond wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wada wants to take LeBlond's back here but LeBlond is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeBlond is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wada controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wada.
LeBlond just holding on.
LeBlond sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeBlond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wada wants to work for an arm triangle but LeBlond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wada stalling.
LeBlond gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wada stays in close to LeBlond's body and controls the position.
Wada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlond is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LeBlond is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeBlond (2) vs (5) Wada
Wada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
LeBlond stays in close to Wada's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Wada has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wada working for a triangle but LeBlond defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wada keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LeBlond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wada keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond is pushing down on Wada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wada is fighting to maintain full guard but LeBlond has managed to sneak the leg through.
LeBlond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
LeBlond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LeBlond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LeBlond.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wada is trying to control but can't.
LeBlond is taking a breather. Wada 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.
LeBlond is working for a submission of some sort.
Wada is staying active underneath LeBlond, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wada gets back to full guard.
LeBlond advances to half guard.
Wada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wada is trying to get back to full guard.
Wada is defending against the submission attempts here by LeBlond.
LeBlond wants to work for an arm triangle but Wada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wada tries to get to full guard but LeBlond has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
LeBlond wants to work for an arm triangle but Wada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LeBlond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LeBlond is trying to control the action in half guard but Wada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LeBlond wants to work for an arm triangle but Wada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LeBlond is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wada is just riding it out for now. LeBlond eventually gives up the hold.
Wada tries to get to full guard but LeBlond has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wada wants to control but LeBlond is keeping busy.
Wada is trying to get back to full guard.
Wada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wada.
Wada keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LeBlond drops back looking for a leg! Wada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wada manages to kick LeBlond off! LeBlond jumps back into Wada's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeBlond's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LeBlond (2) vs (7) Wada
Wada wants to control from the top but LeBlond keeps moving.
Wada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LeBlond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wada drops back, looking for a kneebar! LeBlond looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. LeBlond looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from LeBlond! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: LeBlond (6) vs (7) Wada
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wada, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlond tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no LeBlond has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wada is looking for a sweep.
LeBlond is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wada is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wada keeps trying to improve his position.
Wada wants to control but LeBlond postures up.
LeBlond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wada is looking for a sweep.
LeBlond trying to control the action but Wada is working from the bottom.
Wada is trying to improve his position.
Wada manages to work his way to half guard, despite LeBlond's best efforts.
LeBlond content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
LeBlond is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is pressing down on Wada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wada is holding on for now.
Wada wants to improve his position but LeBlond is controlling well.
LeBlond wants to pass to mount but Wada is defending the position.
Wada is looking for a sweep. LeBlond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeBlond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LeBlond.
LeBlond is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wada! Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (9) vs (7) Wada
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wada is trying desperately to improve position.
LeBlond with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wada wants to control but LeBlond is having none of it.
LeBlond with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeBlond can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wada is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
LeBlond takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Fincent LeBlond 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 12 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Iwao Wada and Alvin Aguilar. Wada comes to the cage accompanied by Stranglehold. Aguilar has chosen Drector's Cut by Kamikazee as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Iwao Wada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aguilar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wada is fending him off so far but Aguilar persists. Nope, Wada circles away and we're back to standing.
Wada fails with a takedown attempt.
Aguilar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wada (0) vs (2) Aguilar
Wada is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hugs & Kisses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Aguilar prevents Wada from improving his position.
Aguilar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wada (0) vs (5) Aguilar
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar is looking to take a break and control but Wada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aguilar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aguilar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wada is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aguilar off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wada (4) vs (5) Aguilar
Wada is trying to stick to Aguilar's back but Aguilar is turning into Wada. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wada's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aguilar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wada (4) vs (7) Aguilar
Wada wants to hit a switch here but Aguilar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wada there! Score +3 for passing guard: Wada (4) vs (10) Aguilar
Aguilar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Aguilar looking to control but Wada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wada gets back to half guard.
Wada won't allow Aguilar to pass to mount.
Wada is looking for a sweep. Aguilar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wada is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to mount his opponent but Wada defends it.
My spies in School Of Hard Knocks inform me that Aguilar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wada regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aguilar tries to free his leg and advance position but Wada is retaining full guard.
Wada looking for a guillotine here but Aguilar defends easily.
Aguilar preventing the sweep.
Aguilar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wada (4) vs (13) Aguilar
Aguilar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wada is trying to control Aguilar's posture but Aguilar avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wada, who protects the arm well.
Wada is looking to regain half guard here but Aguilar keeps moving and retains side control.
Aguilar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aguilar wants to control but Wada is keeping him busy.
Wada tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Wada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aguilar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wada tries to bench press Aguilar off him but Aguilar keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wada gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aguilar is trying to control. Wada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wada gets full guard.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Wada keeps moving.
Wada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aguilar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wada (6) vs (13) Aguilar
Wada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguilar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wada stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wada defends well.
Aguilar is looking for a triangle here but Wada uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wada (9) vs (13) Aguilar
Aguilar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wada tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aguilar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wada's best efforts.
Wada trying to pass the guard but Aguilar defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aguilar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aguilar is keeping the position for now.
Wada preventing the sweep.
Wada trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aguilar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aguilar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aguilar keeps trying to improve his position.
Aguilar trying to control the position.
Wada being controlled here momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wada's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wada (9) vs (15) Aguilar
Wada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aguilar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wada (11) vs (15) Aguilar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wada stopping the sweep attempt from Aguilar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aguilar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wada (11) vs (17) Aguilar
Wada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wada working for a triangle but Aguilar defends it easily.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wada is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar preventing the sweep.
Aguilar looking to pass the guard.
Wada can't keep his opponent in guard - Aguilar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aguilar is looking for a kimura but Wada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aguilar to get the leverage.
Wada is trying to get back to full guard.
Aguilar trying to mount his opponent but Wada defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar uses his free foot to push down on Wada's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wada. Score +3 for passing guard: Wada (11) vs (20) Aguilar
Wada really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wada is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aguilar takes Wada's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Wada is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Wada (11) vs (23) Aguilar
Aguilar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wada knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wada for a finish.
Aguilar is looking for the choke from the back position but Wada is controlling his hands well.
Wada defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Aguilar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wada wants to escape the position.
Aguilar tightening his grip on Wada, looking for the choke.
Wada is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wada showing good submission defense here.
Aguilar is trying to stick to Wada's back but Wada is turning into Aguilar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aguilar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wada. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wada (13) vs (23) Aguilar
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wada wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar wants to sweep here but Wada controlling him for the moment.
Wada trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wada has gone for a leg lock! Aguilar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wada's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wada (13) vs (25) Aguilar
Aguilar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wada 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.
Aguilar passes into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wada (13) vs (28) Aguilar
Aguilar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aguilar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wada is trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tries for a kimura but Wada is defending well.
Wada is looking for a sweep.
Aguilar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aguilar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wada gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aguilar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar seems to be looking for submissions.
Wada is trying to maintain the position but Aguilar is very close to passing his half guard.
Wada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wada trying to control the position.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Wada is keeping the position.
Aguilar trying to control but Wada is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aguilar wins on points by 28 to 13.
Alvin Aguilar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Iwao Wada and Kron Gracie. Wada kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stranglehold. Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Bravery - time won't let me go. Kron Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Iwao Wada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wada tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wada to the ground. Wada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wada feinted with a counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wada drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wada (2) vs (0) Gracie
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.
Wada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is trying to keep Wada in close.
Wada trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Wada slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wada has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wada (5) vs (0) Gracie
Wada fails to move to back control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wada (8) vs (0) Gracie
Wada is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Gracie has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Wada has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Gracie taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Wada doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iwao Wada!
During a confident post fight interview, Iwao Wada thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
USFC 117
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Karelis throws a looping overhand right but Wada ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Karelis has closed the distance and engaged Wada in a clinch.
Karelis prevents Wada from breaking the clinch.
Karelis misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Wada.
Wada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karelis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karelis lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Karelis on the inside.
Karelis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wada backwards.
Karelis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Karelis as the two fighters clinch.
Wada looking for a takedown.
Karelis stops a takedown attempt from Wada.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwao Wada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wada misses with a punch to the body.
Karelis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karelis landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Iwao Wada has been cut.
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!
Wada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Karelis.
Karelis can't find room to land a body shot as Wada controls the action.
Wada misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Wada's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karelis connects with a knee to the head.
Wada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Karelis scores with a shot to the side of Wada's head.
Wada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karelis's elbow. #BC2#
Karelis manages to break the clinch.
Wada misses with a straight right.
Wada throws out a loose jab but Karelis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelis moves away from the strike by Wada.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karelis! But no joy.
Karelis misses with a wild body shot.
Wada shoots in but Karelis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wada misses with a left hand
and Karelis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelis.
Karelis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karelis ducks under a wild hook from Wada.
Karelis throws a hook but Wada blocks it.#CL2#
Karelis closes the distance and clinches.
Wada tries to circle away but Karelis has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Karelis.
Wada misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Karelis breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Wada as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wada throws a right hand that Karelis ducks under and follows up with a left that Karelis also avoids with ease.
Karelis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wada appears to be looking for a big counter.
Karelis lands the left hand.
Karelis stuffs the takedown attempt from Wada. Wada gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Wada scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Wada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Karelis has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Wada tries for a kimura but Karelis is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Karelis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Karelis controls the position for a moment.#SUB#
Wada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karelis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
What's Karelis going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Wada tries to advance to mount but Karelis denies him.
Wada working away.#SUB#
Wada working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Karelis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karelis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Karelis is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelis has his hands clasped together around Wada's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Wada in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Karelis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iwao Wada!
Iwao Wada seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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