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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Vasquez (ranked 8323 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nando Vasquez enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; John John! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Nando Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vasquez clinches.
Vasquez manages to pull guard.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vasquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vasquez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now John has Vasquez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: John (0) vs (2) Vasquez
Vasquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
John not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vasquez is aware though and is defending well.
John is trying to keep Vasquez in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquez looking to pass the guard.
John working a defensive guard here.
Vasquez content to stall in guard here.
John keeping full guard, as Vasquez tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez controlling from the top position.
Vasquez looking to pass the guard.
John had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vasquez defends it easily.
Vasquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John trying to control the position.
Vasquez looking to pass the guard.
John looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasquez is one step ahead there.
Vasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
John looking to control.
Vasquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vasquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
John wants to improve his position but Vasquez is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez is pressing down on John's thigh, looking to free his foot. John is holding on for now.
John is looking for a sweep. Vasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vasquez is taking a breather. John 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.
John really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
John is concentrating on defense, preventing Vasquez from advancing position.
Vasquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
John actively working from the bottom here.
Vasquez trying to mount his opponent but John defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
John tries to get to full guard but Vasquez has control of the leg.
Vasquez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: John (0) vs (5) Vasquez
John is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vasquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
John working to try and regain half guard.
Vasquez controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vasquez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: John (0) vs (8) Vasquez
Vasquez keeps control of the position easily here as John tries to buck him off.
Vasquez has the hooks in. John is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
John is really stuck here.
Vasquez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vasquez keeps control of the position as John tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
John is working hard here to advance position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasquez wins on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Nando Vasquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Little Jimmy (ranked 8897 p4p, 0 weight class) and John John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Little Jimmy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; John John!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jimmy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jimmy showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jimmy (2) vs (0) John
Jimmy passes into side control, despite John's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jimmy (5) vs (0) John
Jimmy wants to lay and pray for a moment but John keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jimmy controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmy'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.
John is looking for a sweep.
Jimmy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, John has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John can't do much from the bottom here.
John sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jimmy not doing much here.
Jimmy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down John for as long as he can get away with.
John is doing well to control the position and prevent Jimmy from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John is trying to control but Jimmy passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jimmy (8) vs (0) John
Jimmy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by John, who protects the arm well.
John is trying to control Jimmy's posture but Jimmy avoids it.
Jimmy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, John has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John tries to bench press Jimmy off him but Jimmy keeps the position.
Jimmy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jimmy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jimmy trying to control the action but John is working from the bottom.
John is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
John being controlled for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy is looking to take a break and control but John is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A control attempt from John but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jimmy (10) vs (0) John
John can't escape the position.
Jimmy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jimmy tries to control but John wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
John is looking to improve his position but Jimmy isn't that keen on the idea.
Jimmy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
John is working to get back to half guard.
Jimmy working for a guillotine from mount but John is in no mood to give up.
John working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
John is still trying to improve position.
John wants to hold on but Jimmy pushes him away.
John is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
John is looking to improve his position but Jimmy isn't that keen on the idea.
John is just holding on here. Jimmy manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jimmy (13) vs (0) John
Jimmy controlling well, preventing John from escaping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy is riding his opponent, not letting John buck him off.
John rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
John wants to control but Jimmy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
John keeping hold of Jimmy's head, controlling as best he can.
John is trying to maintain the position but Jimmy is very close to passing his half guard.
Jimmy content to control rather than advance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
John wants to control but Jimmy is keeping busy.
Jimmy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
John keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jimmy controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
John looking for submissions off his back.
Jimmy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jimmy is stalling here. John is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jimmy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and John has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jimmy (13) vs (4) John
Jimmy wants to control but John postures up.
Jimmy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Jimmy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
John wants to control but Jimmy is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy tries to improve position but can't.
Jimmy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jimmy is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and John has latched onto it... Big trouble! John pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jimmy is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from John!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John John! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gary Bishoff (ranked 21692 p4p, 0 weight class) and John John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishoff comes to the cage accompanied by Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing. John John is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Gary Bishoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John John!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
John misses with a takedown attempt - Bishoff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bishoff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bishoff gets control of John's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bishoff will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bishoff managing to control the position.
Bishoff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bishoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John looking to sit in guard and control but Bishoff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (2) vs (0) John
John can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bishoff controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John keeping moving, preventing Bishoff from controlling successfully.
Bishoff controlling from the top position.
Bishoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. John is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishoff defends well.
Bishoff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bishoff advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (5) vs (0) John
Bishoff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bishoff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John being controlled for a moment.
John is not content to let Bishoff control the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is trying to get an arm triangle but John is defending well.
Bishoff is trying to get an arm triangle but John is defending well.
John regains half guard.
Bishoff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff wants to control but John is keeping him busy.
Bishoff passes into side control, despite John's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (8) vs (0) John
John tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bishoff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
John struggling a bit here.
John seems a little lost for a moment, as Bishoff dominates the positioning.
John struggling a bit here.
Bishoff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is looking to take a break and control but John is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bishoff goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, John has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bishoff but great work by John. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bishoff (8) vs (4) John
John trying to control the action but Bishoff is working from the bottom.
John advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bishoff (8) vs (6) John
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff tries to lock up and control but John gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
John wants to control the pace but Bishoff is squirming around nicely.
John is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bishoff to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bishoff shrugs it off.
Bishoff holds on to John around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
John prevents Bishoff from getting the reversal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
John tries to control but Bishoff wriggling away.
Bishoff tries to improve his position but instead John has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bishoff (8) vs (9) John
Bishoff is really stuck here.
Bishoff trying to control but not successfully.
Will John go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
John is hanging on to Bishoff's back as he tries to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
John tries to get the hooks in deep but Bishoff pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishoff is in bad spot here.
John working for a choke but Bishoff is defending well.
Bishoff is keeping busy.
Bishoff tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling John's hands.
You can see the frustration on Bishoff's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bishoff manages to reverse the position and now he's in John's guard. Nice work there by Bishoff.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (10) vs (9) John
Bishoff trying to move into half guard but instead John has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishoff (10) vs (11) John
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bishoff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and John defends well.
Bishoff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bishoff is trying to control the position but John postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
John is pushing down on Bishoff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bishoff is fighting to maintain full guard but John has managed to sneak the leg through.
John trying to control from half guard but Bishoff is working away.
Well, if John is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bishoff keeping hold of John's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John is pressing down on Bishoff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bishoff is holding on for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
John is taking a breather. Bishoff 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.
Bishoff trying to hold on to John's head to control him but John postures up.
Bishoff controlling the position for now.
John is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bishoff! Score +3 for passing guard: Bishoff (10) vs (14) John
John has hold of Bishoff's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bishoff manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bishoff is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
John prevents Bishoff from getting the reversal.
Bishoff wants to control but John is having none of it.
Bishoff is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bishoff is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
John wins on points by 14 to 10. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Saw misses with a takedown attempt
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Saw closes the distance and clinches.
Saw is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Saw breaks the clinch.
Saw has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Saw instigates a clinch.
Saw has had enough of the clinch but John keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Saw jumps guard and drags John to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
John won't allow Saw to sweep him here.
Saw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with John. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
John slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Saw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
John looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
John passes easily into side control. Nice work.
John is staying tight to Saw's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
John wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saw, who protects the arm well.
John landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
John controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
John working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
John has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Saw!#T3#
John trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
John has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Saw is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John John!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
John is looking to clinch but Heather is avoiding it.
John wants to clinch up but Heather keeps it at a distance.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Heather scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
John explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Heather has closed the distance and engaged John in a clinch.
#TD#
John ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. John no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Heather must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heather looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heather trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
John is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Heather trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
John trying to control the position.
Heather trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heather wants to stand but John has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
John looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Heather darts in and clinches John up against the cage.#BC2#
Heather breaks the clinch.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Heather misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Heather gets caught napping as John dives in and scores a takedown. Heather manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
John avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
John got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heather has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, John has managed to get both his arms back between Heather 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Heather is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Heather has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think John should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Heather has tightened it up now! John should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bright Heather !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
John drives through with a takedown into Kleynen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kleynen being controlled here, momentarily.
John scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
John wants to control from the top but Kleynen keeps moving.
John is pushing down on Kleynen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kleynen is fighting to maintain full guard but John has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
John is working for a kimura but Kleynen is defending it quite comfortably.
Kleynen wants to get back to full guard.
John will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kleynen wants to get back to his feet.
Kleynen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
John seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
John trying to control from half guard but Kleynen is working away. #SUB2#
Kleynen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
John missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kleynen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
John is nestled in close to Kleynen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Kleynen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but John pulls his head out easily.
John lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Kleynen tries to roll over but John keeps him under control.
John slows the pace down in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. John connects with a nice short shot to Kleynen's temple.
John prevents Kleynen from improving his position.#SUB#
John is working for a submission of some sort.
#SU#
John stands up and beckons Kleynen to join him on the feet.
John throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
John throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kleynen was covering up waiting for the punch and John finishes the takedown easily into guard.
John is looking to work some ground and pound but Kleynen has wrist control.#T3#
Kleynen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells John's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
John controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kleynen keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully. #SU#
John gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
John darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Kleynen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. John keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4##BC#
John manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
John looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John won't allow Kleynen to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kleynen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kleynen looks winded!
John trying to control but Kleynen is working from the bottom.
John works a leg free and moves into half guard.
John performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
John stands up and beckons Kleynen to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Kleynen moves into the clinch.#TD#
John has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kleynen is trying to keep an underhook but John manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John John dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
John slaps away a takedown attempt from Kleynen, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
John shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kleynen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Kleynen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. John defends it easily.
John pushes down on Kleynen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kleynen wants to improve his position but John is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleynen is still trying to improve position.
John takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kleynen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but John pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. John lands a nice short elbow.
Kleynen is breathing heavily.#T1#
John with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
John really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kleynen is refusing to be controlled, as John sits in half guard.
Kleynen tries to get to full guard but John has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. John connects with a nice short shot to Kleynen's temple. #SUB#
John is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
John with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
John landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, John seems content to control.#SUB#
John seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kleynen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John John!
Luc Kleynen spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost against a fighter, who was today better as me, i'll be back stronger !!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lelis.
John is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lelis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
John gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
John seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lelis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John John!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Karl Max (ranked 5666 p4p, 0 weight class) and John John (ranked 22452 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Karl Max! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John John!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Max clinches with his opponent.
John jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Max walks away with a smile on his face. John gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and John wants it to stay on the feet.
John shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Max (0) vs (2) John
Max wants to control but John is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Max is holding on to half guard well.
John wants to work for an arm triangle but Max is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Max is looking to control John's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Max avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max is trying to get back to full guard.
Max trying to control here.
John works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Max (0) vs (5) John
Max tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max wants to hold on but John pushes him away.
Max regains half guard.
Max moves into full guard.
John preventing the sweep.
John is stalling in the full guard.
John looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
John's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Max had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. John defends it easily.
Max is trying to control the position from the bottom.
John preventing the sweep.
John sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Max's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Max looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John tries to pass to full mount but Max defends it.
Max tries to get to full guard but John has control of the leg.
John is looking to take a break and control but Max is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Max wants to control but John is keeping busy.
John is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Max wants to get back to full guard.
John stalling.
Max is staying active underneath John, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Max is controlling John's trapped leg to prevent John from advancing to side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Max is looking to improve his position.
Max trying to control but John postures up.
John seems to be looking for submissions.
Max is trying to maintain the position but John is very close to passing his half guard.
John wants to control but Max is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Max is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of John's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take John's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Max (4) vs (5) John
Max working for the choke.
Max is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged John with him. John is trying to defend but Max has an arm under the chin now! John grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Max! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentino Silfversvanz (ranked 2822 p4p, 289 weight class) and John John (ranked 22444 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Valentino Silfversvanz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John John!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silfversvanz rushes John and presses him up against the cage.
Silfversvanz pulls John into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silfversvanz keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
Silfversvanz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silfversvanz keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silfversvanz (0) vs (3) John
Silfversvanz tries to bench press John off him but John keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John has hold of Silfversvanz's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Silfversvanz seems comfortable defending it but John has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Silfversvanz is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Silfversvanz is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but John couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John John! |
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Event:
KFC 15: Kennedy vs Soun 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
John tries to score a power double leg takedown but Azorre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten John somewhat.
Azorre connects with a leg kick. John looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Azorre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Azorre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
John goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Azorre throws a head kick that John semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azorre throws a nice inside leg kick.
John moves out of range of the leg kick from Azorre.
A head kick misses from Azorre.
Azorre keeps the fight on the outside.
Azorre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
John rushes Azorre and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Azorre keeps control of John as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Azorre breaks the clinch.
John avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
John scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Azorre explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
John showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Azorre.
John is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Azorre throws a low kick but John avoids it.
John is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
John moves in looking to clinch but Azorre pushes him off.
Azorre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Azorre misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
John tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Azorre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Azorre looks to land a combination but John avoids it well.
Azorre throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
Azorre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract John.#TD2#
John feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
John throws a big elbow that misses.
Azorre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for John on the ground.#SUB#
Azorre isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. John stacks Azorre 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 John!
Azorre is trying to control John's posture but John avoids it.
John is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Azorre is trying to get back to half guard.
John passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Azorre!
Azorre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
John raining down shots from the mount!
John controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Azorre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
John breaks from Azorre's wrist control and lands an elbow.
John controlling the pace for now.
Azorre blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Azorre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Azorre throws a right hand that John ducks under and follows up with a left that John also avoids with ease.
John tries to counter by closing the distance.
John shoots in and drives through. Azorre sprawls well.
John defending well as Azorre loads up on a big left hand.
John tries to clinch but Azorre moves out of range.
John throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Azorre's waist but Azorre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing John off to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Azorre.
John showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Azorre.
John tries to clinch up.
Azorre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by John!
Azorre throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
John shoots for a double leg takedown but Azorre sprawls well. He's pushed John's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James Azorre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John John.#T1#
John is looking to clinch. #CL2#
John gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Azorre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Azorre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Azorre looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
Azorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but John circles away quickly and effectively.
John tries to close the distance and clinch but Azorre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It appears Azorre was looking to counter with a kick there.
John shoots in for a takedown but Azorre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Azorre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
John takes a jab right on the kisser.
Azorre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from John.
Good leg kick by Azorre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2#
Azorre throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and John holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Azorre breaks the clinch.
Azorre thows a body kick. John tries to catch it but that hurt him.
John tries to clinch there but Azorre circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Azorre, right into the meat.
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!
John has a takedown stuffed.
John is breathing heavily.
John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azorre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but John moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azorre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azorre sets himself, and John steps forward looking for the clinch! Azorre avoids it this time.
Azorre throws the kick towards the body but John avoids it.
John let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
John tries to close the distance and clinch but Azorre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Azorre lands a high kick!
Azorre is looking to slow John down with leg kicks.
Azorre scores with a head kick.
Azorre connects with a body shot that sends John's belly button to the back.
Azorre scores with a head kick.
Azorre misses with a head kick.
John drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Azorre defends it well.
John gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azorre counters with a left and a right that stings John.
James Azorre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
John tries to clinch up.
Azorre pushes John away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azorre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James Azorre is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
John goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
John shoots in looking for a takedown. Azorre tries to sprawl out of it but John keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Azorre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick from Azorre lands but John takes it in his stride.
Azorre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of John's head.
John closes the distance and clinches up with Azorre, looking for a takedown. John pushes Azorre against the cage but Azorre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Azorre appears to be looking for a big counter.
Azorre blocks a head kick by John.
Azorre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
John's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Azorre scores with a head kick.
#ROC#
John is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Azorre dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Azorre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and John has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Azorre swinging wildly here.
John scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
John will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Azorre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
John tries to clinch up.
Azorre pushes John away with a front kick.
Azorre throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azorre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azorre scores with a push kick.
John shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Azorre but Azorre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
John tries for a takedown but Azorre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James Azorre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John John.
A solid body kick from Azorre.
Azorre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
Azorre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Azorre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on John if he has to take too many more of those.
Azorre throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Azorre finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
John scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
John misses with a body kick.
Azorre throws a one two combo.
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!
Azorre scores with the left hand. John knows he should have avoided that one.
John is still on wobbly legs! Can Azorre finish him?
John has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Azorre.
Azorre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azorre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Azorre lands a slapping body shot.
John seems to have recovered his senses.
Azorre is looking to slow John down with leg kicks.
Azorre pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces John back to the cage. Azorre follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
John avoids the head kick by Azorre.
Azorre stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Azorre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azorre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent John stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Azorre misses with a double jab.
John drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Azorre defends it well.
John misses with a takedown
and Azorre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Azorre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John dodges the punch combination from Azorre.
#T3#
Azorre checks a low kick from John.
Azorre appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by John or perhaps it was just good defense by Azorre, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Azorre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azorre throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
John unleashes a big counter combination but Azorre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
John tries for a takedown but Azorre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Azorre appears to be looking for a big counter.
Azorre throws a head kick that John semi-blocks.
Azorre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azorre is looking to wear down John with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Azorre lands a nice looking kick to the body. John takes a step back to recover.
Azorre throws a push kick but John slaps the foot to one side.
John wants to clinch up but Azorre keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Azorre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John tries to counter with a clinch but Azorre shakes him off and moves away.
Azorre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Azorre throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
Azorre misses with a two punch combination.
John wants to clinch up but Azorre keeps it at a distance.
Azorre's corner calls for a 1-2. Azorre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
John moves into the clinch.
John can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azorre crunches a lovely knee into John's ribcage.
Azorre landing knees to the head.
John John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Azorre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
John digs a right hand underneath Azorre's ribcage. Azorre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Azorre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Azorre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Azorre!
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Event:
KFC 9: Azevedo vs Passion
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Donk. Donaire catches John right on the button with a cross.
Donaire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donaire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
John misses with a low kick.
Donaire connects with a right hand. John shakes it off.
John swats away the attempt to clinch by Donaire.
We've been told by Donaire's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
John shoots and misses
and Donaire counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
John is rocked!
Donaire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
John is still on wobbly legs! Can Donaire finish him?
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
John throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Donaire counters by clinching up.
Donaire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but John blocks it with crossed arms.
Donaire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. John is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Donaire breaks from the clinch.
John is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Donaire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Donaire closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
John drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Donaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John misses with a takedown #CL#
and Donaire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Donaire.
Nonito Donaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John John.
John has Donaire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Donaire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Donaire missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Donaire gets control of John's arms and successfully pulls guard. Donaire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Donaire seems keen to control John's posture.
John seems to have recovered his senses.#ES#
Donaire scrambles and gets back to his feet.
John shoots in for a takedown but Donaire shows good takedown defense.
John tries to clinch
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
John is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nonito Donaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
John throws a body kick that misses.
Donaire thumps John with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Donaire counters with a nice double leg into side control. John won't be happy with that.
Donaire working away.
John is looking to reverse the position.
Donaire wants to lay and pray for a moment but John keeps working.
Donaire wants to stand but John is controlling his arm.
Donaire slows the pace down.
John is looking for a sweep.#T3#
John looks winded!
Donaire controlling the position from side mount. #SU#
Donaire has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Donaire misses with a double jab.
John has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Donaire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Donaire.
Donaire prevents John from breaking the clinch.#T4##BC#
Donaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donaire lands with an overhand left.
John gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John tries to clinch up but Donaire circles away and keeps his distance.
John shoots for a double leg takedown but Donaire sprawls well. He's pushed John's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donaire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by John.
John takes one on the button.
John takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nonito Donaire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Donaire clinches.
John tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Donaire smiles and moves away.
John fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donaire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
John shoots for a takedown but Donaire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donaire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donaire keeps the fight on the outside.
John tries to clinch
and Donaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John takes a swing at Donaire's ribcage but misses.
Donaire feinted with a counter takedown.
John fails with the takedown
enabling Donaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Nonito Donaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John John.
John is breathing heavily.#T1#
Donaire throws a jab when John was well out of range.
John is looking for the big counter here.
John with a poor takedown
and Donaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donaire cracks John with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donaire throws an overhand right that drops John like a sack of potatoes! Donaire dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nonito Donaire!
An out of breath Nonito Donaire 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:
QFC Tournament 734 Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Two drives through with a takedown into guard.
Two postures up in John's guard and throws a big left but John blocks it.
John looking to hit a scissor sweep but Two is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
John has his foot on Two's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Two works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
John 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.
Two in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Two is looking to work some ground and pound but John has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two wants to control from the top but John keeps moving. #SUB#
Two postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! John is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Two, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Two is adopting a defensive guard.
John pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Two looking to hit a scissor sweep but John is one step ahead there.
Two pulls John in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Two is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Two working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of John's head.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Two throws a big elbow that misses.
Two in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Two throws an elbow that misses. John uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Two's guard. Nice move by John!#REVB#
Two has control of John's left arm, preventing John from doing any damage.
John is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
John wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
John preventing the sweep.
John passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two holding on.
Two tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Two struggling a bit here.
Two is looking for a sweep.
John throws an elbow but Two slips to the side and avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two manages to get back to half guard.
John prevents Two from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Twinkle Two will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Two is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in John's half guard.
Two thows a huge punch but John dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. John manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
John throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Two accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John trying to keep a closed guard but Two is proving a slippery customer.
Two throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two looking to pass the guard.
Two throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
John uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1##TD#
Two feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
John pushes Two off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Two shoots in and bounces John off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
John wants to stand and escape but Two is having none of it.
John throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Two lands a couple of elbows.
John looking for a sweep. Not yet John, not yet.
Twinkle Two overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Two trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Two throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Two working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John wants to sweep here but Two controlling him for the moment.
John is breathing heavily.
John working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Two.
John throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Two throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Two throws a big elbow that misses.
John avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Two passes John's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
John keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Two not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Two wants to free his trapped foot but John is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Two thows a huge punch but John dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Two 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.
Two not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
John keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
John has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Two is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Two drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Two throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
Two trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Two.
Two throws a big right hand that misses.
Two loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Two missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Two accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twinkle Two dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Two doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
John gets caught flat footed, as Two shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Two loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
John utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Two throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
Two trying to control but John is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Two thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
John thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Two is looking to improve his position.
Two moves into full guard.
John preventing the sweep.
Two 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Two lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
John looking to control.
Two working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
John is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Two gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Two holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Two is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. John is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Two escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. John gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
John trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
John won't allow Two to sweep him here.
Two seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
John tries to free his leg and advance position but Two is retaining full guard.
Two 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#
Two with the ground and pound but John uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Twinkle Two is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Two is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?#T4#
Two controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
John is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Two is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Two got a little sloppy there for a moment and John has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Two has managed to get both his arms back between John's legs - danger averted.
Two looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Twinkle Two.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Two, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Twinkle Two!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Twinkle Two!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Twinkle Two!
Twinkle Two wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 734 Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Qeweqw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
John moves out of range as Qeweqw throws a body kick.
Qeweqw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and John counters with a one-two to the body.
Qeweqw shoots in and drives through. John sprawls well.#CL#
Qeweqw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from John.
Qeweqw tries to pull guard but John won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Qwewe Qeweqw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John looking to stall.
#TD2#
John drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qeweqw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. John swivels though and keeps the full guard.
John seems keen to control Qeweqw's posture.#T1#
John thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
John trying to control the position.
Qeweqw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
John trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Qeweqw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for John on the ground.
John trying to keep a closed guard but Qeweqw is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Qeweqw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with John, pushing him back against the cage.
John avoiding damage as Qeweqw throws knees to the body.
John drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Qeweqw is working for takedown but John is calmly controlling the position for now.
John fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John gets underhooks to prevent Qeweqw's takedown attempt.
John has Qeweqw pressed against the cage, preventing Qeweqw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
John tries to pull guard but Qeweqw won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Qeweqw.
Qeweqw tries for a takedown but John manages to get underhooks.
Qeweqw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
John is trying to pull guard but Qeweqw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
John is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
John misses with an elbow over the top.
Qeweqw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. John just stands there and leans against the cage.
John jumps guard but Qeweqw stands there with John around his waist. John gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John goes for a takedown in the clinch but Qeweqw prevents it.
John wants to take the fight to the mat but Qeweqw manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
John is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
John has Qeweqw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Qeweqw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
John can't break the clinch.
John is trying to pull guard but Qeweqw has him pressed against the cage.
John looks winded!
Qeweqw is looking to take this one to the mat.
John can't get the takedown.
John misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Qeweqw.
Qeweqw wants to take the fight to the mat but John manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
John wants to break free but Qeweqw has control.
John working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John has had enough of the clinch but Qeweqw keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John John will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
John fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Qeweqw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Qeweqw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. John gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
John pulls guard.
John has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Qeweqw postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qeweqw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
John throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Qeweqw wants to control from the top but John keeps moving. #T1##SU#
Qeweqw stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Qwewe Qeweqw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
John displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Qeweqw.
John throws a combination that misses
and Qeweqw counters with a series of strikes. John will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
John is trying to pull guard but Qeweqw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
John prevents a body shot from Qeweqw.
Qeweqw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Qwewe Qeweqw. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
John breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Qeweqw stuffs the takedown attempt from John. John gets slowly back to his feet.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qeweqw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John fails with the takedown#CL#
and Qeweqw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
John is breathing heavily.
John looking to slow down the pace here.
Qeweqw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but John gets the underhooks and prevents it.
John being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Qeweqw is trying to force a seperation but John has the dominant position.
Qeweqw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Qeweqw looking for a takedown.
John wants a takedown.
Qeweqw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Qeweqw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
John is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Qeweqw stops a takedown attempt from John.
John on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#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.
Qeweqw manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Qeweqw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from John.
Qeweqw tries to counter by moving into the clinch but John manages to circle out of the way.
Qeweqw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
John scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU2#
John escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qwewe Qeweqw dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Qeweqw rushes John and presses him up against the cage.
Qeweqw is trying to break the clinch but John has him pressed against the cage.
John tries to pull guard but Qeweqw holds him up against the cage and eventually John drops back down to his feet.
John wants a takedown.
John stops a takedown attempt from Qeweqw.
Qeweqw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
John keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Qeweqw's efforts to push away.#BC2#
John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John tries to clinch up but Qeweqw circles away and keeps his distance.
Qeweqw looks to land a combination but John avoids it well.
Qeweqw throws a head kick but John moves out of range.
#T1#
John stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and John wants it to stay on the feet.
John looks to land a combination but Qeweqw avoids it well.
Qeweqw shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Qwewe Qeweqw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Qeweqw gets caught flat footed, as John shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Qeweqw working for a triangle but John defends it easily.
John looking to sit in guard and control but Qeweqw gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Qeweqw trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Qeweqw manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Qeweqw is working an open guard so John takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##CL2#
John clinches with his opponent.
John is trying to pull guard but Qeweqw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
John jumps guard but Qeweqw stands there with John around his waist. John gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
John decides to pull guard.
Qeweqw trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
John wriggles free and stands up.
Qeweqw tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on John's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Qeweqw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Qeweqw.#CL#
Qeweqw rushes John and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
John is looking to take this one to the mat.
Qeweqw stalling against the cage.
Qeweqw looking to throw knees to the head but John is blocking nicely.
Qeweqw misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
John breaks the clinch.
Qeweqw tries a head kick but it misses.
John steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Qeweqw.
John has a takedown stuffed.
Qeweqw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from John. No joy for Qeweqw on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from John.
And that's the end of the fight!
John John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think John has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for John John!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for John John!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Qwewe Qeweqw!
John John wins by split decision!
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