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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Backman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Motley is trying to defend but Backman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Backman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Backman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Backman throwing shots but Motley is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Motley is defending against the submission attempts here by Backman.
Backman thows a huge punch but Motley dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Backman seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Backman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Motley defend it? Backman steps over the head and cranks it - Motley is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Backman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wally Backman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Llamas throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Backman gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backman working over Llamas with some ground and pound. Llamas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Backman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Llamas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Backman pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Backman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Llamas defends it well.
Backman working over Llamas with some ground and pound. Llamas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Llamas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Backman on the ground.#SUB2#
Backman is working for a kimura but Llamas is defending it quite comfortably.
Llamas tries to get to full guard but Backman has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Backman is looking for a kimura here.
Backman working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Llamas is rocked!
Backman lands a big elbow - Llamas is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Backman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wally Backman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Motley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Backman trying to control here.
Motley lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Backman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Motley is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Motley is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Backman has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Motley is looking to defend but Backman has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Motley! Backman pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Motley taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wally Backman!
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Event:
TGC 53: Hepple vs Petersen
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Honda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Honda wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Honda clinches.
Honda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Honda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Backman.
Honda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Backman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Honda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Honda obliges.
Honda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Honda tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Honda scores a nice knee to the body.
Honda presses Backman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Backman looking for a takedown.
Honda is pressed up against the cage. Backman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Honda down to the mat. Honda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wally Backman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Honda instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Honda successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Honda is looking to stand up but Backman isn't so interested in that idea.
Backman won't allow Honda to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backman wants to control from the top but Honda keeps moving.
Backman is in close to Honda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Backman 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.
Honda is trying to keep Backman in close.
Backman lands a couple of digs.
Backman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honda is keeping the position for now.
Honda being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Backman landing some decent shots from guard.
Honda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backman is one step ahead there.
Backman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honda is keeping the position for now.
Honda keeping moving, preventing Backman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Backman preventing the sweep. #T3#
Backman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Backman looking to pass the guard.
Backman stopping the sweep attempt from Honda.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Honda fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Honda takes the fight into the clinch.
Backman is trying to drag Honda to the mat but Honda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Backman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Honda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Honda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've been informed that Honda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Honda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Backman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
Honda works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Backman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Honda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Backman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Honda's guard. #REVR#
Backman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Backman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Honda's guard.
Honda is looking to improve his position.
Honda wants to get back to full guard but Backman has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadakatsu Honda dominated that 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.
#R2#
Backman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Honda wants to clinch up but Backman keeps it at a distance.
Honda tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Backman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Honda won't be happy with that.
Backman working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Backman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Honda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Backman controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman trying to control the position but Honda is working away.
Backman takes a little break here. Honda wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1##SUB#
Backman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Honda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Backman but great work by Honda.
Honda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Honda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Backman is looking for a sweep.
Honda misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SU2#
Honda has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Honda wants to clinch up but Backman keeps it at a distance.
Honda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Honda checks a leg kick.
Honda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Honda - just one landing.
Honda is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.
#T2##CL2#
Honda darts in and clinches Backman up against the cage.
Honda lands a nice elbow.
Honda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Backman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda struggles to land a body shot inside as Backman controls his hands.
Backman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Honda lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Backman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Backman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Backman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Honda preventing the sweep.
Honda throws a big elbow that misses.
Honda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Honda is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.#SU2#
Honda stands up from Backman's guard - Honda perhaps looking for a knockout.
Honda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Backman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Honda tries to clinch there but Backman circles away.
Backman attempts a counter takedown but Honda avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Honda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Backman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Honda!
Honda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Backman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Honda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Honda is looking for a sweep.
Backman lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here as Backman stalls from top position.
Backman scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Backman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Honda!
Backman looking to control but Honda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda regains half guard.
Honda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wally Backman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Backman.
Backman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Backman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Backman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Honda is looking to clinch.
Backman fails with the takedown.
Backman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honda tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Backman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Honda!
Backman lands a few punches from side control.
The referee asks Backman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Backman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Backman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Honda keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman landing strikes.
Honda is trying to improve his position.
Honda is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Backman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Honda working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Backman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Honda is working to get back to half guard.
Backman punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Honda is rocked!#T2#
Backman lands a big elbow - Honda is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Honda is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wally Backman!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 9
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Craig takes the fight into the clinch.
Craig prevents a takedown attempt there.
Craig lands a left hand.
Backman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Craig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Craig has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Craig pushes Backman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman letting Craig take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Craig.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Craig.
Backman is looking for a takedown.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Backman.
Backman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Craig just leaning against Backman, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Craig.
Craig presses Backman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Backman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Craig just stands there and leans against the cage.
Craig is pushing Backman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Craig controlling the action here for a moment.
Backman looking for a takedown. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Craig.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Backman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Craig lands with a light punch inside.
Backman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craig prevents it.
Backman is trying to drag Craig to the mat but Craig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Backman is looking for a takedown.
Craig lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Craig to work.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Craig gets through Backman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Backman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
A short left from Craig.
Backman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Craig is defending well.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Backman or not.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Craig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Craig lands a body punch in the clinch.
Backman jumps guard but Craig turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Backman looking for a takedown.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Backman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Craig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Backman letting Craig take a breather here.
Backman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Craig after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Backman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Craig just stands there and leans against the cage.
Craig prevents a takedown attempt there.
Craig lands a good knee to the midsection. Backman won't want to take too many of those.
Backman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craig lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Craig - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Craig is stalling here.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Craig.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig dominated that round.
That's time! Craig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Craig has Backman up against the cage in a clinch.
Backman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Backman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Craig pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Backman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Backman.
Nice body punch from Craig.
Nice body punch from Craig.
Craig lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
Backman is looking for a takedown.
Backman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Craig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Craig lands a nice knee to the body.
Craig scores with a shot to the side of Backman's head. #T1#
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Backman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Craig is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Craig lands a body punch.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Craig trying to land knees to the body.
Backman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craig pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Craig moves into the clinch successfully.
Craig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Backman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Backman jumps guard but Craig stands there with Backman around his waist. Backman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Backman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Backman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Backman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Craig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Backman is trying to drag Craig to the mat but Craig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Backman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Backman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craig prevents it.
Craig stops a takedown attempt from Backman.
#T3#
Craig with a knee to the head.
Backman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Craig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Backman wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Craig.
Backman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craig prevents it.
Craig throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Backman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Craig fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Craig moves into range and clinches up with Backman.
Backman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Craig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Craig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Craig to work.
Craig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Backman can do to turn this around?
Backman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Craig is defending well.
Craig lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig lands with a right to the head.
Craig digs a right hand underneath Backman's ribcage. Backman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Craig.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Craig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Craig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Backman.
Backman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Craig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Craig effectively controlling the action here.
Craig pushes Backman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Craig clinches up with Backman and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Backman is trying to drag Craig to the mat but Craig just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Backman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craig pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Craig moves into the clinch.
Craig is working Backman over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Backman tries to pull guard but Craig holds him up against the cage and eventually Backman drops back down to his feet.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Backman.
Stalling in the clinch from Craig.
#T1#
Backman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Craig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Backman takes a shot to the head.
Craig cracks Backman with a nice body shot.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Backman tries to score a body lock takedown but Craig shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Backman tries to pull guard but Craig holds him up against the cage and eventually Backman drops back down to his feet.
Backman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malcolm Craig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Backman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Craig.
Craig displaying some good clinch control by pressing Backman up against the cage.
Backman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wally Backman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malcolm Craig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Backman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Craig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Backman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Backman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Backman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craig prevents it.
#T3#
Backman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Backman tries to pull guard but Craig holds him up against the cage and eventually Backman drops back down to his feet.
Backman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craig prevents it.
Backman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Backman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craig pulls his leg out and moves away.
Craig scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Craig lands a jab to Backman's midsection.
Backman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Craig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Backman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Craig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Backman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Craig clinches up with Backman and pushes him back against the cage.
Backman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Backman tries a body shot but Craig blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Craig 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Craig!
A victorious Malcolm Craig thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TGC 41: San Diego vs Stralman
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Backman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Backman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Perkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Perkins swings around for an armbar but Backman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Perkins's guard.#SUB2#
Perkins has his foot on Backman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Backman works his way back into a safe position though.
Backman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Backman pushing down on Perkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Backman wants to pass to mount but Perkins is defending the position. #T1#
Perkins is trying to control but Backman manages to pass to mount!
Backman with good strikes from the mount here!
Backman lands with some strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Wesley Perkins has been cut.
Backman postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Perkins in real trouble here! The ref calls for Perkins to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wally Backman!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wally Backman (ranked 8092 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlantis Lemurian (ranked 8946 p4p, 329 weight class). Atlantis Lemurian 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Wally Backman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Atlantis Lemurian!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Backman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lemurian counters with a single leg into guard. Backman didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Backman (0) vs (2) Lemurian
Lemurian trying to control the position from guard on top but Backman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backman can't keep his opponent in guard - Lemurian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Backman trying to control from the bottom.
Lemurian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Backman defends it well.
Lemurian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Backman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lemurian jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Backman (0) vs (5) Lemurian
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemurian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemurian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Backman is trying to get back to half guard.
My spies in Main Event inform me that Lemurian has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemurian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lemurian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Backman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Backman is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemurian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lemurian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Backman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lemurian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Backman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lemurian's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lemurian! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Backman has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Atlantis Lemurian!
During a confident post fight interview, Atlantis Lemurian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dai Aoki and Wally Backman. Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dai Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wally Backman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Aoki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aoki (4) vs (0) Backman
Aoki takes a little break here. Backman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Backman stops Aoki from passing to mount.
Backman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Backman's legs.
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.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Backman has eaten all the pies!
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aoki taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aoki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki controlling the position from side mount.
Backman prevents Aoki from improving position.
A lull in the action here.
Aoki tries for a kimura but Backman is defending well.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman stops Aoki from passing to mount.
Backman is looking for a sweep.
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aoki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aoki tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Aoki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aoki prefers to stall for the moment though.
Aoki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aoki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Backman is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Aoki tries for a kimura but Backman is defending well.
Aoki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aoki moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (6) vs (0) Backman
Aoki fails to advance to Backman's back.
Aoki content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Backman is controlling an arm, preventing Aoki from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Aoki.
Backman is desperately trying to improve his position but Aoki has a good base and remains in mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki controlling his opponent.
Backman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aoki wants to take Backman's back here but Backman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Aoki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aoki is trying to take his opponent's back.
Aoki takes Backman's back. Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (9) vs (0) Backman
Aoki controlling the position well here. Backman rolled but Aoki kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Backman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Aoki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Backman doesn't escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Backman for as long as he can get away with.
Aoki keeps control of the position as Backman tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki controls the position.
Aoki tightening his grip on Backman, looking for the choke.
Backman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Aoki.
Aoki has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for the choke from the back position but Backman is controlling his hands well.
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.
Aoki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
What can Backman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Backman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Aoki's arms.
Aoki is persistently looking for the submission but Backman is defending it well.
Aoki controls the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki continues to stall.
Aoki is looking for the choke from the back position but Backman is controlling his hands well.
Aoki is looking for the choke from the back position but Backman is controlling his hands well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki controls the position.
Backman is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Dai Aoki 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 17 (135lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wally Backman and Nick Gonzalez. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wally Backman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gonzalez gets a clinch.
Gonzalez decides to pull guard.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez controlling Backman's posture.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backman is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez pulls Backman in close to his closed guard and prevents Backman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Backman won't allow Gonzalez to sweep him here.
Backman stays in close to Gonzalez's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position but Backman postures up.
Gonzalez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Backman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gonzalez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Backman is now in half guard.
Backman is keen to just control but Gonzalez is a slippery customer.
Gonzalez is trying to control but can't.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Backman has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Backman (3) vs (0) Gonzalez
Gonzalez holds on, trying desperately to control.
Backman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Backman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Gonzalez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Backman fails to move to back control.
Gonzalez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Backman (6) vs (0) Gonzalez
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Backman trying to control.
Backman has the hooks in. Gonzalez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Backman controlling the position well here. Gonzalez rolled but Backman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gonzalez staying busy and making it hard for Backman to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Backman just sinks the hooks in.
Backman really is a fat lump.
Gonzalez wants to escape the position.
Gonzalez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Backman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but Backman manages to sink in the hooks.
Gonzalez is really stuck here.
Backman avoiding Gonzalez 's attempts to control his hands.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Backman is looking to control Gonzalez but Gonzalez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gonzalez tries to escape but Backman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Will Backman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Backman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gonzalez.
Backman is hanging on to Gonzalez's back as he tries to escape.
Backman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gonzalez.
Backman avoiding Gonzalez 's attempts to control his hands.
Gonzalez tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Backman.
A lull in the action here.
Gonzalez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Backman has the hooks in. Gonzalez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Gonzalez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez staying busy and making it hard for Backman to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Backman gets his hands free as Gonzalez looks to control.
Gonzalez tries to break free.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Backman just sinks the hooks in.
Backman trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Gonzalez right now.
Gonzalez trying to control the hands but Backman won't let him.
Gonzalez staying busy and making it hard for Backman to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Backman.
Backman tries to keep control of the position but Gonzalez is staying busy.
Gonzalez can't escape the position.
Gonzalez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Backman.
Gonzalez wants to escape the position.
Gonzalez prevents Backman from getting a body triangle.
Gonzalez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Backman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Backman has good solid back control here.
Gonzalez can't escape the position.
Backman avoiding Gonzalez 's attempts to control his hands.
Backman tries to keep control of the position but Gonzalez is staying busy.
Gonzalez tries to break free.
Backman has good solid back control here.
Gonzalez rolls, trying to escape but Backman keeps control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez staying busy and making it hard for Backman to control.
I would not like to be Gonzalez right now.
Backman tries to get the hooks in deep but Gonzalez pushed the leg off.
Backman has the hooks in. Gonzalez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gonzalez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Backman.
Backman tries to get the hooks in deep but Gonzalez pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Gonzalez right now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Backman controls the action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Backman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Backman gets his hands free as Gonzalez looks to control.
Backman controlling the position well here. Gonzalez rolled but Backman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gonzalez is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Backman controlling well, preventing Gonzalez from escaping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Backman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Backman keeps control of the position as Gonzalez tries to break free.
Will Backman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Backman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gonzalez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gonzalez wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Backman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gonzalez tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Backman just sinks the hooks in.
Gonzalez staying busy and making it hard for Backman to control.
Gonzalez wants to control his opponent's hands but Backman gets his hands free.
Gonzalez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Backman.
Gonzalez tries to escape but Backman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gonzalez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Backman wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Gonzalez trying to control the hands but Backman breaks the grip.
Backman trying to control.
Good control from Backman.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've been informed that Gonzalez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but Backman manages to sink in the hooks.
Gonzalez prevents Backman from getting a body triangle.
Backman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Backman has the hooks in. Gonzalez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez can't escape the position.
Gonzalez wants to control his opponent's hands but Backman gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Backman takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. |
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