 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Bullet shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Bullet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Wright to work.
Bullet has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wright after a bit of a struggle.
Bullet lands a shoulder strike.
Bullet tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Bullet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bullet tries to pull guard but Wright holds him up against the cage and eventually Bullet drops back down to his feet.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Bullet avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet jumps guard but Wright stands there with Bullet around his waist. Bullet gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Bullet avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage. #T1#
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Bullet avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Bullet avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bullet tries for a takedown but Wright manages to get underhooks.
Bullet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Bullet manages to break the clinch.
Bullet tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
A head kick misses from Wright.
Bullet shoots for a double leg takedown but Wright sprawls well. He's pushed Bullet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wright misses with a double jab.
Bullet misses with a double jab.
Bullet misses with a combination
and Wright makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Bullet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wright circles away.
Bullet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bullet is looking to clinch.
Bullet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
A quick step to the side and Bullet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullet looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Wright's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bullet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No luck for Bullet with that takedown attempt.
Wright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright throws a series of strikes that have Bullet backpedaling.
#T3#
Bullet fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Bullet moves into the clinch.
Bullet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wright is defending well.
Bullet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright is working Bullet over against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bullet effectively controlling the action here.
Bullet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wright just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wright tries a body shot but Bullet blocks it.
#T4#
Wright misses with a body punch.
Bullet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wright is defending well.
Bullet pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wright dodges an elbow strike from Bullet.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bullet goes for a takedown attempt but Wright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullet is just out of range.
Bullet tries to counter with a takedown but Wright is quick to defend against it.
Bullet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wright tests Bullet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rohan Wright dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Wright misses.
Bullet tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
#CL#
Bullet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wright scores with a shot to the side of Bullet's head.
Bullet working hard to break the clinch.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Wright gets underhooks to prevent Bullet's takedown attempt.
Bullet blocks a body shot from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bullet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bullet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wright just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wright misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Wright tries to work over Bullet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright looking to slow down the pace here.
Bullet is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Bullet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bullet is looking to break free of the clinch but Wright has double underhooks. #TD#
Bullet pulls Wright into guard.
Bullet keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Bullet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bullet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bullet tries to strike from the bottom.
Wright is fighting to break Bullet's control of his arms but Bullet is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bullet throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bullet 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.
Bullet is trying to hold Wright in close to prevent damage but Wright has managed to pass into half guard.
Bullet trying to hold on to Wright's head to control him but Wright postures up.
Bullet tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg. #T3#
Bullet wants to control but Wright is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bullet is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bullet tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Bullet wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Wright flicks out a counter leg kick but Bullet steps away.
Jack Bullet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Bullet closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wright's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bullet is now in half guard.
Wright tries to roll over but Bullet keeps him under control.
Wright wants to control but Bullet is keeping busy.
Bullet controlling the pace. #T4#
Wright gets full guard.
Bullet wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
Bullet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bullet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright is controlling Bullet's posture.
Wright has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bullet has passed into side control.
Bullet takes a little break here. Wright wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bullet tries to score with some ground and pound. Wright controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wright manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bullet's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Bullet will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wright misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Bullet scores with a takedown into Wright's guard.
Wright is trying to control the position but Bullet postures up.
Bullet stays in close to Wright's body and controls the position.
Wright working a defensive guard but Bullet manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU#
Bullet decides to stand back up. Bullet steps back and let's Wright get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bullet. #T1#
Bullet shoots in but Wright avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bullet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bullet or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Bullet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright leaves Bullet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Bullet closes the distance and clinches.
Bullet's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bullet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Bullet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bullet. That one must have hurt.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Bullet moved out of range.
Bullet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Bullet shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bullet tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bullet's guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullet striking off his back but it's not causing Wright any problems.
Wright must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bullet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bullet stopping the sweep attempt from Wright.
Wright keeping full guard, as Bullet tries to pass.
Bullet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bullet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bullet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Wright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bullet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bullet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bullet looking to pass the guard.
Bullet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bullet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Bullet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bullet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Bullet!
In his post fight interview, Jack Bullet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Batoru FC 9
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Wright.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Meikalainen down.
Matti Meikalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meikalainen walks into a jab.
Meikalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Meikalainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meikalainen.
Wright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Meikalainen tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Meikalainen back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meikalainen prevents a body shot from Wright.
Meikalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wright.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright tries a body shot but Meikalainen blocks it.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Wright.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Meikalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meikalainen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen is trying to stall.
Meikalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meikalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meikalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright gets through Meikalainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Meikalainen avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Wright blocks a body shot from Meikalainen. #T2#
Wright blocking some punches.
Meikalainen lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Rohan Wright has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright.
Meikalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Meikalainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wright can turn it around.
Wright has Meikalainen pressed against the cage.
Meikalainen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright blocks a body shot from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wright is leaning against Meikalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Meikalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Wright.
Wright misses with some punches.
Meikalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meikalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meikalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Meikalainen.
Wright scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meikalainen up against the cage.
Meikalainen takes a shot to the head.
Meikalainen prevents a body shot from Wright.
Meikalainen is trying to maintain a safe position but Wright gets an underhook and turns Meikalainen into the cage.#T4#
Wright working aggressively here.
Meikalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Meikalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Meikalainen fails to land.
A body shot lands from Wright.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meikalainen stalling the fight.
Meikalainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Meikalainen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rohan Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rohan Wright's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Meikalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL#
Meikalainen pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Meikalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wright.
Meikalainen working aggressively here.
Meikalainen stalling.
Meikalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright prevents a body shot from Meikalainen.
Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meikalainen up against the cage.
Meikalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meikalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
#T1#
Meikalainen misses with some punches.
Meikalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meikalainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Meikalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meikalainen blocking some punches.
Meikalainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Meikalainen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
Wright lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Meikalainen working aggressively here.
Meikalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meikalainen slows down the pace here.
Meikalainen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Meikalainen takes a shot to the head.
Meikalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wright lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wright.
Rohan Wright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Meikalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Wright being controlled against the cage.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meikalainen backwards.
Meikalainen is stalling here.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright lands a shot to the body.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meikalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright digs a right hand underneath Meikalainen's ribcage. Meikalainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wright tries to work over Meikalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meikalainen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Meikalainen controls his hands.
Meikalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright blocks a body shot from Meikalainen.
Wright misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Wright.
Meikalainen prevents a body shot from Wright.
Meikalainen tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Meikalainen back against the cage.
Meikalainen taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Meikalainen avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Meikalainen takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rohan Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rohan Wright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Meikalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Meikalainen misses the jab.
A left and a right from Wright both land. Nice combination.
and Wright counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Meikalainen! He's just covering up as Wright starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohan Wright!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Batoru FC 6
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Fortier misses with a kick to the body.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Fortier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fortier slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright is looking to score with low kicks.
Fortier misses with a hook to the body
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortier throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a body punch but Fortier moves out of range.
Wright lands a nice looking body shot.
Fortier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fortier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Rohan Wright has been cut.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Fortier misses.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Fortier thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fortier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fortier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rohan Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fortier moves out of range of the body kick.
Good shot there by Wright.
Decent striking displayed by Fortier there.
Fortier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wright.
Fortier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.#T2#
Wright moves out of range as Fortier throws a body kick.
Wright scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fortier in his tracks.
Fortier tries to move into range but Wright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortier scores with a body shot.
Wright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fortier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wright swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fortier lands a nice shot that snaps Wright's head back.
#CUT#
That has opened up Rohan Wright's cut even more.
Wright sizes up Fortier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fortier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Fortier throws a right hand that misses
and Wright makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fortier scores with a leg kick.
Wright lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fortier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fortier scores with a leg kick.
Fortier is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks.
Fortier throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Fortier counters with a body kick that stops Wright in his tracks momentarily.
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fortier counters with a nice uppercut.
Fortier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Wright sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wright looks winded!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortier fakes the leg kick and cracks Wright in the body.
Wright is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fortier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
An inside leg kick lands from Fortier.
Wright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortier thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fortier fails to land with a series of punches.
Fortier tries to land a leg kick but Wright saw it coming and moves away.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortier.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fortier counters with a nice body kick.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Fortier moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Samson Fortier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rohan Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fortier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wright slips a straight right by Fortier.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright.
Wright walks into a left hand. #CUT#
The cut above Rohan Wright's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fortier throws a body shot but no joy.
Fortier swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortier blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Fortier counters with an outside leg kick.
Samson Fortier is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright takes a swing at Fortier's ribcage but misses.
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fortier throws a low kick, looking for Wright's leg but Wright calmly moves out of range.
Fortier scores with a kick to the body.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Fortier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortier throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Fortier looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Wright throws out a counter right but Fortier avoids it with no problem.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fortier scores with a nice body kick.
Wright tries to move into range but Fortier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wright has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fortier.
Fortier connects with a body shot.#KD#
Fortier feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wright sprawling to the canvas! Wright rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fortier finish him?!
#ROC#
Wright is rocked!#CUT#
Rohan Wright's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rohan Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samson Fortier!
Samson Fortier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Wright feints and then cracks Gignac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gignac down.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Gignac looks winded!
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Gignac.
Gignac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wright.
Wright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gignac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gignac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jules Gignac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheers as Wright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gignac doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright connects with a body shot that sends Gignac's belly button to the back.
Wright lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wright.
Wright scores with a jab.#ROC#
Gignac is rocked!
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Gignac is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
BAM! Wright delivers a spinning backfist that drops Gignac like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Rohan Wright!
|
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bong Ki Duk (ranked 4862 p4p, 397 weight class) and Rohan Wright (ranked 23065 p4p, 0 weight class). Ki Duk comes to the cage accompanied by north korea's national anthem. On his way into the cage it seems that Bong Ki Duk has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bong Ki Duk seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Bong Ki Duk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Rohan Wright!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wright clinches up with Ki Duk and pushes him back against the cage.
Ki Duk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wright is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ki Duk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ki Duk tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ki Duk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ki Duk after a bit of a struggle.
Ki Duk manages to pull guard.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Ki Duk is retaining full guard.
Ki Duk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wright puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ki Duk is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ki Duk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We 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.
Wright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Duk is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ki Duk has a hand on Wright's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wright takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ki Duk (0) vs (3) Wright
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Duk wants to hold on but Wright pushes him away.
Ki Duk is working to get back to half guard.
Wright looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ki Duk is looking to improve his position but Wright isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright controlling the pace for now.
Ki Duk is trying to escape the mount.
Wright controlling his opponent.
Ki Duk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wright moves into full mount! Ki Duk won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ki Duk (0) vs (6) Wright
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ki Duk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wright has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Outer Heaven Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright avoids the attempt from Ki Duk to control.
Ki Duk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wright fails to advance to Ki Duk's back.
Ki Duk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk wants to control but Wright is having none of it.
Wright wants to control but Ki Duk has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Wright passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ki Duk (0) vs (9) Wright
Ki Duk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk is working hard here to advance position.
Ki Duk is just holding on here. Wright manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ki Duk (0) vs (12) Wright
Wright is hanging on to Ki Duk's back as he tries to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wright struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wright controlling well, preventing Ki Duk from escaping the position.
Wright controls the action.
Ki Duk defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wright tries to get the hooks in deep but Ki Duk pushed the leg off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wright not allowing Ki Duk to control his hands.
Wright wants to control the position but Ki Duk frees himself and scrambles - Wright manages to regain control in side control.
Ki Duk is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it.
Ki Duk is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk is being controlled here.
Ki Duk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ki Duk tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Wright easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ki Duk (0) vs (14) Wright
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wright can't control as he wanted to and Ki Duk manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Wright trying to control from half guard but Ki Duk is working away.
Ki Duk is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wright controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Wright 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.
Wright trying to mount his opponent but Ki Duk defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to take a breather but Ki Duk is having none of it.
Wright not doing much here.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Ki Duk is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wright wants to control from the top but Ki Duk keeps moving.
Wright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ki Duk looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ki Duk wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ki Duk manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ki Duk (2) vs (14) Wright
And that's the end of the fight!
Wright wins on points by 14 to 2.
Rohan Wright is the new heavyweight champion! |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rohan Wright (ranked 23071 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 2259 p4p, 207 weight class). Brandis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Voodoo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Rohan Wright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wright wants it to stay on the feet.
Wright wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wright stuffs the takedown.
Rohan Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fletch Brandis.
Wright has Brandis up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandis can't get the takedown.
Wright pulls Brandis into guard.
Wright controlling Brandis's posture.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Brandis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis drops back looking for a leg! Wright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright manages to kick Brandis off! Brandis jumps back into Wright's guard.
Brandis preventing the sweep.
Brandis being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandis stopping the sweep attempt from Wright.
Brandis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brandis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brandis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandis wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright pulls Brandis in close to his closed guard and prevents Brandis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wright is trying to control the position but Brandis postures up.
Wright controlling the position.
Brandis passes Wright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wright wants to control but Brandis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wright is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to roll over but Brandis keeps him under control.
Brandis is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer.
Brandis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright is looking for a sweep. Brandis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wright is staying active underneath Brandis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandis is working away from the top position though.
Brandis is trying to work for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wright pulls Brandis in close to his closed guard and prevents Brandis from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Brandis is proving a slippery customer.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright keeping full guard, as Brandis tries to pass.
Brandis has gone for a leg lock! Wright slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (2) vs (0) Brandis
Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brandis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brandis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wright preventing the sweep.
Brandis is looking for a triangle but Wright pushes his legs off easily.
Wright postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wright passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wright (5) vs (0) Brandis
Brandis struggling a bit here.
Brandis is trying to improve his position.
Brandis seems a little lost for a moment, as Wright dominates the positioning.
Brandis tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
Wright trying to control the position but Brandis is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking to reverse the position.
Brandis is trying to escape the position but Wright is controlling the position.
Wright gets to mount! Brandis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wright (7) vs (0) Brandis
Wright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brandis regains half guard.
Brandis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
Brandis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to pass to full mount but Brandis defends it.
Wright seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wright continues to stall.
Wright trying to mount his opponent but Brandis defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis actively working from the bottom here.
Brandis is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wright has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brandis is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wright controlling the action here.
Wright prevents Brandis from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandis with the active half guard here but Wright passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wright (10) vs (0) Brandis
Brandis is looking to regain half guard here but Wright keeps moving and retains side control.
Wright staying calm.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandis keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to work for a sweep but Wright has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wright (12) vs (0) Brandis
Brandis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wright pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright takes Brandis's back. Score +3 for taking back: Wright (15) vs (0) Brandis
You can see the frustration on Brandis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wright keeps control of the position easily here as Brandis tries to buck him off.
Wright avoiding Brandis 's attempts to control his hands.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wright is staying active.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wright is hanging on to Brandis's back as he tries to escape.
Wright not allowing Brandis to control his hands.
Wright keeps control of the position as Brandis tries to break free.
Brandis is still trying to improve position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wright is trying to stick to Brandis's back but Brandis is turning into Wright. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wright's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brandis. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (15) vs (2) Brandis
Wright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandis defends well.
Brandis tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Brandis trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Brandis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wright's guard.
Wright is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandis.
Wright moves into full guard.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brandis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (17) vs (2) Brandis
Brandis being controlled here, momentarily.
Brandis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
Wright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brandis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandis controls Wright momentarily but Wright frees himself.
Brandis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wright takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Fletch Brandis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rohan Wright (ranked 22973 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Mann (ranked 4831 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Fingerbang". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rohan Wright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Carter Mann!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wright is defending well.
Wright has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mann is trying to keep an underhook but Wright manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wright (2) vs (0) Mann
Wright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wright looking to pass the guard.
Wright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann pulls Wright in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (2) vs (2) Mann
Mann wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Mann won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Mann wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright is adopting a defensive guard.
Mann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is still trying to improve position.
Mann trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Mann passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wright (2) vs (5) Mann
Wright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wright tries to get out of the position.
Wright defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mann.
Wright wants to control but Mann is having none of it.
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.
Mann seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wright is holding on tight.
Mann looking to secure an arm triangle but Wright defends it well.
Mann has control of Wright's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wright regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mann wants to control the pace but Wright is squirming around nicely.
Mann fails to advance to Wright's back.
Wright is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
Mann looking to secure an arm triangle but Wright defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to work his way around to Wright's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mann goes for an armbar but Wright turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wright. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (4) vs (5) Mann
Wright content to stall in guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mann trying to keep a closed guard but Wright is proving a slippery customer.
Wright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mann controlling the position.
Wright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (4) vs (7) Mann
Mann passes Wright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mann is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wright works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mann drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wright dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (6) vs (7) Mann
Mann controls Wright momentarily but Wright frees himself.
Mann pulls Wright in to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mann 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.
Wright controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wright postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to sweep but instead, Wright has passed into half guard.
Mann wants to control but Wright is keeping busy.
Wright works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wright (9) vs (7) Mann
Wright controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to improve his position but instead Wright has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wright (12) vs (7) Mann
Wright slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mann tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wright controlling from mount.
Mann is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wright with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mann bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (12) vs (9) Mann
Wright keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Mann is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wright pulls Mann in close to prevent any damage.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Mann drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wright dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wright (14) vs (9) Mann
Wright controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mann is trying to control the position but Wright postures up.
Wright won't allow Mann to sweep him here.
Mann wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mann wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann is pulling down on Wright's head. It's preventing any offense from Wright, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wright takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
Carter Mann spoke after the fight, saying 'Wow, just...wow.'. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rohan Wright (ranked 22966 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaz Okada (ranked 8185 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaz Okada told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rohan Wright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kaz Okada!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okada wants to clinch.
Wright seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Okada closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
Okada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wright prevents it.
Okada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wright just stands there and leans against the cage.
Okada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wright to keep the fight standing.
Rohan Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz Okada.
Okada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wright prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Okada.
Okada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wright just stands there and leans against the cage.
Okada pulls Wright into guard.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Okada is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Okada can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wright postures up.
Wright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okada can't keep his opponent in guard - Wright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wright prevents Okada from improving his position.
Okada moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okada is keeping the position for now.
Wright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Okada trying to keep a closed guard but Wright is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wright sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wright passes Okada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Okada wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
Wright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wright trying to pass the guard but Okada defending well.
Wright moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wright (3) vs (0) Okada
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wright in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Okada regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wright takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Okada manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wright slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wright looking to pass the guard.
Okada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wright passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wright (6) vs (0) Okada
Okada tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
Wright taking a breather here.
Wright tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Okada's face as Wright controls the position.
Okada prevents Wright from improving position.
Okada trying to remain calm as Wright controls from the top position.
Wright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Okada is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it.
Wright controls the position.
Okada can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Wright has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wright (8) vs (0) Okada
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Okada tries to improve his position but instead Wright has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wright (11) vs (0) Okada
Wright controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wright takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lucas Santana (ranked 25259 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rohan Wright (ranked 22959 p4p, 0 weight class). Rohan Wright acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lucas Santana! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rohan Wright!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wright closes the distance and clinches.
Santana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wright walks away with a smile on his face. Santana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wright closes the distance and clinches.
Santana jumps guard but Wright stands there with Santana around his waist. Santana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wright gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santana (0) vs (2) Wright
Well, if Wright 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.
Wright is thwarting Santana's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana wants to get back to full guard but Wright has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Santana (0) vs (5) Wright
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright controlling the position easily from mount.
Santana wants to hold on but Wright pushes him away.
Santana is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Wright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright is looking to work his way around to Santana's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santana is just holding on here. Wright manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Santana (0) vs (8) Wright
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wright.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wright controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana tries to escape the position.
Wright keeps control of the position easily here as Santana tries to buck him off.
Santana tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana just trying to survive but Wright is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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.
Wright avoiding Santana 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wright controlling the positon.
Wright is persistently looking for the submission but Santana is defending it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wright biding his time, controlling Santana.
Santana is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Wright has locked on a rear naked choke here! Santana is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rohan Wright! |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Pegas scores with a push kick.
Pegas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pegas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wright is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pegas misses with the combination.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pegas lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pegas, right into the meat.
Pegas keeps Wright at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pegas thuds a left hand into Wright's body.#T1#
Pegas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pegas lands a nice shot that snaps Wright's head back.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pegas misses with a body kick.
Wright tried to counter with a leg kick but Pegas avoided it.
Wright scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Jon Pegas has been cut.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pegas.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pegas.
Wright avoids the head kick by Pegas.
Pegas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.
Pegas throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Pegas manages to avoid it.
Pegas scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pegas.
#T2#
Pegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pegas.
Wright lands a glancing blow to the side of Pegas's head.
Pegas throws a series of strikes that have Wright backpedaling.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pegas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pegas lands with a good body shot.
Pegas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pegas throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pegas lands with a good body shot.
Pegas lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Pegas lands with a right hand.
Pegas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wright momentarily.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rohan Wright has been cut.
Wright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pegas. That one must have hurt.
Wright throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pegas counters with a leg kick.
Wright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pegas lands a lovely overhand right.
Jon Pegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pegas lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
Wright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pegas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wright scrambles back to his feet.
Pegas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Pegas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Pegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pegas throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Pegas cracks a nice hook into Wright's ribs.
Pegas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pegas cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
Pegas misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Wright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pegas.
Wright slips a jab from Pegas.#CL2#
Pegas moves into the clinch.
Pegas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wright blocks it with crossed arms.
Pegas tries a knee to the head but Wright blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pegas with a knee to the head.
Pegas lands an elbow inside.
Pegas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Pegas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Wright tries to keep at a distance but Pegas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pegas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Pegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright prevents a body shot from Pegas.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pegas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wright blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pegas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wright blocks it with crossed arms.
Pegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Pegas controls the action.
Pegas tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pegas lands a damaging elbow.
Pegas misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Pegas backwards.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Pegas controls the action.
Pegas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pegas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wright blocks a body shot from Pegas.
Pegas lands a shot to the body.
Pegas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Rohan Wright's cut is getting worse.
Wright tries a body shot but Pegas blocks it.
Wright is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short body shot lands from Pegas as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pegas lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Rohan Wright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pegas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wright's defenses. #CUT2#
Jeez, Rohan Wright's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rohan Wright's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon Pegas!
After winning the bout, Jon Pegas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
