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Event:
CACC 187: Anatta vs Por Pramuk
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Guido Gloom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rex Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gloom closes the distance and pushes Kirby back into the ropes.#TD#
Gloom gets control of Kirby's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gloom will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kirby trying to control the position from guard on top but Gloom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gloom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kirby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gloom is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gloom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gloom (2) vs (0) Kirby
Gloom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gloom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby wants to control but Gloom is keeping busy.
Gloom is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Kirby tries to roll over but Gloom keeps him under control.
Gloom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kirby is looking for a sweep. Gloom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gloom is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kirby has his hands clasped together around Gloom's back. He's all about the action.
Kirby is not content to let Gloom control the position.#T2##SUB#
Gloom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kirby is just riding it out for now. Gloom eventually gives up the hold.
Gloom slows the pace down in half guard.
Kirby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gloom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gloom's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gloom (2) vs (4) Kirby
Kirby gets his hands free as Gloom looks to control. #T3##SUB2#
Kirby looking for the choke from the back.
Gloom manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kirby's guard. Nice work there by Gloom.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gloom (4) vs (4) Kirby
Gloom won't allow Kirby to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kirby looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gloom passes into half guard.
Gloom is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kirby! Score +3 for passing guard: Gloom (7) vs (4) Kirby
Gloom is stalling here but it's allowed Kirby to get half guard.
Gloom stalling away here and it's allowed Kirby to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Kirby keeping moving, preventing Gloom from controlling successfully.
Kirby is looking to sweep but instead, Gloom has passed into half guard.
Gloom moves into full mount! Kirby won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gloom (10) vs (4) Kirby
Kirby is squirming around, avoiding Gloom's attempts to control the action. #T5##SUB#
Gloom looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kirby tries to reverse the position but Gloom maintains control.
Gloom fails to take his opponent's back.
Gloom wants to control the pace but Kirby is squirming around nicely.
Kirby is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Kirby keeps trying to improve his position.
Kirby tries to hold on but Gloom postures up.
Kirby has given up his back. Will we see Gloom going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gloom (13) vs (4) Kirby
Kirby can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Gloom working for the choke. #SUB#
Gloom working for a choke but Kirby is defending well. #T7#
Kirby is keeping busy.
Gloom biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Gloom working for the choke. #T8#
Gloom has the hooks in. Kirby is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Kirby preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gloom. #SUB#
Gloom patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Gloom is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kirby rolls, trying to escape but Gloom keeps control of the position.
Kirby manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gloom's guard. Nice work there by Kirby.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gloom (13) vs (6) Kirby#T9#
Gloom 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.
Kirby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gloom is keeping the position for now.
Gloom keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully.
Kirby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Gloom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kirby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gloom is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gloom working for a triangle but Kirby defends it easily.
Kirby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gloom keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully.
Kirby advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gloom (13) vs (9) Kirby
Gloom tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T11##SUB2#
Kirby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kirby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gloom, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kirby is trying to get an arm triangle but Gloom is defending well. #SUB2#
Kirby tries for a kimura but Gloom is defending well.
Kirby trying to control the position but Gloom is working away. #T12#
Gloom is trying to control Kirby's posture but Kirby avoids it.
Kirby moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gloom (13) vs (11) Kirby#SUB2#
Kirby goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gloom is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gloom (15) vs (11) Kirby#SUB2#
Gloom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kirby wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Gloom tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirby is retaining full guard.
Gloom slips nicely into half guard.
Kirby is pressing down on Gloom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gloom trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Kirby trying to control the position.
Gloom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Gloom wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Kirby wants to sweep here but Gloom controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gloom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kirby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gloom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gloom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gloom takes the fight on points by 15 to 11. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 46
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby has his takedown stuffed
and Leal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rex Kirby has been cut.#TD2#
Kirby shoots in and gets a takedown into Leal's guard.#ES#
Leal pushes Kirby off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kirby fails with the takedown
and Leal counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Kirby has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nathan Leal!
A pretty intense looking Nathan Leal took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palumbo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Rex Kirby has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Palumbo as Kirby shoots in.
Palumbo misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Palumbo misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Kirby counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kirby distracts Palumbo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kirby throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kirby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palumbo's head.
Palumbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kirby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Kirby stands up and waves to Palumbo to follow him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palumbo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirby.
Shane Palumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Kirby shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Palumbo is trying to defend but Kirby finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nice strikes from Kirby there. #CUT2#Shane Palumbo's cut is getting worse.
Kirby is taking a breather. Palumbo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Palumbo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Palumbo tries to get out of the position.
Palumbo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kirby.
Kirby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Palumbo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#Shane Palumbo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Palumbo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rex Kirby!
Rex Kirby decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 37
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirby lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Becker lunges at Kirby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kirby's hand.
Kirby shoots in but no luck this time.
Becker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kirby.
Nice takedown defense from Becker. No joy for Kirby on that attempt.
Becker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kirby with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Kirby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Becker defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Becker misses.
Kirby shoots and misses
enabling Becker to counter with a crisp jab.
Becker stuffs the takedown attempt from Kirby. Kirby gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby fails with the takedown
and Becker counters with a left to the body.
Kirby dives in for a single leg takedown but Becker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Becker connects with a right hand. Kirby shakes it off.
Becker 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.
Nice body punch from Becker. #T1#
Becker swings for the body but Kirby moves out of range.
As Becker looks to move away, Kirby throws a big counter combo but Becker just gets out of the way.
Becker connects with a crisp jab.
Becker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Becker connects with the punch.
Kirby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brian Becker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kirby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Becker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Becker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kirby.
Kirby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Becker defends it nicely.
Kirby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rex Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Kirby with a poor takedown
and Becker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Becker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kirby is breathing heavily.
Becker dips to his left and cracks Kirby with an uppercut!
Kirby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Becker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirby thinking.
Kirby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Becker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kirby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Becker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Becker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Becker lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirby misses with a takedown attempt
and Becker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Becker catches Kirby right on the button with a cross.
Kirby with a poor takedown
and Becker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Kirby is rocked!
Kirby is aggressively charging in as Becker backs up avoiding any damage. Becker tosses out a jab and Kirby runs right into it face first! Kirby is out cold! Becker dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kirby's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Becker!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Becker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RRFC 41: Bohizdar vs Steele 3
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kirby.
Rex Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nogueira but Nogueira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kirby dives in for a single leg takedown but Nogueira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Kirby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nogueira sprawls well. Nogueira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirby gets slowly back to his feet.
Kirby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nogueira sprawls well. Nogueira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirby gets slowly back to his feet.
Kirby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kirby closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nogueira did well to prevent Kirby getting side control.
Kirby prevents Nogueira from improving his position.
Nogueira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nogueira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kirby stands up over Nogueira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Kirby cracks Nogueira with a solid left hand.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kirby lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirby 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.
Nogueira 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.
Kirby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nogueira's head.#ROC#Nogueira is rocked!
Kirby gets to his feet and stands over Nogueira, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Nogueira felt that one! Kirby unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Nogueira from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Kirby!
A less than humble Rex Kirby misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
RRFC 38: Jones vs Atunes II
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Rodolfo misses with a two punch combination.
Rodolfo throws out a powerful jab.
Rodolfo misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Rodolfo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kirby looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirby, not yet.
Rodolfo with a nice head shot there.
Rodolfo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodolfo throwing strikes from guard but Kirby blocks nicely.
Kirby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirby controls Rodolfo momentarily but Rodolfo frees himself.
Kirby is looking to stand up but Rodolfo isn't so interested in that idea.
Kirby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kirby wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rodolfo is now in half guard. #T1#
Kirby tries to kick Rodolfo off but Rodolfo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodolfo lands a nice short elbow.
Kirby works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kirby trying to keep a closed guard but Rodolfo is proving a slippery customer.
Kirby is pulling down on Rodolfo's head to control his posture.
Kirby 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.
Rodolfo is in close to Kirby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodolfo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rodolfo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirby wants to stand but Rodolfo is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodolfo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Rodolfo postures up and lands a big shot to Kirby's brow.
Rodolfo postures up in Kirby's guard and throws a big left but Kirby blocks it.
Rodolfo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kirby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodolfo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodolfo 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.
Kirby wants to get back to his feet but Rodolfo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodolfo trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Kirby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodolfo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodolfo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirby is keeping the position for now.
Kirby wants to stand up but Rodolfo is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rodolfo throws an elbow that misses. Kirby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodolfo's guard. Nice move by Kirby!#REVB#
Rodolfo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rodolfo working for a triangle but Kirby defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kirby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodolfo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rodolfo tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rodolfo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kirby doesn't defend quickly enough and Rodolfo has managed to lock this one up! Can Kirby escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rodolfo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miguel Rodolfo!
A very excited looking Miguel Rodolfo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Apr 28, 2020 |
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 3 wins and 2 losses; Moe Lester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Rex Kirby!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kirby dives in for a single leg takedown but Lester sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lester is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kirby.
Lester stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Lester. No joy for Kirby on that attempt.
Moe Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Kirby.
Kirby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Kirby tries to get set, Lester tries to push him back and clinch up but Kirby manages to avoid the attempt.
Lester forces Kirby back against the cage and clinches.
Lester is working for takedown but Kirby is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lester tries for a takedown but Kirby manages to get underhooks.
Kirby has hold of one of Lester's legs. Lester is fighting the takedown attempt but Kirby gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lester (0) vs (2) Kirby
Kirby wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
Kirby wants to pass the guard but Lester is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby trying to move into half guard but instead Lester has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lester (2) vs (2) Kirby
Kirby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kirby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kirby being controlled here, momentarily.
Lester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kirby looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lester passes into half guard.
Kirby wants to sweep but Lester has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (5) vs (2) Kirby
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester wants to control but Kirby is keeping him busy.
Kirby is looking to regain half guard here but Lester keeps moving and retains side control.
Kirby is still trying to improve position.
Kirby is not content to let Lester control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is trying to improve his position.
Lester is looking to take a break and control but Kirby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirby tries to bench press Lester off him but Lester keeps the position.
Kirby is trying to control Lester's posture but Lester avoids it.
Kirby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lester wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lester takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kirby is positioning himself well to prevent Lester advancing to mount.
Kirby is looking for a sweep. Lester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kirby tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lester has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (8) vs (2) Kirby
Kirby can't escape the position.
Lester controlling the position easily from mount.
Kirby is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kirby keeps trying to improve his position.
Kirby tries to hold on but Lester pushes him away.
Lester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirby is looking to escape.
Kirby can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lester wants to control the pace but Kirby is squirming around nicely.
Kirby tries to reverse the position but Lester maintains control.
Kirby sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lester trying to control from Kirby's half guard. Kirby has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kirby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is trying to hold Lester in close to prevent damage but Lester has managed to pass into half guard.
Kirby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kirby looking to control but Lester passes into half guard.
Kirby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirby.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kirby looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirby, not yet.
Kirby looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lester puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kirby is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lester jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (11) vs (2) Kirby
Kirby is trying to control Lester's posture but Lester avoids it.
Kirby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lester wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Lester working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lester wants to control but Kirby is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Kirby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kirby regains half guard.
Lester prevents Kirby from improving his position.
Lester passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (14) vs (2) Kirby
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kirby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirby keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kirby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lester wants to take a breather but Kirby manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lester.
Kirby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lester manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lester (14) vs (4) Kirby
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kirby trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lester is keeping the position for now.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is looking to pass into half guard but Lester pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lester is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lester (16) vs (4) Kirby
Kirby looking to control.
Kirby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lester being controlled here momentarily.
Kirby wants to hit a sweep here but Lester passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kirby there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (19) vs (4) Kirby
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is trying desperately to improve position.
Kirby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Moe Lester is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Moe Lester thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rex Kirby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kurt Angular!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kirby throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Angular tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kirby is in Angular's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kirby (2) vs (0) Angular
Angular has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kirby trying to control but Angular is working from the bottom.
Kirby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angular has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirby has managed to get both his arms back between Angular's legs - danger averted.
Kirby 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirby passes Angular's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kirby wants to free his trapped foot but Angular is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angular wants to control but Kirby is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby is looking to advance position but Angular won't allow it.
Kirby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Angular tries to roll over but Kirby keeps him under control.
Angular is still trying to improve position.
Kirby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Angular defends it well.
Angular trying to control but Kirby postures up.
Kirby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kirby seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby seems to be working for a kimura but Angular defends the submission attempt.
Kirby trying to control the action but Angular is working from the bottom.
Angular wants to get back to full guard.
Kirby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Angular is just riding it out for now. Kirby eventually gives up the hold.
Angular is trying to maintain the position but Kirby is very close to passing his half guard.
Kirby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angular gets back to full guard.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Angular keeps moving.
Kirby pushes down on Angular's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Angular is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirby.
Kirby seems to be looking for submissions.
Kirby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Angular sees it coming and defends easily.
Kirby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Angular sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angular does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Angular is trying to maintain the position but Kirby is very close to passing his half guard.
Kirby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Angular defends it well.
Kirby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Angular actively working from the bottom here.
Angular is looking to improve his position.
Angular has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirby is working away from the top position though.
Kirby trying to control from half guard but Angular is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Angular wants to control but Kirby is keeping busy.
Angular wants to get back to full guard.
Angular slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kirby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Angular keeping full guard, as Kirby tries to pass.
Kirby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Angular keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Angular is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kirby controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Angular keeps moving.
Kirby passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kirby (5) vs (0) Angular
Angular gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Angular 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.
Angular moves into full guard.
Angular trying to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Angular looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kirby passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kirby (8) vs (0) Angular
Kirby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Angular is looking for a sweep.
Kirby working away.
Angular is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kirby tries for a kimura but Angular is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Angular is trying to get back to half guard.
Angular gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kirby trying to pass the guard but Angular defending well.
Kirby wants to take a breather but Angular is having none of it.
Angular trying to control from the bottom.
Kirby prevents Angular from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is working for a submission of some sort.
Kirby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kirby wants to work for an arm triangle but Angular is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kirby is thwarting Angular's attempts to control the position.
Kirby trying to mount his opponent but Angular defends it.
Kirby prevents Angular from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kirby seems to be working for a kimura but Angular defends the submission attempt.
Angular tries to get to full guard but Kirby has control of the leg.
Kirby is pressing down on Angular's thigh, looking to free his foot. Angular is holding on for now.
Kirby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Angular defends it well.
Angular trying to hold on to Kirby's head to control him but Kirby postures up.
Kirby is looking for a kimura but Angular is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirby to get the leverage.
Angular actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kirby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kirby trying to pass the guard but Angular defending well.
Kirby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kirby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kirby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angular does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Angular trying to control but Kirby postures up.
Kirby is looking for a kimura here.
Kirby is thwarting Angular's attempts to control the position.
Angular is looking for a sweep. Kirby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Angular is looking to get back to full guard here but Kirby has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kirby (11) vs (0) Angular
Kirby swings around for an armbar but Angular sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kirby's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kirby (11) vs (2) Angular
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Angular stays in close to Kirby's body and controls the position.
Angular slips nicely into half guard.
Kirby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Angular's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Angular's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kirby (15) vs (2) Angular
Kirby is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kirby is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Angular trying to control but not successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kirby patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Angular fending off the submission attempt from Kirby.
Kirby patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Angular fending off the submission attempt from Kirby.
Angular is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Angular is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirby takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A less than humble Rex Kirby misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rex Kirby!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bar gets caught flat footed, as Kirby shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (0) vs (2) Kirby
Kirby sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bar working for a triangle but Kirby defends it easily.
Bar wants to sweep here but Kirby controlling him for the moment.
Kirby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirby controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Kirby has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kirby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kirby drops back looking for a leg! Bar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bar manages to kick Kirby off! Kirby jumps back into Bar's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bar working for a triangle but Kirby defends it easily.
Kirby advances to half guard.
Bar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bar wants to improve his position but Kirby is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bar actively working from the bottom here.
Kirby is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kirby wants to work for an arm triangle but Bar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kirby wants to pass to mount but Bar is defending the position.
Kirby moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (0) vs (5) Kirby
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bar is looking for a sweep.
Kirby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kirby is trying to get an arm triangle but Bar is defending well.
Bar tries to bench press Kirby off him but Kirby keeps the position.
Kirby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bar tries to bench press Kirby off him but Kirby keeps the position.
Kirby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kirby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bar, who protects the arm well.
Kirby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kirby is working for a kimura but Bar is defending it quite comfortably.
Bar wants to improve his position but Kirby is controlling well.
Bar moves into full guard.
Kirby stays in close to Bar's body and controls the position.
Kirby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kirby is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Kirby might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kirby stays in close to Bar's body and controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kirby.
Kirby looking to pass the guard.
Bar has his foot on Kirby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirby works his way back into a safe position though.
Kirby advances to half guard.
Kirby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bar is just riding it out for now. Kirby eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirby is working for a kimura but Bar is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kirby has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (0) vs (8) Kirby
Kirby working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kirby content just to control the position here.
Bar 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: Bar (2) vs (8) Kirby
Bar wants to pass the guard but Kirby is keeping the position.
Kirby wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment.
Bar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirby looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirby looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirby! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (2) vs (12) Kirby
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kirby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bar tries to improve position but can't.
Bar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kirby is looking for a kimura here.
Kirby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kirby looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kirby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kirby pulls his head out easily.
Kirby is working for a submission of some sort.
Kirby controlling the action here.
Kirby is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kirby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bar.
Kirby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kirby drops back looking for a leg! Bar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bar manages to kick Kirby off! Kirby jumps back into Bar's guard.
Kirby advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (2) vs (15) Kirby
Kirby is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (4) vs (15) Kirby
Kirby wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
Kirby is trying is best to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bar is looking for a kimura here.
Bar is looking for a kimura here.
Bar seems to be looking for submissions.
Bar is breathing heavily.
Bar is trying to work for a kimura but Kirby is defending well.
Kirby manages to get to full guard.
Kirby is looking for a triangle but Bar pushes his legs off easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kirby seems keen to control Bar's posture.
Kirby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kirby dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (4) vs (17) Kirby
Kirby advances to half guard.
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
Kirby is trying to work for a kimura but Bar is defending well.
Kirby perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kirby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kirby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kirby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bar is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirby.
Kirby seems to be looking for submissions.
Bar is looking for a sweep. Kirby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kirby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kirby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirby.
Bar tries to roll over but Kirby keeps him under control.
Kirby trying to pass the guard but Bar defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bar tries to roll over but Kirby keeps him under control.
Bar looking for submissions off his back.
Bar tries to get to full guard but Kirby has control of the leg.
Kirby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirby.
Kirby trying to pass the guard but Bar defending well.
Kirby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bar is just riding it out for now. Kirby eventually gives up the hold.
Kirby is looking for a kimura here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bar defends it well.
Kirby wants to work for an arm triangle but Bar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kirby pulls his head out easily.
Bar gets full guard.
Kirby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kirby 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.
Kirby pushes down on Bar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bar actively working from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bar defends it well.
Kirby tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bar tries to roll over but Kirby keeps him under control.
Kirby trying to control the pace.
Kirby wants to pass the guard but Bar is defending well.
Kirby is looking for a kimura but Bar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirby to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar tries to get to full guard but Kirby has control of the leg.
Kirby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bar tries to get to full guard but Kirby has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirby wins on points by 17 to 4.
A less than humble Rex Kirby misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hank Holmes (ranked 3624 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Kirby (ranked 3702 p4p, 343 weight class). Rex Kirby 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 1 losses; Hank Holmes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rex Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kirby is defended easily by Holmes.
Holmes tries to counter by clinching up but Kirby breaks away and moves out of range.
Holmes darts in and clinches Kirby up against the cage.
Kirby tries to score a body lock takedown but Holmes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holmes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Holmes jumps into guard, dragging Kirby to the mat.
Kirby wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
Kirby drops back looking for a leg! Holmes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holmes manages to kick Kirby off! Kirby jumps back into Holmes's guard.
Holmes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirby is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holmes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holmes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (2) vs (0) Kirby
Holmes stopping the sweep attempt from Kirby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes passes Kirby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kirby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holmes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holmes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holmes (2) vs (4) Kirby
Kirby keeps control of the position as Holmes tries to break free.
Kirby is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Holmes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kirby has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kirby is trying to stick to Holmes's back but Holmes is turning into Kirby. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kirby's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Holmes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (4) vs (4) Kirby
Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Kirby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kirby manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Kirby's guard.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirby looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirby looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirby! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holmes (4) vs (8) Kirby
Kirby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kirby working away.
Holmes tries to bench press Kirby off him but Kirby keeps the position.
Kirby in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kirby goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Holmes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kirby's guard! Nice work there by Holmes! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (6) vs (8) Kirby
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holmes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (6) vs (10) Kirby
Kirby won't allow Holmes to sweep him here.
Kirby sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holmes's guard.
Holmes trying to control here.
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Kirby prevents Holmes from improving his position.
Kirby seems to be working for a kimura but Holmes defends the submission attempt.
Holmes tries to roll over but Kirby keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kirby slips nicely into half guard.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holmes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirby is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Kirby seems content to control.
Holmes wants to control but Kirby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kirby seems to be working for a kimura but Holmes defends the submission attempt.
Kirby is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holmes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirby.
Holmes is looking to control Kirby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmes avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kirby tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirby seems to be working for a kimura but Holmes defends the submission attempt.
Kirby controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kirby is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
Kirby stalling away here and it's allowed Holmes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Holmes is trying to keep Kirby in close.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully.
Kirby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kirby wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
Kirby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kirby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kirby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirby is looking to advance position but Holmes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holmes (10) vs (10) Kirby
Holmes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kirby is now in Holmes's guard. A big mistake from Holmes there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (10) vs (12) Kirby
Holmes working a defensive guard here.
Holmes has his foot on Kirby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirby works his way back into a safe position though.
Kirby looking to pass the guard.
Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kirby looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kirby advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Holmes (10) vs (15) Kirby
Kirby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kirby tries to advance to mount but can't.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kirby is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kirby is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holmes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kirby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kirby goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Holmes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kirby's guard! Nice work there by Holmes! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (12) vs (15) Kirby
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Holmes (15) vs (15) Kirby
Holmes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holmes tries for a kimura but Kirby is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kirby has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holmes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holmes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kirby, who protects the arm well.
Kirby is looking for a sweep.
Holmes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kirby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kirby is trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holmes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Kirby tries to improve position but can't.
Holmes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kirby, who protects the arm well.
Holmes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holmes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kirby is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Holmes is trying to get an arm triangle but Kirby is defending well.
Kirby tries to improve position but can't.
Kirby manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holmes (15) vs (17) Kirby
Holmes is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirby.
Kirby is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Holmes wants to control but Kirby is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kirby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Kirby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes is just riding it out for now. Kirby eventually gives up the hold.
Kirby looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kirby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kirby controlling the action here.
Kirby is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holmes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holmes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kirby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kirby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holmes has control of Kirby's left arm, preventing Kirby from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirby wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirby wins on points by 17 to 15.
Rex Kirby tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
WPFC 47 - Storm vs. Johnson
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Battafucho punishes Kirby's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Kirby gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Battafucho's face as Kirby controls the position.
Battafucho is looking to regain half guard here but Kirby keeps moving and retains side control.
Kirby scoring with punches and elbows.
Battafucho wants to get back to his feet.
Battafucho takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Battafucho has been cut.
Kirby controls the position.
Kirby scores with punches from side control.
Kirby cracks Battafucho with a big right hand but Battafucho just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#
Battafucho is rocked!#CUT2#
Tony Battafucho's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Battafucho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rex Kirby!
Rex Kirby spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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