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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jack Sullivan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jung Ilwoo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sullivan has closed the distance and engaged Ilwoo in a clinch.
Sullivan tries to pull guard but Ilwoo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Sullivan drags the fight down to the ground.
Sullivan pulls Ilwoo in close to prevent any damage.
Sullivan continues to stall.
Sullivan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Sullivan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilwoo looking to pass the guard.
Sullivan pulls Ilwoo in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Ilwoo wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is keeping the position.
Sullivan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sullivan (2) vs (0) Ilwoo
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ilwoo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sullivan stays in close to Ilwoo's body and controls the position.
Sullivan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (5) vs (0) Ilwoo
The referee asks Sullivan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sullivan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sullivan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Ilwoo tries to buck Sullivan off but Sullivan is having none of it.
Sullivan taking a breather here. #T3#
Sullivan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ilwoo for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Sullivan is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Ilwoo is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
Sullivan staying calm.#T5#
Sullivan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Ilwoo is trying to improve his position.
Ilwoo being controlled for a moment. #T7#
Ilwoo prevents Sullivan from moving into mount.
The referee asks Sullivan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sullivan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sullivan advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sullivan (7) vs (0) Ilwoo
Sullivan tries to take Ilwoo's back but instead Ilwoo uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T8#
Sullivan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ilwoo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sullivan is thwarting Ilwoo's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Sullivan 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ilwoo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sullivan pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Sullivan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sullivan (10) vs (0) Ilwoo
Sullivan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Sullivan fails to move to back control.
Sullivan content just to control the position here.
Ilwoo tries to lock up and control but Sullivan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Sullivan controlling from the full mount.
Ilwoo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sullivan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Sullivan is looking to work his way around to Ilwoo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ilwoo has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sullivan (13) vs (0) Ilwoo
Sullivan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ilwoo's body.
#T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sullivan takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
A relieved looking Jack Sullivan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jung Ilwoo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Numero Deux!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ilwoo has Deux up against the cage in a clinch.
Ilwoo tries to score a body lock takedown but Deux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ilwoo is working for takedown but Deux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Deux jumps guard but Ilwoo stands there with Deux around his waist. Deux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Ilwoo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ilwoo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Deux advances to half guard.
Ilwoo trying to control but Deux postures up.
Deux trying to control from Ilwoo's half guard. Ilwoo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deux stays in close to Ilwoo's body and controls the position.
Deux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ilwoo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Deux looking to sit in guard and control but Ilwoo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ilwoo (2) vs (0) Deux
Deux wants to sweep here but Ilwoo controlling him for the moment.
Deux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Deux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ilwoo defends well.#T2#
Ilwoo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Deux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ilwoo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ilwoo (5) vs (0) Deux
Deux felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ilwoo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Deux is trying to improve his position.
Deux keeps trying to improve his position.
Ilwoo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Deux will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Deux tries to improve position but can't. #T4##SUB#
Ilwoo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ilwoo working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilwoo is looking to take a break and control but Deux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ilwoo takes a little break here. Deux wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T5#
Deux can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Ilwoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Deux, who protects the arm well.
Deux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ilwoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deux keeps working. #T6#
Deux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ilwoo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ilwoo.
Deux gets full guard.#T7#
Deux working a defensive guard but Ilwoo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ilwoo (8) vs (0) Deux
We've been hearing that Ilwoo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ilwoo has control of an arm but Deux manages to advance to Ilwoo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ilwoo (8) vs (4) Deux
Ilwoo tries to roll but Deux sticks to his back.
What can Ilwoo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ilwoo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Deux trying to control the action but Ilwoo is working from the bottom.
Ilwoo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ilwoo tries to get out of the position.#T8#
Deux is thwarting Ilwoo's attempts to control the position.
Deux prevents Ilwoo from improving his position.
Deux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Deux is trying to control. Ilwoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Ilwoo wants to improve his position but Deux is controlling well.
Deux is trying to control the action in half guard but Ilwoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Deux is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ilwoo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Deux has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ilwoo (8) vs (7) Deux
Deux is looking to take a break and control but Ilwoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Ilwoo prevents Deux from improving position. #T11##SUB2#
Deux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ilwoo, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilwoo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Deux wants to control but Ilwoo is keeping him busy.
Ilwoo prevents Deux from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Deux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ilwoo has escaped the position, nice work there. #T12#
Ilwoo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Ilwoo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Deux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ilwoo is refusing to be controlled, as Deux sits in half guard. #T13#
Ilwoo is looking to control Deux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ilwoo avoid being mounted?
Deux is just content to waste time from the top position. Ilwoo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Deux wants to pass the guard but Ilwoo is keeping the position.#T14#
Ilwoo is trying to keep Deux in close.
Ilwoo keeping moving, preventing Deux from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ilwoo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilwoo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deux manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ilwoo (10) vs (7) Deux
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilwoo takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Francisco Hernandez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jung Ilwoo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hernandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ilwoo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hernandez wants to take the fight to the mat but Ilwoo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez stops a takedown attempt from Ilwoo.
Ilwoo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Ilwoo drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Ilwoo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ilwoo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Hernandez sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Hernandez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ilwoo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ilwoo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ilwoo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hernandez (0) vs (4) Ilwoo
Hernandez looks to move to half guard but instead Ilwoo has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hernandez (0) vs (6) Ilwoo
Ilwoo controlling the pace for now.
Hernandez can't escape the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Ilwoo working for a guillotine from mount but Hernandez is in no mood to give up.
Ilwoo controlling from mount.
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.
Hernandez reaches up to try and control the position but Ilwoo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hernandez rolls and tries to escape and now Ilwoo has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Hernandez (0) vs (9) Ilwoo#T3#
Hernandez tries to break free.
Ilwoo gets his hands free as Hernandez looks to control.
Hernandez is trying to break free.
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Ilwoo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hernandez's body.
#SUB2#
Ilwoo looking for the RNC. #T4#
Hernandez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ilwoo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Hernandez showing good submission defense here.
Hernandez is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Ilwoo not allowing Hernandez to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hernandez is in bad spot here.
#T6##SUB2#
Ilwoo working for a choke but Hernandez reverses nicely into Ilwoo 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hernandez (2) vs (9) Ilwoo
Ilwoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Ilwoo is retaining full guard.
Hernandez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7##SUB2#
Ilwoo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hernandez defends well.
Hernandez looking to sit in guard and control but Ilwoo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hernandez (2) vs (11) Ilwoo
Hernandez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ilwoo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hernandez is looking to get back to full guard here but Ilwoo has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hernandez (2) vs (14) Ilwoo
Hernandez trying his best to control but Ilwoo has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hernandez (2) vs (16) Ilwoo
Hernandez is just holding on here. Ilwoo manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hernandez (2) vs (19) Ilwoo#T8##SUB2#
Ilwoo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hernandez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hernandez wants to escape the position.
Ilwoo gets his hands free as Hernandez looks to control. #T9#
Ilwoo controlling well, preventing Hernandez from escaping the position.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Ilwoo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilwoo is continuing to stall.
Hernandez tries to escape but Ilwoo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Ilwoo working for the choke. #T10#
Ilwoo is riding his opponent, not letting Hernandez buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ilwoo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hernandez is really stuck here.
Good control from Ilwoo.#T11#
Ilwoo is trying to stick to Hernandez's back but Hernandez is turning into Ilwoo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ilwoo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hernandez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hernandez (4) vs (19) Ilwoo
Hernandez preventing the sweep.
Hernandez is stalling in the full guard.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilwoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12##SUB2#
Ilwoo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hernandez has gone for a leg lock! Ilwoo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hernandez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hernandez (4) vs (21) Ilwoo
Ilwoo trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez trying to control the position here. #T13#
Ilwoo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T14#
Ilwoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilwoo wins on points by 21 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Micael Galvao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jung Ilwoo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ilwoo gets underhooks to prevent Galvao 's takedown attempt.
Ilwoo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Galvao .
#TD2#
Ilwoo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (0) vs (2) Ilwoo
Galvao is trying to maintain the position but Ilwoo is very close to passing his half guard.
Ilwoo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Galvao wants to control but Ilwoo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ilwoo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've been hearing good reports from Galvao '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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilwoo wants to free his trapped foot but Galvao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galvao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Galvao trying to control but Ilwoo postures up.
#SUB2#
Ilwoo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galvao sees it coming and defends easily.
Galvao tries to get to full guard but Ilwoo has control of the leg.
Ilwoo controlling the action here.#T3#
Galvao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ilwoo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Galvao is trying to maintain the position but Ilwoo is very close to passing his half guard.
Galvao tries to roll over but Ilwoo keeps him under control.
Ilwoo slows the pace down in half guard.
Galvao trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Galvao wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Galvao is trying to control but can't.
Galvao is looking for a sweep. Ilwoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ilwoo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Galvao tries to get to full guard but Ilwoo has control of the leg.
Ilwoo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Galvao gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Galvao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ilwoo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ilwoo is fighting to break Galvao 's control of his arms but Galvao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Ilwoo postures up.
#T9#
Ilwoo content to stall in guard here.
Galvao is trying to hold Ilwoo in close to prevent damage but Ilwoo has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10#
Galvao is looking to improve his position.
Galvao is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao is looking to control Ilwoo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galvao avoid being mounted?
Galvao is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao keeping control of the position. #T12#
Galvao tries to roll over but Ilwoo keeps him under control.
Ilwoo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Galvao trying to control here.
#T13#
Galvao is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Galvao is looking for a sweep. Ilwoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.#T14#
Ilwoo trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilwoo wins on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
C4 XXXI - Abner vs. Ferguson
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Ilwoo forces Matti back against the cage and clinches.
Matti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matti is leaning against Ilwoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matti lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Matti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ilwoo checks a leg kick.
Matti circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Matti counter with a right hand.
Matti lands a head kick!
Matti throws a body shot but no joy.
Ilwoo throws a leg kick but Matti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matti moves out of range of the body kick from Ilwoo.
Matti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ilwoo with a body shot.
Ilwoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matti avoids the body shot from Ilwoo.
A countering left hand to the body from Matti misses.
Ilwoo throws a lazy body kick
enabling Matti to counter with a crisp jab.
Ilwoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matti misses with a wild combination.
Ilwoo feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Ilwoo tries to clinch up.
Ilwoo lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Parta Matti has been cut.
Ilwoo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jung Ilwoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matti throws a head kick that misses.
Ilwoo throws a lazy body kick
and Matti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matti thuds a left hand into Ilwoo's body.
Matti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ilwoo. That did some damage!
Matti checks a low kick from Ilwoo.
Ilwoo misses with a low kick.
Matti lands a nice looking body shot.
Ilwoo is breathing heavily.
Ilwoo tries a low kick but Matti avoids it.
Matti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilwoo moves out of range of the body kick.
Ilwoo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Matti counter with a right hand. #T2#
Ilwoo misses with a body kick.
A big left from Matti misses.
Matti with the inside leg kick.
Matti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Jung Ilwoo has been cut.
Matti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ilwoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matti moves away.
Matti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ilwoo.
Matti digs a good hook to Ilwoo's body.
Ilwoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Matti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ilwoo tries to clinch up
and Matti counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Ilwoo throws a wild body kick that Matti sees coming a mile off.
Despite the aggression on Matti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ilwoo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matti connects with a jab.
Ilwoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matti throws a big shot that misses.
Matti misses with a looping left.
Ilwoo throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ilwoo.
Ilwoo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matti counters with a low kick, right behind Ilwoo 's knee.
Matti throws a hook but Ilwoo avoids it easily.
Ilwoo looks to throw a body kick
and Matti counters with a straight right hand.
Matti scores with a body shot.
Matti works Ilwoo's body with a nice hook.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matti connects with a single shot there.
Matti looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Matti backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Ilwoo's temple! It sends Ilwoo violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Matti celebrates and the doctors try to help Ilwoo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Parta Matti!
Parta Matti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
C4 XXVI - Exotic vs. Anubis
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
A combination from Brawnanvil does no damage.
Jung Ilwoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilwoo with a nice calf kick.
Brawnanvil definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Ilwoo has closed the distance and engaged Brawnanvil in a clinch.
Brawnanvil takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Banak Brawnanvil has been cut.
Brawnanvil is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brawnanvil changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ilwoo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brawnanvil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ilwoo tries to avoid it but Brawnanvil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ilwoo to the ground. Ilwoo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banak Brawnanvil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilwoo slips under a jab.
Brawnanvil takes a swing at Ilwoo's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ilwoo.
Ilwoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brawnanvil is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ilwoo is defending well.
Ilwoo landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilwoo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brawnanvil or not.
Brawnanvil is breathing heavily.
Ilwoo lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ilwoo as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ilwoo.
Brawnanvil takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Ilwoo lands an elbow that stopped Brawnanvil in his tracks for a moment.
Ilwoo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ilwoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Banak Brawnanvil's cut is getting worse.
Ilwoo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ilwoo. #ROC2#Brawnanvil is rocked!
Ilwoo creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Brawnanvil! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Ilwoo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jung Ilwoo! |
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Event:
C4 XXI - Mountain vs Exotic
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Manivong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jung Ilwoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ilwoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ilwoo wants to clinch.#CL2#
Ilwoo moves into the clinch.
Ilwoo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manivong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manivong is leaning against Ilwoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong dodges an elbow strike from Ilwoo.
Manivong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ilwoo's elbow.
Manivong lands a hook that snaps the head of Ilwoo backwards. #BC#
Manivong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ilwoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manivong lands a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manivong. #T1#
Ilwoo misses with a double jab
and Manivong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manivong lands a nice shot that snaps Ilwoo's head back.
Ilwoo misses the shot to the body.
As Ilwoo tries to get set, Manivong tries to push him back and clinch up but Ilwoo manages to avoid the attempt.
Manivong dodges the punch combination from Ilwoo.
Manivong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ilwoo throws a sloppy head kick
and Manivong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ilwoo looks winded!
Ilwoo throws a leg kick that misses.
Manivong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ilwoo.
Manivong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ilwoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manivong counters with a straight right hand.
Manivong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#KD#
Manivong drops Ilwoo with a big left hand and mounts him. Ilwoo is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manivong lands a big elbow. #ROC#Ilwoo is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manivong tries to control but Ilwoo wriggling away.
Ilwoo is still in real trouble! Can Manivong finish him?
Manivong throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ilwoo because Manivong loaded up on that one.
Ilwoo seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Manivong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ilwoo is looking to escape. #SUB#
Manivong working for a submission but Ilwoo is keeping him at bay.
Manivong is looking to work his way around to Ilwoo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Manivong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ilwoo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Manivong controlling the position easily from mount.
Manivong thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Manivong looking to control but Ilwoo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ilwoo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Manivong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ilwoo is on top in guard.
Manivong tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Manivong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ilwoo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Manivong is tightening it up a little... Ilwoo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ilwoo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ilwoo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Manivong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Akuma Manivong!
Akuma Manivong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
C4 XIII - Kaki vs. Pikel
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Jones cracks Ilwoo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ilwoo needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ilwoo tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones cracks Ilwoo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones throws a hook but Ilwoo blocks it.
Ilwoo needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Ilwoo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ilwoo throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
and Jones counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ilwoo! He's just covering up as Jones starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Jones! |
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