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Event:
RSE 72:
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Sleon misses with a straight left.
Wieland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sleon, as that shot connected.
A punch lands to the side of Sleon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sleon throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Wieland counters with a single leg into guard. Sleon didn't expect that.
Sleon looking to control.
Sleon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wieland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wieland is in close to Sleon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sleon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sleon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wieland is looking to work some ground and pound but Sleon has wrist control.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Wieland from controlling successfully. #T1#
Wieland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wieland postures up in Sleon's guard and throws a big left but Sleon blocks it.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Wieland from controlling successfully.
Sleon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wieland postures up in Sleon's guard and throws a big left but Sleon blocks it.
Wieland preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wieland cracks Sleon with a solid left hand.
Wieland 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.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Wieland from controlling successfully.
Wieland postures up in Sleon's guard and throws a big left but Sleon blocks it. #T2#
Sleon is trying to control the position but Wieland postures up.
Wieland connects with a couple of short punches.
Sleon wants to sweep but no luck.
Sleon working a defensive guard here.
Wieland wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Wieland works over Sleon with some ground and pound from guard.
Wieland distracts Sleon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wieland cracks Sleon with a solid left hand.
Wieland postures up.
Wieland preventing the sweep.
Wieland throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wieland wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Wieland distracts Sleon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wieland being controlled here momentarily.
Sleon looking to control.
Wieland throws an elbow that misses. Sleon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wieland's guard. Nice move by Sleon!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wieland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sleon defends well.
Wieland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sleon is one step ahead there.
Sleon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Sleon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wieland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wieland trying to control the position here.
Wieland 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sleon trying to control but Wieland is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Wieland dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sleon throws a hook but Wieland blocks it.
Nice jab there from Wieland.
Nice shot lands for Wieland.
Wieland ducks under a wild hook from Sleon.
Sleon misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Sleon.
Wieland shoots for a takedown but Sleon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wieland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sleon can do to turn this around?
A big right from Sleon misses.
Wieland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wieland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland lands a jab.
Sleon throws a head kick that half lands.
Sleon staying out of range there.#T1#
Wieland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sleon.
Sleon throws a big counter head kick but Wieland avoids it with no problem.
Wieland lands with a shot to the body.
Sleon misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Wieland counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wieland preventing the sweep.
Sleon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wieland trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wieland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wieland is looking to work some ground and pound but Sleon has wrist control.
Wieland postures up and lands a big shot to Sleon's brow.
Wieland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wieland 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. #T2#
Wieland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sleon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wieland stopping the sweep attempt from Sleon.
Sleon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wieland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sleon's head.
Wieland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wieland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wieland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sleon seems keen to control Wieland's posture.#T3#
Sleon is continuing to stall.
Wieland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wieland stands and throws Sleon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wieland throws an elbow but Sleon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sleon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wieland misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sleon stops Wieland from passing to mount.
Wieland just content to control the position.
Sleon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wieland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Wieland in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wieland postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wieland working the ground and pound.
Sleon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wieland working the strikes but Sleon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sleon is trying to get back to full guard.
Wieland scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wieland lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Wieland dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sleon misses with a looping left.
Edward Sleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sleon misses with a low kick.
Wieland attempts a counter takedown but Sleon avoids it well and moves away.
Sleon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wieland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sleon scores with a shot to the body.
Wieland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Randy Wieland is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Sleon. No joy for Wieland on that attempt.
Sleon misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wieland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sleon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sleon misses with a low kick.#T1#
Wieland swinging wildly here.
Wieland lands a jab to the nose.
Sleon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wieland scores with a three punch combo!
Sleon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sleon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wieland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sleon takes a swing at Wieland's ribcage but misses.
Wieland attempts a counter takedown but Sleon avoids it well and moves away.
Sleon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sleon thuds a left hand into Wieland's body.
Sleon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wieland appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Edward Sleon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wieland lands a nice shot to the body.
Sleon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edward Sleon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sleon thows a leg kick but Wieland checks it #TD#
and Wieland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sleon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sleon controls Wieland momentarily but Wieland frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wieland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sleon working a defensive guard here.
Wieland being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Wieland stopping the sweep attempt from Sleon.
Sleon wants to stand up but Wieland is controlling him.
Sleon is trying to control the position but Wieland postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wieland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wieland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sleon.
Wieland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sleon's head.
Sleon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wieland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4##TD#
Wieland gets a takedown into half guard.
Sleon pushes Wieland off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wieland avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sleon misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Wieland counters with a shoot takedown. Sleon fights it but they end up in guard.
Wieland lands a couple of elbows.
Wieland trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom.
Wieland cracks Sleon with a solid left hand.
Wieland stopping the sweep attempt from Sleon.#SUB2#
Wieland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Wieland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wieland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Wieland!
A very excited looking Randy Wieland 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.
The defeated Edward Sleon had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Randy Wieland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 7 losses; Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wieland fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gambini to the ground. Wieland is now in Gambini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wieland (2) vs (0) Gambini
Wieland stopping the sweep attempt from Gambini.
Wieland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gambini pulls Wieland in close to his closed guard and prevents Wieland from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gambini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wieland puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gambini trying to control here.
#T1#
Wieland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wieland wants to free his trapped foot but Gambini 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.
Gambini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gambini controlling Wieland's posture.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Wieland won't allow Gambini to sweep him here.
Gambini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wieland is stalling in the full guard.
Wieland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Wieland showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Gambini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gambini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Wieland trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wieland being controlled here momentarily.
Gambini looking to control.
Gambini wants to sweep here but Wieland controlling him for the moment.
Gambini can't keep his opponent in guard - Wieland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Gambini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gambini is trying to maintain the position but Wieland is very close to passing his half guard.
Wieland is controlling the pace.
Gambini tries to get to full guard but Wieland has control of the leg. #T6#
Wieland is controlling the pace.
Gambini is looking for a sweep. Wieland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gambini is still trying to improve position.
Wieland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Gambini is looking to improve his position.
Wieland stalling.
Gambini manages to get to full guard.
#T8#
Wieland content to stall in guard here.
Wieland tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard.
Gambini wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambini is trying to control the position but Wieland postures up.
Wieland tries to free his leg and advance position but Gambini is retaining full guard. #T9#
Wieland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gambini 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: Wieland (2) vs (2) Gambini
Gambini is looking to pass Wieland's guard but actually Wieland recovers to full guard. #T10#
Gambini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wieland is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Gambini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wieland (2) vs (5) Gambini
Wieland is trying to improve his position.
Gambini controls the position.
Wieland controls the position for a moment.
Wieland is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Gambini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wieland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gambini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gambini controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Gambini 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.#T13#
Wieland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gambini is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wieland will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gambini wants to control but Wieland is keeping him busy.
Gambini slows the pace down. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wieland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gambini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini wins on points by 5 to 2.
Gino Gambini took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 6 losses; Gino Gambini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Randy Wieland!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gambini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gambini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gambini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Wieland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gambini (0) vs (4) Wieland
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wieland working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
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.
Gambini tries to bench press Wieland off him but Wieland keeps the position.
Gambini's coaches at Silverback MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Wieland moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini is looking to regain half guard here but Wieland keeps moving and retains side control.
Gambini is trying to control Wieland's posture but Wieland avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini stops Wieland from passing to mount.
Gambini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gambini is trying to control Wieland's posture but Wieland avoids it. #T2#
Gambini tries to bench press Wieland off him but Wieland keeps the position.
Gambini tries to control but Wieland manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (0) vs (7) Wieland
Wieland controlling well, preventing Gambini from escaping the position.
Wieland is not going to allow Gambini to sit and survive in this position.
Gambini can't escape the position.
Wieland trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gambini doesn't escape.
Gambini is trying to break free.
#T3#
Wieland keeps control of the position easily here as Gambini tries to buck him off.
Wieland is hanging on to Gambini's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Gambini turns into Wieland and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gambini (2) vs (7) Wieland
Wieland wants to sweep but no luck.
Gambini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (5) vs (7) Wieland
Gambini controlling the position.
Gambini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Gambini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wieland for as long as he can get away with.
Gambini trying to control the position but Wieland is working away.
Gambini takes a little break here. Wieland wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wieland tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Gambini in the domination position with Wieland hanging on.
A lull in the action here as Gambini stalls from top position.
Gambini working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gambini is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wieland's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wieland is not content to let Gambini control the position.
Wieland seems a little lost for a moment, as Gambini dominates the positioning.#T7#
Gambini wants to control for a moment but Wieland uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gambini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wieland is looking to improve his position.
Gambini controlling the action here.#T8#
Wieland is looking for a sweep. Gambini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Gambini controlling the action here.
Wieland controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gambini controlling the pace.
Wieland wants to improve his position but Gambini is controlling well.
Gambini wants to pass to mount but Wieland is defending the position. #T10#
Gambini moves into full mount! Wieland won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gambini (8) vs (7) Wieland
Gambini controlling the position easily from mount.
Gambini fails to take his opponent's back.
Wieland wants to control but Gambini is having none of it.#T11#
Gambini controlling the pace for now.
Wieland wants to control but Gambini is having none of it.
Gambini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wieland is desperately trying to improve his position but Gambini has a good base and remains in mount.
Wieland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gambini wants to take Wieland's back here but Wieland is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gambini controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Wieland is desperately trying to improve his position but Gambini has a good base and remains in mount.
Wieland stops Gambini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gambini controlling the position easily from mount.
Wieland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gambini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Wieland looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gambini (11) vs (7) Wieland
Gambini keeps control of the position easily here as Wieland tries to buck him off.
#T14#
Gambini'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.
Wieland wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wieland is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gambini.
Gambini continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gambini takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gino Gambini made sure he mentioned Silverback Sweatshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Randy Wieland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Wieland drives through with a takedown into De Moncey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wieland (2) vs (0) De Moncey
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.#SUB2#
De Moncey looking for a guillotine here but Wieland defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wieland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Moncey is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
De Moncey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
De Moncey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wieland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Wieland is looking to advance position but De Moncey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wieland (2) vs (4) De Moncey
De Moncey avoids the attempt from Wieland to control.#SUB2#
De Moncey moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wieland has worked his arm free - good work by Wieland!
#SUB2#
De Moncey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Wieland gets back to half guard.
De Moncey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wieland keeps working. #SUB2#
De Moncey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
De Moncey is working for a kimura but Wieland is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
De Moncey is trying to work for a kimura but Wieland is defending well.
#T4##SUB2#
De Moncey is looking for a kimura but Wieland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Moncey to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Moncey is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
De Moncey trying to work for an americana but Wieland has managed to regain full guard.
Wieland is controlling De Moncey's posture.#SUB2#
De Moncey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wieland is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wieland has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wieland (4) vs (4) De Moncey#SUB2#
De Moncey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wieland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wieland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Wieland controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6##SUB2#
De Moncey is looking for a triangle here but Wieland uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wieland (7) vs (4) De Moncey
De Moncey is not content to let Wieland control the position.
De Moncey is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Wieland is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt De Moncey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
De Moncey looks to move to half guard but instead Wieland has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wieland (9) vs (4) De Moncey#T8#
Wieland controlling from the full mount.
Wieland is looking to work his way around to De Moncey's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
De Moncey is looking to get to half guard.
Wieland controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Wieland wants to take De Moncey's back but he can't do it this time.
Wieland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Moncey slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
De Moncey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wieland pulls his head out easily.
Wieland is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
De Moncey actively working from the bottom here.#T10##SUB2#
De Moncey looking for subs from the bottom but Wieland mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wieland (12) vs (4) De Moncey
We've been hearing that Wieland has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
De Moncey slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Wieland 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.
#T11##SUB2#
De Moncey looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wieland pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wieland (15) vs (4) De Moncey#SUB#
De Moncey tries to improve his position but Wieland has taken his back! Wieland has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will De Moncey tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Wieland pushes De Moncey away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randy Wieland!
Randy Wieland thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Very Wacky 2 - Final
Date: Nov 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Wieland keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Soest wants to clinch up but Wieland keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Wieland pushes Van Soest up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Soest takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wieland stalling against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wieland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Soest stalling against the cage.
Van Soest stalls.
Van Soest seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Soest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wieland controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Wieland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wieland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 9:10
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Wieland!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Wieland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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