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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joao Gabriel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wesley Stokes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Stokes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stokes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gabriel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gabriel prevents the takedown attempt.
Stokes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joao Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Stokes.
Stokes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gabriel just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Gabriel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stokes regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabriel (2) vs (0) Stokes#SUB#
Gabriel 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.
Gabriel passes Stokes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gabriel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stokes! Score +3 for passing guard: Gabriel (5) vs (0) Stokes
Stokes is looking to improve his position but Gabriel isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Gabriel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gabriel has control of Stokes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stokes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Gabriel has isolated one of Stokes's arms. Stokes looking to fight him off but Gabriel twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Gabriel!
An out of breath Joao Gabriel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Wesley Stokes had this to say: 'I promise you, this setback will not break me. It will only serve as a catalyst for my growth. I will return to the gym, more determined than ever, and work tirelessly to refine my skills, address my weaknesses, and evolve as a fighter.
Tonight, I bow my head in respect to my opponent.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronny Rotten! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wesley Stokes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stokes moves in looking to clinch but Rotten pushes him off.#CL#
Rotten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Stokes jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Stokes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rotten can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Stokes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rotten defends well.
Rotten showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Stokes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rotten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stokes is tightening it up a little... Rotten has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rotten reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rotten taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stokes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wesley Stokes!
An out of breath Wesley Stokes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 221 Menezes vs Outback
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Stokes looks for a takedown but Rockford sprawls well.
Rockford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stokes circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rockford or perhaps it was just good defense by Stokes, which made it look bad.
Stokes swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockford.
Rockford shoots in and drives through. Stokes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raine Rockford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stokes misses with a takedown attempt - Rockford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockford throws a head kick but Stokes moves out of range.
Stokes is looking for the big counter here.
Stokes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rockford tries to counter by clinching up but Stokes breaks away and moves out of range.
Stokes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rockford.#CL#
Rockford gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Stokes tries to pull guard but Rockford holds him up against the cage and eventually Stokes drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Rockford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stokes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rockford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockford has a takedown stuffed.
Rockford misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Stokes counters with a single leg into guard. Rockford didn't expect that.
Stokes sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Stokes preventing the sweep.
Rockford trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stokes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rockford wants to sweep here but Stokes controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Stokes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stokes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Stokes!
A relieved looking Wesley Stokes 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:
Jon is
Date: Jul 18, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck for Phoenix with that takedown attempt.
As Phoenix looks to move away, Stokes throws a big counter combo but Phoenix just gets out of the way.#TD#
Stokes looking to score a takedown here. Phoenix is defending well but Stokes drives through and ends up in Phoenix's guard.
Stokes preventing the sweep.
Phoenix looking to control.
Stokes won't allow Phoenix to sweep him here.
Stokes controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phoenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stokes pushes down on Phoenix's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Phoenix moves into full guard.
Stokes controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Phoenix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Phoenix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stokes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Stokes gets to his feet - Phoenix follows without any prompting. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stokes.
Stokes is working Phoenix over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Phoenix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phoenix is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Stokes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stokes 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 10:9
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 10:9
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Stokes!
Wesley Stokes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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