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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Rugowski lands a head kick. Nunes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Nunes looks to land a combination but Rugowski avoids it well.
Rugowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Nunes misses.
Nunes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rugowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nunes misses with a body shot.
Nunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rugowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunes thows a leg kick but Rugowski checks it
and Rugowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Lino Nunes has been cut.
Rugowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rugowski throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Rugowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes throws a hook to the side of Rugowski's head but Rugowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rugowski lunges at Nunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nunes's hand.
Nunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rugowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rugowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Rugowski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nunes sprawling to the canvas! Nunes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rugowski finish him?!
#ROC#
Nunes is rocked!#T1#
Nunes gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Rugowski points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Nunes wakes up just in time to hear Rugowski thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Rugowski!
Bubba Rugowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Rugowski slips a jab from Styles.
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rugowski moves away.
Rugowski stalks Styles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Styles's face. Styles staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Styles has been cut.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rugowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Styles.
Styles misses with a wild combination.
Styles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2#
and Rugowski counters with a crisp one two that drops Styles! Rugowski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Styles to his feet! Styles is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Styles is rocked!
Styles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rugowski.
Oh Styles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rugowski drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Styles's head, knocking him out cold! Rugowski is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Rugowski!
A victorious Bubba Rugowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rugowski as he jumps to the side.
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt
and Rugowski counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Harris has been cut.
Harris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Harris.#CL#
Rugowski rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rugowski. #BC#
Rugowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rugowski scores with a push kick.
Frank Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rugowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rugowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Harris looks winded!
Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Rugowski lands a big head kick that sends Harris tumbling to the mat! Rugowski takes a step backwards and waves Harris back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Harris is rocked!
Rugowski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harris will feel that in the morning.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Rugowski finish him?
Rugowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Harris is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Rugowski Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Harris is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bubba Rugowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Rugowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Rugowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Barcelona clinches.
Barcelona misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Rugowski manages to break the clinch.
Barcelona slips a jab and a cross from Rugowski.
Barcelona is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Barcelona drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rugowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Barcelona drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rugowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barcelona has Rugowski in his guard.#REVR#
Rugowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Barcelona tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barcelona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rugowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rugowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rugowski'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.
Rugowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barcelona working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Rugowski stands up from Barcelona's guard - Rugowski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Barcelona shoots in and drives through. Rugowski sprawls well.
Rugowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barcelona wants to clinch up but Rugowski keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Barcelona breaks the clinch.
Barcelona gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rugowski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rugowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rugowski scores with a jab to the body.
Barcelona looks winded!#CL2#
Barcelona rushes Rugowski and presses him up against the cage.
Rugowski scores with a shot to the side of Barcelona's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rugowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rugowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rugowski.
#BC#
Rugowski manages to break the clinch.
Rugowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barcelona ducks right into an uppercut from Rugowski. #CUT#
It looks like Chester Barcelona has been cut.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Rugowski throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Barcelona is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bubba Rugowski!
Bubba Rugowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Rugowski moves into the clinch.
Rugowski lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Harris has been cut.
Rugowski lands with a right to the head.
Rugowski blocking some punches.
Rugowski lands with a light punch inside.
Rugowski lands with a right to the head.
Harris is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Rugowski.
A right hand to the body from Rugowski.
Rugowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rugowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rugowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Harris is rocked!
Rugowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Frank Harris's cut is getting worse.
Harris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rugowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rugowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rugowski lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Harris is looking to close the distance but Rugowski sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Harris crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Harris is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bubba Rugowski!
A victorious Bubba Rugowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Rugowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harris's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Harris has been cut.
Harris looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rugowski lands with a right hand. #KD2#
Rugowski lands a big uppercut and Harris crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Harris looks OK. Rugowski waves Harris back to his feet!#ROC2#
Harris is rocked!
Rugowski throws a powerful right kick. Harris tried to block low but the kick was high! Harris was taken right off of his feet! Rugowski jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bubba Rugowski!
After winning the bout, Bubba Rugowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SPI: Rio - 1
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Rugowski looks to land a right hand but Adrian moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Rugowski there.#CL#
Adrian instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adrian.
Adrian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Adrian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rugowski working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Adrian.
Rugowski tries to throw a body punch but Adrian avoids it by throwing Rugowski back against the cage.
Adrian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rugowski is defending well for now.
Rugowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Adrian has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adrian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rugowski's elbow.
Adrian stalling in the clinch.
Rugowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Adrian leaning against his opponent.
Rugowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adrian just leaning against Rugowski, taking a breather.
Adrian gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Adrian lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Adrian misses with a body punch.
Adrian scores a nice knee to the body.
Rugowski looks winded!
Adrian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adrian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adrian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adrian lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Bubba Rugowski has been cut.
Adrian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Adrian.
Adrian has Rugowski pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yo Adrian.
Adrian keeps Rugowski at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Adrian takes the fight into the clinch.
Adrian is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rugowski. #T2#
Adrian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adrian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rugowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rugowski blocks a body shot from Adrian.
Rugowski managing to block the knees to the body from Adrian.
A knee to the head by Adrian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adrian stalling in the clinch.
Rugowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adrian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rugowski backwards.
Adrian misses with a punch to the body.
Adrian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rugowski tries to break the clinch but Adrian is controlling the position.
Adrian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adrian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rugowski backwards.
Rugowski has had enough of the clinch but Adrian keeps him there for the moment.
Adrian leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adrian.
Nice body punch from Adrian - that landed with a thud.
Adrian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rugowski up against the cage.
Adrian slowing the pace effectively.
Adrian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rugowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Adrian. #BC2#
Rugowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Adrian.#CL#
Rugowski gets tackled into the cage by Adrian. Adrian maintains the clinch.
Adrian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adrian stalling against the cage.
Adrian lands with a short shot to the head.
Adrian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#
Rugowski is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adrian.
Rugowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Adrian finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adrian creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Rugowski! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Adrian.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yo Adrian!
Our winner, Yo Adrian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Return of Kings
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
A big right from Bruno misses.
Nice body kick from Rugowski.
Rugowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rugowski there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Bubba Rugowski has been cut.
Rugowski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bruno if he has to take too many more of those.
Giordano Bruno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rugowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rugowski lands a front kick.
Rugowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruno.
Bruno throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Bruno misses.
Bruno loads up on a big right hand but Rugowski slips the punch.
Bruno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rugowski moves away from the strike by Bruno.
Rugowski misses with a head kick.
Bruno sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Rugowski's defenses. It connects perfectly with Rugowski's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giordano Bruno!
Post fight, an emotional Giordano Bruno said 'Domine Iesu, Per vagitus Tui in praesepio pro me nascentis, Per lacrimas Tui in cruce pro me morientis, Per amorem Tui in tabernaculo pro me viventis, Miserere mei et salva me. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Pinksy works Rugowski's body with a nice hook.
Pinksy lands the left hand.
Rugowski throws a combination that misses
and Pinksy counters with a left to the body.
Rugowski throws a wild body kick that Pinksy sees coming a mile off.
Rugowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pinksy can pounce on him.
Pinksy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rugowski throws a counter high kick but Pinksy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rugowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinksy.
Pinksy catches Rugowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Rugowski has been cut.
Pinksy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rugowski.
Pinksy moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinksy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rugowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinksy.
Rugowski slips a jab and a cross from Pinksy.
It looked like Rugowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pinksy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinksy dodges the punch combination from Rugowski.
Pinksy misses with a series of wild punches.
Drew Pinksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinksy misses with an uppercut.
Pinksy misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Pinksy moves out of range of the body kick from Rugowski.
Rugowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pinksy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rugowski.
Rugowski misses with a head kick.
Rugowski throws a head kick but Pinksy moves out of range.
Pinksy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinksy throws out a counter right but Rugowski avoids it with no problem.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pinksy.
Pinksy throws a head kick but Rugowski moves out of range.
A big left from Pinksy misses.
Pinksy connects with a right hand. Rugowski shakes it off.
Rugowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinksy throws out the jab.
Rugowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinksy slips under a jab from Rugowski.
Pinksy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rugowski defending well as Pinksy loads up on a big left hand.
Pinksy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rugowski.#T2#
Rugowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rugowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pinksy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rugowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinksy scores with a shot to the body.
Pinksy misses with a low kick.
Pinksy throws a leg kick but Rugowski checks it.
Rugowski misses with the combination.
Rugowski looks for the body kick but Pinksy saw that one coming.
Rugowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pinksy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pinksy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinksy scores with a nice head shot.
Pinksy lunges at Rugowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rugowski's hand.
Pinksy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rugowski.
Pinksy misses with a series of wild punches.
Rugowski appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Rugowski scores with the left hand. Pinksy knows he should have avoided that one.
Rugowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinksy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Rugowski.
#CL#
Rugowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Rugowski breaks from the clinch.
Pinksy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pinksy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rugowski throws a head kick that misses
and Pinksy counters with a straight right hand.
Rugowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rugowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinksy avoids the head kick by Rugowski.
#T4#
Rugowski takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinksy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pinksy throws a head kick that misses
and Rugowski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pinksy really felt that one!
Rugowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinksy.
Rugowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pinksy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rugowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pinksy lands a really nice looking cross but Rugowski seems unphased.
Pinksy lands with a hook. Rugowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pinksy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rugowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rugowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Pinksy. That snapped Rugowski's head back.
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A slow jab from Rugowski misses its intended target.
Pinksy misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinksy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pinksy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rugowski.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rugowski.
A jab from Rugowski misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Pinksy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Rugowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rugowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Rugowski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pinksy.
Pinksy scores with a nice head shot.
Pinksy cracks a nice hook into Rugowski's ribs.
Pinksy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rugowski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pinksy is looking to land body kicks.
Drew Pinksy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinksy missing with a left hand there. Rugowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinksy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rugowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rugowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rugowski is looking to counter punch.
Pinksy throws a low kick but Rugowski avoids it.
Pinksy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rugowski throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rugowski throws a jab when Pinksy was well out of range.
Pinksy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pinksy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rugowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Pinksy's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rugowski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rugowski blocks a jab.#T1#
Pinksy looks for the body kick but Rugowski saw that one coming.
Pinksy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pinksy thuds a left hand into Rugowski's body.
Pinksy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Pinksy does no damage.
Pinksy tries to land a front kick but Rugowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Pinksy.
Pinksy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pinksy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rugowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinksy.
Rugowski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rugowski throws a head kick but Pinksy moves out of range.
Pinksy misses the jab.
Rugowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pinksy just manages to avoid it.
Pinksy moves out of range as Rugowski strikes.
Rugowski backing away here, and Pinksy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pinksy throws a nice head kick!
#T2#
Rugowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinksy misses with an uppercut. Rugowski saw that one coming.
And Rugowski counters with a quick kick to the body but Pinksy blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rugowski. That's going to slow Pinksy down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinksy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left lands for Pinksy.
Rugowski drops his hands momentarily and Pinksy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pinksy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rugowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinksy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rugowski slips a jab from Pinksy.
Pinksy connects with a nice looking jab.
Rugowski throws a push kick but Pinksy slaps the foot to one side.
Pinksy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rugowski misses with the combination.
Pinksy throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Pinksy.
An attempted straight right counter from Rugowski misses the target.
Rugowski misses with a hook. Pinksy ducked under it nicely.
Pinksy misses with an uppercut
and Rugowski counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Pinksy! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Rugowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Rugowski!
A very excited looking Bubba Rugowski 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Rugowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rugowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barcelona shoots for a double leg takedown but Rugowski sprawls well. He's pushed Barcelona's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rugowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barcelona tries to clinch there but Rugowski circles away.
Barcelona throws a leg kick that misses.
Barcelona misses with a double jab
#KD2#
and Rugowski counters with a nice right hand that sends Barcelona toppling to the canvas! Barcelona scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rugowski finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Chester Barcelona has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Barcelona.
Rugowski lands a hook that stumbles Barcelona back into the cage. Rugowski follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Barcelona to the canvas! Rugowski pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Barcelona has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bubba Rugowski!
An out of breath Bubba Rugowski 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Putin fails with the takedown
and Rugowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Putin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Putin with a poor takedown
and Rugowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Putin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rugowski's waist but Rugowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Putin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rugowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rugowski lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Putin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rugowski dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Rugowski!
Bubba Rugowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bubba Rugowski and Rupert Whiston. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Rugowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rugowski moves into the clinch.
Rugowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Whiston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rugowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Whiston gets underhooks to prevent Rugowski's takedown attempt.
Rugowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Whiston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Whiston tries to keep at a distance but Rugowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rugowski jumps guard but Whiston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Rugowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whiston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rugowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whiston walks away with a smile on his face. Rugowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rugowski rushes Whiston and presses him up against the cage.
Rugowski pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Rugowski keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Rugowski'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.
Rugowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rugowski, not yet.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rugowski is keeping the position for now.
Whiston keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski has his hands on Whiston's head, controlling the position.
Rugowski continues to stall.
Whiston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rugowski keeping full guard, as Whiston tries to pass.
Rugowski pulls Whiston in close to his closed guard and prevents Whiston from doing any damage or advancing position.
Whiston wants to control from the top but Rugowski keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rugowski is keeping the position for now.
Rugowski trying to keep a closed guard but Whiston is proving a slippery customer.
Whiston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Whiston looking to pass the guard.
Whiston trying to move into half guard but instead Rugowski has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (2) vs (0) Whiston
Whiston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whiston controls Rugowski momentarily but Rugowski frees himself.
Rugowski stays in close to Whiston's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rugowski 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.
Whiston is adopting a defensive guard.
Rugowski wants to pass the guard but Whiston is keeping the position.
Whiston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whiston controlling the position.
Rugowski postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rugowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whiston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whiston trying to keep a closed guard but Rugowski is proving a slippery customer.
Rugowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rugowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rugowski is fighting to break Whiston's control of his arms but Whiston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whiston being controlled here, momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whiston looking for a sweep. Not yet Whiston, not yet.
Whiston keeping full guard, as Rugowski tries to pass.
Rugowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rugowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Rugowski won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Rugowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whiston working a defensive guard here.
Rugowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Whiston keeping full guard, as Rugowski tries to pass.
Rugowski controlling from the top position.
Rugowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Whiston pulls Rugowski in close to prevent any damage.
Whiston looking to control.
Rugowski passes Whiston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Whiston tries to get to full guard but Rugowski has control of the leg.
Rugowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is trying to control but can't.
Rugowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Whiston is looking to control Rugowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whiston avoid being mounted?
Rugowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Rugowski trying to control from half guard but Whiston is working away.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rugowski is taking a breather. Whiston 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.
Whiston is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to get to full guard but Rugowski has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rugowski in particular looking to stall.
Rugowski'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.
Whiston is looking for a sweep. Rugowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whiston wants to control but Rugowski is keeping busy.
Rugowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Whiston is controlling Rugowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Whiston is trying to maintain the position but Rugowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Rugowski wants to control but Whiston is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to roll over but Rugowski keeps him under control.
Whiston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rugowski is working away from the top position though.
Whiston tries to roll over but Rugowski keeps him under control.
Whiston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Whiston is trying to get back to full guard.
Rugowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whiston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rugowski is thwarting Whiston's attempts to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Whiston tries to roll over but Rugowski keeps him under control.
Whiston trying to control here.
Rugowski trying to control the pace.
Whiston trying to hold on to Rugowski's head to control him but Rugowski postures up.
Rugowski stalling.
Whiston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rugowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whiston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Whiston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rugowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rugowski won't allow Whiston to sweep him here.
Rugowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rugowski is pushing down on Whiston's leg trying to pass to half guard. Whiston is fighting to maintain full guard but Rugowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Whiston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rugowski trying to control the pace.
Whiston tries to roll over but Rugowski keeps him under control.
Whiston trying to control here.
Whiston wants to improve his position but Rugowski is controlling well.
Rugowski controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to roll over but Rugowski keeps him under control.
Rugowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rugowski is thwarting Whiston's attempts to control the position.
Rugowski not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiston is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Rugowski 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.
Whiston wants to get back to full guard.
Whiston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Whiston keeping moving, preventing Rugowski from controlling successfully.
Whiston keeping full guard, as Rugowski tries to pass.
Rugowski content to stall in guard here.
Rugowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Whiston is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whiston is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (2) vs (2) Whiston
Rugowski seems keen to control Whiston's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Rugowski is heads and Whiston is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Whiston wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Q - R2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bubba Rugowski and Christer Pettersson. Pettersson has chosen Korn - Did My Time as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Rugowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Christer Pettersson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rugowski closes the distance and clinches.
Rugowski tries to pull guard but Pettersson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rugowski pulls guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rugowski'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.
Rugowski keeping full guard, as Pettersson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rugowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pettersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rugowski is controlling Pettersson's posture.
Pettersson is looking to pass into half guard but Rugowski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rugowski is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (2) vs (0) Pettersson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rugowski controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski'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.
Rugowski wants to pass the guard but Pettersson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson pulls Rugowski in close to prevent any damage.
Rugowski wants to pass the guard but Pettersson is keeping the position.
Pettersson is pulling down on Rugowski's head to control his posture.
Rugowski forces his way into half guard.
Rugowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Rugowski.
Pettersson won't allow Rugowski to pass to mount.
Rugowski stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rugowski continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski tries to pass to full mount but Pettersson defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rugowski in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rugowski prevents Pettersson from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rugowski in particular looking to stall.
Pettersson is looking for a sweep. Rugowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Rugowski 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rugowski controlling the pace.
Pettersson trying to control but Rugowski postures up.
Rugowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (5) vs (0) Pettersson
Pettersson can't escape the position.
Rugowski content just to control the position here.
Rugowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pettersson is holding on tight.
Rugowski is working hard here to advance position.
Pettersson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rugowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rugowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pettersson prevents Rugowski from taking his back.
Rugowski avoids the attempt from Pettersson to control.
Rugowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pettersson is looking to escape.
Rugowski controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson is looking to get to half guard.
Rugowski takes Pettersson's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rugowski (8) vs (0) Pettersson
Pettersson tries to escape but Rugowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rugowski biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson trying to control the action but Rugowski just sinks the hooks in.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pettersson's body.
Pettersson just trying to survive but Rugowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski controlling from the back.
Pettersson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rugowski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pettersson doesn't escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rugowski controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rugowski takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Rugowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bubba Rugowski and Butter Bean. Butter Bean acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Rugowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Butter Bean!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rugowski tries to keep at a distance but Bean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bean gets underhooks to prevent Rugowski's takedown attempt.
Bean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rugowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rugowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rugowski gets underhooks to prevent Bean's takedown attempt.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butter Bean.
Rugowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rugowski.
Rugowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rugowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bean tries to free his leg and advance position but Rugowski is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean trying to control but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
Bean tries to free his leg and advance position but Rugowski is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean keeps trying to improve his position.
Bean 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bean looking to pass the guard.
Bean wants to control from the top but Rugowski keeps moving.
Bean tries to free his leg and advance position but Rugowski is retaining full guard.
Bean drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rugowski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (2) vs (0) Bean
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski wants to pass the guard but Bean is keeping the position.
Rugowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rugowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bean's guard.
Rugowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bean manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rugowski advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rugowski is looking to advance position but Bean won't allow it.
Rugowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rugowski trying to mount his opponent but Bean defends it.
Still in half guard, Rugowski seems content to control.
Rugowski wants to pass to mount but Bean is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rugowski moves into full mount! Bean won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (5) vs (0) Bean
Rugowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rugowski tries to control but Bean wriggling away.
Rugowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bean is holding on tight.
Rugowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bean wants to hold on but Rugowski pushes him away.
Rugowski looking to take Bean's back but Bean rolls and after a scramble, Bean ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Bean to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (5) vs (2) Bean
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rugowski is controlling Bean's posture.
Bean wants to pass the guard but Rugowski is keeping the position.
Bean trying to control the position from guard on top but Rugowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bean slips nicely into half guard.
Bean looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rugowski tries to roll over but Bean keeps him under control.
Bean is looking to take a break and control but Rugowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bean is looking to advance position but Rugowski won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bean works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (5) vs (5) Bean
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rugowski tries to hold on but Bean postures up.
Bean tries to control but Rugowski wriggling away.
Rugowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Bean has a good base and remains in mount.
Bean fails to move to back control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bean can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rugowski is looking to escape.
Bean tries to take his opponent's back but Rugowski turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (7) vs (5) Bean
Rugowski is looking to pass into half guard but Bean pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bean is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (7) vs (7) Bean
Bean wants to pass the guard but Rugowski is keeping the position.
Rugowski has Bean pulled in close to control his posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bean trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rugowski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (9) vs (7) Bean
Rugowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bean is keeping the position for now.
Rugowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rugowski'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.
Rugowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (12) vs (7) Bean
Bean struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Bean's face as Rugowski controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rugowski trying to control the action but Bean is working from the bottom.
Bean being controlled for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bean tries to improve position but can't.
Rugowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rugowski is looking to take a break and control but Bean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rugowski controlling the position.
Bean manages to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (15) vs (7) Bean
Rugowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Rugowski wants to take Bean's back here but Bean is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rugowski controlling from the full mount.
Rugowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Rugowski'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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Rugowski.
Bean wants to hold on but Rugowski pushes him away.
Rugowski wants to control the action but instead Bean gets a body lock and reverses into Rugowski's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (15) vs (9) Bean
Rugowski keeping full guard, as Bean tries to pass.
Bean forces his way into half guard.
Bean is working for a kimura but Rugowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Rugowski won't allow Bean to pass to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Bean.
Rugowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rugowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bean trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rugowski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (17) vs (9) Bean
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rugowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rugowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Bean is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rugowski takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Rugowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Rugowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rocket.
Rocket fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rugowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Rugowski gets tackled into the cage by Rocket. Rocket maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rocket just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rugowski's brow.
Rugowski throws a head punch that misses.
Rocket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rocket fails to land.
Rocket throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rugowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rocket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rocket throws an elbow but it misses.
Rugowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rugowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rugowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rocket.
Rocket throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rugowski avoids the elbow strike from Rocket, against the cage.
Rugowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocket uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rugowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocket blocks an uppercut.
Rocket lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rocket blocks a body shot from Rugowski.
Rugowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Rocket.
Rocket throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rocket tries to work over Rugowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rugowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocket scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rugowski fails to land.
Rugowski working aggressively here.
Rugowski is trying to break the clinch but Rocket has him pressed against the cage.
Rugowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rocket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocket working aggressively here.
Rugowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocket uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Rugowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Rocket.
Rocket lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Bubba Rugowski has been cut.
Rocket misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Rugowski fails to land.
Rugowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rugowski tries to throw a body punch but Rocket avoids it by throwing Rugowski back against the cage.
Rugowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocket won't allow it.
Rugowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocket uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Rugowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocket.
Rugowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Rugowski fails to land.
Rugowski is trying to force a seperation but Rocket has the dominant position.
Rocket blocking some punches.
Rugowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Rocket lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rocket fails to land.
Rocket blocking some punches.
Rugowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Rocket.
Rugowski is trying to force a seperation but Rocket has the dominant position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rocket just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rugowski's brow. #BC2#
Rugowski breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rugowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rugowski misses with an uppercut. Rocket saw that one coming.
Rocket blocks the body kick.
Rocket lands a nice shot that snaps Rugowski's head back.
#CUT#
That has opened up Bubba Rugowski's cut even more.#KD#
Rocket feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rugowski sprawling to the canvas! Rugowski rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rocket finish him?!
#ROC#
Rugowski is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rugowski misses with a hook
and Rocket counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giovanni Rocket!
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Event:
UVT 365: Mattos vs Wha 3
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Rugowski is looking to land body kicks.
Rugowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sabonis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rugowski throws a sloppy head kick and Sabonis moves out of range easily.
Sabonis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Sabonis.
Sabonis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Rugowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sabonis ducks under a wild hook from Rugowski.
A lazy left from Sabonis finds it's target.
Sabonis scores with a jab.
Sabonis throws a sloppy head kick and Rugowski moves out of range easily.
Sabonis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rugowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Sabonis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rugowski.
Sabonis throws a right hand that Rugowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Rugowski also avoids with ease.
Sabonis misses with the combination.
Sabonis avoids the head kick by Rugowski.
#T1#
Rugowski misses with a head kick.
Rugowski 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.
Sabonis misses with the combination.
Sabonis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sabonis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sabonis connects with a solid leg kick.
Sabonis lands a nice shot that snaps Rugowski's head back.
Sabonis staying out of range there.
Sabonis throws a big counter combination but Rugowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rugowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sabonis tries to work over Rugowski's front leg with a kick but Rugowski checks it.
Sabonis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rugowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sabonis blocks a head kick by Rugowski.
Sabonis just misses with a punch to the body.
Rugowski wants to counter with a clinch but Sabonis pushes him away.
Jab, jab by Rugowski - just one landing.
Rugowski blocks a head kick by Sabonis.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Sabonis has managed to clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Rugowski breaks the clinch.
Sabonis defending well as Rugowski loads up on a big left hand.
Sabonis connects with a looping right hand.
Sabonis cracks Rugowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sabonis looks to score with a jab to the body but Rugowski is just out of range.
Sabonis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rugowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rugowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabonis.
Sabonis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sabonis lunges at Rugowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rugowski's hand.
Sabonis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rugowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rugowski has Sabonis up against the cage in a clinch.
Rugowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabonis pushes Rugowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rugowski fails to land.
Sabonis blocking some punches.
Sabonis tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Sabonis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rugowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Sabonis has double underhooks.
Sabonis stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rugowski.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sabonis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sabonis working aggressively here.
Sabonis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rugowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Rugowski misses with the head strike.
Sabonis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rugowski.#BC#
Sabonis manages to break the clinch.
Sabonis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rugowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rugowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Rugowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rugowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sabonis backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Arvydas Sabonis has been cut.
Rugowski tries to move into range but Sabonis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabonis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rugowski throws out the jab.
Sabonis walks into a left hand.
Sabonis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rugowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Sabonis should have avoided that one.
Rugowski misses with a looping right.
Rugowski throws a head kick that misses.
Sabonis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rugowski tests Sabonis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sabonis throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabonis moves away from the strike by Rugowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arvydas Sabonis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arvydas Sabonis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sabonis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arvydas Sabonis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabonis throws a leg kick which misses Rugowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Rugowski tries to avoid it.
Sabonis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sabonis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabonis tries to clinch there but Rugowski circles away.
Rugowski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sabonis throws a push kick but Rugowski slaps the foot to one side.
Sabonis sets himself, and Rugowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Sabonis avoids it this time.
Sabonis throws a head kick that misses
and Rugowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Sabonis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rugowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sabonis lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Rugowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Rugowski does no damage.
Rugowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabonis moves away.
Rugowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabonis was well out of range. Poor timing from Rugowski.
Rugowski misses with a leg kick
and Sabonis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rugowski throws a series of punches but Sabonis avoids them all with ease.
Rugowski takes one on the button.#T1#
Rugowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabonis circles away quickly and effectively.
Rugowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sabonis.
Rugowski misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sabonis!
Sabonis scores with a sloppy right hand. Rugowski should have avoided that one.
Sabonis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rugowski in his tracks.
Sabonis swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rugowski! But no joy.
Rugowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sabonis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rugowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sabonis counters with a left right combination that sends Rugowski crashing to the mat - Sabonis wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Rugowski out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arvydas Sabonis!
In his post fight interview, Arvydas Sabonis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Barcelona darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rugowski kicks off Barcelona and gets to his feet.
Rugowski scores with a push kick.
Rugowski works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Chester Barcelona has been cut.
Rugowski lands a jab to Barcelona's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Rugowski.
Rugowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Rugowski throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Barcelona is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bubba Rugowski!
Bubba Rugowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hagen Germanicus Jr and Bubba Rugowski. Germanicus Jr has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Hagen Germanicus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Rugowski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rugowski clinches up against the cage.
Rugowski jumps into guard, dragging Germanicus Jr to the mat.
Germanicus Jr trying to control but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
Rugowski keeping full guard, as Germanicus Jr tries to pass.
Rugowski controlling Germanicus Jr's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germanicus Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski keeping moving, preventing Germanicus Jr from controlling successfully.
Rugowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Germanicus Jr passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Germanicus Jr (3) vs (0) Rugowski
Germanicus Jr has knee on belly momentarily but Rugowski bucks him off and regains half guard.
Rugowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Germanicus Jr.
Germanicus Jr is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski controlling the position for now.
Rugowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Rugowski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is looking to improve his position.
Rugowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rugowski controlling Germanicus Jr's posture.
Germanicus Jr is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Palazzo Paisano that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Germanicus Jr stands and throws Rugowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germanicus Jr (6) vs (0) Rugowski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rugowski is trying to control Germanicus Jr's posture but Germanicus Jr avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr trying to control the action but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
Rugowski holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rugowski tries to bench press Germanicus Jr off him but Germanicus Jr keeps the position.
Rugowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Rugowski is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rugowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Germanicus Jr but great work by Rugowski. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Germanicus Jr (6) vs (4) Rugowski
Germanicus Jr trying to remain calm as Rugowski controls from the top position.
Rugowski moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Germanicus Jr (6) vs (6) Rugowski
Rugowski controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Germanicus Jr (6) vs (9) Rugowski
Rugowski is riding his opponent, not letting Germanicus Jr buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr tries to escape the position.
Germanicus Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rugowski controlling from the full mount.
Rugowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rugowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Rugowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rugowski wants to take Germanicus Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr wants to hold on but Rugowski pushes him away.
Rugowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Germanicus Jr prevents Rugowski from taking his back.
Rugowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rugowski is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski controlling the pace for now.
Rugowski fails to take his opponent's back.
Rugowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Germanicus Jr tries to hold on but Rugowski postures up.
Rugowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski fails to take his opponent's back.
Rugowski content just to control the position here.
Germanicus Jr is trying to reverse the position but instead Rugowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Germanicus Jr (6) vs (12) Rugowski
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus Jr trying to control the hands but Rugowski breaks the grip.
Rugowski controls the position.
Rugowski is continuing to stall.
Germanicus Jr trying to control the hands but Rugowski won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Rugowski the control monster continue. Boring.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rugowski 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.
Rugowski working for the choke.
Rugowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Germanicus Jr tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rugowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rugowski wins on points by 12 to 6.
Bubba Rugowski is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Bubba Rugowski 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:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between San Sanich and Bubba Rugowski. Bubba Rugowski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; San Sanich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Rugowski!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sanich fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanich sets himself, and Rugowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Sanich avoids it this time.
Sanich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rugowski counters by moving into the clinch.
Rugowski gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanich (0) vs (2) Rugowski
Sanich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanich controlling the position for now.
Rugowski is taking a breather. Sanich 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.
Sanich is looking for a sweep. Rugowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rugowski content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rugowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanich! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanich (0) vs (5) Rugowski
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rugowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanich tries to reverse the position but Rugowski maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rugowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rugowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rugowski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski controlling the pace for now.
Sanich is desperately trying to improve his position but Rugowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Rugowski controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rugowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sanich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rugowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Rugowski 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanich tries to hold on but Rugowski postures up.
Sanich is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rugowski content just to control the position here.
Sanich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rugowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sanich is desperately trying to improve his position but Rugowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanich tries to hold on but Rugowski postures up.
Sanich is looking to get to half guard.
Rugowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanich tries to reverse the position but Rugowski maintains control.
Rugowski controlling the pace for now.
Sanich sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rugowski not doing much here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanich (0) vs (8) Rugowski
Rugowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanich tries to hold on but Rugowski postures up.
Sanich is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rugowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rugowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rugowski controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sanich is trying to escape the mount.
Sanich tries to lock up and control but Rugowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rugowski controlling the pace for now.
Sanich is trying to reverse the position but instead Rugowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sanich (0) vs (11) Rugowski
Rugowski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sanich doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanich tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sanich doesn't escape.
Rugowski is continuing to stall.
Rugowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
More stalling from Rugowski.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sanich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sanich is working hard here to advance position.
Rugowski biding his time, controlling Sanich.
Rugowski doesn't have the hooks in and Sanich manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanich (2) vs (11) Rugowski
Sanich trying to control the position from guard on top but Rugowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanich wants to control from the top but Rugowski keeps moving.
Rugowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rugowski keeping moving, preventing Sanich from controlling successfully.
Sanich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rugowski is keeping the position for now.
Sanich trying to control the position from guard on top but Rugowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sanich won't allow Rugowski to sweep him here.
Sanich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rugowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rugowski has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanich (2) vs (13) Rugowski
Rugowski 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.
Rugowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
The adventures of Rugowski the control monster continue. Boring.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sanich trying to keep a closed guard but Rugowski is proving a slippery customer.
Rugowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rugowski with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rugowski wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Rugowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Numero Deux and Bubba Rugowski. Bubba Rugowski 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Numero Deux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Rugowski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Deux moves in looking to clinch but Rugowski pushes him off.
Rugowski rushes Deux and presses him up against the cage.
Deux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rugowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rugowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rugowski keeping moving, preventing Deux from controlling successfully.
Deux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deux'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rugowski is adopting a defensive guard.
Rugowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski keeping moving, preventing Deux from controlling successfully.
Deux stopping the sweep attempt from Rugowski.
Deux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deux trying to control but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
Deux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deux trying to control but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Deux pushing down on Rugowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Deux stalling.
Rugowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is looking to improve his position.
Rugowski is staying active underneath Deux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Deux 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deux prevents Rugowski from improving his position.
Deux content to control rather than advance.
Deux trying to control from half guard but Rugowski is working away.
Deux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski wants to improve his position but Deux is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deux trying to control the action but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
Rugowski won't allow Deux to pass to mount.
Rugowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Well, if Deux 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.
Deux is looking to stall here but Rugowski recovers full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deux trying to control the position from guard on top but Rugowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rugowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Deux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rugowski is keeping the position for now.
Deux trying to control the position from guard on top but Rugowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rugowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rugowski, not yet.
Deux stays in close to Rugowski's body and controls the position.
Deux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rugowski for as long as he can get away with.
Rugowski keeping moving, preventing Deux from controlling successfully.
Deux stopping the sweep attempt from Rugowski.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deux wants to control from the top but Rugowski keeps moving.
Rugowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deux is one step ahead there.
Rugowski 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: Deux (0) vs (2) Rugowski
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deux wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rugowski in particular looking to stall.
Deux wants to control but Rugowski is keeping busy.
Deux is trying to get back to full guard.
Deux is trying to maintain the position but Rugowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Deux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Deux is looking to improve his position.
Rugowski wants to pass to mount but Deux is defending the position.
Deux is holding on to half guard well.
Deux trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Deux (0) vs (5) Rugowski
Rugowski content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deux tries to reverse the position but Rugowski maintains control.
Rugowski controlling the pace for now.
Rugowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Deux tries to hold on but Rugowski postures up.
Rugowski controlling from mount.
Rugowski is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rugowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rugowski 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.
Deux tries to lock up and control but Rugowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rugowski content just to control the position here.
Deux working to try and regain half guard.
Deux slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Deux is trying to control but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rugowski in particular looking to stall.
Deux is trying to get back to full guard.
Rugowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rugowski is continuing to stall.
Rugowski prevents Deux from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rugowski content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rugowski wins on points by 5 to 0.
Bubba Rugowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bubba Rugowski and Three Dog. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Rugowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Three Dog!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dog closes the distance and clinches up with Rugowski, looking for a takedown. Dog pushes Rugowski against the cage but Rugowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rugowski closes the distance and clinches.
Dog drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rugowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rugowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Dog, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bubba Rugowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Three Dog.
Rugowski closes the distance and clinches.
Rugowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dog.
Rugowski looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog has Rugowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rugowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rugowski successfully pulls guard.
Dog trying to move into half guard but instead Rugowski has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (2) vs (0) Dog
Rugowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rugowski defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dog wants to sweep but no luck.
Rugowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rugowski controlling from the top position.
Rugowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rugowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (5) vs (0) Dog
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog is trying to escape the position but Rugowski is controlling the position.
Dog manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rugowski's best efforts.
Rugowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dog is trying is best to control the position here.
Rugowski controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Rugowski'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.
Rugowski wants to pass the guard but Dog is defending well.
Rugowski stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rugowski'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.
Dog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rugowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rugowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rugowski (5) vs (4) Dog
Dog wants to control the position but Rugowski frees himself and scrambles - Dog manages to regain control in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dog working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rugowski's thigh. Rugowski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rugowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rugowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rugowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dog has gone for a leg lock! Rugowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dog's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (7) vs (4) Dog
Dog has his foot on Rugowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rugowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Rugowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rugowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dog wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rugowski is now in half guard.
Dog 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.
Rugowski trying to control the pace.
Dog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rugowski trying to mount his opponent but Dog defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is working hard here to advance position.
Rugowski is controlling the pace.
Rugowski trying to pass the guard but Dog defending well.
Rugowski stalling.
Dog tries to roll over but Rugowski keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is looking to advance position but Dog won't allow it.
Rugowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Further stalling from Rugowski.
Rugowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (10) vs (4) Dog
Rugowski content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Rugowski is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Dog can't escape the position.
Rugowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Dog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rugowski controlling from mount.
Dog tries to hold on but Rugowski pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rugowski avoids the attempt from Dog to control.
Dog is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rugowski is staying active.
Dog manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rugowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski trying to pass the guard but Dog defending well.
Rugowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rugowski works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (13) vs (4) Dog
Dog is trying to work for a sweep but Rugowski has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rugowski (15) vs (4) Dog
Rugowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dog slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rugowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dog tries to get to full guard but Rugowski has control of the leg.
Rugowski content to control rather than advance.
Dog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (18) vs (4) Dog
Dog working to try and regain half guard.
Dog sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rugowski stalling.
Dog is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dog won't allow Rugowski to pass to mount.
Rugowski controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rugowski takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
A victorious Bubba Rugowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bubba Rugowski and Carlos Shirahama. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Rugowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rugowski (0) vs (2) Shirahama
Shirahama wants to control but Rugowski is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rugowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rugowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shirahama trying to control the position from guard on top but Rugowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rugowski trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirahama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rugowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama trying to control but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
Rugowski 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.
Rugowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shirahama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rugowski wants to sweep here but Shirahama controlling him for the moment.
Shirahama trying to control but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shirahama is one step ahead there.
Shirahama looking to pass the guard.
Shirahama looking to sit in guard and control but Rugowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (2) vs (2) Shirahama
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is pushing down on Shirahama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shirahama is fighting to maintain full guard but Rugowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Rugowski 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.
Shirahama tries to get to full guard but Rugowski has control of the leg.
Rugowski trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shirahama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Rugowski 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.
Shirahama wants to control but Rugowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rugowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shirahama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rugowski.
Rugowski content to control rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rugowski controlling the action here.
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shirahama manages to get to full guard.
Shirahama being controlled here, momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama looking for a guillotine here but Rugowski defends easily.
Shirahama is looking for a triangle but Rugowski pushes his legs off easily.
Shirahama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rugowski controls the pace.
Rugowski passes Shirahama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rugowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rugowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rugowski continues to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rugowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rugowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (5) vs (2) Shirahama
Shirahama is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski takes Shirahama's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rugowski (8) vs (2) Shirahama
Rugowski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rugowski is looking for the choke from the back position but Shirahama is controlling his hands well.
Rugowski controlling the position well here. Shirahama rolled but Rugowski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rugowski gets his way!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rugowski controlling the positon.
Rugowski doesn't have the hooks in and Shirahama manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (8) vs (4) Shirahama
Shirahama trying to control but Rugowski is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski is controlling Shirahama's posture.
Shirahama wants to control from the top but Rugowski keeps moving.
Shirahama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rugowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shirahama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rugowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shirahama has Rugowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rugowski (10) vs (4) Shirahama
Shirahama trying to keep a closed guard but Rugowski is proving a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rugowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rugowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shirahama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rugowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rugowski'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.
Shirahama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rugowski wants to pass the guard but Shirahama is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rugowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rugowski (13) vs (4) Shirahama
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rugowski has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rugowski (15) vs (4) Shirahama
And that's the end of the fight!
Rugowski takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A relieved looking Bubba Rugowski 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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