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Event:
EMP Snowdon vs Scrotum
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Whysocki lands a glancing blow to the side of Iron's head.
Iron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whysockis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Junior Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Iron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whysocki.
Iron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Iron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whysocki circles away quickly and effectively.
Whysocki wants to counter with a clinch but Iron pushes him away.
Iron throws an overhand right that lands on Whysocki's shoulder, as Whysocki tries to avoid the shot.
Whysocki wants to counter the offense by Iron and move into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Iron.
Whysocki checks a leg kick.
Whysocki shapes to counter with a head kick.
Whysocki avoids the body shot from Iron.
Whysocki moves out of range as Iron throws a body kick.
Whysocki throws a leg kick but Iron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Iron slips a straight right by Whysocki.
Whysocki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron.
Iron misses with a low kick.
We've been informed that Whysocki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Whysocki throws a body punch but Iron moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Whysocki. Beautiful body shot.
Iron throws a one two combo.
Iron throws a head kick but Whysocki moves out of range.
#T1#
Iron lands a nice looking body shot.
Iron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Iron does no damage.
Iron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whysocki.
Whysocki walks into a left hand.
Iron swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whysocki.
Whysocki scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whysocki. Iron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iron tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Iron as he checks the leg kick.
Whysocki misses with a body shot.
Whysocki blocks a low kick nicely.
Whysocki flicks out a counter leg kick but Iron steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron. Whysocki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whysocki.
Iron throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Iron's head coaches at Hilo Hit Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Iron misses with a double jab
and Whysocki counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Whysocki tenderised Iron's leg. Iron is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Whysocki clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whysocki.
Whysocki trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Whysocki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Iron's brow.
Iron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whysocki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whysocki presses Iron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Iron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whysocki avoids a wild elbow strike from Iron.
Whysocki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Iron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Whysocki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Iron's efforts to push away.
Whysocki throws an elbow that misses.
Iron tries to work over Whysocki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whysocki misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whysocki.
Whysocki throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
Iron lands a hook that snaps the head of Whysocki backwards.
Whysocki scores with a shot to the side of Iron's head.
Whysocki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whysocki.
A left hand lands to the body for Iron.
Iron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Iron working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Iron swings wildly with an uppercut but Whysocki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Iron breaks from the clinch.
Iron swinging wildly here.
Whysocki tries to move into range but Iron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Iron walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whysocki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Iron misses.
Iron connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whysocki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Iron lands a nice hook to Whysocki's body. Whysocki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whysocki lands with a good body shot.
Whysocki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whysocki.
And Whysocki tries to counter it with a takedown but Iron pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Iron scoring well with a low kick there.
Iron throws a hook to the side of Whysocki's head but Whysocki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whysocki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron.
Whysocki takes a swing at Iron's ribcage but misses.
Junior Iron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iron scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Iron will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whysocki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Iron tries to counter by clinching up but Whysocki breaks away and moves out of range.
Iron lands with a nice combination. Whysocki backs away looking to recover.
Iron takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Iron dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Whysocki throws a low kick but Iron moves out of range easily.
That kick from Whysocki tenderised Iron's leg. Iron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Iron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whysocki can do to turn this around?
Iron shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Iron moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Iron cracks Whysocki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Iron throws a hook to the side of Whysocki's head but Whysocki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iron misses the jab.
Iron looks to score with a jab to the body but Whysocki is just out of range.
Whysocki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Iron misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Iron.
Whysocki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Iron rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whysocki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Iron tries to bum rush Whysocki with a series of wild strikes but Whysocki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iron misses with a double jab.
Junior Iron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whysocki slips a jab and a cross from Iron.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Iron.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whysocki misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Whysocki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whysocki throws a leg kick but Iron moved away.
Iron scores with a kick to the body.
Iron scoring well with a low kick there.
Iron swings for the body but Whysocki moves out of range.
Whysocki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Whysocki misses with a looping right.
Iron looks to land a combination. Whysocki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Whysocki misses the jab.
Whysocki misses with a body shot.
Whysocki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iron.
Whysocki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Iron throws a chopping leg kick but Whysocki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Iron here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Whysocki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Iron in his tracks.
A big right from Iron misses. #T2#
Whysocki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Iron just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron swings for the body but Whysocki moves out of range.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
Whysocki just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron tries a head kick but it misses.
Iron looks to throw the jab but Whysocki is out of range.
Whysocki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Iron is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iron throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iron tried to score with a low kick but Whysocki checks it.
Iron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Whysocki eats them both and turns towards Iron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Whysocki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whysocki tries a quick counter leg kick but Iron is wise to it.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
Iron throws a jab when Whysocki was well out of range.
Iron just misses with a punch to the body.
Whysocki tries to counter with a clinch but Iron shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Whysocki misses with a low kick as Iron jumps back.
Iron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron swinging wildly here.
Whysocki throws a big counter head kick but Iron avoids it with no problem.
Whysocki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Iron's hands.
Iron misses with a body shot.
As Iron backs off Whysocki throws a huge counter combo but Iron manages to avoid it all.
Iron throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whysocki checks a leg kick.
Whysocki wants to slow Iron down by chopping away at his legs.
Whysocki takes a swing at Iron's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Iron misses.
Whysocki throws the left hand but Iron avoids the punch easily.
Junior Iron is winning the standup battle so far.
Iron connects with a single shot there.
Whysocki wants to land a leg kick but Iron is out of range.
Iron swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Iron throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Iron uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whysocki has time to react.
Iron feints and then cracks Whysocki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Whysocki down.
Whysocki looks to land a right hand but Iron moved out of range.
Iron misses with a looping right.
Whysocki tries a quick counter leg kick but Iron is wise to it.
Iron slips a jab from Whysocki.
A combination from Iron does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iron takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whysocki moves away from the strike by Iron.
Whysocki lands a high kick!
Iron throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Whysocki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Iron is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Whysocki dives into side control.
#REVR#
Whysocki working the ground and pound.
Whysocki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Iron can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Iron dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Whysocki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Iron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whysocki.
Iron missing with a left hand there. Whysocki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iron throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
so Whysocki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Iron is trying to keep Whysocki in close.
Whysocki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron controls Whysocki momentarily but Whysocki frees himself.
Iron has Whysocki pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Whysocki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Whysocki 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Iron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whysocki is aware though and is defending well.
Iron controls Whysocki momentarily but Whysocki frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Whysocki swings for the body but Iron moves out of range.
Whysocki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron.
Iron tries to bum rush Whysocki with a series of wild strikes but Whysocki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Junior Iron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whysocki throws a body shot but no joy.
Whysocki walks into a left hand.
Whysocki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whysocki throws a leg kick but Iron checks it.
Iron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iron thuds his right hand into Whysocki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whysocki checks a leg kick.
Whysocki throws a counter combo.
Iron misses with an uppercut. Whysocki saw that one coming.
Whysocki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whysocki looks to land a left hand but Iron moved out of range nicely.
Iron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Iron scores with a leg kick.
Iron turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whysocki throws a jab when Iron was well out of range.
Iron works the jab nicely.
Iron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whysocki's calf.
Whysocki scores with a jab.#T3#
Whysocki slips under a jab from Iron.
Whysocki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whysocki takes a swing at Iron's ribcage but misses.
Whysocki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Iron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whysocki.
Whysocki flicks out a counter leg kick but Iron steps away.
Iron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Whysocki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Iron checks the leg kick nicely there.
Whysocki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Iron throws a low kick but Whysocki moves out of range easily.
Whysocki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Iron.
Whysocki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Iron lands a jab to Whysocki's midsection.
Whysocki swings for the body but Iron moves out of range.
Iron throws a jab but it's blocked by Whysocki.
Whysocki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Whysocki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Iron finds it's way round the side to connect with Whysocki's head.
Iron misses with a head kick.
Whysocki tries to clinch but Iron is having none of it. #T4#
Iron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whysocki throws out a counter right but Iron avoids it with no problem.
Iron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whysocki was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron.
Whysocki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whysocki cracks a nice hook into Iron's ribs.
Iron lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Iron.
A combination from Iron does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whysocki.
Iron was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Iron tries to bum rush Whysocki with a series of wild strikes but Whysocki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whysocki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whysocki walks into a stiff left hand from Iron.
Whysocki misses with a two punch combination.
Iron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Whysocki on the side of the head.
Iron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whysocki.
Iron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whysocki was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron.
Whysocki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron.
Rhicky Whysocki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iron scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Iron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iron, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Iron!
Junior Iron decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
EMP Mma vs Divac
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Tanahashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Whysocki takes one on the button.
Tanahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Whysocki misses with a low kick as Tanahashi jumps back.
Whysocki moves away from the strike by Tanahashi.
Tanahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whysocki can pounce on him.
Whysocki throws a head kick that misses.
Whysocki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanahashi.
A big right from Whysocki misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whysocki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whysocki throws a right hand that misses
and Tanahashi counters with a right hand to the body.
Rhicky Whysocki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whysocki scores with a shot to the body.
Tanahashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Whysocki to counter with a crisp jab.
Whysocki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Tanahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whysocki moves away.
A low kick from Tanahashi is predictable there
and Whysocki counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanahashi slips a straight right by Whysocki.
It seemed like Tanahashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whysocki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whysocki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whysocki throws a sloppy body shot
and Tanahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whysocki throws a lazy head kick
and Tanahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanahashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whysocki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tanahashi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tanahashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Whysocki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tanahashi's knee momentarily.
Whysocki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanahashi's sensitive parts.
Tanahashi thuds a left hand into Whysocki's body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanahashi missing with a left hand there. Whysocki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tomohiro Tanahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanahashi misses the target.
Whysocki throwing a counter right hand but Tanahashi manages to avoid it.
Whysocki misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanahashi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whysocki looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanahashi is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanahashi! But no joy.
Jab by Whysocki.
Whysocki misses with a left hand
and Tanahashi counters with a nice leg kick.
Tanahashi misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Whysocki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tanahashi is looking to stand back up but Whysocki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tanahashi. #REVB#
Tanahashi controlling the position for now.#T3#
Tanahashi tries to roll over but Whysocki keeps him under control.
Whysocki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whysocki slows the pace down in half guard.
Tanahashi is pressing down on Whysocki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tanahashi has his hands on Whysocki's head, controlling the position.
Whysocki stopping the sweep attempt from Tanahashi.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whysocki is fighting to break Tanahashi's control of his arms but Tanahashi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whysocki cracks Tanahashi with a solid left hand.
Tanahashi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tanahashi wants to sweep here but Whysocki controlling him for the moment.
Tanahashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Whysocki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whysocki chips away with some ground and pound.
Tanahashi wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Rhicky Whysocki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Whysocki lands a lovely overhand right.
Tanahashi connects with a right hand. Whysocki shakes it off.
Tanahashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whysocki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tanahashi throws out a loose jab but Whysocki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whysocki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tanahashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whysocki connects with a body shot that sends Tanahashi's belly button to the back.
Whysocki misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tanahashi.
Whysocki throws a hook to the side of Tanahashi's head but Tanahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whysocki slips a straight right by Tanahashi.#T1#
Tanahashi misses with a straight left.
Whysocki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tanahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whysocki.
Whysocki misses with a double jab
and Tanahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanahashi throws a series of punches but Whysocki avoids them all with ease.
Whysocki cracks the inside of Tanahashi's front leg.
Tanahashi misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Whysocki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tanahashi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanahashi has control of Whysocki's left arm, preventing Whysocki from doing any damage.
Whysocki working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Whysocki forces his way into half guard.
Whysocki throwing shots but Tanahashi is blocking nicely.
Whysocki misses with a head shot. Tanahashi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rhicky Whysocki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanahashi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whysocki's guard. #REVB#
Tanahashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tanahashi wants to stand but Whysocki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Whysocki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Whysocki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Whysocki lands a couple of elbows.
Whysocki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whysocki postures up.
Tanahashi wants to stand but Whysocki is controlling the position.
Whysocki trying to control but Tanahashi is working from the bottom.
Tanahashi wants to get back to his feet but Whysocki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tanahashi looking to control.
#ES2#
Tanahashi pushes Whysocki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Whysocki swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Tanahashi counter with a right hand.
Whysocki throws a leg kick but Tanahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tanahashi throws a shot from downtown. Whysocki moves away and avoids it.
Whysocki connects with a solid leg kick.
Whysocki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Tanahashi does no damage.
Whysocki is looking to counter punch.
Tomohiro Tanahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanahashi misses with a hook. Whysocki ducked under it nicely.
Whysocki tries to counter with a takedown but Tanahashi is quick to defend against it.
Tanahashi throws a looping overhand right but Whysocki ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomohiro Tanahashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanahashi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Whysocki with a jab.
Tanahashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanahashi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tanahashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tanahashi moves out of range of the body kick from Whysocki.
A swing and a miss from Tanahashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whysocki misses with a low kick.
Tanahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanahashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Tanahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Whysocki throws a hook but Tanahashi blocks it.
Tanahashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tanahashi throws out a counter right but Whysocki avoids it with no problem.
Whysocki shoots in and drives through. Tanahashi sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanahashi! But no joy.
Whysocki swings widly with a right hand
and Tanahashi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Whysocki throws a sloppy body shot
and Tanahashi counters with a left to the body.
Whysocki throws the kick towards the body but Tanahashi avoids it.
Tanahashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Whysocki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanahashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Whysocki slips under a jab from Tanahashi.
Whysocki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanahashi momentarily.
Tanahashi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whysocki lands a jab to Tanahashi's midsection.
Whysocki tries to move into range but Tanahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whysocki connects with an inside leg kick.
Whysocki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whysocki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Tanahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhicky Whysocki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanahashi swings widly with a right hand
letting Whysocki counter with a right hand.
Whysocki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Tanahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Whysocki.
Whysocki is looking to counter punch.
Tanahashi connects with a body shot that sends Whysocki's belly button to the back.
Tanahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whysocki.
Whysocki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Whysocki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tanahashi scores with a jab. Whysocki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tanahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whysocki.
Tanahashi takes one to the chin there.
Whysocki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whysocki lands a nice hook to Tanahashi's body. Tanahashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanahashi swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Tanahashi swings for the body but Whysocki moves out of range.
Tanahashi jabs Whysocki right on the nose. Whysocki blinks but takes it well.
Whysocki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tanahashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanahashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Whysocki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tanahashi moves away from the strike by Whysocki.
Tanahashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Whysocki. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomohiro Tanahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tanahashi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomohiro Tanahashi!
A very excited looking Tomohiro Tanahashi 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:
EMP SF 2: Gray vs Cooke
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Maybetter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maybetter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maybetter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maybetter throws a strike but Whysocki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Maybetter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whysocki cracks Maybetter with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whysocki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maybetter has control of Whysocki's left arm, preventing Whysocki from doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Maybetter is looking for a triangle but Whysocki pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Whysocki is posturing up here but Maybetter has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Whysocki tries to roll out but it's too tight and Whysocki has to tap! Slick submission there by Maybetter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Floyd Maybetter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Floyd Maybetter waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
TGC 78
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Whysocki slips a jab and a cross from Abel.
Whysocki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whysocki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abel manages to avoid it.
Whysocki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abel is looking to clinch but Whysocki is avoiding it.
Whysocki misses with a straight left.
Whysocki throws an overhand right that lands on Abel's shoulder, as Abel tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Abel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Whysocki just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhicky Whysocki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whysocki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whysocki is looking to score with low kicks.
Abel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abel lands a jab-cross combination.
Whysocki connects with a body shot that sends Abel's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whysocki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abel.#T1#
Whysocki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Whysocki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abel on the side of the head.
Whysocki 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.
Abel throws a series of punches but Whysocki avoids them all with ease.
Whysocki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whysocki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whysocki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abel is looking to counter punch.
Whysocki slips under a jab from Abel.
Abel throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Whysocki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whysocki trying to control the position from guard on top but Abel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Abel kicks Whysocki off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Abel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whysocki misses with a wild body shot.
Abel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Whysocki misses with a looping left.
Abel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Whysocki looks to land a body kick but Abel moved away.
Abel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whysocki.
Despite the aggression on Whysocki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Whysocki lands a leg kick that knocks Abel off balance momentarily.
Whysocki slips under a jab from Abel.
Abel misses with a hook.
Abel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Whysocki there.
Whysocki looks to land a combination but Abel avoids it well.
Whysocki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abel moves away.
Whysocki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abel rather than just go for the knockout.
Whysocki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abel is out of range and Whysocki settles back down. #T3#
A jab from Abel misses.
Abel avoids the body shot from Whysocki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whysocki. That's going to slow Abel down.
Whysocki throws a leg kick
and Abel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whysocki blocks a head kick by Abel.
Whysocki throws the left hand but Abel avoids the punch easily.
Abel lands with an uppercut that bounces Whysocki off the cage and back into range.
Abel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Whysocki throws a body punch but Abel moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Abel.
Whysocki shoots in and drives through. Abel sprawls well.
Abel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Whysocki just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Abel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abel avoids the body shot from Whysocki.
Whysocki punishes Abel's body with a nice straight punch.
Whysocki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whysocki misses with a straight right.
Aristides Abel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abel punishes Whysocki's body with a nice straight punch.
Abel throws a hook but Whysocki blocks it.
Whysocki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whysocki stuns Abel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abel lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whysocki takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristides Abel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Whysocki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whysocki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whysocki looks to land a left hand but Abel moved out of range nicely.
Whysocki scores with a leg kick.
Abel throws a lazy right hand but Whysocki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whysocki throws out a counter right but Abel avoids it with no problem.
Whysocki just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Abel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abel throws a jab when Whysocki was well out of range.
Whysocki connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel checks a low kick from Whysocki.
Whysocki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whysocki throws a body punch but Abel moves out of range.
Aristides Abel is winning the standup battle so far.
Abel lands a glancing blow to the side of Whysocki's head.#CL#
Abel has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Abel managing to block the knees to the body from Whysocki.
Abel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Whysocki throws a punch but it's blocked by Abel.
Abel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whysocki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abel prevents a body shot from Whysocki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abel.
Abel avoids a wild elbow strike from Whysocki.
Abel throws a head punch that misses.
Whysocki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whysocki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Whysocki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whysocki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whysocki misses with a body punch.
Abel digs a right hand into Whysocki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whysocki's gas tank. #T2#
Whysocki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abel.
Whysocki struggles to land a body shot inside as Abel controls his hands.
Whysocki throws an elbow that misses.
Abel lands a right hand.
Abel misses with the head strike.
Whysocki misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel scores with a shot to the side of Whysocki's head.
Abel lands a hook that snaps the head of Whysocki backwards.
Abel avoids a wild elbow strike from Whysocki.
A right hand to the body from Abel.
Abel lands a shoulder strike.
Abel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whysocki struggles to land a body shot inside as Abel controls his hands.
Whysocki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abel avoids it.
Whysocki taking a breather.
Abel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whysockis head.
Whysocki is breathing heavily.
Abel lands an uppercut.
Abel avoiding damage as Whysocki throws knees to the body.
A short left from Abel.
Whysocki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abel is defending well for now.#T3#
Whysocki tries to throw a body punch but Abel avoids it by throwing Whysocki back against the cage.
Whysocki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whysocki tries to land knees in the clinch but Abel avoids the damage to the body.
Whysocki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Abel.
Whysocki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whysocki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abel.
Abel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whysocki backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abel.
Abel misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Whysocki fails to land.
Abel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abel misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Whysocki throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Abel misses with the head strike.
Aristides Abel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abel blocking some punches.
Whysocki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whysocki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abel's elbow.
Abel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whysocki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Abel blocks an elbow strike.
Abel has a couple of punches blocked by Whysocki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abel.
Whysocki misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Whysocki fails to land.
Abel throws a head punch that misses.
Whysocki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Whysocki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Whysocki uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abel.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Whysocki misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whysocki can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Abel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aristides Abel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Whysocki throws a front kick aimed at Abel's knee but Abel avoids it well.
As Whysocki looks to move away, Abel throws a big counter combo but Whysocki just gets out of the way.
Abel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Abel.
Abel misses with a wild body shot.
Abel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Abel throws the left hand but Whysocki avoids the punch easily.
Whysocki throws a series of punches but Abel moves out of range. #CL#
Abel takes the fight into the clinch.
Abel blocks a body shot from Whysocki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Abel.
Abel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whysocki misses with an elbow over the top.
Whysocki prevents a body shot from Abel.
Abel prevents a body shot from Whysocki. #T1#
Abel lands a hook that snaps the head of Whysocki backwards.
Abel is working Whysocki over against the cage.
Whysocki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abel avoids a wild elbow strike from Whysocki.
Whysocki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abel avoids it.
Abel lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Abel pushes Whysocki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abel lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Abel on the inside.
Abel lands a nice shot to the body.
Abel lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abel.
Whysocki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abel misses with the head strike.
Abel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Abel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whysocki backwards. #ROC#
Whysocki is rocked!
Abel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whysocki is still on wobbly legs! Can Abel finish him?
Whysocki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abel's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Whysocki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abel's brow.
Abel lands a shoulder strike.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Abel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whysocki blocks an uppercut.
Abel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abel lands with a right to the head.
Abel lands a shoulder strike.
Abel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whysocki.
Whysocki misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abel.
Abel is leaning against Whysocki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abel lands a nice uppercut.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel lands a left hand.
Abel misses with some punches.
Whysocki trying to land knees to the body.
Whysocki tries a body shot but Abel blocks it.
Abel dips a shoulder and cracks Whysocki with a mighty uppercut! Whysocki falls back against the cage and Abel unloads with a barrage of strikes! Whysocki is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Abel screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aristides Abel!
A less than humble Aristides Abel misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
TGC 74
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Donnelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Whysocki pushes Donnelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Whysocki wants a takedown.
Whysocki blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Whysocki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Donnelly's brow.
Donnelly dodges an elbow strike from Whysocki.
#BC#
Donnelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Donnelly's head coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Whysocki stuns Donnelly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donnelly throws a nice looking combination but Whysocki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whysocki misses the shot to the body.
Donnelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Whysocki.
Whysocki swings for the body but Donnelly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Donnelly.
Donnelly defending well as Whysocki loads up on a big left hand.
Whysocki jabs Donnelly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whysocki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donnelly manages to avoid it.
Donnelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donnelly throws a jab when Whysocki was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whysocki. Donnelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donnelly on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1##CL2#
Whysocki drives through and clinches with Donnelly against the cage.
Donnelly tries to work over Whysocki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Whysocki.
Donnelly prevents a takedown attempt there.
A left hand lands to the body for Donnelly.
Whysocki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whysocki.
Donnelly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whysocki backwards.
Donnelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donnelly lands with a light punch inside.
Whysocki trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Donnelly.
Whysocki throws a head punch that misses.
Donnelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whysocki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dominic Donnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhicky Whysocki.
Whysocki is working Donnelly over against the cage.
Whysocki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donnelly.
Whysocki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Donnelly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donnelly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whysocki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Whysocki cracks Donnelly with an open hand slap.
Donnelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Whysocki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Donnelly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Whysocki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Donnelly rather than just go for the knockout.
Whysocki feints and then cracks Donnelly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donnelly down.
Donnelly cracks Whysocki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donnelly scores with a kick to the body.
Donnelly lands a nice hook to Whysocki's body. Whysocki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donnelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whysocki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#
Whysocki is rocked!
Whysocki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Whysocki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donnelly.
Dominic Donnelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donnelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whysocki defending well as Donnelly loads up on a big left hand.
Whysocki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Whysocki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Donnelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Donnelly lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
A slow jab from Whysocki misses its intended target.
Whysocki connects with a single shot there.
Whysocki takes a swing at Donnelly's ribcage but misses.
Donnelly tries to score with a low kick but Whysocki moves his leg out of the way.
Whysocki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Donnelly misses with a kick to the body.
Whysocki misses with a straight left.
Donnelly fails to land with a series of punches.
Donnelly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donnelly slips a jab and a cross from Whysocki.
Donnelly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Whysocki.
Rhicky Whysocki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Donnelly enables Whysocki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Donnelly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Donnelly has his foot on Whysocki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whysocki works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Donnelly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Whysocki passes into side control.
Donnelly tries to bench press Whysocki off him but Whysocki keeps the position. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whysocki controls the position.
Donnelly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Donnelly is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Whysocki working away.
Donnelly tries to improve position but can't.
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 Dominic Donnelly will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Whysocki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donnelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donnelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donnelly lands a two punch combo.
Whysocki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whysocki.
Whysocki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Donnelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Donnelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whysocki misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Whysocki.
Whysocki misses with a looping right.
It looked like Donnelly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Whysocki.
Whysocki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Donnelly moves into the clinch.
Whysocki missing with knees to the body.
Whysocki throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whysocki throws an elbow that misses.
Donnelly working aggressively here.
Whysocki dodges an elbow strike from Donnelly.
#T1#
Donnelly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rhicky Whysocki has been cut.
Donnelly throws a head punch that misses.
Donnelly dodges an elbow strike from Whysocki.
Donnelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dominic Donnelly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whysocki tries to score a body lock takedown but Donnelly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Donnelly.
Whysocki is breathing heavily.#BC#
Donnelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donnelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whysocki can do to turn this around?
Donnelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donnelly stuns Whysocki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donnelly connects with a leg kick. Whysocki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A cross from Whysocki lands.
Whysocki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donnelly lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnelly cracks the inside of Whysocki's front leg.
Whysocki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donnelly lands with a right hand.
Donnelly slips a jab from Whysocki.#T2##CL2#
Whysocki moves into range and clinches up with Donnelly.
Whysocki is working for takedown but Donnelly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dominic Donnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhicky Whysocki.
Good body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whysocki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donnelly.
Donnelly digs a right hand underneath Whysocki's ribcage. Whysocki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Donnelly scores with a shot to the side of Whysocki's head.
Donnelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donnelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whysocki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donnelly's elbow.
Whysocki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Donnelly is defending well.
Donnelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donnelly lands an uppercut.
Donnelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whysocki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donnelly lands a damaging elbow.
Donnelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whysockis head. #T3#
Donnelly pushes Whysocki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whysocki blocks an uppercut.
Whysocki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Donnelly avoids it.
Whysocki is looking for a takedown.
Donnelly lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Donnelly breaks the clinch.
Donnelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donnelly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Whysocki blocks a head kick by Donnelly.
Donnelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses.
Donnelly lands a nice looking body kick.
Donnelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donnelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whysocki at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donnelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whysocki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donnelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Whysocki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donnelly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Donnelly lands a head kick. Whysocki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dominic Donnelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donnelly connects with a jab.
Whysocki is still on wobbly legs! Can Donnelly finish him?
Donnelly throws a leg kick which misses Whysocki's front leg but catches the back leg as Whysocki tries to avoid it.
Whysocki seems to have recovered his senses.
Donnelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whysocki jabs Donnelly right on the nose. Donnelly blinks but takes it well.
Donnelly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donnelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Whysocki is just out of range.
Donnelly lands a slapping body shot.
Donnelly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donnelly throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Whysocki moves into the clinch.
Whysocki blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donnelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whysocki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Donnelly after a bit of a struggle.
Donnelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Donnelly letting Whysocki take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Donnelly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rhicky Whysocki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Whysocki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donnelly throws out the jab.
Donnelly misses with a looping right.
Whysocki throws out a counter right but Donnelly avoids it with no problem.
Whysocki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Whysocki.
Donnelly throws a body punch but Whysocki moves out of range.
Whysocki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donnelly with a body shot.
Donnelly misses the jab.
Donnelly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Donnelly scores with a body shot.
Whysocki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Donnelly.
Whysocki jabs at Donnelly's body.
Donnelly lands a slapping body shot.
Donnelly throws a head kick that Whysocki semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Whysocki instigates a clinch. #BC#
Donnelly breaks the clinch.
Whysocki lands a nice looking body shot.
Donnelly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whysocki's sensitive parts.
Donnelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Dominic Donnelly is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A punch combination from Donnelly misses.
Donnelly blocks a head kick by Whysocki.
A telegraphed right hand from Donnelly misses the target.
Donnelly swings for the body but Whysocki moves out of range.
Donnelly misses with a head kick.
Whysocki tried to score with a low kick but Donnelly checks it.
Donnelly connects with a body shot.
Whysocki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whysocki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donnelly connects with a right hand. Whysocki shakes it off.
Donnelly misses with a head kick.
Whysocki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Whysocki just misses with a punch to the body.
Whysocki avoids a kick to the body.
Whysocki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whysocki tries a low kick but Donnelly avoids it.
Donnelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dominic Donnelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Whysocki throws out a powerful jab.
Whysocki misses with a hook
and Donnelly counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly lands with an uppercut that bounces Whysocki off the cage and back into range.
Whysocki throws a body punch but Donnelly moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Donnelly.
Whysocki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donnelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donnelly tries to score with a low kick but Whysocki moves his leg out of the way.
Whysocki throws out a counter right but Donnelly avoids it with no problem.
Whysocki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Whysocki instigates a clinch.
Whysocki avoids a wild elbow strike from Donnelly.
Donnelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whysocki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Donnelly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Whysocki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whysocki wants a takedown but no success here.
Donnelly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dominic Donnelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhicky Whysocki.#T3#
Whysocki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Donnelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donnelly throws a big shot that misses.
Whysocki misses with a body shot.
Donnelly lands a high kick!
Whysocki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whysocki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Donnelly under the eye.
Whysocki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Whysocki or perhaps it was just good defense by Donnelly, which made it look bad.
Donnelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Whysocki with the counter takedown but Donnelly avoids it easily.
Whysocki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donnelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donnelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Whysocki momentarily.
Whysocki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donnelly.
Donnelly takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Whysocki misses with a straight left.
Whysocki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donnelly misses with a wild combination.
Donnelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Whysocki - that will leave a mark!
Donnelly checks a leg kick.
Donnelly slips under a jab from Whysocki.
Whysocki throws a shot from downtown. Donnelly moves away and avoids it.
Donnelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whysocki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donnelly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donnelly lands with a hook. Whysocki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donnelly loads up on a big right hand but Whysocki slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donnelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rhicky Whysocki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Donnelly. Beautiful body shot.
Whysocki misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Donnelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Donnelly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Donnelly!
A relieved looking Dominic Donnelly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2018 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Whysocki. #TD2#
Whysocki drives through with a takedown into Ducks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ducks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whysocki on the ground.
Whysocki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Whysocki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whysocki with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Whysocki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Whysocki controlling from the top position.
Ducks wants to sweep here but Whysocki controlling him for the moment.
Whysocki passes Ducks's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whysocki uses his free foot to push down on Ducks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ducks.
Whysocki controlling from the full mount.
Whysocki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Whysocki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Whysocki content just to control the position here.
Whysocki landing shots from mount.
Ducks is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Whysocki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Whysocki dominating with strikes here.
Whysocki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Whysocki.
Whysocki controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Ducks is desperately trying to improve his position but Whysocki has a good base and remains in mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Whysocki working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Whysocki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whysocki controlling the position easily from mount.
Ducks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whysocki is continuing to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More stalling from Whysocki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhicky Whysocki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ducks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whysocki throws a fast counter high kick but Ducks manages to duck under it in time.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ducks enables Whysocki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ducks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Whysocki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Whysocki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Whysocki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Whysocki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Whysocki cracks Ducks with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Whysocki stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Whysocki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ducks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Whysocki lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whysocki landing strikes.
Whysocki controls the position.
The adventures of Whysocki the control monster continue. Boring.
Whysocki with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T2##T3#
Whysocki has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Whysocki controlling from the full mount.
Ducks is in a horrible position here. Whysocki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ducks tries to hold on but Whysocki pushes him away.
Whysocki lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Whysocki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Whysocki controlling the pace for now.
Whysocki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Whysocki with good strikes from the mount here!
Whysocki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Whysocki raining down shots from the mount!
Whysocki with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whysocki lands a big elbow.
Whysocki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Whysocki lands a nice shot to the head.
Whysocki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhicky Whysocki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ducks avoids the body shot from Whysocki.
It looked like Ducks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ducks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rhicky Whysocki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Whysocki.
Ducks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whysocki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ducks is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ducks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whysocki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Whysocki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whysocki controlling the action here. #T1##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Whysocki 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for Whysocki. That snapped Ducks's head back.
Whysocki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD2#
Whysocki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Whysocki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Whysocki works his way into side control.
Whysocki just content to control the position. #T3#
Check out the look on Whysocki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Whysocki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whysocki in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Frank Ducks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whysocki advances to full mount. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Whysocki content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ducks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rhicky Whysocki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice elbow there by Whysocki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhicky Whysocki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whysocki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhicky Whysocki!
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhicky Whysocki (ranked 5048 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Rhicky Whysocki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Whysocki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kyoraku feinted with a counter takedown.
Whysocki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Whysocki shoots in and drives through. Kyoraku sprawls well.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhicky Whysocki.
Kyoraku stuffs the takedown.
Whysocki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Kyoraku counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (0) Whysocki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whysocki looking to control but Kyoraku passes into half guard.
Whysocki wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whysocki is still trying to improve position.
Whysocki wants to get back to full guard but Kyoraku has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (5) vs (0) Whysocki
Kyoraku controlling his opponent.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Whysocki is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyoraku tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Whysocki tries to reverse the position but Kyoraku maintains control.
Whysocki is controlling an arm, preventing Kyoraku from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kyoraku controlling the position easily from mount.
Whysocki is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku manages to capitalize on a mistake by Whysocki to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kyoraku (8) vs (0) Whysocki
Kyoraku has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Whysocki's body.
Whysocki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kyoraku's guard. Nice work there by Whysocki.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (8) vs (2) Whysocki
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki wants to pass the guard but Kyoraku is keeping the position.
Kyoraku keeping moving, preventing Whysocki from controlling successfully.
Whysocki content to stall in guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Whysocki working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kyoraku seems keen to control Whysocki's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyoraku is retaining full guard.
Whysocki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyoraku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku being controlled here, momentarily.
Whysocki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyoraku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyoraku pulls Whysocki in close to prevent any damage.
Whysocki is looking to advance position but Kyoraku has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kyoraku (12) vs (2) Whysocki
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku prevents Whysocki from getting the reversal.
We've been hearing good reports from Kyoraku'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.
Whysocki tries to improve his position but instead Kyoraku has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kyoraku (15) vs (2) Whysocki
Kyoraku has the hooks in. Whysocki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kyoraku is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki can't escape the position.
Whysocki is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kyoraku controls the position.
Whysocki rolls, trying to escape but Kyoraku keeps control of the position.
Whysocki is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kyoraku off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Whysocki is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku is hanging on to Whysocki's back as he tries to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki trying to control but not successfully.
Kyoraku is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kyoraku has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki rolls, trying to escape but Kyoraku keeps control of the position.
Kyoraku keeps control of the position easily here as Whysocki tries to buck him off.
Whysocki is in bad spot here.
Whysocki is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kyoraku.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku keeps control of the position as Whysocki tries to break free.
Whysocki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kyoraku's guard. Nice work there by Whysocki.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (15) vs (4) Whysocki
Whysocki looking to pass the guard.
Kyoraku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku keeping moving, preventing Whysocki from controlling successfully.
Whysocki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyoraku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyoraku trying to control the position here.
Whysocki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kyoraku manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (17) vs (4) Whysocki
Kyoraku sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku preventing the sweep.
Kyoraku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whysocki's guard.
Kyoraku has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (20) vs (4) Whysocki
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyoraku content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoraku takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
After winning the bout, Shunsui Kyoraku 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:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Chiasson (ranked 3711 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhicky Whysocki (ranked 4825 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matt Chiasson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Rhicky Whysocki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Whysocki fails with a takedown attempt.
Chiasson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Chiasson as Whysocki shoots in.
Chiasson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whysocki has hold of one of Chiasson's legs. Chiasson is fighting the takedown attempt but Whysocki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chiasson (0) vs (2) Whysocki
Chiasson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Whysocki from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whysocki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Whysocki tries to free his leg and advance position but Chiasson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whysocki trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Chiasson controlling Whysocki's posture.
Whysocki looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki is fighting to break Chiasson's control of his arms but Chiasson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chiasson wants to sweep but no luck.
Chiasson 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: Chiasson (2) vs (2) Whysocki
Whysocki tries to get to full guard but Chiasson has control of the leg.
Chiasson slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chiasson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Whysocki for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to pass the guard but Whysocki defending well.
Chiasson controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whysocki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chiasson prevents Whysocki from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Chiasson 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.
Chiasson uses his free foot to push down on Whysocki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Whysocki. Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (5) vs (2) Whysocki
Whysocki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chiasson content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Whysocki tries to improve his position but Chiasson has taken his back! Chiasson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Whysocki tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Chiasson pushes Whysocki away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Chiasson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Neffgen with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Whysocki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Whysocki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Whysocki'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.#T1#
Whysocki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Neffgen for as long as he can get away with.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Whysocki looking to score a takedown here. Neffgen is defending well but Whysocki drives through and ends up in Neffgen's guard.
Whysocki's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whysocki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Whysocki continues to stall.#SU#
Whysocki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Neffgen fails with the takedown#CL#
and Whysocki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Whysocki.
Whysocki lands an uppercut.#TD#
Whysocki lands a takedown into guard.
Whysocki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Whysocki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Neffgen looks winded!#T4#
Whysocki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Neffgen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whysocki controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhicky Whysocki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Whysocki connects with a crisp jab.
Neffgen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Neffgen tries to sprawl but Whysocki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Whysocki is controlling the pace.
Whysocki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rhicky Whysocki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whysocki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Neffgen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Whysocki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neffgen defending well though.
We've been informed that Neffgen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Whysocki is taking a breather. Neffgen 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whysocki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Neffgen is out of range.
Neffgen walks into a stiff left hand from Whysocki.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whysocki misses with a wild body shot.
Neffgen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whysocki.
Whysocki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Neffgen checks it well.
Neffgen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Whysocki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Whysocki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Whysocki.
Further stalling from Whysocki.#T3#
Whysocki wants to pass the guard but Neffgen is defending well.
Whysocki controlling the action here.
Whysocki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neffgen can do to turn this around?
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Whysocki is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Whysocki is pressing down on Neffgen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Neffgen is holding on for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whysocki is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Neffgen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whysocki.
Neffgen blocks a low kick nicely.
Whysocki tries to land a leg kick but Neffgen saw it coming and moves away.
Neffgen wants to counter the offense by Whysocki and move into the clinch position.
Neffgen tries to clinch up#TD#
so Whysocki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whysocki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhicky Whysocki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Whysocki lands a really nice looking cross but Neffgen seems unphased.
Whysocki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neffgen. #TD#
Whysocki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Neffgen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Whysocki is in Neffgen's guard.
Whysocki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Whysocki slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whysocki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Whysocki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Neffgen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Whysocki.
Whysocki controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whysocki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Whysocki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whysocki throws a leg kick but Neffgen moved away.
Christian Neffgen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neffgen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhicky Whysocki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whysocki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Whysocki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Neffgen's guard.
Neffgen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Whysocki manages to pass to side control.
Neffgen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB#
Whysocki content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Neffgen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whysocki working over Neffgen with some ground and pound. Neffgen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neffgen is in trouble now - Whysocki has advanced to mount!
Rhicky Whysocki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whysocki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhicky Whysocki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whysocki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhicky Whysocki!
Christian Neffgen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ihr seid die Besten'.
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rhicky Whysocki (ranked 23101 p4p, 0 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 3387 p4p, 338 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rhicky Whysocki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sabah Nur drives through and clinches with Whysocki against the cage.
Whysocki has clasped his hands together around Sabah Nur's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Whysocki (4) vs (0) Sabah Nur
Whysocki controlling the position from side mount.
Sabah Nur prevents Whysocki from improving position.
Sabah Nur is looking for a sweep.
Sabah Nur is not content to let Whysocki control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabah Nur gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Whysocki wants to take a breather but Sabah Nur is having none of it.
Well, if Whysocki 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.
Whysocki is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Whysocki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sabah Nur has control of Whysocki's left arm, preventing Whysocki from doing any damage.
Whysocki looking to sit in guard and control but Sabah Nur gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whysocki (4) vs (2) Sabah Nur
Whysocki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sabah Nur controls the pace.
Whysocki looking for a sweep. Not yet Whysocki, not yet.
Whysocki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Whysocki tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki looking to control.
Sabah Nur advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Whysocki (4) vs (5) Sabah Nur
Whysocki is trying to escape the position but Sabah Nur is controlling the position.
Whysocki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whysocki is trying to control Sabah Nur's posture but Sabah Nur avoids it.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Whysocki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Sabah Nur politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sabah Nur prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki is looking to regain half guard here but Sabah Nur keeps moving and retains side control.
Whysocki is trying to control Sabah Nur's posture but Sabah Nur avoids it.
Sabah Nur content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Whysocki tries to buck Sabah Nur off but Sabah Nur is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Sabah Nur politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sabah Nur prefers to stall for the moment though.
Whysocki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sabah Nur looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Whysocki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sabah Nur has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Whysocki (4) vs (8) Sabah Nur
Whysocki tries to hold on but Sabah Nur postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Sabah Nur 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.
Whysocki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Whysocki wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Whysocki (4) vs (11) Sabah Nur
Whysocki controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Whysocki just trying to survive but Sabah Nur is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur controlling well, preventing Whysocki from escaping the position.
Whysocki is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki tries to break free.
Whysocki is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sabah Nur.
Whysocki tries to escape but Sabah Nur has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Whysocki is working hard here to advance position.
Well, with Sabah Nur on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Whysocki is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Whysocki wants to control his opponent's hands but Sabah Nur gets his hands free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur has the hooks in. Whysocki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Sabah Nur.
You can see the frustration on Whysocki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sabah Nur keeps control of the position easily here as Whysocki tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabah Nur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki trying to control the hands but Sabah Nur won't let him.
Whysocki rolls, trying to escape but Sabah Nur keeps control of the position.
Whysocki wants to control his opponent's hands but Sabah Nur gets his hands free.
Sabah Nur trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Whysocki doesn't escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Whysocki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur controlling from the back.
Sabah Nur has the hooks in. Whysocki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Whysocki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sabah Nur is not going to allow Whysocki to sit and survive in this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur is trying to stick to Whysocki's back but Whysocki is turning into Sabah Nur. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sabah Nur's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Whysocki. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Whysocki (6) vs (11) Sabah Nur
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whysocki looking to pass the guard.
Whysocki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabah Nur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabah Nur wins on points by 11 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bucky Breepinyete (ranked 6849 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhicky Whysocki (ranked 9365 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhicky Whysocki told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bucky Breepinyete! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rhicky Whysocki!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Breepinyete decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breepinyete (2) vs (0) Whysocki
Whysocki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whysocki.
Breepinyete stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whysocki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whysocki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breepinyete has gone for a leg lock! Whysocki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Breepinyete's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breepinyete (2) vs (2) Whysocki
Breepinyete might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whysocki trying to control but Breepinyete is working from the bottom.
Breepinyete trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whysocki trying to control but Breepinyete is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whysocki postures up.
Whysocki tries to free his leg and advance position but Breepinyete is retaining full guard.
Whysocki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Whysocki looking to pass the guard.
Whysocki is still trying to improve position.
Whysocki wants to control from the top but Breepinyete keeps moving.
Breepinyete is trying to keep Whysocki in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki trying to control but Breepinyete is working from the bottom.
Breepinyete not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whysocki tries to free his leg and advance position but Breepinyete is retaining full guard.
Whysocki forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whysocki wants to take a breather but Breepinyete is having none of it.
Breepinyete is trying to get back to full guard.
Whysocki is trying to control the action in half guard but Breepinyete is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Breepinyete haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Breepinyete manages to get to full guard.
Breepinyete is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whysocki is aware though and is defending well.
Breepinyete keeping moving, preventing Whysocki from controlling successfully.
Breepinyete has Whysocki pulled in close to control his posture.
Breepinyete trying to keep a closed guard but Whysocki is proving a slippery customer.
Breepinyete has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whysocki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki trying to control but Breepinyete is working from the bottom.
Breepinyete keeping full guard, as Whysocki tries to pass.
Breepinyete controlling Whysocki's posture.
Whysocki trying to control but Breepinyete is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whysocki content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Breepinyete has locked up a guillotine! Breepinyete's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Whysocki is holding on here and Breepinyete must be using up a lot of energy. Whysocki has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Breepinyete gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bucky Breepinyete! |
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