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Event:
CWC 294 - Wangler vs Galanos
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 17 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Galanos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wangler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Galanos is in Wangler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Galanos
Wangler pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Galanos
Wangler is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving. #T1#
Galanos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galanos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (4) Galanos
Wangler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galanos controls the pace.#T2#
Wangler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Galanos postures up.
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (4) Galanos
Galanos can't keep his opponent in guard - Wangler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Galanos regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Galanos has Wangler pulled in close to control his posture.
Wangler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galanos seems keen to control Wangler's posture.#T4#
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Galanos.
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Galanos looking for a sweep. Not yet Galanos, not yet.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Galanos is pulling down on Wangler's head to control his posture.
Galanos trying to control the position.
Galanos managing to control the position.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving. #T6#
Galanos keeping full guard, as Wangler tries to pass.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Galanos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Galanos pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully. #T7#
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Galanos has control of Wangler's left arm, preventing Wangler from doing any damage. #T8#
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (6) Galanos
Galanos looking to pass the guard.
Galanos is looking to advance position but Wangler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wangler (8) vs (6) Galanos
Wangler takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (11) vs (6) Galanos#T9#
Galanos rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler is not going to allow Galanos to sit and survive in this position.
Galanos tries to break free.
#SUB#
Galanos showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T10#
Galanos tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Galanos trying to control the hands but Wangler won't let him.
Galanos rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Wangler not allowing Galanos to control his hands.
Wangler has good solid back control here.
Wangler avoiding Galanos 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Galanos is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wangler controlling the positon.
Wangler not allowing Galanos to control his hands.
Galanos turns into Wangler and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (11) vs (8) Galanos
Wangler pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Galanos trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Wangler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler controlling Galanos's posture. #T14#
Wangler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galanos controls the pace.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Bobby Wangler retains his light heavyweight title!
Bobby Wangler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - Camara vs Lo
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dalton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wangler tries to avoid it but Dalton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wangler to the ground. Wangler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dalton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dalton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wangler is fending him off so far but Dalton persists. Nope, Wangler circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Wangler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dalton to the ground. Wangler is now in Dalton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Dalton
Wangler being controlled here momentarily.
Dalton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wangler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton seems keen to control Wangler's posture.#T1#
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton controlling the position.
Wangler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dalton is controlling Wangler's posture.
Wangler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Dalton being controlled here, momentarily.
Dalton pulls Wangler in close to his closed guard and prevents Wangler from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass. #T3#
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wangler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Let's hope that Dalton 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.
Wangler looking to control.
#T4#
Wangler pulls Dalton in to control the position.
Wangler wants to sweep but no luck.
Wangler controlling the position.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Wangler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Wangler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dalton looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wangler controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton controlling from the top position. #T6#
Dalton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wangler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wangler won't allow Dalton to sweep him here. #T7#
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangler is one step ahead there.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (4) Dalton
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dalton looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (6) vs (4) Dalton
Dalton has Wangler pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton pulls Wangler in to control the position.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Wangler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Wangler postures up.
Dalton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wangler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself. #T11#
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Wangler won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Wangler postures up.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wangler controls the pace.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Wangler trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangler is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Dalton is pulling down on Wangler's head to control his posture.
Wangler showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Dalton is pulling down on Wangler's head to control his posture.
Wangler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalton is trying to hold Wangler in close to prevent damage but Wangler has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wangler in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Bobby Wangler retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Wangler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 292
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
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 24 wins and 12 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen shoots in looking for a takedown. Wangler tries to sprawl out of it but Petersen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wangler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wangler. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (0) vs (4) Wangler
Petersen prevents Wangler from moving into mount.
Petersen wants to control but Wangler postures up.
Petersen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petersen is trying to control Wangler's posture but Wangler avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Wangler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wangler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Petersen wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Wangler controlling the action here.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen gets full guard.
Petersen working a defensive guard but Wangler passes into half guard.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen moves into full guard.
#T3#
Petersen controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wangler postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (4) Wangler
Petersen wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving. #T4#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Wangler managing to control the position.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wangler 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: Petersen (2) vs (6) Wangler#T5#
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wangler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen has Wangler pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Petersen trying to control the position.
Wangler won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself.
Wangler looking to pass the guard.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Petersen is looking to sweep but instead, Wangler has passed into half guard.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (9) Wangler
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Wangler controls the position. #T9##SUB2#
Wangler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangler controls the position.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Wangler keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen is being controlled here.
Petersen is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Wangler staying calm.
Petersen trying his best to control but Wangler has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (2) vs (11) Wangler
Wangler wants to control the pace but Petersen is squirming around nicely.
Petersen tries to hold on but Wangler pushes him away.
Wangler controlling from the full mount.
Petersen is trying to reverse the position but instead Wangler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (2) vs (14) Wangler
Wangler is hanging on to Petersen's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Petersen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wangler.
Wangler avoiding Petersen 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Wangler is persistently looking for the submission but Petersen is defending it well.
Petersen can't escape the position.
#T12#
Wangler controls the action.
Wangler is hanging on to Petersen's back as he tries to escape.
What can Petersen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wangler is hanging on to Petersen's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Will Wangler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Petersen looking to control the position.
Petersen is in bad spot here.
Petersen trying to control the hands but Wangler won't let him.
Wangler has the hooks in. Petersen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Petersen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Petersen tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Petersen is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler avoiding Petersen 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 14 to 2.
Bobby Wangler is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Bobby Wangler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 31 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vicini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Wangler
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Wangler
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Vicini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Wangler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler managing to control the position.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini is fighting to break Wangler's control of his arms but Wangler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (4) Wangler#T2#
Wangler is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Wangler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vicini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wangler has managed to get both his arms back between Vicini's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini is looking to sweep but instead, Wangler has passed into half guard.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
#T3#
Vicini won't allow Wangler to pass to mount.
Wangler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vicini trying to control but Wangler postures up.
Wangler content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Vicini looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wangler pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (7) Wangler
Vicini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (7) Wangler
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini is stalling in the full guard.
Wangler is pulling down on Vicini's head. It's preventing any offense from Vicini, at least for the moment.#T5#
Vicini trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Vicini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wangler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wangler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vicini has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (7) Wangler
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Vicini trying to control the position but Wangler is working away.
Wangler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Vicini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vicini looking to control but instead Wangler has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T7#
Wangler is doing well to control the position and prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Wangler is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Vicini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wangler is just riding it out for now. Vicini eventually gives up the hold.
Vicini stalling. #T8#
Wangler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Wangler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wangler wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9##SUB#
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura but Wangler is defending well.
Vicini is trying to control. Wangler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wangler is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
Wangler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Vicini stays in close to Wangler's body and controls the position.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Wangler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (7) vs (11) Wangler#T10#
Wangler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vicini tries to improve his position but instead Wangler has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (7) vs (14) Wangler
Wangler keeps control of the position as Vicini tries to break free.
#T11#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Vicini tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Well, with Wangler on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vicini is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T12#
Vicini rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vicini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wangler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wangler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (11) vs (14) Wangler
Vicini is not going to allow Wangler to sit and survive in this position.
Vicini is controlling the position but Wangler somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Wangler is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wangler avoid being mounted?#T13#
Wangler is controlling Vicini's trapped leg to prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
Wangler trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini is looking to pass Wangler's guard but actually Wangler recovers to full guard.
Wangler looking to control.
Vicini looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Wangler pulls Vicini in close to his closed guard and prevents Vicini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 14 to 11.
A relieved looking Bobby Wangler 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:
CWC 290 - Montreal
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wangler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Wangler shows good takedown defense.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wangler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Wangler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Andersson (0) vs (4) Wangler
Andersson is trying to escape the position but Wangler is controlling the position.
Wangler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Andersson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Andersson is looking to get back to full guard here but Wangler has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (7) Wangler
Andersson gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson moves into full guard.
Andersson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (7) Wangler
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Andersson passes into half guard.
Wangler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wangler keeping hold of Andersson's head, controlling as best he can.
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wangler is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson trying to mount his opponent but Wangler defends it.
Wangler is staying active underneath Andersson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Wangler is looking to improve his position.
Andersson content to control rather than advance.
Wangler has his hands clasped together around Andersson's back. He's all about the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Andersson'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.
Wangler is in trouble now - Andersson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (7) Wangler
Andersson controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Wangler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (5) vs (9) Wangler
Wangler stays in close to Andersson's body and controls the position.
Andersson is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wangler trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Andersson controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson'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.#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Andersson.#T5#
Andersson pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wangler controls the pace.
Andersson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Andersson has an active guard here but Wangler has managed to pass into half guard.
Wangler controlling the pace. #T6#
Andersson is looking to control Wangler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Andersson moves into full guard.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Andersson wants to improve his position but instead Wangler has moved into half guard.
Andersson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wangler jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (12) Wangler#T7#
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Wangler keeps moving and retains side control.
Andersson sneaks back into half guard.
Wangler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andersson is in trouble now - Wangler has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (15) Wangler
Wangler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Andersson is trying desperately to improve position.
Wangler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andersson tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andersson is looking to get to half guard.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
Andersson tries to improve his position but instead Wangler has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (5) vs (18) Wangler
Andersson wants to control his opponent's hands but Wangler gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Andersson right now.
#T9#
Wangler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andersson's body.
Andersson is in bad spot here.
Andersson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wangler.
Andersson wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Andersson trying to control the position but Wangler manages to sink in the hooks.
Wangler has good solid back control here.
Andersson is in bad spot here.
What can Andersson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wangler gets his hands free as Andersson looks to control. #T11#
Wangler keeps control of the position easily here as Andersson tries to buck him off.
Andersson tries to escape but Wangler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Andersson just trying to survive but Wangler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wangler is looking to control Andersson but Andersson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Andersson is in bad spot here.
Wangler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andersson's body.
Andersson tries to break free.
#T12#
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Andersson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (7) vs (18) Wangler
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #T13#
Andersson is really struggling to control Wangler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Andersson is stalling in the full guard.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Wangler is pulling down on Andersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Andersson, at least for the moment.
Andersson pushes down on Wangler's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Wangler won't allow Andersson to pass to mount.
Andersson content to control rather than advance.
Wangler trying to control but Andersson postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andersson in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 18 to 7.
Bobby Wangler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC - Christmas Carnage
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 28 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vicini shoots and misses #TD2#
and Wangler counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Wangler
Wangler controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Vicini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wangler controls the pace.
Let's hope that Wangler 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.#T1#
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Wangler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vicini wants to control the position but Wangler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Wangler is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Well, if Wangler 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.
#SUB2#
Wangler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vicini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wangler.
Vicini tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.#T3#
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wangler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini is looking to sweep but instead, Wangler has passed into half guard.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini has a hand on Wangler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wangler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (0) vs (5) Wangler
Vicini wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (0) vs (8) Wangler#SUB2#
Wangler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vicini defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T5#
Vicini tries to escape but Wangler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wangler controlling the positon.
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Vicini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (8) Wangler
Vicini pushes down on Wangler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vicini wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy. #T6#
Vicini stalling away here and it's allowed Wangler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vicini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Wangler controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
Wangler wants to sweep but no luck. #T7##SUB2#
Wangler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vicini is aware though and is defending well.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Vicini trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Wangler is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Vicini trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.#T9#
Wangler pulls Vicini in close to prevent any damage.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wangler, not yet. #T10#
Wangler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wangler's guard.
Wangler is doing well to control the position and prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
Wangler is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
Vicini wants to take a breather but Wangler is having none of it.
Wangler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T11#
Wangler gets full guard.#SUB#
Vicini drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wangler dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (10) Wangler
Wangler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet. #SUB#
Vicini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.#T12#
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wangler passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (13) Wangler
Wangler controlling the position from side mount.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wangler trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom. #T13#
Vicini tries to buck Wangler off but Wangler is having none of it.
Vicini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wangler's best efforts.
Vicini tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14##SUB#
Vicini throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wangler escapes and throws Vicini's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (16) Wangler
Vicini looks to move to half guard but instead Wangler has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (2) vs (18) Wangler
Wangler controlling from mount.
Vicini is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 18 to 2.
Our winner, Bobby Wangler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 286 UK
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wangler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bangsit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wangler somewhat.
Bangsit tries to counter with a takedown but Wangler is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Wangler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wangler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bangsit (0) vs (4) Wangler
Bangsit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom here.
Wangler taking a breather here. #T1#
Bangsit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wangler pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bangsit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wangler is working away from the top position though.
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Wangler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bangsit moves into full guard.
Wangler being controlled here momentarily.
Bangsit looking to control.
Bangsit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3##SUB#
Bangsit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bangsit has an active guard here but Wangler has managed to pass into half guard.
Bangsit trying to control here.
#SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Wangler moves into full mount! Bangsit won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (0) vs (7) Wangler
Bangsit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wangler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bangsit manages to control the position for a moment.
Bangsit is squirming around, avoiding Wangler's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Bangsit tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bangsit reaches up to try and control the position but Wangler seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bangsit rolls and tries to escape and now Wangler has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Bangsit (0) vs (10) Wangler
Bangsit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wangler.
Bangsit tries to escape the position.
Wangler not allowing Bangsit to control his hands. #T6#
Wangler has the hooks in. Bangsit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wangler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
It looks like Wangler 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.
Wangler is not going to allow Bangsit to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bangsit is really stuck here.
Wangler has good solid back control here. #T7#
Bangsit tries to escape but Wangler has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Wangler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wangler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that Wangler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wangler avoiding Bangsit 's attempts to control his hands. #T8#
Bangsit tries to escape the position.
Bangsit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Wangler looking for the choke but no joy.
Bangsit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Wangler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bangsit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Wangler controlling from the back.
Bangsit trying to control the action but Wangler just sinks the hooks in.
Bangsit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wangler.
Bangsit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wangler is riding his opponent, not letting Bangsit buck him off. #T11#
Bangsit trying to control the position but Wangler manages to sink in the hooks.
Bangsit holding on to Wangler's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T12#
Bangsit tries to escape the position.
Wangler biding his time, controlling Bangsit.
Wangler avoiding Bangsit 's attempts to control his hands.
Wangler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bangsit.
Bangsit trying to control but not successfully. #T13#
Bangsit can't escape the position.
Wangler avoiding Bangsit 's attempts to control his hands.
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Bangsit can't escape the position.
Bangsit trying to control the position but Wangler manages to sink in the hooks.
Bangsit is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
What can Bangsit do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wangler not allowing Bangsit to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Bangsit right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 10 to 0.
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler 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:
CWC 284
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wangler is defended easily by Average.#TD#
Average scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Wangler
Average sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wangler keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Average stalling.
Average is pressing down on Wangler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wangler is holding on for now. #T2#
Average prevents Wangler from improving his position.
Wangler is holding on to half guard well.
Wangler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Average wants to pass to mount but Wangler is defending the position.
Average is trying to control. Wangler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Average performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wangler is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Average is taking a breather. Wangler 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.#T4#
Average trying to pass the guard but Wangler defending well.
Average looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wangler is doing well to control the position and prevent Average from advancing to side control.
Wangler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Average is working away from the top position though.
Average controlling the action here.#T5#
Wangler is looking to improve his position.
Wangler gets full guard.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Average wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Wangler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wangler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Average controls the pace.#T8#
Average pushing down on Wangler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Average trying to pass the guard but Wangler defending well. #SUB#
Average is looking for a kimura but Wangler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Average to get the leverage.
Average uses his free foot to push down on Wangler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wangler. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Wangler
Wangler tries to control the position but Average now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Average (8) vs (0) Wangler#T9#
Average biding his time, controlling Wangler.
Average wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy.#SUB#
Average is looking for the choke from the back position but Wangler is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Average looking to break Wangler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wangler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Average will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Average controlling the position well here. Wangler rolled but Average kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wangler trying to control the position but Average manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Average controlling from the back.#SUB#
Average looking for the RNC.
Average seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wangler tries to roll but Average sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Average looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Average is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wangler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wangler for a finish. #T11#
I really don't envy Wangler right now.
Wangler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Average controlling from the back.
Wangler wants to control his opponent's hands but Average gets his hands free. #T12##SUB#
Average is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wangler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Average biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average gets his hands free as Wangler looks to control.
Average is riding his opponent, not letting Wangler buck him off.
Will Average go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T13##SUB#
Average working for the choke. #SUB#
Average has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wangler has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Average trying to control momentarily.
#T14#
Wangler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wangler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Average working for a choke but Wangler reverses nicely into Average 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (8) vs (2) Wangler
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Average thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 26 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vicini looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wangler! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vicini (4) vs (0) Wangler
Wangler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
A lull in the action here.
Vicini trying to control the position but Wangler is working away.
Vicini takes a little break here. Wangler wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini has knee on belly momentarily but Wangler bucks him off and regains half guard. #T1#
Vicini is pressing down on Wangler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wangler is holding on for now.
Wangler wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Wangler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wangler is trying to control but can't.
Wangler is controlling Vicini's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Wangler defends it.
Wangler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vicini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Wangler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Vicini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wangler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vicini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wangler! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (0) Wangler
Vicini avoids the attempt from Wangler to control.#T4#
Wangler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vicini tries to control but Wangler wriggling away.
Vicini controlling from the full mount.
Vicini trying to control but Wangler is having none of it.
Wangler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5##SUB#
Vicini goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wangler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (7) vs (2) Wangler
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Vicini looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wangler is defending well. Vicini quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wangler has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vicini celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Dido Vicini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 273
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Wangler 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: Wangler (2) vs (0) Halo
Wangler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wangler is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Wangler controlling the pace.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Wangler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wangler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Wangler preventing the sweep. #T1#
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Halo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangler is one step ahead there.
Halo trying to control the position.
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Halo pulls Wangler in to control the position. #SUB2#
Halo has his foot on Wangler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wangler works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Halo wants to improve his position but instead Wangler has moved into half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (0) Halo
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wangler avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Halo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Wangler has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (8) vs (0) Halo
Halo trying to control the hands but Wangler breaks the grip. #T3#
Wangler has the hooks in. Halo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wangler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halo's body.
Halo is really stuck here.
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Halo tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
#T4#
Halo trying to control the hands but Wangler breaks the grip.
Halo can't escape the position.
Halo wants to control his opponent's hands but Wangler gets his hands free.
Wangler controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
Halo tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Halo staying busy and making it hard for Wangler to control.
Halo wants to escape the position.
Halo trying to control the position but Wangler manages to sink in the hooks.
Wangler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wangler controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Halo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (8) vs (2) Halo
Wangler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in PSE inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halo wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Halo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (8) vs (5) Halo
You can see the frustration on Wangler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Halo laying and praying for a moment but Wangler takes advantage and regains half guard.
Halo trying to control the action but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Halo is looking to pass Wangler's guard but actually Wangler recovers to full guard.
Halo trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #T7#
Wangler trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
Halo stands and throws Wangler's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (8) vs (8) Halo
Halo trying to control the action but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Halo wants to control for a moment but Wangler uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but Wangler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage. #T8#
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Wangler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (10) vs (8) Halo
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halo working a defensive guard but Wangler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (13) vs (8) Halo
Halo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wangler is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Wangler passes into side control, despite Halo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (16) vs (8) Halo#T9#
Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Wangler keeps moving and retains side control.
Halo manages to get back to half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wangler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #T10#
Halo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wangler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (16) vs (10) Halo
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wangler 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: Wangler (18) vs (10) Halo#SUB2#
Halo with the active half guard here but Wangler passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (21) vs (10) Halo#T11#
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Halo wants to control but Wangler postures up.
Halo is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halo tries to buck Wangler off but Wangler is having none of it.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Wangler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Wangler wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Wangler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Wangler advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (23) vs (10) Halo
Halo tries to reverse the position but Wangler maintains control.
Halo tries to control Wangler's body but Wangler pushes him off. Halo squirms to his side and now Wangler has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (26) vs (10) Halo
Halo tries to break free.
Wangler controlling from the back.
Halo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wangler's guard. Nice work there by Halo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (26) vs (12) Halo
Halo trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #T14#
Halo wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Halo trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Halo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Wangler has locked up a guillotine! Wangler's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Halo is holding on here and Wangler must be using up a lot of energy. Halo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Wangler gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobby Wangler!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Wangler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Prana Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wangler defends well and Merlin ends up having to push Wangler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wangler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Merlin.#TD#
Wangler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin is trying to control the position but Wangler postures up.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Merlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wangler defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Merlin
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Merlin trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Merlin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving. #T2#
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Merlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (2) vs (5) Merlin
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Wangler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wangler regains half guard.#T3#
Merlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Wangler is working away.
Wangler is looking to improve his position.
Merlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Merlin 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.#T4#
Merlin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (2) vs (8) Merlin
Wangler is not content to let Merlin control the position. #T5#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Merlin trying to control the position but Wangler is working away.
Wangler regains half guard there - taking advantage of Merlin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Wangler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Wangler is working away. #T6#
Wangler is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wangler is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.#T7#
Merlin is taking a breather. Wangler 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.
Merlin wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy.
Merlin content to control rather than advance.
Wangler wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Wangler defends it.
Merlin wants to advance to full mount but Wangler doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T8#
Merlin is looking to advance position but Wangler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wangler (6) vs (8) Merlin
Merlin wants to control but Wangler is having none of it.
Wangler controlling the position easily from mount.
Merlin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Merlin wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Merlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Wangler trying to control the pace.
Merlin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Merlin is trying to control the position but Wangler postures up.
Wangler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Merlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wangler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (6) vs (10) Merlin
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Merlin looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (8) vs (10) Merlin
Merlin looking to control.
Wangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Wangler stays in close to Merlin's body and controls the position. #T11#
Merlin is controlling Wangler's posture.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Wangler slips nicely into half guard.
Wangler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Merlin is trying to control but Wangler manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (11) vs (10) Merlin#T12#
Merlin wants to control but Wangler is having none of it.
Merlin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Merlin trying to control here.
Wangler slows the pace down in half guard.
Merlin tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.#T13#
Merlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wangler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wangler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wangler (11) vs (14) Merlin
Merlin looking to hold on to the position here but Wangler rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Merlin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving. #T14#
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wangler is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 14 to 11.
Xavier Merlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Kronos Doomsday! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 9 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt - Wangler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wangler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Doomsday defends it well.
Doomsday has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Doomsday tries for a takedown but Wangler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Wangler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doomsday (0) vs (2) Wangler
Doomsday wants to get back to full guard.
Wangler controlling the action here.
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.
Wangler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wangler wants to work for an arm triangle but Doomsday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Wangler seems to be looking for submissions.
Wangler prevents Doomsday from improving his position.
Doomsday is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Wangler controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Wangler 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.
Doomsday trying to control here.
Wangler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Wangler trying to pass the guard but Doomsday defending well.
Doomsday keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Wangler trying to mount his opponent but Doomsday defends it.
Wangler controlling the action here. #T5#
Wangler is pressing down on Doomsday's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doomsday is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wangler in particular looking to stall.
Wangler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Doomsday (0) vs (5) Wangler#T6#
Doomsday wants to control but Wangler is having none of it.#T7#
Wangler trying to control but Doomsday is having none of it.
Doomsday working to try and regain half guard.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Wangler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wangler controlling from mount.
Doomsday is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Wangler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Wangler wants to control the pace but Doomsday is squirming around nicely.
Wangler controlling his opponent. #T10#
Wangler moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Doomsday (0) vs (8) Wangler
Doomsday tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler gets his hands free as Doomsday looks to control.
Wangler is hanging on to Doomsday's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Wangler is riding his opponent, not letting Doomsday buck him off.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wangler.
Doomsday is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Wangler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Doomsday.
Doomsday tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler tries to get the hooks in deep but Doomsday pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Doomsday manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wangler's guard. Nice work there by Doomsday.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doomsday (2) vs (8) Wangler
Doomsday looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Doomsday is pushing down on Wangler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wangler is fighting to maintain full guard but Doomsday has managed to sneak the leg through.
Doomsday is thwarting Wangler's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Wangler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler 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:
CWC 248
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Average closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wangler to the mat! Wangler manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Average
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Wangler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Wangler.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Average stays in close to Wangler's body and controls the position.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Average wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Average#T1#
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wangler trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Wangler won't allow Average to sweep him here.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Average is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Wangler postures up.
Wangler pushing down on Average's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Average trying to hold on to Wangler's head to control him but Wangler postures up.
Average is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Average wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy.
Wangler wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Average holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Average has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Average is continuing to stall.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.
Average won't allow Wangler to pass to mount. #T4#
Average wants to get back to full guard.
Average wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy.
Wangler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Average regains full guard. Nicely done.
Average is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Average is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wangler pushes down on Average's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Average is looking to control Wangler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Average avoid being mounted?
Average is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Average keeps trying to improve his position.
Wangler wants to free his trapped foot but Average is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Average wants to get back to full guard.
Average trying to hold on to Wangler's head to control him but Wangler postures up.
Average controlling the position well. #T6#
Average wants to get back to full guard.
Wangler trying to control the pace.
Average trying to control here.
Average manages to get to full guard.
Wangler preventing the sweep. #T7#
Average is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Average managing to control the position.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average trying to control the position here.
Average is trying to hold Wangler in close to prevent damage but Wangler has managed to pass into half guard.
#T8#
Wangler trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Average trying to control but Wangler postures up.
Wangler prevents Average from improving his position.
Average wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Average might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wangler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Average is pressing down on Wangler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Average pulls Wangler in close to his closed guard and prevents Wangler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Average seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wangler looking to pass the guard.
Average trying to control the position.
Average wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
The adventures of Average the control monster continue. Boring.
Average wants to hit a sweep here but Wangler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Average there! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (2) Average
Average regains half guard.
Average gets full guard.
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Average keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Average controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself.
Average wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Average trying to control the position.
Wangler looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Average is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Average looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wangler postures up.
#T13#
Wangler advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (8) vs (2) Average
Wangler working away.
Average is looking to reverse the position.
Average prevents Wangler from moving into mount.
Average tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wangler wants to control but Average is keeping him busy. #T14#
Average tries to buck Wangler off but Wangler is having none of it.
Average tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (10) vs (2) Average
Wangler tries to control but Average wriggling away.
Average has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (13) vs (2) Average
Average tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Average trying to control the position but Wangler manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Average's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wangler is looking to control Average but Average is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Wangler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 246
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jello. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wangler (0) vs (4) Jello
Jello trying to control the position but Wangler is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jello controlling the position from side mount.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Wangler stops Jello from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working. #SUB2#
Jello is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wangler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Jello controlling the position from side mount.
Jello trying to control the position but Wangler is working away.
Jello tries to advance to mount but Wangler denies him. #SUB2#
Jello thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Jello tries to move to full mount but Wangler actually manages to regain half guard.
Jello is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Jello prevents Wangler from improving his position.
Jello wants to pass to mount but Wangler is defending the position.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wangler wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Well, if Jello 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.
Wangler is staying active underneath Jello, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Wangler is pressing down on Jello's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Jello sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jello advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (0) vs (7) Jello
Jello just content to control the position.
Jello tries to move to mount but Wangler blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working. #SUB2#
Jello tries for a kimura but Wangler is defending well.
Jello tries to advance to mount but Wangler denies him.
Wangler is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it.
Wangler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Jello staying calm.
Wangler manages to get back to half guard.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working. #T8#
Jello might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wangler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Jello is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wangler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jello is keen to just control but Wangler is a slippery customer.
Wangler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jello wants to take a breather but Wangler is having none of it. #T9#
Jello slows the pace down in half guard.
Wangler is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Wangler defends it.
Wangler wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Wangler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wangler tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Wangler won't allow Jello to pass to mount. #T11#
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wangler is staying active underneath Jello, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wangler trying to control but Jello postures up.
Jello controlling the action here. #T12#
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Wangler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wangler tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello wants to take a breather but Wangler is having none of it.
Jello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jello stalling away here and it's allowed Wangler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T13#
Jello content to stall in guard here.
Jello trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Jello forces his way into half guard.
Wangler is not content to let Jello control the position.
Jello is pressing down on Wangler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wangler is holding on for now. #T14#
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working. #SUB2#
Jello is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wangler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 7 to 0.
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 237
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wangler looking to score a takedown here. Bangsit is defending well but Wangler drives through and ends up in Bangsit's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bangsit (0) vs (2) Wangler
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Wangler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wangler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Bangsit'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.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bangsit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wangler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Wangler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bangsit trying to control the position here.
Wangler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Bangsit is trying to keep Wangler in close.
#SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wangler passes into half guard.
Bangsit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wangler is working away from the top position though.
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Bangsit trying to hold on to Wangler's head to control him but Wangler postures up.
Bangsit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Bangsit is trying to control but can't.
Wangler prevents Bangsit from improving his position.
Bangsit has his hands clasped together around Wangler's back. He's all about the action.
Bangsit wants to control the action here but instead Wangler manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (0) vs (5) Wangler
Bangsit is looking to get to half guard.
Bangsit wants to control but Wangler is having none of it.#T4#
Bangsit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bangsit tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wangler controlling his opponent.
Bangsit tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bangsit tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Wangler avoids the attempt from Bangsit to control.
Wangler wants to take Bangsit's back here but Bangsit is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wangler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bangsit is desperately trying to improve his position but Wangler has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Bangsit tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wangler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bangsit gets back to half guard.
Bangsit trying to control but Wangler postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bangsit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wangler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bangsit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Bangsit pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Bangsit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wangler is fighting to break Bangsit's control of his arms but Bangsit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bangsit is trying to keep Wangler in close.
#SUB#
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Wangler defends easily.
Bangsit is trying to control the position but Wangler postures up. #T8#
Bangsit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wangler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wangler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bangsit controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself. #T9##SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a triangle but Wangler pushes his legs off easily.
Wangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Bangsit is retaining full guard.
Bangsit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T10#
Bangsit looking to control but Wangler passes into half guard.
Bangsit wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (0) vs (8) Wangler
Wangler controlling the position easily from mount.
Bangsit tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Wangler wants to take his opponent's back but Bangsit doesn't allow it.
Bangsit wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bangsit (0) vs (11) Wangler
A lull in the action here.
Bangsit rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
Bangsit breaks Wangler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bangsit (2) vs (11) Wangler
Wangler trying to keep a closed guard but Bangsit is proving a slippery customer.
Wangler controlling the position.#T12#
Bangsit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wangler is pulling down on Bangsit's head to control his posture.
Bangsit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (5) vs (11) Wangler
Bangsit is looking to take a break and control but Wangler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Wangler regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bangsit's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Bangsit seems to be working for a kimura but Wangler defends the submission attempt.
Bangsit is keen to just control but Wangler is a slippery customer.#T14#
Wangler is looking to improve his position.
Bangsit is looking to stall here but Wangler recovers full guard.
Bangsit trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bangsit pushes down on Wangler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 11 to 5.
A relieved looking Bobby Wangler 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:
CWC 219
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
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 20 wins and 9 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wangler has managed to clinch.
Wangler is trying to pull guard but Jiurgite turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wangler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jiurgite after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Jiurgite is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wangler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jiurgite to the mat. Jiurgite regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (2) Wangler
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jiurgite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jiurgite'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.
Jiurgite looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wangler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Wangler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wangler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wangler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wangler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (2) Wangler
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jiurgite has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wangler has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Wangler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jiurgite gets his way!
#T1##SUB#
Jiurgite looking to break Wangler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wangler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jiurgite will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wangler prevents Jiurgite from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Jiurgite goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Wangler escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (4) Wangler
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Wangler is controlling the pace.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.
Wangler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jiurgite trying to control but Wangler postures up.
#T3#
Jiurgite wants to control the action here but instead Wangler manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (7) Wangler
Jiurgite gets back to half guard.
Wangler wants to free his trapped foot but Jiurgite is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jiurgite is controlling Wangler's trapped leg to prevent Wangler from advancing to side control.
Wangler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Jiurgite has his hands clasped together around Wangler's back. He's all about the action.
Jiurgite manages to get to full guard.
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Jiurgite is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.
Jiurgite pulls Wangler in close to his closed guard and prevents Wangler from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Jiurgite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wangler preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jiurgite working for a triangle but Wangler defends it easily.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position but Wangler postures up. #T6##SUB#
Jiurgite is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangler is aware though and is defending well.
Jiurgite controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself.
Wangler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jiurgite trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Jiurgite is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.#T7##SUB#
Jiurgite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jiurgite has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wangler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (10) Wangler
You can see the frustration on Jiurgite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Wangler has control of an arm but Jiurgite manages to advance to Wangler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (10) Wangler#T8##SUB#
Jiurgite working for the choke.
I really don't envy Wangler right now.
Wangler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jiurgite is hanging on to Wangler's back as he tries to escape.
#T9##SUB#
Jiurgite is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wangler is defending well though. Jiurgite let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Wangler is in a bad position with Jiurgite working for a choke. Wangler manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (12) Wangler
Jiurgite is trying to keep Wangler in close.
Jiurgite has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wangler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (15) Wangler
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T10#
Jiurgite tries to buck Wangler off but Wangler is having none of it.
Jiurgite is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wangler off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (15) Wangler
Wangler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jiurgite's guard. Nice work there by Wangler.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (17) Wangler
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wangler is pushing down on Jiurgite's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jiurgite is fighting to maintain full guard but Wangler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Wangler seems content to control.
Jiurgite works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jiurgite is keeping the position for now.
Jiurgite is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T11#
Jiurgite working a defensive guard but Wangler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (20) Wangler
You can see the frustration on Jiurgite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite looking for a sweep but Wangler has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (12) vs (22) Wangler
Wangler controlling the pace for now.
Jiurgite wants to control but Wangler is having none of it.#T12#
Jiurgite working to try and regain half guard.
Jiurgite wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (12) vs (25) Wangler
Jiurgite trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wangler controlling from the back.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Jiurgite tries to break free.
#T13#
Wangler gets his hands free as Jiurgite looks to control.
Jiurgite tries to escape but Wangler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jiurgite trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jiurgite rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
Wangler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wangler avoiding Jiurgite 's attempts to control his hands.
Wangler is hanging on to Jiurgite's back as he tries to escape.
Wangler controls the action.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Jiurgite's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wangler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jiurgite doesn't escape.
Jiurgite can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 25 to 12.
An out of breath Bobby Wangler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 213
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Amand Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wangler forces Toussaint back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Toussaint is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wangler can't fight it off and eventually Toussaint manages to take the fight to the floor. Wangler looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Toussaint
Wangler controls Toussaint momentarily but Toussaint frees himself.
Toussaint pushing down on Wangler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Toussaint keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wangler's coaches at Fenrir MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Toussaint moves into full mount! Wangler won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (0) vs (5) Toussaint
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Toussaint swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wangler is now in Toussaint's guard. A big mistake from Toussaint there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (5) Toussaint
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toussaint is looking to sweep but instead, Wangler has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Toussaint wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy.
Toussaint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toussaint trying to hold on to Wangler's head to control him but Wangler postures up.
#T2#
Wangler trying to control the pace.
Wangler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toussaint for as long as he can get away with.
Toussaint tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Toussaint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Wangler is controlling the pace.
Wangler'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.
Toussaint makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toussaint.
Wangler looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Wangler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toussaint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wangler has managed to get both his arms back between Toussaint's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Wangler looking to pass the guard.
Wangler stays in close to Toussaint's body and controls the position.
Toussaint is trying to keep Wangler in close.
#T5#
Toussaint has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wangler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (5) Toussaint
Wangler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Toussaint! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (7) vs (5) Toussaint
Toussaint really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toussaint tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wangler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Toussaint tries to hold on but Wangler postures up.#T6#
Toussaint is trying to reverse the position but instead Wangler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (10) vs (5) Toussaint
I really don't envy Toussaint right now.
Wangler trying to control momentarily.
Wangler is hanging on to Toussaint's back as he tries to escape.
#T7#
Wangler controlling from the back.
Toussaint rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wangler passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (13) vs (5) Toussaint
Toussaint tries to hold on but Wangler postures up.
Wangler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toussaint tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Toussaint tries to hold on but Wangler postures up.
Toussaint is looking to get to half guard.
Toussaint slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wangler works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (16) vs (5) Toussaint
Toussaint has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (19) vs (5) Toussaint#T9#
Wangler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wangler is hanging on to Toussaint's back as he tries to escape.
Toussaint is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wangler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Toussaint doesn't escape.
Toussaint tries to escape but Wangler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toussaint wants to control his opponent's hands but Wangler gets his hands free.
Wangler is trying to stick to Toussaint's back but Toussaint is turning into Wangler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wangler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Toussaint. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (19) vs (7) Toussaint#T10#
Toussaint wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Toussaint tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Toussaint keeps trying to improve his position.
Toussaint looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (21) vs (7) Toussaint
Toussaint wants to sweep but no luck.
Wangler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Further stalling from Wangler.
Toussaint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangler is one step ahead there.
Toussaint looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Wangler passes into half guard.
Wangler slows the pace down in half guard.
Wangler moves into full mount! Toussaint won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (24) vs (7) Toussaint#T13#
Wangler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Toussaint to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (27) vs (7) Toussaint
Wangler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wangler has the hooks in. Toussaint is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wangler controlling from the back.
Toussaint tries to break free.
Wangler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
Toussaint trying to control the action but Wangler just sinks the hooks in.
Will Wangler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wangler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Toussaint right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 27 to 7.
A very excited looking Bobby Wangler 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:
CACC 205: Nielsen vs Silva Jr
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Average shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wangler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Wangler
Wangler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Average sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Average advances to half guard.
Wangler is not content to let Average control the position.
Average not doing much here.
Average is trying to control. Wangler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Average trying to mount his opponent but Wangler defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Average prevents Wangler from improving his position.#T2#
Average wants to take a breather but Wangler is having none of it.
Wangler won't allow Average to pass to mount.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Wangler is not content to let Average control the position.
Wangler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Average is keen to just control but Wangler is a slippery customer.
Wangler keeping control of the position. #T3#
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Average controlling the pace.
Average tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Average stalling away here and it's allowed Wangler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wangler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard. #T4#
Average seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Average passes Wangler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Average is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Average trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #T5#
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Average slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Average is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Average is one step ahead there.
Average forces his way into half guard.
Average wants to advance to full mount but Wangler doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wangler looking to control but Average passes into half guard.
Wangler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7#
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Average wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wangler looking to control.
Average not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wangler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Average trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Average sitting in guard here, content to control.
Average advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Wangler
Average wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy.
Average is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wangler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Average staying calm.#T9#
Average tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Average wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy. #T10#
Average working away.
Average trying to control the action but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Wangler is trying to control Average's posture but Average avoids it.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Average has knee on belly momentarily but Wangler bucks him off and regains half guard. #T11#
Average is looking to pass Wangler's guard but actually Wangler recovers to full guard.
Wangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wangler, not yet.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Average is looking to pass into half guard but Wangler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wangler is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (5) vs (2) Wangler
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wangler is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Average trying to control the position here.
Average is trying to control the position but Wangler postures up. #T13#
Average is really struggling to control Wangler but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Wangler content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Average has locked up a guillotine! Average's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Wangler is holding on here and Average must be using up a lot of energy. Wangler has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Average gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Average!
Joe Average thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Declan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Declan lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Declan
Wangler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard. #T1#
Declan being controlled here momentarily.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Declan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wangler is pulling down on Declan's head. It's preventing any offense from Declan, at least for the moment.
Declan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Wangler trying to control the position.
Declan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Declan wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Declan wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler is pulling down on Declan's head to control his posture.
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Declan trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Declan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Declan trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #T6#
Declan slips nicely into half guard.
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but Wangler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wangler is trying to control but can't.
Declan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Wangler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wangler'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.
Declan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wangler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
Wangler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Wangler seems keen to control Declan's posture.
Wangler continues to stall.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Declan wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan is looking to pass into half guard but Wangler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wangler is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Declan
Wangler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Declan has his hands on Wangler's head, controlling the position.
Wangler pushing down on Declan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wangler is thwarting Declan's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Wangler is pressing down on Declan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Declan is holding on for now.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Declan gets full guard.
Declan wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Declan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Wangler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Declan trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Declan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wangler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wangler passes Declan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Declan wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
#T13#
Declan trying to hold on to Wangler's head to control him but Wangler postures up.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but Declan defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler prevents Declan from improving his position.
Wangler controlling the action here.
Wangler wants to pass to mount but Declan is defending the position. #T14#
Declan controlling the position well.
Declan is staying active underneath Wangler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Declan is looking to control Wangler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Declan avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Wangler is heads and Declan is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Declan wins on points by 3 to 2.
Aedan Declan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 184: Hozdic vs Neuer
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Andersson shoots for a double leg takedown but Wangler sprawls well. He's pushed Andersson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andersson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wangler attempts a counter takedown but Andersson avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Andersson has managed to clinch.
Wangler has Andersson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Andersson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Wangler pulls guard successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.
Wangler looking to control.
Andersson trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Andersson has gone for a leg lock! Wangler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andersson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Andersson#SUB2#
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangler is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Wangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Andersson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Andersson controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself. #T2#
Wangler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.
Andersson 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.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Andersson has his foot on Wangler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wangler works his way back into a safe position though.
Wangler content to stall in guard here.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully. #T4#
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersson is keeping the position for now.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andersson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wangler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (0) Andersson
Wangler just content to control the position.
Wangler trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom. #T5#
Andersson struggling a bit here.
Andersson is looking for a sweep.
Andersson is not content to let Wangler control the position.
Andersson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wangler is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Andersson wants to control but Wangler postures up.
Andersson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wangler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg. #T7#
Still in half guard, Wangler seems content to control.
Wangler is looking to take a break and control but Andersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wangler slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Andersson has a hand on Wangler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wangler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (8) vs (0) Andersson
Wangler prevents Andersson from getting the reversal.
Andersson tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wangler wants to control but instead Andersson manages to regain half guard.
Wangler passes into side control, despite Andersson's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (11) vs (0) Andersson#T9#
Andersson is trying to control Wangler's posture but Wangler avoids it.
Andersson is not content to let Wangler control the position.
Wangler takes a little break here. Andersson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Andersson wants to control but Wangler postures up.#T10#
Andersson tries to buck Wangler off but Wangler is having none of it.
Andersson wants to control but Wangler postures up.
Wangler advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (13) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson is looking to get to half guard.
Wangler controlling his opponent.
Andersson wants to hold on but Wangler pushes him away.#T11#
Andersson is squirming around, avoiding Wangler's attempts to control the action.
Andersson is desperately trying to improve his position but Wangler has a good base and remains in mount.
Wangler controlling the pace for now.
Andersson wants to control but Wangler is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T12#
Wangler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape.
Andersson is trying desperately to improve position.
Wangler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape. #T13#
Andersson tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andersson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wangler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wangler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wangler wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Andersson is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Bobby Wangler thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 174: Pavlov vs Sakuraba
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tomson moves into the clinch.
Wangler gets underhooks to prevent Tomson's takedown attempt.
Wangler gets underhooks to prevent Tomson's takedown attempt.
Wangler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tomson walks away with a smile on his face. Wangler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Tomson clinches. #TD#
Wangler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tomson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA LA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangler looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tomson is fighting to break Wangler's control of his arms but Wangler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Wangler working a defensive guard here.
Tomson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Tomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangler is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Tomson from controlling successfully.
Wangler is pulling down on Tomson's head. It's preventing any offense from Tomson, at least for the moment.#T3#
Wangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tomson wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Tomson wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler controls Tomson momentarily but Tomson frees himself.
Tomson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wangler is controlling Tomson's posture.#T5#
Tomson trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Tomson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wangler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Wangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Tomson wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Tomson trying to move into half guard but instead Wangler has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Tomson
Tomson 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: Wangler (2) vs (2) Tomson#T8#
Tomson wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy.
Well, if Tomson 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.
Wangler tries to roll over but Tomson keeps him under control.
Wangler is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Wangler is concentrating on defense, preventing Tomson from advancing position.
Tomson wants to free his trapped foot but Wangler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wangler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tomson wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Tomson is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.
Wangler pulls Tomson in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Tomson postures up.
Wangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tomson is one step ahead there.
Wangler trying to control the position here. #T11#
Wangler trying to control the position.
Wangler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tomson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wangler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Wangler keeping full guard, as Tomson tries to pass.
Wangler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangler is trying to keep Tomson in close.
Wangler controlling Tomson's posture.
Wangler'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.#T13#
Wangler is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
Wangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wangler, not yet.
Wangler is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
Wangler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T14#
Wangler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Wangler is heads and Tomson is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Tomson wins on points by 3 to 2.
Tom Tomson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 169: Andersson vs Jello
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Wangler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Germano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Germano
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.
Germano working a defensive guard here.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Germano
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Germano looking to pass the guard.
Germano wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fenrir MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Wangler keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Wangler controls Germano momentarily but Germano frees himself.
Germano trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Germano controlling from the top position.
Germano wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving. #T3#
Germano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (2) Germano#SUB#
Germano is trying to control the position here. Wangler has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Germano tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Wangler jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobby Wangler!
A relieved looking Bobby Wangler 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:
CACC 160:Toussaint v Andersson
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wangler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown. #TD2#
Wangler dives in and scores a takedown into Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Wangler#SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle here but Wangler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Wangler
Wangler working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
I wouldn't like to be where Brown is right now.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Wangler taking a breather here.
Brown wants to control but Wangler postures up.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Brown wants to control but Wangler postures up.
Wangler takes a little break here. Brown wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown tries to bench press Wangler off him but Wangler keeps the position.
Brown struggling a bit here.#T3#
Brown tries to buck Wangler off but Wangler is having none of it.
Brown is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wangler is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (7) Wangler
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Wangler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown tries to hold on but Wangler pushes him away.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to control Wangler's body but Wangler pushes him off. Brown squirms to his side and now Wangler has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (10) Wangler
Brown trying to control the position but Wangler manages to sink in the hooks.
Wangler has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Wangler controlling from the back.
Brown wants to escape the position.
Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brown tries to break free.
#T5#
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brown tries to break free.
#T6#
Brown trying to control the action but Wangler just sinks the hooks in.
Wangler is looking to control Brown but Brown is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brown can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown just trying to survive but Wangler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Brown tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler tries to get the hooks in deep but Brown pushed the leg off. #T7#
Brown can't escape the position.
Wangler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
It looks like Wangler 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.
Brown is in bad spot here.
Despite being in a bad position, Brown is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB2#
Wangler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brown is defending well though. Wangler let's go of the attempt for now.
Wangler is controlling the position but Brown somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T8##SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown trying to hold on to Wangler's head to control him but Wangler postures up.
Wangler trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown is trying to control but Wangler passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (13) Wangler#T9#
Brown tries to bench press Wangler off him but Wangler keeps the position.
Brown tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (15) Wangler
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown tries to control Wangler's body but Wangler pushes him off. Brown squirms to his side and now Wangler has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (18) Wangler
Good control from Wangler.#T10#
Brown tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Wangler performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Brown has his hands clasped together around Wangler's back. He's all about the action.
Wangler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.#T12#
Wangler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wangler is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Wangler is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wangler is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Well, if Wangler 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.
Wangler wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wangler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14#
Wangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Wangler 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 18 to 0.
Bobby Wangler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 152: Morrison v Holzken 5
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Jello closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wangler (0) vs (4) Jello
Wangler tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Wangler is working hard here to advance position.
Jello controls the position.
Jello trying to control the action but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Wangler's coaches at Fenrir MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jello is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jello working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jello works to advance to full mount. Wangler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (0) vs (6) Jello
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jello prevents Wangler from getting the reversal.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wangler is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Jello seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wangler is holding on tight.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Jello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jello content just to control the position here.
Wangler is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Wangler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (6) Jello
Jello managing to control the position. #T3#
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Jello pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello is trying to keep Wangler in close.
#T4#
Wangler looking to pass the guard.
Jello is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wangler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jello has Wangler pulled in close to control his posture.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet. #T5#
Jello controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself.
Jello is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wangler controls the pace.
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Jello working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jello wants to improve his position but instead Wangler has moved into half guard.
Jello wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jello wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
#T7#
Wangler trying to pass the guard but Jello defending well.
Wangler slows the pace down in half guard.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Jello is defending well. #T8#
Jello is trying is best to control the position here.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Wangler is very close to passing his half guard.
Jello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jello.
Wangler looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Jello wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Wangler trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Wangler postures up.
Jello working a defensive guard but Wangler passes into half guard.
Jello trying to control here.
Jello is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wangler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wangler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wangler (2) vs (10) Jello
Jello is trying to stick to Wangler's back but Wangler is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wangler. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (10) Jello#T10#
Jello keeping full guard, as Wangler tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jello is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Jello trying to control the position.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Jello pulls Wangler in close to his closed guard and prevents Wangler from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Jello working a defensive guard here.
Jello has Wangler pulled in close to control his posture.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Wangler pushing down on Jello's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jello is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Wangler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Jello is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jello is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wangler is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jello slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13#
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14##SUB2#
Jello working for a triangle but Wangler defends it easily.
Wangler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler is really struggling to control Jello but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 10 to 4.
Moldy Jello thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 146: Hozdic vs Tormenta
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Steel Grappler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grappler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grappler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grappler moves in looking to clinch but Wangler pushes him off.
Grappler tries to clinch but Wangler moves away
and Wangler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Wangler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wangler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grappler.
#TD#
Wangler jumps guard and drags Grappler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Grappler tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.
Wangler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Grappler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grappler wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler is adopting a defensive guard.
Grappler wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving. #SUB2#
Grappler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wangler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wangler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wangler! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wangler (4) vs (0) Grappler
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Grappler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wangler is controlling the pace.
Wangler trying to control from half guard but Grappler is working away.
Grappler wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (7) vs (0) Grappler#T3#
Grappler tries to hold on but Wangler pushes him away.
Grappler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grappler tries to hold on but Wangler pushes him away.
Wangler content just to control the position here.
Wangler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grappler looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (10) vs (0) Grappler#T4#
Good control from Wangler.
Wangler has the hooks in. Grappler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grappler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Grappler tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Grappler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wangler's guard. Nice work there by Grappler.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (10) vs (2) Grappler
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Grappler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grappler works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Grappler seems to be working for a kimura but Wangler defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Grappler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wangler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grappler wants to pass the guard but Wangler is defending well. #T6#
Wangler trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Grappler is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Grappler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wangler sees it coming and defends easily.
Grappler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wangler trying to control but Grappler postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Grappler is looking for a kimura but Wangler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grappler to get the leverage.
Grappler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (10) vs (5) Grappler#SUB2#
Grappler is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wangler has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wangler! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (12) vs (5) Grappler
Wangler won't allow Grappler to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Grappler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Grappler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wangler stacks Grappler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wangler! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (15) vs (5) Grappler#T8#
Wangler trying to control the position but Grappler is working away.
Grappler being controlled for a moment.
Wangler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Grappler! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (17) vs (5) Grappler#T9#
Grappler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grappler is squirming around, avoiding Wangler's attempts to control the action.
Grappler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grappler wants to control but Wangler is having none of it.#T10#
Grappler is looking to get to half guard.
Grappler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grappler tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grappler tries to reverse the position but Wangler maintains control.
Wangler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Grappler to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (20) vs (5) Grappler#T11#
Wangler has good solid back control here.
Grappler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Grappler keeps trying to improve his position.
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Grappler manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (20) vs (7) Grappler
Grappler trying to move into half guard but instead Wangler has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (22) vs (7) Grappler
Wangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Grappler is retaining full guard.
Grappler keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully. #T12#
Wangler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Grappler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wangler has picked Grappler up and slammed him! Grappler can't keep hold of the triangle and Wangler manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (25) vs (7) Grappler
Grappler tries to bench press Wangler off him but Wangler keeps the position.
Wangler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler keeps working.
Grappler tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wangler wants to control but Grappler is keeping him busy. #T13#
Grappler tries to bench press Wangler off him but Wangler keeps the position.
Grappler is trying to control Wangler's posture but Wangler avoids it.
Wangler trying to control the position but Grappler is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Grappler is trying to control Wangler's posture but Wangler avoids it. #T14#
Grappler is trying to work for a sweep but Wangler has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (27) vs (7) Grappler
Wangler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Grappler to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (30) vs (7) Grappler
Wangler controlling the position well here. Grappler rolled but Wangler kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 30 to 7.
Bobby Wangler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 138: Silva vs Ward
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wangler stuffs the takedown attempt from Halo. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
Wangler feinted with a counter takedown.
Wangler slaps away a takedown attempt from Halo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wangler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Halo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halo lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halo is one step ahead there.
Halo postures up.
#T1#
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in PSE inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halo pushes down on Wangler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wangler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wangler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wangler is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wangler sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Halo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wangler tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Wangler defends it.
Halo is just content to waste time from the top position. Wangler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo preventing the sweep. #T3#
Halo wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Halo wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Halo
Halo controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself.
Wangler won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo managing to control the position. #T4#
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wangler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (4) Halo
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Wangler controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wangler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (4) Halo
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Wangler postures up.
Halo pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Halo trying to control the position.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangler content to stall in guard here.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.#T6#
Wangler trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Wangler won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (6) Halo
Wangler trying to control the position.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halo wants to take a breather but Wangler is having none of it. #T7#
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Halo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (4) vs (9) Halo
Wangler wants to control but Halo postures up.
Halo tries to advance to mount but Wangler denies him.
Halo trying to control the action but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Halo wants to control for a moment but Wangler uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T8#
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Wangler defends it.
Wangler controlling the position for now.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Wangler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halo looking for a submission but Wangler manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Wangler looking to control.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Wangler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Halo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wangler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (6) vs (9) Halo
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Wangler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halo is adopting a defensive guard.
Halo working a defensive guard but Wangler passes into half guard.
#T10#
Halo is positioning himself well to prevent Wangler advancing to mount.
Wangler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wangler prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wangler is working away from the top position though.
Wangler trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Wangler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Halo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wangler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wangler looking to pass the guard.
Wangler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wangler passes into half guard. #T12#
Halo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Wangler works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (9) vs (9) Halo
Halo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Halo is staying active underneath Wangler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Wangler is very close to passing his half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo is trying to control the position but Wangler postures up.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Wangler won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Wangler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halo has his hands on Wangler's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (9) vs (11) Halo
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 11 to 9.
Prana Halo 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:
CACC 132: Wangler vs Average
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 6 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wangler enables Average to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wangler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Wangler
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Wangler seems keen to control Average's posture.
Wangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wangler, not yet.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler controls Average momentarily but Average frees himself. #T1#
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Average controlling from the top position.
Average trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #T2#
Average is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Wangler pulls Average in close to his closed guard and prevents Average from doing any damage or advancing position.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard. #T3#
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Average controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Average wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler trying to control the position here.
Average trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #T4#
Average is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Average wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wangler working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (2) Wangler
Average controlling Wangler's posture.
Wangler looking to pass the guard.
Average looking to control.
#T6#
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangler is one step ahead there.
Wangler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wangler looking to pass the guard.
Average is trying to keep Wangler in close.
#T7#
Wangler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Average has his foot on Wangler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wangler works his way back into a safe position though.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Wangler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8##SUB#
Average looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wangler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Average is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangler is aware though and is defending well.#T9##SUB#
Average looking for subs off his back but Wangler has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wangler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.
Wangler is trying to control. Average wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Average trying to control from the bottom.
Average wants to get back to full guard.
Wangler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wangler is thwarting Average's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Average'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.
Wangler is looking to stall here but Average recovers full guard.
Wangler looking to pass the guard. #T11##SUB#
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangler is aware though and is defending well.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Wangler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Average pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Average 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: Average (4) vs (2) Wangler
Average tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Wangler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wangler is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Average is working for a submission of some sort.
#T13#
Wangler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Average trying to control the action but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Average is looking to advance position but Wangler won't allow it. #T14##SUB#
Average is looking for a kimura but Wangler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Average to get the leverage.
Average wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy.
Average wants to free his trapped foot but Wangler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Average slows the pace down in half guard.
Wangler is holding on to half guard well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Joe Average is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Joe Average 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:
CACC 128: Jiurgite vs Wangler
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Jiurgite has managed to clinch.
Jiurgite is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wangler jumps guard but Jiurgite turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Wangler is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jiurgite changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wangler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Wangler moves into the clinch.
Wangler is pressed up against the ropes. Jiurgite has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wangler down to the mat. Wangler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jiurgite is looking to clinch. #TD#
Wangler looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Jiurgite
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler won't allow Jiurgite to sweep him here.
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wangler stays in close to Jiurgite's body and controls the position. #T1#
Jiurgite is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jiurgite looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wangler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wangler is looking to take a break and control but Jiurgite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.
Wangler is keen to just control but Jiurgite is a slippery customer.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite is not content to let Wangler control the position.
Wangler stalling. #T2#
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Jiurgite keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (0) Jiurgite#T3#
Jiurgite gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.#T4#
Jiurgite is still trying to improve position.
Wangler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jiurgite knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jiurgite has his hands clasped together around Wangler's back. He's all about the action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Jiurgite slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jiurgite wants to control the position but Wangler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wangler prevents Jiurgite from improving his position.
Jiurgite is trying to control but Wangler passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (8) vs (0) Jiurgite#T6#
Jiurgite manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Jiurgite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Jiurgite is controlling Wangler's trapped leg to prevent Wangler from advancing to side control.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Jiurgite is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wangler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Wangler is trying to control. Jiurgite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jiurgite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wangler controlling the pace. #T9#
Jiurgite desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (11) vs (0) Jiurgite
Wangler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jiurgite is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Wangler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jiurgite is looking to escape.
Jiurgite is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jiurgite bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (11) vs (2) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is fighting to break Wangler's control of his arms but Wangler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jiurgite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wangler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (13) vs (2) Jiurgite
Jiurgite working a defensive guard but Wangler passes into half guard.
Jiurgite wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy.
Wangler is stalling here. Jiurgite is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wangler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jiurgite has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wangler (13) vs (6) Jiurgite
Jiurgite tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wangler's legs. #T12#
Wangler tries to buck Jiurgite off but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Jiurgite politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jiurgite prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wangler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wangler is in trouble now - Jiurgite has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (13) vs (9) Jiurgite
Jiurgite avoids the attempt from Wangler to control.#T13#
Jiurgite looking to control but Wangler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jiurgite works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (13) vs (12) Jiurgite
Jiurgite not allowing Wangler to control his hands.
Wangler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T14##SUB2#
Jiurgite moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wangler has worked his arm free - good work by Wangler!
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Wangler stops Jiurgite from passing to mount.
Jiurgite wants to control for a moment but Wangler uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jiurgite is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
Bobby Wangler is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Bobby Wangler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Ze Jiurgite had this to say: 'This is how Jiu Jitsu goes. Any shit can happen. Don't drink and drive. Wear your seat belt. Don't do drugs, kids. '. |
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Event:
CACC 124: Hirsch vs Pripyat
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wangler moves into the clinch successfully.
Wangler is looking for a takedown.
Wangler wants a takedown but no success here.
Wangler jumps guard but Kakuto stands there with Wangler around his waist. Wangler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Wangler.
Kakuto looking for a takedown.
Kakuto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wangler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Kakuto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (0) Wangler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy.
Wangler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kakuto off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (4) Wangler#T1#
Wangler controls the position.
Kakuto is in bad spot here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Wangler controlling from the back.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
Kakuto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Wangler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Kakuto right now.
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
Wangler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Kakuto right now.
#T3#
Kakuto can't escape the position.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Wangler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kakuto regains half guard.
Kakuto manages to get to full guard.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.#T4#
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangler is one step ahead there.
Kakuto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but instead Wangler has moved into half guard.
Wangler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (7) Wangler
Wangler tries to control but Kakuto wriggling away. #T5#
Kakuto is trying to escape the mount.
Kakuto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.
Kakuto is not content to let Wangler control the position.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Kakuto gets full guard.#SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wangler passes into half guard.
Wangler passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (10) Wangler
Kakuto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (4) vs (13) Wangler
Wangler is looking to control Kakuto but Kakuto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
#T7#
Wangler controls the action.
Wangler has the hooks in. Kakuto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kakuto breaks Wangler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (13) Wangler
Wangler is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
Wangler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8#
Wangler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (15) Wangler
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kakuto has his foot on Wangler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wangler works his way back into a safe position though.
Kakuto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kakuto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wangler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T9##SUB#
Kakuto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wangler pulls his head out easily.
Wangler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (6) vs (18) Wangler
Kakuto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (6) vs (21) Wangler
Wangler trying to control momentarily.
Kakuto tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kakuto doesn't escape. #T10#
Kakuto wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kakuto tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler tries to get the hooks in deep but Kakuto pushed the leg off.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
#T11#
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kakuto rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wangler controlling the positon.
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Kakuto manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (8) vs (21) Wangler
Wangler trying to control the position here. #T12#
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kakuto looking to improve position, pressing down on Wangler's thigh with his hand. Wangler seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kakuto paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kakuto's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Wangler picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobby Wangler!
A very excited looking Bobby Wangler 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.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CACC 120
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Ganesha Om!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wangler tries to clinch up but Om circles away and keeps his distance.
Om feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Om takes the fight into the clinch.
Om is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Wangler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Wangler wants the takedown. Om is fighting it off but Wangler persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Om's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Om
Om is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Om trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Om looking for a sweep. Not yet Om, not yet. #T1#
Wangler controlling from the top position.
Om keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Om is trying to keep Wangler in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Om has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wangler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Unbroken Halo Temple of Illumination inform us that Om has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Om working for a triangle but Wangler defends it easily.
Wangler trying to control but Om is working from the bottom.
Om tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Om working a defensive guard but Wangler passes into half guard.
Om tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.
Om is looking to control Wangler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Om avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Wangler is looking for a kimura here.
Om is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wangler jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (0) Om#T4#
Om is trying to get back to half guard.
Om can't do much from the bottom here.
Om manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (5) vs (2) Om
Om not doing much here.
Om is looking to advance position but Wangler won't allow it. #T5#
Wangler gets back to full guard.
Om trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wangler holds on and takes a little breather.
Om is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Om from controlling successfully. #T6#
Om wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Om wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler trying to keep a closed guard but Om is proving a slippery customer.
Om trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Om slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (5) Om#SUB2#
Om tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Om has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Om trying to control the position but Wangler is working away.
Om taking a break here but Wangler is having none of it and regains half guard. #T8#
Om looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wangler is refusing to be controlled, as Om sits in half guard.
Wangler wants to get back to full guard.
Om is trying to control. Wangler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Om is looking to pass Wangler's guard but actually Wangler recovers to full guard.
Om postures up.
Om passes Wangler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wangler is staying active underneath Om, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Om prevents Wangler from improving his position.
Om wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Wangler is looking for a sweep. Om is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Om is looking to advance position but Wangler won't allow it. #SUB2#
Om is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wangler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Om.
Om is looking to take a break and control but Wangler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wangler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Wangler trying to control here.
Om is trying to control the action in half guard but Wangler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Om is looking to stall here but Wangler recovers full guard.
Om looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (7) vs (5) Om
Om tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Wangler stays in close to Om's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.
Om wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Om has his foot on Wangler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wangler works his way back into a safe position though.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Om working a defensive guard but Wangler passes into half guard.
Wangler works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (10) vs (5) Om#T13#
Om tries to hold on but Wangler postures up.
Wangler controlling from mount.
Wangler wants to control the pace but Om is squirming around nicely.
Om is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Wangler controlling from the full mount.
Om wants to control but Wangler is having none of it.
Om is working to get back to half guard.
Wangler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
A victorious Bobby Wangler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 117
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Seppo Sepi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wangler tries to keep at a distance but Sepi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wangler is trying to drag Sepi to the mat but Sepi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD2#
Sepi pulls guard. #SUB2#
Sepi working for submissions but it's allowed Wangler to get to half guard.
Sepi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sepi wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepi trying to control but Wangler postures up.
#SUB2#
Sepi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Sepi trying to hold on to Wangler's head to control him but Wangler postures up.
Wangler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sepi is controlling Wangler's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sepi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB2#
Sepi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wangler wants to pass to mount but Sepi is defending the position.
Wangler prevents Sepi from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Wangler seems content to control.#T3#
Sepi trying to control here.
Sepi wants to control but Wangler passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (3) vs (0) Sepi
Sepi struggling a bit here.
Wangler is staying tight to Sepi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sepi is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Sepi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Sepi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wangler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sepi is pressing down on Wangler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Sepi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Our spies down at at Jorzi GYM inform us that Sepi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sepi looking to control but Wangler passes into half guard.
Sepi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sepi trying to hold on to Wangler's head to control him but Wangler postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.#T6#
Sepi wants to get back to full guard.
Sepi is still trying to improve position.
Sepi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wangler has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (6) vs (0) Sepi
Wangler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Sepi tries to hold on but Wangler postures up.
Wangler is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wangler controlling from the full mount.
Sepi is trying to reverse the position but instead Wangler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (9) vs (0) Sepi
Sepi biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #T8#
Wangler tries to get the hooks in deep but Sepi pushed the leg off.
Wangler has the hooks in. Sepi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wangler wants to control the position but Sepi frees himself and scrambles - Wangler manages to regain control in side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sepi is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Wangler trying to control the position but Sepi is working away.
Sepi manages to get back to half guard.
Sepi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sepi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10##SUB2#
Sepi working for submissions but it's allowed Wangler to get to half guard.
Sepi tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Sepi gets back to full guard.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Sepi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Sepi.
Sepi working a defensive guard here.
Sepi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangler is one step ahead there. #T12#
Wangler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sepi's guard.
Sepi is staying active underneath Wangler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wangler controlling the pace. #T13#
Sepi gets full guard.
Sepi wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Wangler is pushing down on Sepi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sepi is fighting to maintain full guard but Wangler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sepi is trying to get back to full guard.
Wangler sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Sepi wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Sepi trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler 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:
CACC 115
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Amand Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toussaint wants to clinch.#CL#
Wangler closes the distance and pushes Toussaint back into the ropes.#TD2#
Toussaint lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Toussaint
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toussaint is stalling in the full guard.
Toussaint looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Wangler has his hands on Toussaint's head, controlling the position.
Toussaint preventing the sweep.
Toussaint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wangler looking to control.
Toussaint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Toussaint from controlling successfully.
Wangler trying to keep a closed guard but Toussaint is proving a slippery customer.
Toussaint engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toussaint advances to half guard.
Toussaint is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Toussaint tries to pass. #T3#
Toussaint trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Wangler being controlled here, momentarily.
Toussaint wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toussaint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Wangler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Toussaint trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Toussaint is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wangler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Toussaint
Wangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Toussaint is retaining full guard. #T5#
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toussaint looking to control.
Toussaint is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Wangler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Toussaint is looking for a triangle here but Wangler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (2) Toussaint#T6#
Toussaint gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wangler trying to control from half guard but Toussaint is working away.
Wangler passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (8) vs (2) Toussaint
Toussaint is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wangler off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wangler (8) vs (6) Toussaint#T7##SUB2#
Toussaint has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Wangler! Can he survive? No! He's out! Toussaint gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Amand Toussaint!
Amand Toussaint is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Amand Toussaint 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:
CACC 111
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wangler gets caught flat footed, as Declan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Declan
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wangler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Wangler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Declan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Declan
Wangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Declan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Declan is trying to keep Wangler in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Wangler passes into half guard.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan gets back to full guard.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Declan is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Declan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wangler is stalling in the full guard.
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Declan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wangler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Declan is staying active underneath Wangler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.
Declan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wangler jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (2) Declan
Declan is trying to get back to half guard.
Wangler works to advance to full mount. Declan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (7) vs (2) Declan#T3#
Declan is working to get back to half guard.
Declan is still trying to improve position.
Wangler controlling from the full mount.
Declan is working to get back to half guard.
Wangler content just to control the position here.
Declan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Wangler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Declan wants to control the action here but instead Wangler manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (10) vs (2) Declan
Declan working to try and regain half guard.
Wangler wants to take Declan's back here but Declan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Declan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Declan regains half guard.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Declan trying to control but Wangler postures up.
Still in half guard, Wangler seems content to control.
Declan is looking to get back to full guard here but Wangler has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (13) vs (2) Declan
Declan tries to improve position but can't.
Declan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Declan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Wangler tries to pass to full mount but Declan defends it.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wangler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Declan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Declan tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.
Declan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Declan looking for a guillotine here but Wangler defends easily.
Wangler pushes down on Declan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Declan wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Wangler not doing much here.
Declan wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (16) vs (2) Declan
Declan is desperately trying to improve his position but Wangler has a good base and remains in mount.
Declan tries to hold on but Wangler pushes him away.
Wangler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Declan is looking to escape.
Declan regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T10#
Wangler prevents Declan from improving his position.
Wangler is keen to just control but Declan is a slippery customer.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Wangler not doing much here.
Declan wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
#T11#
Wangler wants to take a breather but Declan is having none of it.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Declan wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (19) vs (2) Declan
Wangler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Declan tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Wangler gets to mount! Declan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (21) vs (2) Declan
Wangler with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wangler tries to control but Declan wriggling away.
Declan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wangler seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Declan is holding on tight.
Declan is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T13#
Wangler trying to control but Declan is having none of it.
Declan tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wangler looking to control but Declan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Declan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wangler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Declan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (24) vs (2) Declan
Will Wangler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Declan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Wangler working for a choke but Declan is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler has the hooks in. Declan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Bobby Wangler retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Bobby Wangler 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:
CACC 102
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 16 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Vicini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wangler did well to prevent Vicini getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Wangler
Wangler is trying to control but can't.
Vicini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wangler reverses the position - he's now on top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Wangler
Wangler wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.#SUB#
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Vicini controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself. #T1#
Wangler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Wangler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wangler postures up.
#SUB#
Vicini throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wangler uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (5) Wangler
Vicini looking for a sweep but Wangler has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (2) vs (7) Wangler
Wangler looking to control but Vicini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Vicini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (7) Wangler
Vicini stands and throws Wangler's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (7) Wangler
Vicini tries to advance position but instead Wangler slips a leg back in to half guard.
Wangler tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vicini is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Vicini is keen to just control but Wangler is a slippery customer.
Wangler is pressing down on Vicini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Wangler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (7) vs (11) Wangler
Vicini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Vicini is trying to reverse the position but instead Wangler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (7) vs (14) Wangler
Wangler not allowing Vicini to control his hands.
Vicini tries to escape the position.
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vicini tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Vicini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vicini is working to get back to half guard.
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Wangler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Vicini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (7) vs (17) Wangler
Wangler controls the position.
Will Wangler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T6#
Wangler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wangler controlling well, preventing Vicini from escaping the position.
Wangler is looking to control Vicini but Vicini is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vicini tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wangler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vicini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wangler's guard. Nice work there by Vicini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (9) vs (17) Wangler#T7#
Vicini trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vicini is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wangler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wangler has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (9) vs (19) Wangler
Wangler trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini is trying to keep Wangler in close.
#T8##SUB#
Vicini isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wangler stacks Vicini on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wangler! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (9) vs (22) Wangler
Wangler works to advance to full mount. Vicini defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (9) vs (24) Wangler
Vicini tries to reverse the position but Wangler maintains control.
Vicini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vicini is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Vicini tries to control Wangler's body but Wangler pushes him off. Vicini squirms to his side and now Wangler has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (9) vs (27) Wangler#SUB2#
Vicini showing good submission defense here.
Vicini is in bad spot here.
Vicini turns into Wangler and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (11) vs (27) Wangler
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wangler's guard. #T10#
Wangler wants to get back to full guard but Vicini has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (14) vs (27) Wangler
Vicini looking to control but Wangler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vicini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wangler tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11##SUB#
Vicini goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wangler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (14) vs (29) Wangler
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vicini wants to improve his position but instead Wangler has moved into half guard.
Wangler is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vicini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.#T12#
Wangler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wangler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wangler won't allow Vicini to sweep him here. #SUB#
Vicini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13#
Wangler trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Wangler won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Vicini wants to improve his position but instead Wangler has moved into half guard.
Wangler moves into full mount! Vicini won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (14) vs (32) Wangler
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Vicini regains half guard.
Wangler is keen to just control but Vicini is a slippery customer.
Wangler trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
Vicini is not content to let Wangler control the position.
Wangler prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 32 to 14.
Bobby Wangler is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler 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:
CACC 94
Date: May 30, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Joey Bam Bam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bam Bam closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wangler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bam Bam (2) vs (0) Wangler
Wangler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bam Bam wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Bam Bam trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Bam Bam tries to pass.
Bam Bam looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bam Bam (2) vs (2) Wangler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Bam Bam looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wangler passes into half guard.
#T1#
Wangler is thwarting Bam Bam's attempts to control the position.
Wangler is controlling the pace.
Bam Bam is concentrating on defense, preventing Wangler from advancing position.
Bam Bam manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Wangler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bam Bam looking for a guillotine here but Wangler defends easily.
Bam Bam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bam Bam'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.
Bam Bam looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Wangler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wangler preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bam Bam looking for a guillotine here but Wangler defends easily.
Bam Bam has control of Wangler's left arm, preventing Wangler from doing any damage.
Bam Bam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Wangler content to stall in guard here.
Bam Bam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bam Bam wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wangler is now in half guard.
Bam Bam trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (2) vs (5) Wangler
Wangler avoids the attempt from Bam Bam to control.#T5#
Bam Bam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bam Bam is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SYDNEY ELITE GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wangler wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bam Bam is trying to reverse the position but instead Wangler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bam Bam (2) vs (8) Wangler
Bam Bam wants to escape the position.
Bam Bam wants to control his opponent's hands but Wangler gets his hands free.
Wangler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
Wangler avoiding Bam Bam 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wangler controlling the positon.
Bam Bam is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Bam Bam right now.
#T7#
Bam Bam wants to control his opponent's hands but Wangler gets his hands free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wangler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bam Bam wants to control his opponent's hands but Wangler gets his hands free.
A lull in the action here.
Wangler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T8#
Wangler is not going to allow Bam Bam to sit and survive in this position.
Wangler tries to keep control of the position but Bam Bam is staying busy.
Bam Bam tries to break free.
Bam Bam trying to control the hands but Wangler breaks the grip.
Wangler trying to control momentarily.
Bam Bam can't escape the position.
Bam Bam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Wangler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wangler tries to get the hooks in deep but Bam Bam pushed the leg off. #T9#
Bam Bam trying to control the hands but Wangler won't let him.
Wangler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bam Bam prevents Wangler from getting a body triangle.
Bam Bam is really stuck here.
#T10#
Bam Bam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wangler is looking to control Bam Bam but Bam Bam is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bam Bam is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Bam Bam preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wangler.
Bam Bam trying to control the hands but Wangler breaks the grip. #T11#
Wangler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bam Bam wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wangler controlling the positon.
Wangler is looking to control Bam Bam but Bam Bam is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wangler not allowing Bam Bam to control his hands.
Bam Bam is in bad spot here.
#T12#
Bam Bam trying to control the hands but Wangler won't let him.
I really don't envy Bam Bam right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wangler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wangler has the hooks in. Bam Bam is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wangler wants to control but Bam Bam is keeping busy.
Bam Bam is really stuck here.
#T13#
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Bam Bam right now.
Wangler controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Wangler is persistently looking for the submission but Bam Bam is defending it well.
Bam Bam rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
#T14#
Bam Bam wants to control his opponent's hands but Wangler gets his hands free.
Bam Bam is trying to break free.
Good control from Wangler.
Bam Bam is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bam Bam doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Bobby Wangler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 87
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bobby Wangler (ranked 2857 p4p, 369 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 7496 p4p, 668 weight class). Wangler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Clash - I Fought The Law. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Martinez clinches.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Wangler manages to get underhooks.
Wangler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but Wangler defends easily.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wangler is stalling in the full guard.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wangler has picked Martinez up and slammed him! Martinez can't keep hold of the triangle and Wangler manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangler staying calm.
Martinez struggling a bit here.
Wangler trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez seems a little lost for a moment, as Wangler dominates the positioning.
Martinez is trying to get back to half guard.
Martinez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (7) vs (0) Martinez
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Wangler's attempts to control the action.
Martinez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Martinez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martinez wants to hold on but Wangler pushes him away.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez trying to control but Wangler postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler wants to take a breather but Martinez is having none of it.
Wangler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wangler is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (10) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wangler fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangler tries to control but Martinez wriggling away.
Martinez is working to get back to half guard.
Wangler wants to take his opponent's back but Martinez doesn't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.
Martinez is trying to escape the mount but Wangler keeps good control and instead manages to take Martinez's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (13) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez can't escape the position.
Martinez is keeping busy.
Wangler is riding his opponent, not letting Martinez buck him off.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Martinez tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control but not successfully.
Wangler controls the position.
Wangler is looking to control Martinez but Martinez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Martinez right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Martinez can't escape the position.
Wangler not allowing Martinez to control his hands.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martinez is really stuck here.
Martinez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wangler controlling well, preventing Martinez from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wangler controlling the positon.
Martinez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler wants to control the pace but Martinez is squirming around nicely.
Wangler prevents Martinez from getting the reversal.
Wangler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wangler avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
Martinez working to try and regain half guard.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Wangler's attempts to control the action.
Wangler controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wangler avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
Wangler controlling the pace for now.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez trying to control from the bottom.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Wangler is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Martinez wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Martinez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wangler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (16) vs (0) Martinez
Wangler prevents Martinez from getting the reversal.
Martinez is trying to escape the mount but Wangler keeps good control and instead manages to take Martinez's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (19) vs (0) Martinez
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wangler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Martinez's body.
Martinez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wangler gets his way!
Martinez tries to break free.
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Wangler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wangler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Martinez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Martinez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wangler content to control rather than advance.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Wangler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martinez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wangler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wangler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Martinez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martinez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wangler manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (22) vs (0) Martinez
Martinez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (25) vs (0) Martinez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Martinez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 25 to 0.
A relieved looking Bobby Wangler 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:
CACC 75
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pacer Dalton (ranked 4399 p4p, 461 weight class) and Bobby Wangler (ranked 2732 p4p, 340 weight class). Wangler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Clash - I Fought The Law. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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 7 wins and 7 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton looking to score a takedown here. Wangler is defending well but Dalton drives through and ends up in Wangler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (0) Wangler
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dalton trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Wangler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Dalton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wangler is controlling Dalton's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fenrir MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dalton content to stall in guard here.
Dalton looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (2) Wangler
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangler being controlled here momentarily.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Wangler tries to pass.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dalton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wangler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dalton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wangler is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton trying to control here.
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Wangler passes into side control, despite Dalton's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (2) vs (5) Wangler
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dalton has one of Wangler's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is not content to let Wangler control the position.
Dalton tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
Dalton tries to improve position but can't.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wangler controls the position.
Dalton is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dalton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dalton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wangler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wangler is pressing down on Dalton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dalton is holding on for now.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton.
Dalton looking to control.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Wangler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (2) vs (8) Wangler
Dalton wants to control but Wangler postures up.
Wangler trying to control the position but Dalton is working away.
Dalton struggling a bit here.
Dalton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wangler is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dalton (2) vs (10) Wangler
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dalton has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dalton (2) vs (13) Wangler
Dalton just trying to survive but Wangler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dalton prevents Wangler from getting a body triangle.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Dalton tries to break free.
Wangler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dalton trying to control the hands but Wangler breaks the grip.
Dalton tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dalton can't escape the position.
Dalton trying to control the hands but Wangler won't let him.
Wangler has the hooks in. Dalton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wangler controls the position.
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wangler tightening his grip on Dalton, looking for the choke.
Dalton trying to control the action but Wangler just sinks the hooks in.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dalton doesn't escape.
Will Wangler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dalton can't escape the position.
Wangler tries to keep control of the position but Dalton is staying busy.
Dalton tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler gets his hands free as Dalton looks to control.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Dalton tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Dalton manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (4) vs (13) Wangler
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Wangler wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (4) vs (15) Wangler
Wangler won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Wangler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (6) vs (15) Wangler
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wangler has control of Dalton's left arm, preventing Dalton from doing any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dalton looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (6) vs (17) Wangler
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 17 to 6.
Our winner, Bobby Wangler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 67
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andy Shifter (ranked 579 p4p, 82 weight class) and Bobby Wangler (ranked 2727 p4p, 322 weight class). Shifter comes into the arena with Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker blaring out of the sound system. Wangler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Clash - I Fought The Law kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Andy Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wangler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wangler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shifter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wangler has Shifter pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wangler pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Shifter tumbling to the mat - Wangler dives into Shifter's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shifter (0) vs (2) Wangler
Shifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wangler passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (0) vs (5) Wangler
Shifter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wangler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shifter's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shifter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wangler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wangler presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shifter (0) vs (7) Wangler
Wangler controlling the pace for now.
Shifter is desperately trying to improve his position but Wangler has a good base and remains in mount.
Shifter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shifter regains half guard.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wangler moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shifter. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (0) vs (10) Wangler
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.
Wangler works to advance to full mount. Shifter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shifter (0) vs (12) Wangler
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wangler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shifter to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (0) vs (15) Wangler
Shifter wants to escape the position.
Shifter is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Shifter tries to break free.
Wangler trying to control.
Wangler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Shifter tries to escape but Wangler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler has good solid back control here.
Wangler is trying to stick to Shifter's back but Shifter is turning into Wangler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wangler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shifter. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (2) vs (15) Wangler
Shifter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wangler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wangler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wangler! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shifter (2) vs (19) Wangler
Wangler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Shifter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Shifter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wangler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shifter is trying to work for a sweep but Wangler has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shifter (2) vs (21) Wangler
Shifter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shifter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (2) vs (24) Wangler
Shifter is looking to improve his position but Wangler isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wangler with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wangler controlling from mount.
Wangler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shifter is looking to escape.
Shifter is trying desperately to improve position.
Wangler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wangler prevents Shifter from getting the reversal.
Shifter is squirming around, avoiding Wangler's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler controlling the pace for now.
Shifter is looking to improve his position but Wangler isn't that keen on the idea.
Wangler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shifter working to try and regain half guard.
Wangler content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wangler wants to control the pace but Shifter is squirming around nicely.
Shifter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wangler controlling the position easily from mount.
Wangler wants to control the pace but Shifter is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wangler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shifter to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (2) vs (27) Wangler
Wangler is hanging on to Shifter's back as he tries to escape.
Wangler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
A lull in the action here.
Shifter breaks Wangler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (4) vs (27) Wangler
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Wangler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shifter's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (4) vs (29) Wangler
Shifter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wangler escapes and throws Shifter's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (4) vs (32) Wangler
Shifter tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wangler presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shifter (4) vs (34) Wangler
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wangler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shifter working to try and regain half guard.
Wangler looking to control but Shifter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shifter can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shifter is looking to escape.
Shifter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wangler is looking to advance position but Shifter won't allow it.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (4) vs (37) Wangler
Wangler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Shifter is looking to regain half guard here but Wangler keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wangler gets to mount! Shifter was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Shifter (4) vs (39) Wangler
Shifter is looking to improve his position but Wangler isn't that keen on the idea.
Shifter looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (4) vs (42) Wangler
Wangler is hanging on to Shifter's back as he tries to escape.
Wangler is looking to control Shifter but Shifter is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Shifter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to control.
Shifter turns into Wangler and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (6) vs (42) Wangler
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Wangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Shifter is looking to pass into half guard but Wangler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wangler is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (6) vs (44) Wangler
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shifter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wangler has passed into half guard!
Shifter is breathing heavily.
Shifter looking for subs from the bottom but Wangler mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (6) vs (47) Wangler
Wangler controlling his opponent.
Shifter tries to reverse the position but Wangler maintains control.
Wangler wants to control the pace but Shifter is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler prevents Shifter from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 47 to 6.
A relieved looking Bobby Wangler 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:
CACC 60
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bobby Wangler (ranked 2751 p4p, 322 weight class) and Jabbar Omarov (ranked 3093 p4p, 352 weight class). Wangler comes to the ring accompanied by The Clash - I Fought The Law. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Jabbar Omarov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Omarov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wangler defends well and Omarov ends up having to push Wangler into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wangler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Omarov
Wangler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (0) Omarov
Omarov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wangler looking to control but Omarov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wangler avoids the attempt from Omarov to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (5) vs (2) Omarov
Omarov looking to pass the guard.
Omarov trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Omarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Omarov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wangler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wangler has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (7) vs (2) Omarov
Wangler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Omarov keeping full guard, as Wangler tries to pass.
Wangler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wangler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Omarov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wangler has managed to get both his arms back between Omarov's legs - danger averted.
Omarov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wangler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Omarov working for submissions but it's allowed Wangler to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarov looking for submissions off his back.
Omarov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Omarov.
Omarov keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Omarov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wangler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wangler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Omarov is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Omarov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wangler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Omarov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wangler has managed to get both his arms back between Omarov's legs - danger averted.
Omarov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wangler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (10) vs (2) Omarov
Omarov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (10) vs (4) Omarov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Omarov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wangler is looking for a sweep. Omarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Omarov is keen to just control but Wangler is a slippery customer.
Wangler trying to control from the bottom.
Wangler keeping control of the position.
Omarov wants to work for an arm triangle but Wangler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wangler wants to control but Omarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Omarov is trying to control. Wangler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Omarov wants to pass to mount but Wangler is defending the position.
Wangler tries to roll over but Omarov keeps him under control.
Omarov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wangler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Omarov is working away from the top position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Omarov trying to control from half guard but Wangler is working away.
Omarov seems to be looking for submissions.
Omarov is just content to waste time from the top position. Wangler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Omarov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wangler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Omarov has Wangler in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (12) vs (4) Omarov
Wangler wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Omarov.
Omarov has an active guard here but Wangler has managed to pass into half guard.
Omarov tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Omarov wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy.
Omarov is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wangler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Omarov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Omarov looking for submissions off his back.
Omarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wangler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (15) vs (4) Omarov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Omarov is squirming around, avoiding Wangler's attempts to control the action.
Wangler takes Omarov's back. Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (18) vs (4) Omarov
Good control from Wangler.
Omarov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wangler's guard. Nice work there by Omarov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (18) vs (6) Omarov
Omarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Omarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Omarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omarov being controlled here momentarily.
Wangler is trying to keep Omarov in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Omarov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Omarov being controlled here momentarily.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Omarov from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is trying to keep Omarov in close.
Omarov trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Wangler controls Omarov momentarily but Omarov frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Omarov looking to pass the guard.
Wangler pulls Omarov in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
An out of breath Bobby Wangler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Wangler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wangler slips a straight right by Goodman.
Wangler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman checks a low kick from Wangler.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wangler.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wangler.
Wangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Wangler throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Wangler.
Wangler backing away here, and Goodman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wangler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wangler thuds his shin into the meat of Goodman's side.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wangler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Wangler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wangler moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wangler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donk. Goodman catches Wangler right on the button with a cross.
Goodman 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.
Wangler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Goodman swings for the body but Wangler moves out of range.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goodman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wangler throws a sloppy head kick
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wangler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Wangler didn't see that one coming.
Wangler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wangler.
Wangler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Wangler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wangler misses with a looping left.
Wangler looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
It seemed like Goodman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wangler throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Wangler.#T2#
A low kick from Wangler misses
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangler is looking to chop away at Goodman's legs.
Goodman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Wangler moves out of range of the leg kick from Goodman.
Wangler tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wangler.
Wangler thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wangler's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Goodman.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Wangler.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Wangler.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wangler is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Goodman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Goodman leaves Wangler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wangler throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.#T3#
Wangler 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.
Goodman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Goodman - just one landing.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wangler manages to avoid it.
Wangler throws a chopping leg kick but Goodman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wangler.
Goodman stuffs the takedown attempt from Wangler. Wangler gets slowly back to his feet.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Wangler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goodman connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wangler.
Nice body kick there by Goodman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wangler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wangler throws a big shot that misses.
Wangler walks into a left hand. #T4#
Wangler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wangler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wangler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wangler misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Goodman scores with a leg kick.
Wangler misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
Goodman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wangler doesn't seem bothered though.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goodman jabs at Wangler's body.
Wangler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wangler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goodman, as that shot connected.
Goodman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goodman jabs Wangler right on the nose. Wangler blinks but takes it well.
Goodman feints and then cracks Wangler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wangler down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman 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#
Goodman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Good work by Goodman as he checks the leg kick.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wangler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wangler.
Goodman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goodman slips a straight right by Wangler.
Wangler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Wangler.
Goodman digs a good body shot into Wangler's ribs.
Goodman stuffs the takedown.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wangler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Goodman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wangler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Wangler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wangler misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Wangler misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wangler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wangler gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
Wangler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goodman lands with a hook. Wangler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangler shoots in for a double leg but Goodman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Wangler looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Wangler jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Goodman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goodman is looking to slow Wangler down with leg kicks.
Wangler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman thuds his shin into the meat of Wangler's side.
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Wangler's torso.
Wangler misses with a double jab
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wangler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goodman lands a jab to Wangler's midsection.
Wangler tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
Wangler jabs at Goodman's body.
Wangler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wangler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wangler darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Wangler into the cage. #T3#
Good exchange - Goodman coming out on top.
Goodman dips to his left and cracks Wangler with an uppercut!
Goodman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goodman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wangler misses the target.
Wangler moves out of range of the body kick.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Wangler.
Goodman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Goodman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wangler throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman throws a series of punches but Wangler moves out of range.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. Wangler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman lands a jab to Wangler's midsection.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Wangler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wangler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goodman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wangler trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wangler moves away.
Good exchange - Goodman coming out on top.
Goodman connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wangler.
Wangler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wangler backing away here, and Goodman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wangler tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wangler.
Wangler tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Wangler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wangler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick.
Wangler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A cross from Goodman lands.
Wangler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wangler moves away.#T1#
Wangler throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wangler.
Wangler scores with a leg kick.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Wangler.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Wangler.
Goodman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goodman lands a jab to the nose.
Wangler walks into a left hand.
Wangler throws a head kick but Goodman moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Goodman scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goodman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wangler tries to score with a low kick but Goodman moves his leg out of the way.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wangler.
Bobby Wangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Wangler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goodman. That one must have hurt.
Wangler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wangler throws out the jab.
Wangler misses with a hook to the body
and Goodman counters with a good, hard body kick but Wangler shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Goodman catches Wangler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Goodman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Wangler counter with a right hand.
Wangler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Goodman lands with a good body shot.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Wangler sees coming a mile off.
Goodman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wangler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goodman tries to avoid it but Wangler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goodman to the ground. Goodman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wangler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wangler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Wangler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Goodman throws out a powerful jab.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Wangler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wangler's sensitive parts.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman slips a jab from Wangler.
Goodman lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Wangler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goodman as he avoids it easily.
A cross from Goodman lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Goodman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wangler if he has to take too many more of those.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Wangler down.
Wangler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wangler.
Goodman feints and then cracks Wangler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wangler down.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goodman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
A victorious Saul Goodman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bobby Wangler (ranked 1978 p4p, 232 weight class) and Philo Beddo (ranked 4745 p4p, 0 weight class). Wangler comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - I Fought The Law. Beddo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeNtSPnvxWU&list=PL1CE5A4327AF04267&index=4. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Philo Beddo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Beddo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wangler's waist but Wangler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beddo off to one side.
Beddo drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Beddo
Wangler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fenrir MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wangler looking to control.
Beddo wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Beddo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beddo trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Wangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wangler, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo looking to pass the guard.
Wangler is pulling down on Beddo's head. It's preventing any offense from Beddo, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Beddo from controlling successfully.
Beddo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (0) vs (5) Beddo
Wangler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Beddo is working for a kimura but Wangler is defending it quite comfortably.
Beddo wants to take a breather but Wangler is having none of it.
Wangler wants to improve his position but Beddo is controlling well.
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beddo wants to take a breather but Wangler is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is trying to control but can't.
Wangler wants to improve his position but Beddo is controlling well.
Beddo is pressing down on Wangler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wangler is holding on for now.
Beddo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beddo is looking to take a break and control but Wangler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beddo trying to pass the guard but Wangler defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wangler is looking for a sweep. Beddo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beddo is trying to control. Wangler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beddo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beddo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beddo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wangler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beddo passes Wangler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beddo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wangler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beddo is working away from the top position though.
Wangler is not content to let Beddo control the position.
Beddo controlling the action here.
Beddo trying to control from half guard but Wangler is working away.
Beddo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wangler has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beddo is keen to just control but Wangler is a slippery customer.
Wangler won't allow Beddo to pass to mount.
Wangler is refusing to be controlled, as Beddo sits in half guard.
Beddo wants to pass the guard but Wangler is defending well.
Beddo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Beddo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beddo wants to free his trapped foot but Wangler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beddo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wangler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beddo wants to pass the guard but Wangler is defending well.
Beddo is trying to control the action in half guard but Wangler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to control here.
Wangler is looking for a sweep. Beddo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beddo wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy.
Beddo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (0) vs (8) Beddo
Wangler can't escape the position.
Beddo looking for a guillotine from mount but Wangler is having none of it.
Beddo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wangler is now in Beddo's guard. A big mistake from Beddo there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (8) Beddo
Beddo wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Beddo is trying to control the position but Wangler postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Beddo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wangler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beddo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wangler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beddo is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beddo is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wangler in particular looking to stall.
Beddo wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Beddo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wangler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Beddo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beddo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beddo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beddo has Wangler pulled in close to control his posture.
Beddo keeping full guard, as Wangler tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Beddo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangler being controlled here momentarily.
Beddo is trying to keep Wangler in close.
Beddo wants to improve his position but instead Wangler has moved into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Wangler 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.
Wangler'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.
Beddo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beddo moves into full guard.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Beddo is keeping the position.
Beddo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Beddo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler looking to pass the guard.
Beddo looking to control but Wangler passes into half guard.
Beddo trying to control here.
Beddo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Beddo is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wangler in particular looking to stall.
Beddo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wangler in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beddo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Beddo is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beddo wins on points by 8 to 2.
Philo Beddo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bobby Wangler (ranked 1968 p4p, 232 weight class) and Jab Brown (ranked 1514 p4p, 197 weight class). Wangler comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - I Fought The Law. Brown has chosen Lützenkirchen - German Kiss as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown 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: Wangler (0) vs (2) Brown
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wangler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Wangler is looking to improve his position.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Wangler is defending well.
Wangler is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Wangler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown is working for a kimura but Wangler is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangler gets back to full guard.
Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wangler dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Brown
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown is looking for a triangle here but Wangler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (2) Brown
Wangler tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here as Wangler stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to buck Wangler off but Wangler is having none of it.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wangler taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to bench press Wangler off him but Wangler keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wangler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown won't allow Wangler to pass to mount.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wangler passes into half guard.
Wangler not doing much here.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wangler jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (8) vs (2) Brown
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Wangler slows the pace down.
Brown has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown sneaks back into half guard.
Brown gets full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brown working for a triangle but Wangler defends it easily.
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Wangler looking to pass the guard.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown 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: Wangler (8) vs (4) Brown
Brown is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Wangler as he works his way to full guard.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (8) vs (7) Brown
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown tries for a kimura but Wangler is defending well.
Brown swings around for an armbar but Wangler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (10) vs (7) Brown
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangler is aware though and is defending well.
Wangler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wangler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wangler moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Brown. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (13) vs (7) Brown
Brown trying to remain calm as Wangler controls from the top position.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Wangler is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brown gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (15) vs (7) Brown
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wangler controlling the pace for now.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown is trying to reverse the position but instead Wangler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (18) vs (7) Brown
You can see the frustration on Brown's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wangler controls the position.
Wangler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wangler is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape.
Wangler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brown doesn't escape.
Wangler controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brown turns into Wangler and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (18) vs (9) Brown
Wangler seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown pushes down on Wangler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wangler is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Wangler defends the submission attempt.
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wangler sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown is looking for a kimura but Wangler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wangler wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wangler is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wangler is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Wangler is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Wangler is defending well.
Wangler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Wangler defends it.
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a kimura but Wangler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Brown is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Wangler to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Wangler trying to control the position here.
Wangler looking to control.
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wangler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wangler has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (20) vs (9) Brown
Brown is looking for a triangle here but Wangler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (23) vs (9) Brown
Brown looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wangler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 23 to 9.
An out of breath Bobby Wangler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 37
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zsiga Venczel (ranked 1993 p4p, 262 weight class) and Bobby Wangler (ranked 1903 p4p, 253 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wangler's choice of entrance music: The Clash - I Fought The Law. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Zsiga Venczel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wangler dives in and grabs Venczel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Venczel pushes down on Wangler's head and hops out.
Venczel closes the distance and pushes Wangler back into the ropes.
Wangler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Venczel trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that Wangler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Venczel looking to pass the guard.
Venczel is pushing down on Wangler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wangler is fighting to maintain full guard but Venczel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Venczel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Venczel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wangler's thigh. Wangler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wangler sees it coming and defends easily.
Venczel tries to pass to full mount but Wangler defends it.
Wangler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Venczel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Venczel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Venczel (0) vs (4) Wangler
Venczel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Venczel is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Venczel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wangler pulls his head out easily.
Venczel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wangler content to control rather than advance.
Venczel wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (7) Wangler
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Venczel tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.
Venczel is looking to get back to full guard here but Wangler has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (0) vs (10) Wangler
The referee asks Wangler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wangler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Venczel is looking to regain half guard here but Wangler keeps moving and retains side control.
Venczel stops Wangler from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is looking for a sweep.
Venczel struggling a bit here.
Wangler moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Venczel (0) vs (12) Wangler
Venczel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Venczel (0) vs (15) Wangler
Wangler is not going to allow Venczel to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Venczel tries to escape the position.
Wangler controlling from the back.
Wangler controlling well, preventing Venczel from escaping the position.
Venczel is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Venczel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Venczel right now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Venczel just trying to survive but Wangler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Venczel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Venczel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wangler.
Wangler controls the action.
Venczel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Venczel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Venczel (0) vs (18) Wangler
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Venczel tries to escape the position.
Wangler struggling to keep hold of the position.
Venczel is in bad spot here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Venczel is in bad spot here.
Venczel just trying to survive but Wangler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Venczel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Venczel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Venczel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (2) vs (18) Wangler
Venczel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Venczel being controlled here momentarily.
Venczel has gone for a leg lock! Wangler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Venczel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (2) vs (20) Wangler
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Venczel.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Venczel is keeping the position.
Venczel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Venczel wants to hit a switch here but Wangler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Venczel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Venczel (2) vs (23) Wangler
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Venczel is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Venczel is working to get back to half guard.
Venczel is trying to reverse the position but instead Wangler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Venczel (2) vs (26) Wangler
Venczel is in bad spot here.
Wangler controlling the position well here. Venczel rolled but Wangler kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wangler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is really stuck here.
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Venczel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (4) vs (26) Wangler
Wangler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Venczel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Wangler is trying to control the position but Venczel postures up.
Venczel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wangler's guard.
Wangler trying to control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Venczel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Venczel trying to control the pace.
Venczel is trying to work for a kimura but Wangler is defending well.
Venczel trying to mount his opponent but Wangler defends it.
Venczel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wangler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Venczel.
Wangler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Venczel is working away from the top position though.
Venczel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Venczel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Venczel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wangler is looking for a sweep. Venczel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wangler reverses the position - he's now on top in Venczel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (4) vs (28) Wangler
Venczel keeping full guard, as Wangler tries to pass.
Venczel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Wangler passes Venczel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Venczel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wangler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wangler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Venczel (8) vs (28) Wangler
Venczel tightening his grip on Wangler, looking for the choke.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Venczel looking to break Wangler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wangler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Venczel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Venczel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Venczel working for a choke but Wangler reverses nicely into Venczel 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Venczel (8) vs (30) Wangler
Wangler pushing down on Venczel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Venczel wants to get back to full guard.
Wangler is trying to control. Venczel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Venczel is trying to get back to full guard.
Venczel wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Venczel tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.
Venczel is refusing to be controlled, as Wangler sits in half guard.
Venczel wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Venczel is pressing down on Wangler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venczel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangler is aware though and is defending well.
Venczel looking for subs off his back but Wangler has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 30 to 8.
Bobby Wangler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 30
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bobby Wangler (ranked 1828 p4p, 248 weight class) and Hank Lombard (ranked 1874 p4p, 251 weight class). Wangler comes to the ring accompanied by The Clash - I Fought The Law. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lombard's choice of entrance music: Shinedown - Sound Of Madness . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hank Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lombard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lombard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Lombard
Lombard is pressing down on Wangler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wangler is holding on for now.
Lombard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wangler sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler gets back to full guard.
Wangler is trying to keep Lombard in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard is fighting to break Wangler's control of his arms but Wangler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wangler is trying to control the position but Lombard postures up.
Lombard preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wangler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Lombard
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wangler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangler passes Lombard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lombard is refusing to be controlled, as Wangler sits in half guard.
Wangler stalling away here and it's allowed Lombard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wangler pushing down on Lombard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wangler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lombard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wangler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (2) Lombard
Lombard looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (8) vs (2) Lombard
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is looking for the choke from the back position but Lombard is controlling his hands well.
Lombard showing good submission defense here.
Wangler seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lombard's chin but Lombard turns very nicely into Wangler's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lombard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (8) vs (4) Lombard
Wangler pulls Lombard in close to his closed guard and prevents Lombard from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lombard is still trying to improve position.
Lombard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is pushing down on Wangler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wangler is fighting to maintain full guard but Lombard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wangler trying to hold on to Lombard's head to control him but Lombard postures up.
Lombard prevents Wangler from improving his position.
Wangler is pressing down on Lombard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is trying to keep Lombard in close.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler is adopting a defensive guard.
Wangler is trying to control the position but Lombard postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Wangler wants to sweep here but Lombard controlling him for the moment.
Wangler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (10) vs (4) Lombard
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Lombard is keeping the position.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Wangler looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (10) vs (6) Lombard
Wangler trying to keep a closed guard but Lombard is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Lombard tries to pass.
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.
Wangler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wangler looking to control.
Wangler is looking for a triangle but Lombard pushes his legs off easily.
Wangler is pulling down on Lombard's head to control his posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wangler 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: Wangler (12) vs (6) Lombard
Wangler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lombard! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (15) vs (6) Lombard
Wangler is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lombard has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lombard! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (15) vs (8) Lombard
Lombard won't allow Wangler to sweep him here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lombard tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Wangler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lombard's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (17) vs (8) Lombard
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lombard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wangler looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (17) vs (10) Lombard
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lombard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lombard is pressing down on Wangler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wangler is holding on for now.
Wangler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wangler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lombard manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (19) vs (10) Lombard
Lombard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangler pushes down on Lombard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wangler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wangler looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (19) vs (12) Lombard
Wangler is trying to control the position but Lombard postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Lombard advances to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 19 to 12.
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Vasiliev throws a right hand that Wangler ducks under and follows up with a left that Wangler also avoids with ease.
Wangler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wangler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vasiliev throws a one two combo.
Wangler misses with a hook.
Wangler fails to land with a series of punches.
Wangler lands a nice shot that snaps Vasiliev's head back.
Wangler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wangler 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangler tries a head kick but it misses.
Wangler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#
Wangler is rocked!
Wangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasiliev.
Wangler is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasiliev finish him?
Vasiliev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasiliev defending well as Wangler loads up on a big left hand.
Wangler seems to have recovered his senses.
Wangler throws out a loose jab but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wangler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vasiliev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Wangler.
Wangler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wangler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vasiliev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wangler is looking to slow Vasiliev down with leg kicks.
Anatoli Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasiliev manages to avoid it.
Vasiliev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vasiliev moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasiliev misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Wangler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wangler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wangler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasiliev's head. #T2#
Wangler controlling the action here.
Wangler stops Vasiliev from getting back to his feet.
Wangler lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasiliev is trying to stand up here but Wangler is controlling him well.
Wangler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vasiliev wants to get back to his feet.
Wangler slows the pace down in half guard.
Wangler is keen to just control but Vasiliev is a slippery customer.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wangler connects with a nice short shot to Vasiliev's temple.
Wangler is looking to take a break and control but Vasiliev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasiliev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wangler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wangler prevents Vasiliev from standing back up.
Wangler thows a huge punch but Vasiliev dodges it nicely.
Wangler slips a nice elbow through Vasiliev's hands, connecting with Vasiliev's forehead.#ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vasiliev manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vasiliev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasiliev scores with a sloppy right hand. Wangler should have avoided that one. #T4#
Vasiliev scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Wangler gets a double leg takedown into Vasiliev's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasiliev is looking to stand up but Wangler isn't so interested in that idea.
Wangler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasiliev is looking to stand up but Wangler isn't so interested in that idea.
Vasiliev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wangler throws a big elbow that misses.
Wangler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vasiliev is looking to stand up but Wangler isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Anatoli Vasiliev will probably get the nod.
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#
Vasiliev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wangler can pounce on him.
Vasiliev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anatoli Vasiliev is winning the standup battle so far.
Wangler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasiliev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasiliev misses with an uppercut. Wangler saw that one coming.
Wangler jabs Vasiliev right on the nose. Vasiliev blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Wangler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wangler is working Vasiliev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vasiliev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wangler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wangler cracks Vasiliev with a big right hand but Vasiliev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasiliev is trying to get back to his feet.
Wangler misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Wangler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Wangler is working Vasiliev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wangler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vasiliev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wangler is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Wangler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vasiliev pushes Wangler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wangler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wangler slows the pace down.
Wangler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wangler scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Wangler is looking to take a break and control but Vasiliev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasiliev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vasiliev trying to remain calm as Wangler controls from the top position.
Vasiliev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wangler slows the pace down.
Vasiliev is not content to let Wangler control the position.
Vasiliev is pushing Wangler's head away, looking to escape. Wangler manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Wangler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wangler is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vasiliev will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wangler is looking to take a break and control but Vasiliev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Wangler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vasiliev to the mat! Vasiliev manages to get full guard.
Vasiliev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wangler manages to pass to side control.
Wangler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vasiliev is refusing to be controlled, as Wangler sits in half guard. #T4#
Vasiliev wants to get back to his feet.
Vasiliev is staying active underneath Wangler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wangler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasiliev's head.
Vasiliev pushes Wangler off looking to stand but Wangler dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wangler uses his free foot to push down on Vasiliev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vasiliev.
Vasiliev tries to buck Wangler off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vasiliev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wangler.
A punch lands to the side of Wangler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vasiliev tries to clinch
and Wangler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vasiliev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anatoli Vasiliev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wangler misses with a double jab.
Vasiliev scores with a punch to the head.
Wangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasiliev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasiliev avoids the head kick by Wangler.
Vasiliev misses with an uppercut.
Wangler scores with a body shot.
A combination from Vasiliev does no damage.
Wangler scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vasiliev.
Wangler scores with a hook.
Vasiliev throws a combination that misses
and Wangler counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Vasiliev! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Wangler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Wangler!
Our winner, Bobby Wangler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Patryk tries to clinch but Wangler is having none of it.
Wangler moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD#
Wangler knocks Patryk to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Patryk is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wangler scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Patryk is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Wangler can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Wangler!
A victorious Bobby Wangler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Lukasz Patryk had this to say: 'Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron!!!'.
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Event:
EMP Scrotum vs Sonnen
Date: Oct 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Wangler looks for a takedown but Cobb sprawls well.#CL#
Cobb clinches up against the cage.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wanglers head.
Cobb tries a body shot but Wangler blocks it.
Wangler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cobb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Wangler.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Cobb. #BC2#
Wangler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cobb defends it nicely.
Wallace Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Wangler.#TD2#
Wangler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cobb tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wangler is in Cobb's guard.
Cobb is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wangler dives into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Cobb'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.#T1##REVR#
Cobb wants to get back to his feet but Wangler drags him back down.
Wangler wants to control but Cobb is keeping him busy.
Cobb is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cobb takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wangler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cobb keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangler prevents Cobb from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wangler scoring with punches and elbows.
Cobb is pushing Wangler's head away, looking to escape. Wangler manages to hold on to the position though.
Wangler looks up at the clock and then as Cobb takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wangler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cobb is trying to buck Wangler off.
Wangler has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fenrir MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wangler working the ground and pound.
Cobb is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wangler asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Wangler tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Wangler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cobb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wangler scoring with punches and elbows.
Cobb takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wangler working the head with strikes.
Cobb is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wangler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cobb keeps working.
Cobb is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cobb gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cobb wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Wangler landing punches.
Cobb wants to try and get back to his feet.
Wangler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wangler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cobb is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#ES#
Cobb bucks up and throws Wangler to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wangler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cobb counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wangler.
Wangler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cobb's waist but Cobb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wangler off to one side.
Wangler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Wangler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cobb lands a brutal head kick. Wangler looks out on his feet and Cobb throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Wallace Cobb!
A victorious Wallace Cobb thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EMP Toivonen vs Marceau
Date: Sep 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wangler circles away quickly and effectively.
Wangler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to avoid it but Wangler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peterson to the ground. Peterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wangler fails with a takedown attempt.
Wangler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peterson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wangler swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a body shot
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Peterson pushes Wangler up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wangler lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wangler.
Wangler tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wangler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wangler blocking some punches.
Peterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson misses with some punches.
#T1#
Peterson digs a right hand into Wangler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wangler's gas tank. #BC2#
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Peterson misses.
Wangler dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Wangler's head and hops out.
Peterson 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.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wangler moves away.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Wangler slips the punch.
Wangler is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Wangler drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Peterson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Peterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson tries to clinch but Wangler is having none of it. #CL2#
Peterson forces Wangler back against the cage and clinches.
Wangler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Peterson blocks an elbow strike.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Peterson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wangler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wangler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Wangler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Wangler closes the distance and clinches up with Peterson, looking for a takedown. Wangler pushes Peterson against the cage but Peterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wangler counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Peterson rushes Wangler and presses him up against the cage.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wangler backwards.
Peterson stops a takedown attempt from Wangler.
Wangler stalling in the clinch but Peterson improves position.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wangler's defenses.
Wangler misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wangler taking a breather.
Peterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wangler blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peterson throws an elbow but misses.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson avoids a wild elbow strike from Wangler.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wangler.
Wangler tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Wangler back against the cage. #T3#
Wangler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wangler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wangler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Peterson is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Wangler turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wangler manages to end up in side control.
Peterson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wangler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wangler is trying to ground and pound but Peterson uses the momentary lack of control by Wangler to regain half guard.
Wangler is keen to just control but Peterson is a slippery customer.#T4#
Peterson wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wangler is nestled in close to Peterson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Peterson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Peterson is defending against the submission attempts here by Wangler.
#SUB#
Wangler is working for a submission of some sort.
Peterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wangler. Wangler gets slowly back to his feet.
Wangler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wangler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
George Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wangler. Wangler gets slowly back to his feet.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Wangler tries for a takedown but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson misses with a hook.#CL2#
Peterson gets a clinch. #TD2#
Peterson jumps into guard, dragging Wangler to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing that Wangler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wangler throws an elbow that misses. Peterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wangler's guard. Nice move by Peterson!#REVB#
Wangler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Peterson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Wangler is looking for a triangle but Peterson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wangler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peterson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
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.
Peterson postures up in Wangler's guard and throws a big left but Wangler blocks it.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangler wants to hit a switch here but Peterson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wangler there! #T3#
Wangler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peterson controlling the pace for now.
Wangler wants to hold on but Peterson pushes him away.
Peterson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wangler is looking to escape.
Peterson controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler is looking to improve his position but Peterson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wangler shoots in looking for a takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl out of it but Wangler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peterson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wangler.
Peterson wants to clinch.#CL2#
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wangler stalls.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Wangler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
Peterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Peterson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Wangler misses the target.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Wangler circles away.
Wangler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wangler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab. #T1#
Wangler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wangler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Wangler.
Peterson blocks the elbow strike.
Wangler is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wangler wants a takedown.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Wangler.
Wangler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wangler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wangler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peterson is keeping busy.
Wangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wangler blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
Wangler misses with an elbow strike.
Wangler misses with a punch to the body.
Wangler taking a breather.
Bobby Wangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wangler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peterson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Wangler has been cut.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Wangler avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Peterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wangler misses with a short punch on the inside.
George Peterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#KD2#
Peterson drops Wangler with a big knee straight up the middle! Wangler is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Wangler is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Peterson has managed to clinch.
Oh Wangler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wangler pushes off an throws an elbow but Peterson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Peterson scores with a knee to the head.
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wangler with a big uppercut! Wangler tries to clinch up but Peterson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wangler to the mat! Wangler covers up and Peterson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). George Peterson!
George Peterson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EMP Araujo vs Lemieux 3
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Zaidi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zaidi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wangler!
Zaidi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler is trying desperately to improve position.
Zaidi unloads with some shots from mount but Wangler bucks and avoids them well.
Wangler tries to lock up and control but Zaidi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zaidi looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Wangler covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohsin Zaidi!
An out of breath Mohsin Zaidi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EMP Escobar vs Madog 5
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Zoid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wangler on the side of the head.
Wangler shoots in but no luck this time.
Zoid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wangler.
Zoid throws a body shot but no joy.
Wangler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zoid swivels and escapes.
Zoid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zoid misses with a right hand
and Wangler counters with a two punch combo.
Wangler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zoid defends well and Wangler ends up having to push Zoid into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zoid connects with a body shot.
Zoid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wangler tries for a takedown but Zoid circles away easily
and Zoid counters with a straight right hand.
Zoid misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoid misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Zoid.
#T1#
Zoid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wangler on the side of the head.
Zoid scores with a jab to the head.
Harold Zoid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zoid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wangler.
Wangler connects with a jab.
Zoid misses with a lunging right hand
and Wangler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zoid thinking. #TD#
Zoid tries to sprawl but Wangler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zoid is refusing to be controlled, as Wangler sits in half guard.
Zoid is trying to stand back up but Wangler is controlling him
Wangler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zoid tries to kick Wangler off but Wangler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wangler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zoid is trying to stand back up but Wangler is controlling him
Zoid is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Wangler has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ground and pound from Wangler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wangler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wangler prevents Zoid from standing back up.
Wangler is nestled in close to Zoid, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zoid looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zoid is refusing to be controlled, as Wangler sits in half guard.
Wangler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zoid is trying to stand.
Wangler is keen to just control but Zoid is a slippery customer.
Wangler thows a huge punch but Zoid dodges it nicely.
Wangler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wangler controlling the action here.
Zoid is trying to stand.
#T3#
Wangler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wangler stops Zoid from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zoid throws a nice looking combination but Wangler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wangler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Zoid releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wangler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD2#
Zoid throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Wangler stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Zoid follows into mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoid wants to stand but Wangler is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#SU2#
Zoid stands up from mount. Strange move. #T4#
Wangler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zoid throws a body punch but Wangler moves out of range.
Zoid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wangler.
Wangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zoid scoring well with a low kick there.
Zoid takes a swing at Wangler's ribcage but misses.
Zoid has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wangler misses with an uppercut
and Zoid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wangler fails with a takedown attempt.
Wangler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zoid pinned against the cage. Zoid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zoid throws out a counter right but Wangler avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Zoid dominated that round.
That's time! Wangler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zoid thumps Wangler with a low kick.
Wangler darts in looking for a takedown but Zoid gets double underhooks and turns Wangler into the cage.
Zoid throws a leg kick but Wangler moved away.
It looked like Wangler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Wangler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zoid on his heels. He'll look to pass Zoid's guard now, I'm sure.
Zoid wants to stand up but Wangler is controlling him. #ES2#
Zoid pushes Wangler off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zoid tries a head kick but it misses.
Wangler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wangler fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Zoid releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wangler tries to land a front kick but Zoid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zoid is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zoid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zoid.
Zoid is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1##TD#
Wangler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zoid has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zoid is not content to let Wangler control the position.
Zoid wants to get back to his feet.
Wangler trying to control the action but Zoid is working from the bottom.
Wangler prevents Zoid from escaping the position.
Wangler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wangler working the head with strikes. #T2#
Wangler wants to control but Zoid is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Zoid throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wangler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoid throws out the jab.
No luck for Wangler with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoid misses with a looping right.
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!
Wangler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zoid throws the kick towards the body but Wangler avoids it.
Wangler dives in for a single leg takedown but Zoid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zoid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wangler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wangler shoots in for a takedown but Zoid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zoid now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wangler moves out of range of the strikes.
Zoid throws a body punch but Wangler moves out of range.
Zoid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wangler moves away.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Zoid. No joy for Wangler on that attempt.
Wangler closes the distance and clinches up with Zoid, looking for a takedown. Wangler pushes Zoid against the cage but Zoid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zoid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wangler shoots and misses
and Zoid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A swing and a miss from Zoid.
Zoid slips a straight right by Wangler.
Wangler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zoid circles away.
Wangler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zoid defends it nicely.
Zoid lands with an overhand left.
Zoid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zoid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Wangler connects with a looping right hand.
Wangler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zoid throws a poor cross that misses
and Wangler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wangler shoots in for a double leg but Zoid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Wangler or perhaps it was just good defense by Zoid, which made it look bad.
Wangler dives in for a single leg takedown but Zoid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zoid throws out a counter right but Wangler avoids it with no problem.
Wangler shoots in looking for a takedown. Zoid tries to sprawl out of it but Wangler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zoid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zoid misses the shot to the body.
Wangler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zoid's waist but Zoid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wangler off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoid. Wangler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wangler slips a jab from Zoid.
Zoid scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Zoid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Zoid misses. #TD#
Wangler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zoid tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wangler is in Zoid's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler won't allow Zoid to get back to his feet.
Wangler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zoid wants to stand and escape but Wangler is having none of it.
Zoid keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Zoid wants to stand but Wangler is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2#
Zoid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Harold Zoid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zoid looks to land a right hand but Wangler moved out of range.#T1#
Zoid looks to throw the jab but Wangler is out of range.
Wangler tries to move into range but Zoid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Wangler.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wangler is defended easily by Zoid.
Wangler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wangler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wangler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zoid avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Wangler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Zoid pushes Wangler off and gets back to his feet.
Bobby Wangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Wangler is rocked!
Zoid misses with an uppercut
and Wangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Wangler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zoid scores with a nice head shot.
Wangler throws a lazy right hand but Zoid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zoid digs a good hook to Wangler's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zoid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Zoid! Wangler is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Zoid!
Harold Zoid was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
EMP Allen vs Marceau
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Wangler throws a head kick but Antoski moves out of range.
Wangler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wangler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Antoski connects with a leg kick. Wangler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wangler checks a leg kick.
No luck for Wangler with that takedown attempt.
Antoski staying out of range there.
Antoski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wangler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Antoski has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wangler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wangler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Antoski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wangler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wangler trying to control the action but Antoski is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Antoski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Antoski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wangler was well out of range. Poor timing from Antoski.
Nice shot lands for Wangler.
Antoski throws a body kick that misses.
Antoski takes a swing at Wangler's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Antoski.
Wangler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Antoski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Antoski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Antoski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wangler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Antoski 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.
Antoski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wangler circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Wangler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wangler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antoski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Antoski looks to land a combination but Wangler avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Wangler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Antoski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wangler.
Wangler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Antoski is looking to land body kicks.
Antoski misses with a left hand
and Wangler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Wangler throws a push kick but Antoski slaps the foot to one side.
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!
Wangler misses with a low kick.
Antoski throws a shot from downtown. Wangler moves away and avoids it.
Antoski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wangler.
Antoski looks for the body kick but Wangler saw that one coming.
Wangler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Antoskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wangler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Antoski will feel that in the morning.
Antoski throws a looping overhand right but Wangler ducks down to avoid it.
Antoski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Antoski lands a lovely overhand right.
Wangler misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Antoski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Antoski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Antoski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Antoski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wangler fails with the takedown
and Antoski counters with a stiff right hand.
Wangler throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Antoski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Antoski throws an overhand right that lands on Wangler's shoulder, as Wangler tries to avoid the shot.
Wangler moves out of range of the body kick.
Good work by Wangler as he checks the leg kick.
Wangler is looking to counter punch.
Antoski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Antoski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wangler.
Wangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Antoski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wangler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Wangler blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Wangler misses its intended target.
Antoski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC2#
Wangler is rocked!
Wangler tries a low kick but Antoski avoids it.
Oh Wangler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antoski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wangler.
Wangler seems to have got his legs back now.
Wangler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Antoski.#T4#
Wangler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antoski looks to land a left hand but Wangler moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Antoski sends Wangler crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Antoski is motioning to the referee to let Wangler up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Antoski cracks Wangler with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Wangler falls to his knees and Antoski doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Antoski!
A relieved looking Shawn Antoski 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:
EMPWA8
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Wangler goes for a double leg but Zoid avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zoid continues to drive forward.
Zoid throws out a counter right but Wangler avoids it with no problem.
Wangler misses with a straight left.
Zoid misses with an uppercut. Wangler saw that one coming.
Wangler looks to land a body kick but Zoid moved away.
Zoid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wangler's head.#TD#
Wangler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wangler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wangler throwing strikes from guard but Zoid blocks nicely.
Wangler looking to pass the guard.
Zoid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wangler controls the pace.
Zoid wants to stand up but Wangler is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoid 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.
Wangler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Zoid keeps moving.
Zoid wants to get back to his feet but Wangler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wangler swings widly with a right hand
and Zoid counters with a thumping low kick.
Zoid takes one to the chin there.
Wangler lands a nice shot that snaps Zoid's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
Zoid throws a good cross that connects.
Zoid avoids the head kick by Wangler.
Wangler throws out a loose jab but Zoid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoid looks to land a left hand but Wangler moved out of range nicely.
Zoid checks a low kick from Wangler.
Wangler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wangler misses with a kick to the body.
Harold Zoid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wangler throws a body punch but Zoid moves out of range. #T2##TD#
Wangler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wangler is pressing down on Zoid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zoid is holding on for now.
Zoid tries to kick Wangler off but Wangler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler is keen to just control but Zoid is a slippery customer.
Zoid scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wangler manages to mount him!
Wangler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zoid really wants to buck Wangler off and get back to his feet.
Wangler controlling his opponent.
Zoid squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wangler lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Zoid wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wangler breaks from Zoid's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wangler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zoid is bucking up trying to escape but Wangler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zoid really wants to buck Wangler off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wangler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zoid is looking to escape.
Wangler raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#
Zoid is rocked!
You get the feeling that Zoid really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wangler with good strikes from the mount here!
Zoid is still in real trouble! Can Wangler finish him?
Wangler won't let Zoid get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wangler postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Zoid in real trouble here! The ref calls for Zoid to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Wangler!
Bobby Wangler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EMP Verygood vs Dong
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Wangler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wangler throws a lazy body kick
and Wangler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Wangler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wangler circles away quickly and effectively.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wangler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brent has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brent and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wangler misses with a straight left.
Wangler throws a head kick but Brent moves out of range.
Wangler tries to clinch there but Brent circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brent, right into the meat.
Wangler misses with a looping right.
Wangler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wangler forces Brent back against the cage and clinches.
Brent misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brent's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wangler struggles to land a body shot inside as Brent controls his hands.
Wangler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brent misses with a punch to the body.
Brent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Wangler presses Brent against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wangler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brent struggles to land a body shot inside as Wangler controls his hands.
Brent blocks a body shot from Wangler.
Brent misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brent pushes Wangler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wangler. #CUT2#
It looks like David Brent has been cut.
Nice elbow from Wangler.
Wangler pushes off an throws an elbow but Brent leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Brent.
Wangler misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Brent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Wangler finds it's way through Brent's defenses.
Bobby Wangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brent jabs Wangler right on the nose. Wangler blinks but takes it well.
Brent scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wangler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brent counters with a nice leg kick.
Wangler scores with a decent looking hook.
Wangler throws the left hand but Brent avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Brent tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brent lands a glancing blow to the side of Wangler's head.
A big right from Wangler misses.
Wangler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brent counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
BOOM! Brent lands a beautiful left hook that drops Wangler. Wangler tries to recover but Brent is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Wangler lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Brent!
In his post fight interview, David Brent started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EMP Graves vs Divac
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Marceau thuds a left hand into Wangler's body.
Marceau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marceau misses with a body shot.
A big right from Wangler misses.
Wangler closes the distance but Marceau moves to the side
and Marceau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wangler thinking.
Marceau throws a jab when Wangler was well out of range.
Wangler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marceau tests Wangler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marceau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marceau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wangler needs to keep his hands up - Marceau had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Wangler slips a straight right by Marceau.
Jean-Claude Marceau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wangler darts in looking for a takedown but Marceau gets double underhooks and turns Wangler into the cage.
Marceau swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marceau misses with an uppercut
and Wangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Wangler throws a jab when Marceau was well out of range.
Marceau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marceau misses with an uppercut
and Wangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wangler looks to clinch
and Marceau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wangler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marceau at a distance.
Marceau tries to bum rush Wangler with a series of wild strikes but Wangler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wangler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wangler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marceau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wangler throws out a counter right but Marceau avoids it with no problem.
Wangler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marceau.#T2##CL2#
Wangler moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marceau misses with the head strike.
Wangler lands a body shot.
Marceau tries to break the clinch but Wangler is controlling the position.
Wangler wants a takedown but no success here.
Marceau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wangler.
Wangler wants a takedown but no success here.
Jean-Claude Marceau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Wangler.#BC#
Marceau breaks from the clinch.
Marceau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wangler.
Marceau tried to counter with a leg kick but Wangler avoided it.
Marceau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wangler. That did some damage!
Marceau connects with the punch.
Wangler throws a head kick but Marceau moves out of range.
#T3#
Wangler misses with a hook
and Marceau counters with a huge left! Wangler is in big trouble! He's backing up but Marceau isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wangler from any more damage. A dominating finish by Marceau!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean-Claude Marceau!
A victorious Jean-Claude Marceau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EMP Heavyweight vs IsMore
Date: Mar 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Wangler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaidi.
Wangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaidi.
Wangler misses with a wild body shot.
Zaidi lands with a nice body kick.
Zaidi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good shot there by Zaidi.
Wangler 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.
Wangler throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Zaidi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaidi shoots for a takedown but Wangler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A shot to the liver by Wangler. Beautiful body shot.
Zaidi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Wangler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zaidi's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Zaidi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wangler 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. #T1#
Zaidi taking some punishment here, with Wangler in his half guard.
Wangler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaidi is looking to improve his position.
Wangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaidi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zaidi wants to get back to full guard.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but Zaidi defending well.
Zaidi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaidi is working hard here to advance position.
Wangler scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Wangler trying to control the action but Zaidi is working from the bottom.
Zaidi wants to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wangler working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Zaidi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wangler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wangler's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Zaidi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#SUB#
Zaidi tightening his grip on Wangler, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Zaidi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Zaidi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zaidi doesn't have the hooks in and Wangler manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wangler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Zaidi looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaidi, not yet. #SUB#
Zaidi has his foot on Wangler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wangler works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Zaidi looking for subs off his back but Wangler has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wangler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zaidi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Zaidi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zaidi wants to get back to full guard.
Wangler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zaidi taking some punishment here, with Wangler in his half guard.
Wangler working Zaidi over with strikes.
Zaidi has hold of Wangler's hands but Wangler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Zaidi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Wangler is keen to just control but Zaidi is a slippery customer.
Zaidi is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wangler working Zaidi over with strikes.
Wangler working over Zaidi with some ground and pound. Zaidi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#
Zaidi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mohsin Zaidi has been cut.
Wangler scores with a big shot! Zaidi's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Zaidi! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Wangler!
Our winner, Bobby Wangler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EMP Jodson vs Verygood
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Orlov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wangler's head backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
A shot to the body from Wangler misses
enabling Orlov to counter with a crisp jab.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wangler throws a right and a left that Orlov avoids nicely.
Wangler is looking to clinch but Orlov is avoiding it.
Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler misses with a wild body shot.
Wangler throws a series of punches but Orlov avoids them all with ease.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Wangler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov swings widly with a right hand
and Wangler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Orlov moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wangler slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Wangler jumps guard and drags Orlov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Orlov postures up.
Orlov passes Wangler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wangler trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Orlov manages to pass to mount!
#T1#
Wangler wants to hold on but Orlov pushes him away.
Orlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wangler tries to lock up and control but Orlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wangler is trying to escape the mount.
Wangler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wangler tries to get to full guard but Orlov has control of the leg.
Wangler is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Wangler is trying to control but can't.
Wangler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Orlov tries to clinch but Wangler is having none of it.
Wangler misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Orlov misses.
Wangler slips a straight right by Orlov.
Wangler lands a really nice looking cross but Orlov seems unphased.
#CL2#
Wangler tries to keep at a distance but Orlov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Wangler lands with a light punch inside.
Wangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wangler backwards.
Wangler tries a knee to the head but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Wangler blocks an uppercut.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wangler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Orlov.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wangler blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wangler backwards.
Wangler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov tries to work over Wangler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wangler stalls.
Wangler can't find room to land a body shot as Orlov controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Orlov lands a slapping body shot.
Orlov thuds his right hand into Wangler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wangler throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wangler checks it well.
Wangler throws a hook but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wangler drops his hands momentarily and Orlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlov, right into the meat.
Wangler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wangler fails with the takedown.
A clash of legs there as Wangler blocks the low kick.
Orlov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Wangler misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlov thuds his shin into the meat of Wangler's side.
Orlov lands a leg kick that knocks Wangler off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orlov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Orlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wangler on the side of the head.
Orlov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wangler.
Wangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Wangler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
No luck for Wangler with that takedown attempt.
Orlov connects with a looping right hand.
Good exchange - Orlov coming out on top.
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Orlov lands with a good body shot.
Wangler swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangler throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Wangler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Wangler ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orlov.
Orlov throws an overhand right that lands on Wangler's shoulder, as Wangler tries to avoid the shot.
Wangler scores with the left hand. Orlov knows he should have avoided that one.
Orlov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov 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.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Wangler is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlov connects with a right hand. Wangler shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Wangler misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlov jabs at Wangler's body.
Wangler thuds a left hand into Orlov's body.#T3#
Wangler slips a jab and a cross from Orlov.
Orlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wangler throwing a counter right hand but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Wangler's body.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wangler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orlov scores with a jab to the head.
Orlov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wangler.
Wangler checks a low kick from Orlov.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wangler.
Wangler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wangler swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov tries to clinch but Wangler moves out of range.
Wangler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wangler scrambles back to his feet.
Wangler is looking to wear down Orlov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Wangler. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Orlov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wangler manages to avoid it.
Orlov misses with a lunging right hand
and Wangler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wangler staying out of range there.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Wangler darts in and clinches Orlov up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wangler scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wangler.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wangler trying to stall but Orlov improves his position.
Wangler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wangler struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orlov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wangler struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Orlov slips under a jab.
Wangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wangler.
Orlov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wangler scores with a jab to the body.
Wangler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circling - Wangler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlov connects with a crisp jab.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wangler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orlov tries to clinch but Wangler is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wangler misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Wangler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Orlov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wangler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Wangler misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov scores with a punch to the head.
Wangler drops his hands momentarily and Orlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Wangler misses the target.
Orlov connects with a body shot that sends Wangler's belly button to the back.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Wangler.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Wangler ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body punch from Wangler.
Wangler lands a nice looking body shot.
Wangler darts in trying to clinch
and Orlov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wangler thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Orlov.
Wangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov flicks out a counter leg kick but Wangler steps away.
Bobby Wangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wangler takes one to the side of the head.
Wangler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orlov. That one must have hurt.
Nice defenses there by Wangler.
Jab from Orlov.
Orlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Wangler. Wangler gets slowly back to his feet.
Wangler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orlov tried to score with a low kick but Wangler checks it.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crunch! Orlov slams his shin into Wangler's torso.
Wangler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orlov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wangler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Wangler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orlov works the jab nicely.
Orlov tries to clinch but Wangler is having none of it. #CL#
Wangler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Wangler fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wangler has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
Orlov pushes Wangler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wangler prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov pushes Wangler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wangler misses with the head strike.
Wangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wangler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wangler trying to control the position but instead, Orlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wangler into the cage.
Good body shot from Orlov.
#T4#
Wangler tries a body shot but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wangler throws a punch but it's blocked by Orlov.
Wangler tries a knee to the head but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Orlov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wangler lands with a light punch inside.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov lands an uppercut.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Orlov on the inside.
Orlov lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Wangler is rocked!
Orlov lands a shot to the body.
Oh Wangler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orlov lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Orlov.
A shot in the inside from Orlov.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wangler backwards.
Wangler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orlov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wangler! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Orlov is unloading with more strikes now! Wangler drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Orlov!
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Event:
EMP Sheedy vs San Diego
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Shifter looks for a takedown but Wangler sprawls well.
Wangler unleashes a big counter combination but Shifter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wangler throws a big shot that misses.
Shifter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Wangler 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.
Wangler is looking to land body kicks.
Wangler tried to score with a low kick but Shifter checks it.
Shifter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wangler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Shifter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shifter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shifter.
Wangler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Shifter misses with a takedown attempt
and Wangler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD2#
Wangler cracks Shifter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shifter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wangler finish him?
Wangler throws a hook to the side of Shifter's head but Shifter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wangler throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shifter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wangler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wangler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter. #T2##SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wangler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wangler trying to control but Shifter postures up.
#SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Wangler is defending well.
Shifter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wangler wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Wangler is doing well to control the position and prevent Shifter from advancing to side control.
Wangler tries to get to full guard but Shifter has control of the leg.
Shifter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Wangler looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wangler trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shifter prevents Wangler from improving his position.#SUB#
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wangler is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Wangler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wangler defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Wangler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shifter's hands.
Shifter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shifter feinted with a counter takedown.
Shifter closes the distance and clinches up with Wangler, looking for a takedown. Shifter pushes Wangler against the cage but Wangler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shifter was well out of range. Poor timing from Wangler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wangler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shifter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wangler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shifter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wangler swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Wangler leaves Shifter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shifter.
Wangler scores with a punch to the head.
Shifter ducks under a wild hook from Wangler.
Shifter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wangler sprawls and moves away.
Wangler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Shifter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shifter trying to advance position but Wangler counters by regaining guard.
Shifter postures up.
#T2#
Shifter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wangler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Andy Shifter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wangler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shifter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangler scores with punches from side control.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Wangler scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Shifter is rocked!
A big shot lands for Wangler! That's hurt Shifter! Will he recover? Wangler fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Wangler!
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler 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:
EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 3
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Gonza throws a low kick but Wangler avoids it.
Wangler moves away from the strike by Gonza.
Wangler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Captain Gonza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wangler takes one on the button.
Wangler is looking to score with low kicks.
Gonza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gonza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wangler works the jab nicely.
Wangler tries to clinch up but Gonza circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Gonza clinches with his opponent.
Gonza struggles to land a body shot inside as Wangler controls his hands.
Wangler throws a head punch that misses.
Wangler tries to pull guard but Gonza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gonza scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangler blocking some punches.
Gonza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gonza lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonza misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonza pushes Wangler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gonza scores with a shot to the side of Wangler's head.
Gonza has a couple of punches blocked by Wangler.
#T1#
Wangler jumps guard but Gonza stands there with Wangler around his waist. Wangler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wangler has a couple of punches blocked by Gonza.
Gonza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wangler's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Gonza.
Gonza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wangler backwards.
Wangler blocks an uppercut.
Gonza gets through Wangler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gonza misses with the head strike.
Wangler throws a head punch that misses.
Wangler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonza backwards.
A short right from Wangler.
Wangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonza digs a right hand underneath Wangler's ribcage. Wangler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wangler lands a nice uppercut.
Wangler lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonza scores with a shot to the side of Wangler's head.
Gonza can't find room to land a body shot as Wangler controls the action.
#TD2#
Wangler pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wangler has a closed guard, preventing Gonza from standing up. #SU#
Gonza decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gonza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wangler's sensitive parts.
Gonza tests Wangler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonza misses with a looping right.
Gonza looks to land a left hand but Wangler moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wangler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonza misses with a low kick as Wangler jumps back.
Gonza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wangler moves away.
Gonza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gonza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wangler wants to clinch up but Gonza keeps it at a distance.
Wangler fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Wangler throws a right hand that Gonza ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonza also avoids with ease.
Gonza is looking to counter punch.
Wangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonza scores with a sloppy right hand. Wangler should have avoided that one. #CL#
Gonza drives through and clinches with Wangler against the cage.
Gonza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Gonza.
Wangler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonza pushes Wangler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonza lands a right hand.
Wangler has a couple of punches blocked by Gonza.
Gonza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonza digs a right hand into Wangler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wangler's gas tank.
Wangler has a couple of punches blocked by Gonza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wangler wants to stall.
Gonza tries to work over Wangler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wangler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonza misses with a punch to the body.
Wangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Gonza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wangler backwards.
Wangler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonza scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonza lands a right hand.
Wangler swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonza as Wangler tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Gonza fails to land.
Gonza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gonza tries to work over Wangler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gonza misses with the head strike.
Wangler prevents a body shot from Gonza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Wangler.
Still in the clinch, Gonza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wangler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wangler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Gonza 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#
Wangler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gonza lands with a good body shot.
Gonza misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Wangler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good body shot from Gonza.
Gonza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gonza lands a nice uppercut.
Gonza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wangler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wangler prevents a body shot from Gonza.
Gonza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wangler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wangler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonza. #ROC#
Wangler is rocked!
A short left from Gonza.
Wangler is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonza finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Gonza fails to land.
Gonza misses with a punch on the inside.
Captain Gonza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wangler blocking some punches.
Gonza lands a big right hand that drops Wangler! The killer instinct kicks in and Gonza finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gonza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Gonza!
Captain Gonza spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Wolff
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Giannopoulos throws the kick towards the body but Wangler avoids it.
Giannopoulos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Giannopoulos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wangler misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Wangler misses.
Wangler lands with a good body shot.
Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wangler checks it well.
Wangler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Giannopoulos lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giannopoulos cracks Wangler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wangler misses with an uppercut
and Giannopoulos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giannopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Wangler.
Giannopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Wangler blocks a head kick by Giannopoulos.
Wangler ducks under a wild hook from Giannopoulos.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Wangler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wangler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nikos Giannopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wangler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Giannopoulos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crunch! Wangler slams his shin into Giannopoulos's torso.
Giannopoulos avoids the body shot from Wangler.
Wangler connects with an inside leg kick.
Giannopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Wangler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wangler lands a nice forearm strike.
Giannopoulos taking a bit of punishment here - Wangler scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giannopoulos prevents Wangler from moving into mount.
Wangler is working Giannopoulos over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Giannopoulos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Wangler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Giannopoulos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wangler is chipping away with strikes.
Wangler lands an elbow.
Giannopoulos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wangler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wangler working the ground and pound from side control.
Wangler cracks Giannopoulos with a big elbow.
Wangler cracks Giannopoulos with a big right hand but Giannopoulos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Giannopoulos tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wangler presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Giannopoulos is trying to escape the mount.
Giannopoulos wants to hold on but Wangler pushes him away.#T3#
Giannopoulos working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Wangler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Giannopoulos can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wangler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Giannopoulos looks a forlorn figure.
Wangler lands a couple of good shots and Giannopoulos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Will Wangler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wangler scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
I really don't envy Giannopoulos right now.
#T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Wangler. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Wangler scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Wangler lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangler is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Wangler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Giannopoulos!
Giannopoulos can't escape the position.
Giannopoulos is still trying to improve position.
Wangler trying to control.
Giannopoulos is in bad spot here.
Giannopoulos is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wangler off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wangler scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Giannopoulos is looking for a way out.
Wangler scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Giannopoulos is looking for a way out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wangler.
Giannopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wangler manages to avoid it.
Wangler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giannopoulos can do to turn this around?
Giannopoulos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wangler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Giannopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Giannopoulos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wangler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wangler takes a swing at Giannopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Giannopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It appears Wangler was looking to counter with a kick there.
Giannopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wangler manages to avoid it.
Giannopoulos is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wangler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wangler lands in his opponent's guard.
Wangler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Giannopoulos's head.#T1#
Wangler works over Giannopoulos with some ground and pound from guard.
Wangler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Giannopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giannopoulos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wangler's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Wangler looking for a guillotine here but Giannopoulos defends easily.
#SUB#
Wangler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wangler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wangler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Giannopoulos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nikos Giannopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Giannopoulos is trying to control the position but Wangler postures up. #SUB2#
Giannopoulos looking for a guillotine here but Wangler defends easily.
Giannopoulos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wangler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Giannopoulos has hold of Wangler's hands but Wangler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wangler lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Giannopoulos won't allow Wangler to pass to mount.
Giannopoulos trying to hold on to Wangler's head to control him but Wangler postures up.
Wangler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Giannopoulos taking some punishment here, with Wangler in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Wangler.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Wangler.
Wangler moves into full mount! Giannopoulos won't be happy about that!
Giannopoulos is looking to get to half guard.
Wangler lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Wangler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Giannopoulos looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#
Giannopoulos is rocked!
Wangler looking to control but Giannopoulos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Giannopoulos is desperately trying to improve his position but Wangler has a good base and remains in mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Wangler! Giannopoulos is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Wangler!
Bobby Wangler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EMP Openweight Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toivonen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wangler takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Wangler is predictable there
and Toivonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wangler thows a leg kick but Toivonen checks it
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Toivonen throws the kick towards the body but Wangler avoids it.
Toivonen throws a body punch but Wangler moves out of range.
Wangler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wangler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toivonen counters with a nice body kick.
Toivonen connects with a body shot that sends Wangler's belly button to the back.
Bobby Wangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wangler wants to land a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range.
Wangler thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Toivonen's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wangler looks to land a right hand but Toivonen moved out of range.
Toivonen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Toivonen with a hook.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wangler.#T1#
Wangler throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Toivonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Wangler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wangler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toivonen.
Wangler moves out of range of the body kick.
Wangler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wangler swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wangler misses with a hook to the body
and Toivonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Wangler misses with a looping right.
Wangler lands a head shot.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Wangler's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen lands a slapping body shot.
Toivonen scores with a nice right hand.
Wangler lands a body shot.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Wangler.
Toivonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. Wangler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wangler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wangler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Toivonen - the referee stops the clock and Wangler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Toivonen. Wangler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Toivonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Wangler misses with a body shot
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Wangler misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice body shot.
Toivonen scores with a spinning back kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Toivonen checks a leg kick.
Wangler misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a solid body kick.
Wangler looks winded!
Toivonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wangler throws a leg kick
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Wangler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Wangler.#T4#
Toivonen lands the left hand.#ROC#
Wangler is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wangler misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Wangler has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Pekka Toivonen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TGC 82
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moore blocks a low kick nicely.
Wangler cracks the inside of Moore's front leg.
Moore cracks Wangler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wangler tries to move into range but Moore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wangler misses with a straight right.
Moore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moore connects with the punch.
Wangler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moore checks a leg kick.
Moore drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wangler defends it well.
Wangler throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Moore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wangler momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore blocks a jab.
Wangler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Wangler throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Moore scores with the left hand. Wangler knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Moore.
Wangler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Wangler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wangler scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Carl Moore has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moore.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
Moore is rocked!
Moore misses with a body kick.
Moore is still on wobbly legs! Can Wangler finish him?
Moore leaves his chin hanging out and Wangler seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Moore crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Wangler!
Bobby Wangler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Carl Moore was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Event:
TGC 76
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Bezmenov.
Bezmenov misses with a double jab
and Wangler counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been informed that Bezmenov 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.
Wangler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wangler.
#TD2#
Bezmenov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bezmenov controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Wangler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wangler tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Wangler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bezmenov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Bezmenov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wangler is being controlled here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wangler is looking to regain half guard here but Bezmenov keeps moving and retains side control.
Bezmenov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wangler is trying to improve his position.
Bezmenov working away.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bezmenov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wangler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wangler misses with an uppercut. Bezmenov saw that one coming.
Bezmenov wants to counter with a clinch but Wangler pushes him away.#T3#
Bezmenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Wangler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bezmenov.#TD2#
Bezmenov shoots in and gets a takedown into Wangler's guard.
Wangler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bezmenov dives into side control.
#REVR#
Wangler is looking for a sweep.
Wangler stops Bezmenov from passing to mount.
Bezmenov happy to just control the position for now.
Wangler wants to control but Bezmenov postures up.#T4#
Bezmenov wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy.
Wangler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bezmenov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezmenov trying to control the position but Wangler is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bezmenov tries to advance to mount but Wangler denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yuri Bezmenov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wangler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bezmenov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wangler defends well and Bezmenov ends up having to push Wangler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bezmenov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wangler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bezmenov fails with the takedown
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Bobby Wangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Bezmenov.
Wangler connects with a body shot.
Wangler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wangler wants it to stay on the feet.
Bezmenov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wangler pinned against the cage. Wangler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler takes a swing at Bezmenov's ribcage but misses.
Wangler cracks a nice hook into Bezmenov's ribs.
Jab by Bezmenov.
Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Wangler dodges the punch combination from Bezmenov.
Wangler misses with a wild body shot.
Bezmenov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wangler under the eye.
Wangler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bobby Wangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Bezmenov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bezmenov feints the counter takedown.
Wangler misses the shot to the body.
Wangler misses with a wild body shot.
Bezmenov lands a jab.
Bezmenov dives in and grabs Wangler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wangler pushes down on Bezmenov's head and hops out.
Bezmenov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bezmenov moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Bezmenov scores with a jab. Wangler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Bezmenov misses.
Bezmenov checks a low kick from Wangler.
Bezmenov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bezmenov slips a jab from Wangler.
Bezmenov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wangler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bezmenov somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangler throws a leg kick but Bezmenov moved away.
Bezmenov looks for a takedown but Wangler sprawls well.
Wangler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bezmenov.
Wangler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Wangler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wangler wants it to stay on the feet.
Wangler stuffs the takedown attempt from Bezmenov. Bezmenov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bezmenov shoots for a takedown but Wangler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bezmenov.
Wangler scores with a hook.
Wangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Yuri Bezmenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezmenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Wangler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bezmenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Wangler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wangler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bezmenov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wangler misses with a jab to the body
letting Bezmenov counter with a right hand. #T4#
Wangler cracks Bezmenov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wangler lands with a cross.
Wangler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bezmenov throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezmenov lands a jab to Wangler's midsection.
Wangler misses with an uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bezmenov or perhaps it was just good defense by Wangler, which made it look bad.
A quick step to the side and Wangler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bezmenov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bezmenov misses with a wild body shot.
Bezmenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bobby Wangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wangler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bezmenov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler dominated that second round.
That's time! Wangler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Bezmenov.
Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Bezmenov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bezmenov misses with a takedown attempt
and Wangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wangler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bezmenov! But no joy.
Bezmenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wangler misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bezmenov to counter with a crisp jab.
Wangler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wangler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezmenov shoots and misses
and Wangler counters with a thumping low kick.
Bobby Wangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Bezmenov.
Wangler throws a low kick but Bezmenov avoids it.
A left lands for Wangler.
Bezmenov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Wangler is looking to slow Bezmenov down with leg kicks.
Wangler throws out a loose jab but Bezmenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bezmenov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wangler lands an overhand right.
Bezmenov throws a hook but Wangler blocks it.
Bezmenov looks for a takedown but Wangler sprawls well.
Wangler connects with a body shot.
Bezmenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wangler misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Bezmenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bezmenov fails with the takedown.#T2#
Wangler looks to land a left hand but Bezmenov moved out of range nicely.
Bezmenov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bezmenov scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bezmenov.
Bezmenov blocks a low kick nicely.
Bezmenov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wangler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bezmenov lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Wangler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Bezmenov.
Bezmenov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Bezmenov throws an off balance right hand
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bezmenov moves away.
Bezmenov takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Bezmenov rushes Wangler and presses him up against the cage.
Bezmenov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wangler leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Wangler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wangler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bezmenov wants to counter the offense by Wangler and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Wangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezmenov misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Wangler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezmenov throws a series of punches but Wangler avoids them all with ease. #KD#
Wangler cracks Bezmenov with a big right hand and Bezmenov goes down!#ROC#
Bezmenov is rocked!
Wangler trying to control but Bezmenov is working from the bottom.
Bezmenov is still in real trouble! Can Wangler finish him?
Bezmenov has a closed guard, preventing Wangler from standing up.
Bezmenov seems to have recovered his senses.
Wangler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yuri Bezmenov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bezmenov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Wangler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wangler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Wangler!
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler 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:
TGC 73: Yoshida vs Boaz 3
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen tries to land a leg kick but Wangler saw it coming and moves away.
Wangler misses the shot to the body.
Wangler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toivonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wangler wants to slow Toivonen down by chopping away at his legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wangler.#CL2#
Toivonen clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Wangler backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Wangler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Wangler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Toivonen walks away with a smile on his face. Wangler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wangler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toivonen is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD#
Wangler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1##SUB#
Wangler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wangler working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Wangler tries for a kimura but Toivonen is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toivonen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wangler connects with a decent elbow.
Wangler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Wangler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Toivonen tries to bench press Wangler off him but Wangler keeps the position. #T2#
Wangler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wangler is working Toivonen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Toivonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Toivonen is thwarting Wangler's attempts to control the position.
Toivonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Wangler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wangler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Toivonen wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Toivonen won't allow Wangler to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Wangler has his foot on Toivonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toivonen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Wangler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toivonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Toivonen wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.#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.
Wangler pulls Toivonen in close to prevent any damage.
Wangler working a defensive guard but Toivonen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wangler manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wangler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wangler is defended easily by Toivonen.
Toivonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Wangler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Wangler tries for a kimura but Toivonen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wangler swings around for an armbar but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wangler's guard.
Wangler tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Toivonen postures up.
Toivonen throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Wangler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wangler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toivonen can do to turn this around?
Wangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wangler, not yet. #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.
Wangler is looking to sweep but instead, Toivonen has passed into half guard.
Toivonen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wangler wants to get back to his feet.
Wangler wants to improve his position but Toivonen is controlling well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wangler is staying active underneath Toivonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Wangler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toivonen as he jumps to the side.
Toivonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wangler.
Toivonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Toivonen - that will leave a mark!
Wangler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Toivonen momentarily.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Wangler.
Wangler blocks a leg kick.
Wangler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Wangler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wangler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toivonen can pounce on him.
Toivonen blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toivonen! But no joy.#T4#
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Wangler's leg. Wangler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wangler swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick.
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!
Toivonen scores with a nice body kick.
Wangler loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Toivonen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wangler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Wangler with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wangler.
Wangler throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Wangler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pekka Toivonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wangler takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Wangler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wangler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wangler throws a wild body kick that Toivonen sees coming a mile off.
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Wangler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wangler throws out a powerful jab.
Wangler scores with a shot to the body.
Toivonen lands a nice looking body kick.
Wangler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wangler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wangler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Toivonen walks into a left hand.
Wangler scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Toivonen cracks the inside of Wangler's front leg.
A cross from Toivonen lands.
Toivonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Wangler checks it.
Wangler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wangler misses with a looping left.
Toivonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wangler can pounce on him.
Wangler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toivonen as he avoids it easily.
Wangler misses with a takedown
and Toivonen counters with a body kick that stops Wangler in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wangler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Wangler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toivonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wangler tries to clinch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Wangler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen thuds his shin into the meat of Wangler's side.
Wangler takes one to the side of the head.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Toivonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Toivonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wangler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen wants to clinch.#T3#
Wangler wants to land a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range.
Wangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wangler.
Wangler scores with a shot to the body.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wangler walks into a straight right hand from Toivonen.#ROC2#
Wangler is rocked!
Wangler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Wangler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wangler ducks into an uppercut from Toivonen and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC 71: Birthday Bashing 2
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Gorbachenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gorbachenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wangler doesn't seem bothered though.
Gorbachenko misses with a right hand
and Wangler counters with a nice uppercut.
Wangler scores with a spinning back kick!#TD2#
Gorbachenko gets caught napping as Wangler dives in and scores a takedown. Gorbachenko manages to retain guard.
Gorbachenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wangler wants to control but Gorbachenko is keeping him busy.
Gorbachenko trying to hold on to Wangler's head to control him but Wangler postures up.
Gorbachenko is refusing to be controlled, as Wangler sits in half guard.
Gorbachenko wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gorbachenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Gorbachenko wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gorbachenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gorbachenko wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Wangler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gorbachenko is doing well to control the position and prevent Wangler from advancing to side control.
Gorbachenko wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Gorbachenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wangler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Gorbachenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wangler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gorbachenko is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Wangler is nestled in close to Gorbachenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gorbachenko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wangler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorbachenko keeps working.
Gorbachenko is looking to improve his position.
Gorbachenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gorbachenko.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorbachenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Wangler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gorbachenko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Gorbachenko stopping the sweep attempt from Wangler.
Gorbachenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wangler trying to keep a closed guard but Gorbachenko is proving a slippery customer.
Gorbachenko won't allow Wangler to sweep him here.
Gorbachenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wangler on the ground.
Gorbachenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Gorbachenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Wangler tries to bum rush Gorbachenko with a series of wild strikes but Gorbachenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gorbachenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wangler's calf.
Gorbachenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gorbachenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wangler avoids the head kick by Gorbachenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wangler! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Wangler.
Wangler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gorbachenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wangler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the liver by Gorbachenko. Beautiful body shot.
Gorbachenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Gorbachenko takes a swing at Wangler's ribcage but misses.
Wangler scores with a body shot.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorbachenko moves away.
Wangler swings for the body but Gorbachenko moves out of range.
Gorbachenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler 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#
Wangler lands a nice shot to the body.
Wangler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gorbachenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anatoly Gorbachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wangler lands a slapping body shot.
Wangler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wangler scores with a body shot.
Gorbachenko tries to land a leg kick but Wangler saw it coming and moves away.
Wangler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gorbachenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wangler was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorbachenko.
Wangler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wangler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Wangler 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.
Wangler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wangler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gorbachenko tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Wangler wants to free his trapped foot but Gorbachenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Gorbachenko is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wangler connects with a nice short shot to Gorbachenko's temple.
Gorbachenko won't allow Wangler to pass to mount.
Wangler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gorbachenko taking some punishment here, with Wangler in his half guard.
Wangler working the head and body with strikes.
Gorbachenko is trying to maintain the position but Wangler is very close to passing his half guard.
Wangler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wangler working over Gorbachenko with some ground and pound. Gorbachenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wangler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wangler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wangler prevents Gorbachenko from improving his position.
Wangler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gorbachenko's head. #T2#
Wangler tries to pass to full mount but Gorbachenko defends it.
Wangler with the ground and pound but Gorbachenko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gorbachenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Gorbachenko is keeping the position.
Wangler throws a big right hand that misses.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorbachenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangler is pushing down on Gorbachenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gorbachenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Wangler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Gorbachenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gorbachenko wants to get back to full guard.
Gorbachenko keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gorbachenko is staying active underneath Wangler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Gorbachenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wangler is working away from the top position though.
Wangler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wangler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gorbachenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wangler lands a nice short elbow.
Wangler lands with a punch from half guard.
Wangler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gorbachenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Gorbachenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wangler.
Wangler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wangler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wangler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Wangler is looking for a kimura but Gorbachenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wangler to get the leverage. #T4#
Nice strikes from Wangler there.
Gorbachenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wangler lands a nice short elbow.
Wangler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gorbachenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Gorbachenko is rocked!
Wangler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Gorbachenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wangler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wangler lands a big elbow - Gorbachenko is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Wangler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Wangler!
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler 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:
TGC Crucible 29
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Wangler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wangler or perhaps it was just good defense by Murley, which made it look bad.
Murley looks to throw the jab but Wangler is out of range.
Murley's coach down at Fenrir MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Wangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wangler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wangler slips a jab and a cross from Murley.
Wangler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wangler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bobby Wangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murley sizes up Wangler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Wangler with that takedown attempt.
Murley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wangler.
Wangler scores with a decent looking hook.
Murley scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Wangler throws the left hand but Murley avoids the punch easily.
Wangler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wangler throws a hook but Murley blocks it.
Murley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
Murley moves out of range of the body kick from Wangler.
Murley throws a low kick, looking for Wangler's leg but Wangler calmly moves out of range.
Wangler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wangler walks into a jab.
Murley lands with a good body shot.
Wangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murley circles away quickly and effectively.
Wangler keeps the fight on the outside.
Wangler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murley was well out of range. Poor timing from Wangler.
Wangler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murley but Murley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murley fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2##CL2#
Murley rushes Wangler and presses him up against the cage.
Murley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Wangler manages to pull guard.
Murley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murley is looking to work some ground and pound but Wangler has wrist control.
Murley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wangler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murley throws a big right hand that misses.
Murley trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Wangler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wangler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murley defends it easily.#SUB#
Wangler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Wangler wants to sweep here but Murley controlling him for the moment.
Murley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wangler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Murley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wangler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wangler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wangler trying to keep a closed guard but Murley is proving a slippery customer.
Murley wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Murley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wangler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Murley from controlling successfully.
Murley wants to stand but Wangler is controlling his posture from full guard. #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.
Wangler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murley.
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murley trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Murley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murley throws an elbow that misses. Wangler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murley's guard. Nice move by Wangler!#REVR#
Wangler passes Murley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wangler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wangler scoring with some ground and pound.
Wangler is pushing down on Murley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murley is fighting to maintain full guard but Wangler has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Wangler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Murley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Murley as Wangler shoots in.
Murley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wangler is looking to wear down Murley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wangler swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
Wangler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wangler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murley scores with a punch to the head.
Murley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murley 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.
Murley scores with a punch to the head.
Murley thuds his right hand into Wangler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
Wangler is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wangler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oh Wangler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murley momentarily.
Wangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murley.
Murley avoids the body shot from Wangler.
Murley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wangler seems to have got his legs back now.
Murley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wangler's head backwards.
Murley cracks Wangler with a hook to the temple - Wangler is on wobbly legs here! Murley swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wangler falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Murley wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott Murley!
Our winner, Scott Murley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TGC 62: Steve vs Murley
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Jurevicious misses the jab.#CL#
Wangler moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wangler.
A shot in the inside from Wangler. #BC#
Wangler breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Wangler has Jurevicious up against the cage in a clinch.
Wangler lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Wangler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurevicious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wangler slips under a jab.
Jurevicious doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wangler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Jurevicious moves out of range as Wangler strikes.
Wangler moves out of range as Jurevicious strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jurevicious lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wangler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wangler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wangler moves out of range as Jurevicious throws a body kick.
Jurevicious swings widly with a right hand
and Wangler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wangler connects with a jab.
Jurevicious feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wangler's calf.
Wangler throws a shot to the body.
Wangler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wangler scores with a sloppy right hand. Jurevicious should have avoided that one.
Bobby Wangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Jurevicious loses concentration momentarily and Wangler pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Jurevicious crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Wangler finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Wangler!
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler 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:
TGC Crucible 20
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Wangler scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Wangler misses its intended target.
Wangler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wangler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wangler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wangler misses with a hook.
Girard misses with a hook to the body
and Wangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wangler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Girard scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard clobbers Wangler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Girard.
Girard misses with a hook
and Wangler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Girard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Girard misses with a hook. Wangler ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wangler or perhaps it was just good defense by Girard, which made it look bad.
Girard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wangler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Girard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Girard moves out of range as Wangler throws a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wangler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Girard jabs at Wangler's body.
Wangler throws a sloppy body shot
and Girard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wangler's knee momentarily.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Girard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wangler misses with a straight right. #TD#
Wangler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Girard!
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!
Wangler throws a strike aimed at the side of Girard's head but Girard avoids it well.
Girard tries to bench press Wangler off him but Wangler keeps the position.
Girard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Girard can't do much from the bottom here.
Girard is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Wangler tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wangler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wangler cracks Girard with a big right hand but Girard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wangler landing a few strikes.
An elbow from Wangler crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Wangler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Girard tries to improve position but can't.
Girard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wangler.
Wangler throws a strike aimed at the side of Girard's head but Girard avoids it well.#T4#
Wangler is working Girard over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wangler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Wangler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wangler throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Wangler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Girard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Girard regains half guard, as Wangler was trying to land strikes.
Girard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler 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#
Wangler throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Wangler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Girard tries to avoid it but Wangler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Girard to the ground. Girard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Girard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Girard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wangler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Wangler ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler throws a solid leg kick but Girard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wangler.
Wangler works the jab nicely.
Jab from Wangler.#T1#
Wangler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girard doesn't seem bothered though.
Wangler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Girard counters with a good low kick that Wangler was not able to check.
Wangler throws the left hand but Girard avoids the punch easily.
Girard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wangler misses the body punch
letting Girard counter with a right hand.
Bobby Wangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Wangler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wangler with a poor takedown
and Girard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Girard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Girard connects with a right hand. Wangler shakes it off.#ROC2#
Wangler is rocked!
Gaultier Girard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Girard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Girard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Girard misses with a hook
and Wangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wangler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wangler thows a leg kick but Girard checks it
and Girard counters with a nice leg kick.
Wangler lands a two punch combo.
Wangler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Girard connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Wangler covering up! Girard comes in with a big uppercut and Wangler goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
TGC 54: Cinco De Mayo
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wangler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Wangler and sends Steve crashing to the mat! Wangler follows him down to the mat - Steve regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Steve is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mark Steve has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Steve is still in real trouble! Can Wangler finish him?
Wangler tries to pass to full mount but Steve defends it.
Steve controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Steve seems to have recovered his senses.
Wangler thows a huge punch but Steve dodges it nicely.
Steve really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wangler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steve is staying active underneath Wangler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wangler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steve's head.
Wangler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Wangler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Wangler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wangler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wangler trying to control the action but Steve is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Wangler seems content to control.
Wangler works his way into side control.
The ground and pound from Wangler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wangler landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Wangler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Steve has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wangler but great work by Steve.#T2#
Wangler is letting Steve control him for a moment.
Wangler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steve wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wangler can't do much from the bottom here.
Wangler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
I wouldn't like to be where Wangler is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Wangler is working hard here to advance position.
Steve working away.
Wangler keeps Steve under control for a moment.
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wangler tries to buck Steve off but Steve is having none of it.
Steve working away.#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.
Wangler is looking to reverse the position.
Wangler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wangler holding on.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wangler ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Wangler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve 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.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mark Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve moves away from the strike by Wangler.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wangler with a body shot.
Bobby Wangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wangler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Steve's cut.
That's time! Wangler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wangler scores with a hook to the body. Steve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wangler moves away from the strike by Steve.
Wangler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.
Steve takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wangler scores with a sloppy right hand. Steve should have avoided that one.
Wangler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wangler scrambles back to his feet.
Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wangler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wangler throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bobby Wangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Wangler ducks under a wild hook from Steve.#T1#
Wangler on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#
Wangler is rocked!
Steve lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Wangler falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Steve!
Mark Steve is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mark Steve made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 12
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Wangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tarley.
Wangler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wangler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tarley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wangler misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tarley! But no joy.
Tarley shoots in and drives through. Wangler sprawls well.
Wangler lands a lovely overhand right.
Tarley looks to land a right hand but Wangler moved out of range.
Wangler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wangler on the side of the head.
Wangler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wangler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wangler wants it to stay on the feet.
Wangler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tarley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Wangler tries to bum rush Tarley with a series of wild strikes but Tarley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wangler throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tarley.
Bobby Wangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Tarley.
Tarley looks for a takedown but Wangler sprawls well.
Wangler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Tarley throws a hook but Wangler avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Wangler there.
Wangler cracks Tarley on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tarley falls backwards against the cage. Wangler follows up with more strikes that drop Tarley to his knees. Wangler keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tarley! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Wangler!
An out of breath Bobby Wangler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TGC 45: Bush v Fidnhasieunch 2
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Murley misses.
Wangler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bobby Wangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wangler connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Murley has been cut.
Murley moves in looking to clinch but Wangler pushes him off.
Wangler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for Murley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wangler lunges at Murley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murley's hand. #CL#
Murley has Wangler up against the cage in a clinch.
Murley throws a head punch that misses.
Murley lands with a light punch inside.
Wangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murley stalling against the cage.
Murley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wangler digs a right hand into Murley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murley's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wangler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Wangler scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wangler as Murley tries to tie him up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wangler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short left from Wangler.
Murley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Wangler.
Murley is breathing heavily.
Wangler scores with a hook to the body.
Wangler lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wangler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murley is trying to stall.
Wangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wangler missing with knees to the body.
Murley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murley misses with a punch on the inside.
Wangler misses with a knee strike.
Murley throws a punch but it's blocked by Wangler.
Murley avoids the elbow strike from Wangler, against the cage.
Murley swings wildly with an uppercut but Wangler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murley misses with some punches.
#T2#
Murley misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Wangler.
Wangler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murley backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wangler tries to land knees in the clinch but Murley avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Wangler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wangler.
Wangler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wangler.
Murley misses with some punches.
Wangler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murley.
Wangler throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Wangler.
Wangler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wangler misses with a knee strike.
Wangler tries to land knees in the clinch but Murley avoids the damage to the body.
Wangler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wangler is leaning against Murley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Wangler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wangler lands a head shot.
Wangler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murley.#T3#
Wangler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wangler throws a right hand that misses
and Murley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Wangler.
A jab from Wangler misses.
Murley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wangler manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Wangler misses the target.
Wangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murley takes one to the chin there.
Wangler throws a lazy right hand but Murley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wangler throws a jab but it's blocked by Murley.
Wangler blocks a jab.#T4#
Wangler lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wangler.
Wangler moves out of range as Murley strikes.
Wangler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murley swings for the body but Wangler moves out of range.
Murley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wangler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Wangler. Beautiful body shot.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
Wangler staying out of range there.
Wangler throws out a counter right but Murley avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Wangler moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wangler loads up on a big right hand but Murley slips the punch.
Murley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wangler manages to circle out of the way.
Wangler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wangler slips a straight right by Murley.
Wangler misses with a wild body shot.
Wangler slips a jab and a cross from Murley.
Wangler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wangler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the body from Wangler misses
and Wangler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murley slips under a jab from Wangler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Wangler misses.
Wangler cracks Murley with a good jab.
Murley ducks right into an uppercut from Wangler.
Wangler misses with a hook
and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Wangler throws an overhand right that lands on Murley's shoulder, as Murley tries to avoid the shot.
Murley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wangler.
Murley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wangler.
Wangler tries to clinch but Murley moves out of range.
Wangler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wangler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murley throws out the jab.
Wangler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wangler throws a lazy uppercut
and Wangler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murley tries to clinch up.
Murley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wangler misses with an uppercut. Murley saw that one coming.#T2#
Murley throws a hook but Wangler avoids it easily.
Murley misses with a lunging right hand
and Wangler counters with a nice body shot.
Wangler staying out of range there.
Murley slips a jab from Wangler.
Wangler throws out a loose jab but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wangler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wangler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wangler throws a nice looking combination but Murley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Murley clinches with his opponent.
Murley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wangler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wangler blocking some punches.
Wangler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Wangler lands a nice uppercut.
Wangler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murley dodges an elbow strike from Wangler.
Murley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wangler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wangler.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wangler as Murley tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Wangler - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murley.
Wangler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murley pushes Wangler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wangler missing with knees to the body.
Murley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wanglers head.
Wangler trying to land knees to the body.
Wangler being controlled against the cage.
Wangler lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Wangler scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Murley is rocked!
Murley misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Wangler tries to work over Murley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Wangler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murley throws a big shot that misses.
Wangler misses with a two punch combination.
Wangler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murley's head.
Wangler lands a jab to the head.
Oh Murley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wangler connects with a looping right hand.
Murley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wangler.
Murley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Murley seems to have got his legs back now.
Wangler looks to land a left hand but Murley moved out of range nicely.
Wangler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murley counters with a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Wangler both land. Nice combination.
Wangler misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A combination from Murley does no damage.
Murley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wangler thuds his right hand into Murley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wangler lands with a shot to the body.
Murley tries to clinch up but Wangler circles away and keeps his distance.
Wangler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wangler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wangler punishes Murley's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murley moves away.
Wangler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wangler misses with a wild body shot.
Wangler defending well as Murley loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Wangler lands a nice hook to Murley's body. Murley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murley throws a lazy right hand but Wangler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wangler swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
Wangler misses the jab.
Wangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murley throws a jab but it's blocked by Wangler.
Wangler scores with a jab to the body.
Murley throws a right hand that misses
and Wangler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murley looks to land a left hand but Wangler moved out of range nicely.
Wangler lands a nice hook to Murley's body. Murley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Murley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Murley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wangler.
Wangler misses with an uppercut
and Murley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murley slips a straight right by Wangler.
Murley is looking to counter the offense by Wangler and move into the clinch.
Wangler misses with an uppercut. Murley saw that one coming.
Wangler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murley misses with an uppercut
and Wangler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wangler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wangler.
Wangler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murley blocks a jab.
Scott Murley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Wangler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Murley. That snapped Wangler's head back.
Murley swings widly with a right hand
enabling Wangler to counter with a crisp jab.
Wangler throws an off balance right hand
and Murley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wangler lands a nice shot to the body.
Wangler misses with a straight left.
Murley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wangler misses with a wild body shot.
Murley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wangler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wangler lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Wangler misses its intended target.
Murley tries to counter by clinching up but Wangler breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Wangler moves out of range as Murley strikes.
Wangler keeps the fight on the outside.
Wangler lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangler swings for the body but Murley moves out of range.
Murley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wangler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wangler lands a lovely overhand right.
Wangler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Wangler.
Murley scores with a sloppy right hand. Wangler should have avoided that one.
Wangler throws a jab when Murley was well out of range.
Wangler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Wangler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wangler 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Wangler!
Bobby Wangler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TGC 39: Johnson vs Wangler 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Wangler rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wangler tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Wangler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Wangler fails to pull guard.
Wangler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wangler misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Wangler is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Wangler.
Johnson tries to work over Wangler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson. #TD2#
Wangler successfully pulls guard.
Wangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wangler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Wangler blocks nicely.
Wangler is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Wangler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Wangler working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Wangler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wangler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wangler, not yet.
Johnson postures up in Wangler's guard and throws a big left but Wangler blocks it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wangler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wangler trying to control the position.
Wangler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wangler is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Wangler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wangler looking to control.
#SUB2#
Wangler looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Wangler is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Johnson is trying to keep Wangler in close.
Wangler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wangler is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Wangler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wangler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wangler advances to half guard.
Wangler thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Johnson wants to control but Wangler is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wangler lands a nice short elbow.
Wangler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wangler is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control but Wangler postures up.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wangler.
Wangler lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wangler on the ground.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Wangler looks to land a strike but Johnson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wangler is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Wangler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler 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#
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wangler takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Wangler.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wangler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wangler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Wangler throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wangler avoids it.
Wangler throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wangler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson takes a swing at Wangler's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Wangler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Wangler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wangler is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wangler is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wangler to get the leverage.
Bobby Wangler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Wangler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Wangler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wangler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wangler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wangler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wangler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wangler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson continues to stall.
Wangler is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Wangler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wangler dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Wangler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wangler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Wangler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Wangler swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wangler on the side of the head.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wangler jabs at Johnson's body.
Wangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Wangler lands a nice shot to the body.
Wangler avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wangler doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Wangler jabs at Johnson's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Wangler was well out of range.
Wangler doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Wangler walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wangler.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wangler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL2#
Wangler rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Wangler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wangler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wangler tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Wangler controls the action.
Johnson tries to work over Wangler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wangler looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson tries to work over Wangler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wangler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wangler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wangler lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Wangler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wangler tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Wangler drops back down to his feet.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wangler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wangler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Wangler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wangler shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Wangler.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Wangler's body.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Anthony Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Wangler is rocked!
Johnson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Wangler - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
TGC 35: Wangler vs Johnson
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Wangler swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Wangler throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Wangler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wangler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wangler jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Wangler.
Wangler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wangler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wangler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Wangler was well out of range.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Wangler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wangler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wangler scores with a jab to the head.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Wangler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Wangler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wangler lands a body shot.
Wangler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wangler misses with a wild combination.
Wangler scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Wangler scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wangler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wangler misses with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson jabs Wangler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wangler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wangler misses with a looping right.
Wangler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Wangler throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wangler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wangler misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wangler thinking.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wangler throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Wangler closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Wangler pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Wangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Wangler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Wangler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson punishes Wangler's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Wangler tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Wangler misses with a double jab.
Wangler lands a two punch combo.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wangler is just out of range.
Wangler attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Wangler scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson tries to bum rush Wangler with a series of wild strikes but Wangler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wangler.
Wangler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Wangler.
Wangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson with a jab.
Wangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wangler walks into a left hand.
Wangler dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Wangler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wangler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wangler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wangler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donk. Wangler catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wangler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
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 Bobby Wangler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Johnson works Wangler's body with a nice hook.
Johnson slips under a jab from Wangler.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wangler throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wangler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Wangler is out of range.
Johnson stuns Wangler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wangler.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Wangler's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Wangler's body.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wangler was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Wangler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wangler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wangler just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Wangler misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson takes a swing at Wangler's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Wangler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Wangler gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wangler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangler scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Wangler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Wangler is rocked!
Johnson steps in with a hook that catches Wangler right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Johnson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wangler looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
TGC 32: Wangler vs Steve
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Wangler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steve's head.
Wangler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Wangler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Wangler.
A shot to the liver by Wangler. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Wangler.
Wangler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wangler cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Wangler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Wangler has Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Wangler jumps guard.
Wangler pulls Steve in close to prevent any damage.
Wangler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve trying to control but Wangler postures up.
#SUB#
Wangler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steve is just riding it out for now. Wangler eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Wangler wants to pass to mount but Steve is defending the position.
Wangler is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Wangler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Wangler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steve doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wangler.
Steve is staying active underneath Wangler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
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.
Steve trying to control from the bottom.
Steve wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wangler seems to be working for a kimura but Steve defends the submission attempt.
Wangler uses his free foot to push down on Steve's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steve. #SUB#
Wangler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Steve can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wangler is working for a guillotine from mount but Steve frees his head quite easily.
Steve is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Wangler looking to secure an arm triangle but Steve defends it well. #SUB#
Wangler throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Steve has his hands clasped together but Wangler breaks the hold and Steve is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Wangler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Wangler!
Bobby Wangler retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Farley Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Did u fart? or is that ur BREATH?'.
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Event:
TGC 28: Wangler vs Rollins 2
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Rollins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rollins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Wangler.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wangler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow.
Wangler prevents a body shot from Rollins.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Wangler controls his hands.
Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
Wangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rollins connects with a knee to the head.
Wangler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rollins or not.
Wangler tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Wangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wangler tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wangler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rollins tries to land knees in the clinch but Wangler avoids the damage to the body.
Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Wangler digs a right hand into Rollins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rollins's gas tank.
Rollins misses with the head strike.
Rollins working aggressively here.
Wangler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rollins backwards.
Wangler is working Rollins over against the cage.
Rollins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rollins is working Wangler over against the cage.
Wangler lands a right hand.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Wangler.
A nice left hand lands by Rollins.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rollins.
Wangler takes a shot to the head.
Rollins working aggressively here.
Wangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Wangler.
Rollins misses with a knee to the head.
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!
Wangler tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Wangler back against the cage. #T2#
Rollins looking to throw knees to the head but Wangler is blocking nicely.
Wangler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wangler blocks a body shot from Rollins.
Wangler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wangler blocks an uppercut.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Wangler.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Wangler.
Wangler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rollins tries to land knees in the clinch but Wangler avoids the damage to the body.
Wangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins tries a body shot but Wangler blocks it.
Wangler pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wangler blocking some punches.
Rollins looking to throw knees to the head but Wangler is blocking nicely.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Wangler.
Wangler lands a body shot.
Wangler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
Rollins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wangler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rollinss head.
Wangler is leaning against Rollins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rollins tries a knee to the head but Wangler blocks it.
Rollins tries a body shot but Wangler blocks it.
Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wangler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Wangler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Wangler sends Rollins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wangler is motioning to the referee to let Rollins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollins wants to clinch.
Wangler lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Rollins falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Wangler!
Bobby Wangler retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Bobby Wangler 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:
TGC 24: Fidnhasieunch vs Bush
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Wade misses with a takedown
and Wangler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wade fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wangler throws a jab when Wade was well out of range.
A jab from Wangler misses.
Wangler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wade dodges the punch combination from Wangler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade with a poor takedown
and Wangler counters with a right hand to the body.
Bobby Wangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Wade.
Wangler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wangler.
Wade shoots in but Wangler avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Wangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade circles away quickly and effectively.
Wade is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wade misses with a takedown
and Wangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Wangler.
Wangler cracks Wade with an open hand slap.
Wangler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wade circles away quickly and effectively.
Wade has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slow jab from Wangler misses its intended target.
And Wade tries to counter it with a takedown but Wangler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wade tries for a takedown but Wangler circles away easily#KD#
and Wangler counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wade! Wangler lets Wade back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Wade is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wangler works Wade's body with a nice hook.
Wade looks winded!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Wangler moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Wade! Wangler continues to tee off on Wade, landing with a left and a right! Wangler connects with a right hand that leaves Wade sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Wangler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Wangler!
Bobby Wangler retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Wangler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC 21: Wangler vs Angry
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Wangler throws a shot from downtown. Angry moves away and avoids it.
Angry steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wangler.
Wangler scores with a jab. Angry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Angry tries to clinch but Wangler moves out of range.
Wangler cracks a nice hook into Angry's ribs.
Wangler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Angry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wangler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Angry closes the distance looking to clinch
and Angry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Angry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Angry looks to clinch
enabling Wangler to counter with a crisp jab.
Wangler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Angry wants to clinch up but Wangler keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Wangler.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Angry has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wangler keeps the fight on the outside.
Angry tries to clinch but Wangler moves away
and Wangler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Angry wants to clinch but Wangler slips to the side
and Wangler counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Wangler works Angry's body with a nice hook.
Angry moves to clinch but Wangler breaks away
and Wangler counters with a big right hand! Oh Angry is in trouble here! Wangler follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Wangler!
Bobby Wangler retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Bobby Wangler 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:
TGC 17: Glatt vs Wangler
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Glatt throws a head kick that misses.
Glatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glatt misses with a left hand
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Doug Glatt has been cut.
Glatt throws a sloppy head kick
and Wangler counters with a left to the body.
Wangler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Glatt misses with a right hand
and Wangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doug Glatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glatt misses with a hook. Wangler ducked under it nicely.
Glatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wangler.
Glatt misses with a hook. Wangler ducked under it nicely.
Wangler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glatt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Wangler avoids the head kick by Glatt.
Glatt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wangler lands a jab to Glatt's midsection.
Glatt throws a head kick but Wangler moves out of range.
Wangler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Glatt misses the jab.
Wangler misses with a body shot.
Wangler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wangler scores with a body shot.
Glatt is breathing heavily.
Glatt throws a head kick that misses
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Wangler swings for the body but Glatt moves out of range.
Wangler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Glatt misses with a head kick.
Wangler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Glatt with a body shot.
Glatt throws a lazy head kick
and Wangler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glatt takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Glatt.
Glatt throwing a counter right hand but Wangler manages to avoid it.
Glatt lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glatt ducks under a wild hook from Wangler.
Wangler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A head kick by Glatt misses
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Glatt takes a swing at Wangler's ribcage but misses.
Wangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wangler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glatt rather than just go for the knockout.
Glatt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Glatt loads up on a big right hand but Wangler slips the punch.
Wangler throws an off balance right hand
and Glatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wangler avoids the head kick by Glatt.
Wangler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Glatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Wangler counters with a left to the body.
Glatt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
No joy there for Wangler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glatt moves away.
Glatt misses with a right hand
and Wangler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glatt swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Wangler counter with a right hand. #T3#
Glatt avoids the body shot from Wangler.
Glatt lands a head shot.
Wangler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glatt misses the body punch
and Wangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glatt throws a head kick that misses.
Wangler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Glatt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wangler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glatt misses with an uppercut. Wangler saw that one coming.
Wangler lands a jab to Glatt's midsection.
Wangler swings for the body but Glatt moves out of range.
Glatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glatt.
Wangler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Glatt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wangler drops his hands momentarily and Glatt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Glatt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wangler's head backwards.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangler connects with a body shot that sends Glatt's belly button to the back.
Wangler blocks a head kick by Glatt.
Glatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glatt throws a lazy head kick
and Wangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glatt looks to throw the jab but Wangler is out of range.
Wangler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wangler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wangler blocks a head kick by Glatt.
Glatt throws a sloppy head kick
and Wangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Wangler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Glatt avoids the body shot from Wangler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wangler lands a lovely overhand right.
Wangler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Glatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wangler lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Wangler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Glatt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Wangler digs a good body shot into Glatt's ribs.
Glatt misses with a body punch
and Wangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wangler connects with a body shot that sends Glatt's belly button to the back.
A head kick by Glatt misses
and Wangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glatt manages to avoid it.
Wangler misses with an uppercut.
Wangler throws a shot to the body.
Wangler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wangler moves forwards but Glatt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Glatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wangler.
Wangler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Glatt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wangler scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wangler.
Glatt is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Wangler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wangler.
Glatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glatt scores with a sloppy right hand. Wangler should have avoided that one.
Wangler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Glatt throws a sloppy head kick
and Wangler counters with a nice body shot.
Bobby Wangler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Glatt throws a head kick but Wangler moves out of range.
Wangler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Glatt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Glatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Wangler counters with a nice uppercut.
Glatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wangler lands a right hook to the body.
Wangler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
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!
Glatt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Glatt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Wangler misses.
Wangler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wangler scores with a sloppy right hand. Glatt should have avoided that one.
Wangler throws a body punch but Glatt moves out of range.
Glatt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Glatt.
Wangler drops Glatt with a big left hand! Glatt is injured, injured bad! Wangler jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Wangler!
Bobby Wangler is the new light heavyweight champion!
Bobby Wangler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 14 Shakhbulatov v Chestner
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Wangler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rollins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wangler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slow jab from Rollins misses its intended target.
Wangler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wangler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rollins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Wangler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Rollins misses its intended target.
Wangler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wangler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rollins tries to clinch but Wangler moves away
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Chet Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins misses with a left hand
and Wangler counters with a huge left! Rollins is in big trouble! He's backing up but Wangler isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rollins from any more damage. A dominating finish by Wangler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Wangler!
Our winner, Bobby Wangler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Wangler lands a nice shot that snaps Nazir's head back.
Nazir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wangler tries to avoid it but Nazir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wangler to the ground. Wangler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nazir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazir shoots and misses
and Wangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raheem Nazir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nazir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wangler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wangler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nazir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nazir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazir wants to clinch
and Wangler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nazir is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wangler connects with a body shot that sends Nazir's belly button to the back.
Wangler's corner calls for a 1-2. Wangler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wangler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nazir had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#KD2#
Wangler sends Nazir crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wangler is motioning to the referee to let Nazir up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Nazir is rocked!
Wangler weaves into range and cracks Nazir right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Nazir goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Wangler is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Wangler!
After winning the bout, Bobby Wangler 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Trivigno has his takedown stuffed
and Wangler counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Nik Trivigno has been cut.
Wangler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trivigno on the side of the head.
Wangler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Trivigno is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wangler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trivigno has time to react.
Wangler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wangler throws a good cross that connects.
Trivigno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trivigno has a takedown stuffed.
A right-left combo lands from Wangler. #CUT2#
Nik Trivigno's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Wangler lands a big right hand that sends Trivigno crashing to the mat! Wangler stays standing though and waves Trivigno back to his feet!#ROC2#
Trivigno is rocked!
Trivigno misses with a takedown attempt
and Wangler counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nik Trivigno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wangler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trivignos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Trivigno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Nik Trivigno's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wangler fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Trivigno to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Trivigno looks to clinch but Wangler throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Trivigno taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bobby Wangler!
Bobby Wangler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Pilsner moves into range and clinches up with Wangler.
Pilsner stalling against the cage.
Wangler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wangler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pilsner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pilsner is struggling to control the position.
Pilsner stalling against the cage.
Pilsner gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pilsner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Adam Pilsner.
Wangler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pilsners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Wangler.
Wangler scores with a body shot.
Pilsner takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Pilsner is rocked!
Wangler moves in close and cracks Pilsner with a massive right hand! Pilsner, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Wangler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Wangler!
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