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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Willems slips the punch.
Willems tries to close the distance and clinch but Lancaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lancaster throws a counter combo.#CL#
Willems gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Willems drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Willemss head.
Willems is trying to drag Lancaster to the mat but Lancaster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willems blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Willems.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Willems uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Willems prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Willems drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Willems. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Willems avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Willems's elbow.
Lancaster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Willems.
Lancaster gets underhooks to prevent Willems's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Lancaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sven Willems seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Willems gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Willems is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lancaster is defending well.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Lancaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lancaster tries to keep at a distance but Willems has taken the fight into the clinch.
Willems goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lancaster prevents it.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Willems controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Willems drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lancaster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Willems moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Willems slips the punch.#CL#
Willems closes the distance and clinches.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Willems avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Willems.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Willems. #T4#
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster tries to work over Willems's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Willems avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Willems tries to score a body lock takedown but Lancaster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Willems backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willems tries to score a body lock takedown but Lancaster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Willems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster has Willems pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lancaster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Willems tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lancaster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster throws a good cross that connects.
Willems wants to clinch up but Lancaster keeps it at a distance.
Lancaster keeps the fight on the outside.
Willems doesn't manage to clinch there - Lancaster circles away.
Lancaster is looking for the big counter here.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Willems is out of range.
Willems wants to clinch.
Willems is looking to clinch but Lancaster is avoiding it.
Lancaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willems tries to clinch up
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Willems gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lancaster prevents the takedown attempt.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Willems is rocked!
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Willems is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Lancaster prevents a takedown attempt there.
Willems blocking some punches.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Willems seems to have got his legs back now.
Lancaster tries to work over Willems's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Willems uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Lancaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willems darts in trying to clinch
and Lancaster counters with a huge left! Willems is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lancaster isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Willems from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lancaster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Lancaster!
A less than humble Henry Lancaster misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Willems (ranked 20198 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Marfaker (ranked 2548 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Sven Willems! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Juan Marfaker!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marfaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Willems tries to score a body lock takedown but Marfaker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Willems wants a takedown.
Marfaker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marfaker has clasped his hands together around Willems's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Willems (0) vs (4) Marfaker
Marfaker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Willems is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marfaker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Willems will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Willems might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willems sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Willems is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Marfaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willems knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Willems tries to get to full guard but Marfaker has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Willems is just riding it out for now. Marfaker eventually gives up the hold.
Marfaker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marfaker wants to take a breather but Willems is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willems wants to improve his position but Marfaker is controlling well.
Willems controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Marfaker wants to pass to mount but Willems is defending the position.
Willems is looking to improve his position.
Marfaker wants to pass the guard but Willems is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willems works his way to full guard. Good work.
Willems working a defensive guard here.
Willems manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marfaker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (2) vs (4) Marfaker
Willems pushing down on Marfaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marfaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marfaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marfaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Willems is aware though and is defending well.
Marfaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Willems's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (2) vs (6) Marfaker
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker passes Willems's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Willems is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marfaker tries to pass to full mount but Willems defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marfaker prevents Willems from improving his position.
Willems is not content to let Marfaker control the position.
Willems trying to hold on to Marfaker's head to control him but Marfaker postures up.
Willems is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Willems is trying to control but can't.
Willems is looking to improve his position.
Marfaker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marfaker is trying to control. Willems wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Willems tries to roll over but Marfaker keeps him under control.
Marfaker trying to mount his opponent but Willems defends it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (2) vs (9) Marfaker
Willems working to try and regain half guard.
Willems gets back to half guard.
Willems is looking for a sweep. Marfaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marfaker is trying to work for a kimura but Willems is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Willems manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Willems looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marfaker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (2) vs (12) Marfaker
Marfaker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marfaker wants to control but Willems is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Willems is trying to get back to half guard.
Marfaker trying to control the position but Willems is working away.
Willems manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marfaker's best efforts.
Willems is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Willems tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marfaker has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (2) vs (15) Marfaker
Marfaker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Willems is looking to get to half guard.
Willems slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Willems slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Willems is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (4) vs (15) Marfaker
Marfaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Willems gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Willems looking to sit in guard and control but Marfaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (4) vs (17) Marfaker
Willems looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Willems lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (6) vs (17) Marfaker
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Willems gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marfaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Marfaker, not yet.
Marfaker looking to control.
Willems pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marfaker is keeping the position for now.
Marfaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Willems manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (6) vs (19) Marfaker
Willems working a defensive guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Willems is pulling down on Marfaker's head. It's preventing any offense from Marfaker, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willems bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marfaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (8) vs (19) Marfaker
Marfaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marfaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marfaker keeping moving, preventing Willems from controlling successfully.
Willems wants to pass the guard but Marfaker is keeping the position.
Willems looking to sit in guard and control but Marfaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (8) vs (21) Marfaker
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Willems is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marfaker defends well.
Willems wants to sweep but no luck.
Willems manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marfaker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (10) vs (21) Marfaker
Willems pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marfaker is keeping the position for now.
Willems advances to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Willems wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marfaker keeps working.
Willems works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (13) vs (21) Marfaker
Marfaker struggling a bit here.
Marfaker is looking to reverse the position.
Willems is trying to get an arm triangle but Marfaker is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marfaker is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marfaker wins on points by 21 to 13.
An out of breath and clearly excited Juan Marfaker thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Avila Alvarez (ranked 7292 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Willems (ranked 20193 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by Barbarian by The Darkness. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Avila Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Sven Willems!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willems's waist but Willems gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Alvarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Willems's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Willems
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Willems looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez drops back looking for a leg! Willems is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Willems manages to kick Alvarez off! Alvarez jumps back into Willems's guard.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Willems is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Willems keeps moving.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willems is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Willems is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Willems is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willems swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez passes into half guard.
Willems is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Willems has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Willems tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Willems trying to control here.
Willems 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.
Willems holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Alvarez content to control rather than advance.
Alvarez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Willems
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Willems is squirming around nicely.
Willems gets back to half guard.
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Willems defends the submission attempt.
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Willems gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willems 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.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez trying to control but Willems is working from the bottom.
Willems escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Willems.
Willems controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez won't allow Willems to sweep him here.
Willems pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Willems manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (5) vs (2) Willems
Willems is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Willems has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alvarez has a hand on Willems's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Willems takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (5) Willems
Alvarez tries to hold on but Willems pushes him away.
Willems controlling from the full mount.
Willems trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez is trying desperately to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Willems controlling the position easily from mount.
Willems avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
Alvarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez tries to lock up and control but Willems gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount but Willems keeps good control and instead manages to take Alvarez's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (5) vs (8) Willems
Willems doesn't have the hooks in and Alvarez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (7) vs (8) Willems
Willems 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Willems is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez trying to control but Willems is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Willems looking to control.
Alvarez trying to control but Willems is working from the bottom.
Willems not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Willems is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Willems has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Willems keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willems is keeping the position for now.
Willems is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Willems keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Willems 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: Alvarez (7) vs (10) Willems
Willems is looking to pass Alvarez's guard but actually Alvarez recovers to full guard.
Willems pushes down on Alvarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alvarez wants to control but Willems is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Willems prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Alvarez is pressing down on Willems's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Willems not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Willems trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willems being controlled here momentarily.
Willems advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (7) vs (13) Willems
Alvarez tries to improve position but can't.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Willems trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez seems a little lost for a moment, as Willems dominates the positioning.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Willems wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Willems working away.
Willems wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Willems taking a breather here.
Alvarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Willems tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Willems has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Willems wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Willems is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez is not content to let Willems control the position.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alvarez won't allow Willems to pass to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Willems is taking a breather. Alvarez 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.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Willems seems content to control.
Willems tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Willems is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Willems trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Willems trying to control from Alvarez's half guard. Alvarez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Willems is proving a slippery customer.
Willems trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Willems passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Willems is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willems is pressing down on Alvarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarez is holding on for now.
Willems is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willems wins on points by 13 to 7.
The defeated Avila Alvarez had this to say: 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jao Rua (ranked 583 p4p, 71 weight class) and Sven Willems (ranked 20350 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tarantula . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jao Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Sven Willems!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rua gets tackled into the cage by Willems. Willems maintains the clinch.
Willems has Rua pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Willems pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rua tumbling to the mat - Willems dives into Rua's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rua (0) vs (2) Willems
Rua wants to sweep here but Willems controlling him for the moment.
Rua is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua trying to control the position.
Rua pulls Willems in close to prevent any damage.
Rua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willems looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willems trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willems postures up.
Willems trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willems slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Willems wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Willems looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rua 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Willems trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willems looking to pass the guard.
Willems trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua trying to control the position.
Rua controlling the position.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willems is one step ahead there.
Willems must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Willems wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willems is still trying to improve position.
Rua controls Willems momentarily but Willems frees himself.
Rua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rua keeping full guard, as Willems tries to pass.
Willems pushing down on Rua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willems looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Willems is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Willems wants to free his trapped foot but Rua is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Willems is trying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Willems sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Willems is looking to pass Rua's guard but actually Rua recovers to full guard.
Willems stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Willems from controlling successfully.
Willems passes Rua's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rua trying to hold on to Willems's head to control him but Willems postures up.
Willems content to control rather than advance.
Willems stalling away here and it's allowed Rua to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Willems preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Willems showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Willems wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua 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: Rua (2) vs (2) Willems
Willems is looking to improve his position.
Willems trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Willems tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
Rua is working for a kimura but Willems is defending it quite comfortably.
Willems wants to get back to full guard.
Rua is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Willems doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rua.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Willems is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rua is thwarting Willems's attempts to control the position.
Willems is refusing to be controlled, as Rua sits in half guard.
Willems has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rua works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (5) vs (2) Willems
Willems is squirming around, avoiding Rua's attempts to control the action.
Willems is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Willems stops Rua from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rua goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Willems is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (5) vs (4) Willems
Rua is trying to keep Willems in close.
Rua keeping full guard, as Willems tries to pass.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Willems from controlling successfully.
Willems trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Willems from controlling successfully.
Willems trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua is trying to keep Willems in close.
Willems advances to half guard.
Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willems pulls his head out easily.
Rua wants to control but Willems is keeping busy.
Willems wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.
Willems is controlling the pace.
Rua looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Willems tries to pass to full mount but Rua defends it.
Willems 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.
Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willems pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.
Willems is stalling here. Rua is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Willems seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rua has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rua (9) vs (4) Willems
Rua working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Willems is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries for a kimura but Willems is defending well.
Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Willems knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Willems tries to improve position but can't.
Willems can't do much from the bottom here.
Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Willems knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Willems, who protects the arm well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Willems knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rua wants to control but Willems is keeping him busy.
Rua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Willems, who protects the arm well.
Willems tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Willems is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Willems tries to buck Rua off but Rua is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Jao Rua 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Willems scores with a jab.
Willems lands a jab.
Tisoaka lands a nice shot that snaps Willems's head back.
Willems looks to land a left hand but Tisoaka moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Willems.#CL2#
Tisoaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Willems, pushing him back against the cage.
Willems lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Willems swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Willems can't find room to land a body shot as Tisoaka controls the action.
Tisoaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tisoaka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Willems pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Willems gets underhooks to prevent Tisoaka's takedown attempt.
Sven Willems has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katuro Tisoaka.
Willems can't find room to land a body shot as Tisoaka controls the action.
Willems fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Willems.
Willems 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.
Willems tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Willems.
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!#BC2#
Tisoaka breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Willems misses with a straight right.
Sven Willems seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tisoaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Willems to score with a decent uppercut.
Tisoaka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Willems if he has to take too many more of those.
Willems throws a body punch but Tisoaka moves out of range.
Tisoaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Willems as he avoids it easily.
Willems throws a looping overhand right but Tisoaka ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Tisoaka clinches with his opponent.
Willems cracks Tisoaka with a nice body shot.
Willems is trying to break the clinch but Tisoaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tisoaka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Willems gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from Tisoaka.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tisoaka.
Tisoaka blocks a body shot from Willems.
Willems tries a body shot but Tisoaka blocks it.
Tisoaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Willems controls his hands.
Tisoaka tries for a takedown but Willems manages to get underhooks.
Willems is leaning against Tisoaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2##TD2#
Tisoaka tightens his grip and picks Willems up, before dumping him to the ground. Willems manages to land in guard.
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!#SUB#
Willems working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tisoaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tisoaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Willems is trying to keep Tisoaka in close.
Willems wants to sweep but no luck.
Tisoaka stays in close to Willems's body and controls the position.
Willems looking to control.
Tisoaka preventing the sweep. #T3#
Willems is working hard here to advance position.
Willems is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tisoaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Willems.
Willems throws a lazy right hand but Tisoaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tisoaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Willems throwing a counter right hand but Tisoaka manages to avoid it.
Tisoaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tisoaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Willems circles away.
Willems lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Willems.
Tisoaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sven Willems is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Willems.
Willems throws a hook but Tisoaka avoids it easily.
Willems connects with a body shot.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Willems.
Tisoaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Willems missing with a left hand there. Tisoaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Willems backs off Tisoaka throws a huge counter combo but Willems manages to avoid it all.
Willems misses with an uppercut.
Willems loads up on a big right hand but Tisoaka slips the punch.
Willems is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Willems catches Tisoaka right on the button with a cross.
Tisoaka tries to clinch but Willems moves out of range.
Willems throws a looping overhand right but Tisoaka ducks down to avoid it.
Willems waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tisoaka.
Willems throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tisoaka on the side of the head.
Tisoaka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Willems is fending him off so far but Tisoaka persists. Nope, Willems circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Willems misses the target.
Tisoaka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Willems misses with a straight right.
Willems thows a left - swing and a miss!
Willems sets himself, and Tisoaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Willems avoids it this time.
Willems misses with a hook. Tisoaka ducked under it nicely.
Tisoaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Willems counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tisoaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Willems dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Willems misses with a hook.
Tisoaka swinging wildly here.
Tisoaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Willems throwing a counter right hand but Tisoaka manages to avoid it.
Tisoaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Willems sprawls well. He's pushed Tisoaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tisoaka misses with a two punch combination.
Tisoaka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Willems swivels and escapes.
Tisoaka moves forwards but Willems connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tisoaka throws a wild body kick that Willems sees coming a mile off.
Willems scores with a nice right hand.
Tisoaka tries to clinch there but Willems circles away.
Sven Willems is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Willems finds it's way through Tisoaka's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willems scores with a nice strike.
Willems misses with a hook.
Willems scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tisoaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Willems.
Tisoaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Willems scores with a jab to the body.
Tisoaka walks into a straight right hand from Willems.#T1##CL2#
Willems tries to keep at a distance but Tisoaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Willems misses with some punches.
Tisoaka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Willems pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sven Willems has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katuro Tisoaka.
Willems misses with an uppercut. Tisoaka saw that one coming.
Willems scores with a nice strike.
Willems lands with a right hand.
Tisoaka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Willems as he jumps to the side.
Willems appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tisoaka defending well as Willems loads up on a big left hand.
Willems connects with the punch.
Tisoaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Willems misses with a body shot.
Tisoaka is looking for the big counter here.
Willems is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tisoaka can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Tisoaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Willems tries a body shot but Tisoaka blocks it.
Tisoaka blocking some punches.
#T2##BC2#
Tisoaka manages to break the clinch.
Willems throws out a loose jab but Tisoaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Willems slaps away a takedown attempt from Tisoaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Tisoaka.
Willems throws a nice looking combination but Tisoaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Willems backs off Tisoaka throws a huge counter combo but Willems manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tisoaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Willems.
Nice sprawl there from Willems as Tisoaka shoots in.
Tisoaka wants to clinch up but Willems keeps it at a distance.
Tisoaka is looking to clinch.
Nice cross by Willems.
Tisoaka avoids the body shot from Willems.
Tisoaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tisoaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tisoaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tisoaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Willems misses. #T3#
Tisoaka tries to clinch but Willems is having none of it.
Willems misses the shot to the body.
Willems misses with a straight left.
Tisoaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A cross from Willems lands.
Willems throws a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Tisoaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tisoaka misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Willems finds it's way through Tisoaka's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Tisoaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Willems thuds a left hand into Tisoaka's body.#CL2#
Tisoaka clinches with his opponent.
Tisoaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tisoaka blocks a body shot from Willems. #T4#
Willems tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tisoaka's elbow.
Willems struggles to land a body shot inside as Tisoaka controls his hands.
Willems goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Willems misses with a body punch.
Tisoaka wants a takedown but no success here.
Tisoaka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tisoaka is trying to drag Willems to the mat but Willems just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tisoaka tries to score a body lock takedown but Willems shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tisoaka is breathing heavily.
Willems misses with a body punch.
Tisoaka is looking for a takedown.
Tisoaka tries for a takedown but Willems manages to get underhooks.
Tisoaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Willems.
Sven Willems has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Willems digs a right hand underneath Tisoaka's ribcage. Tisoaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Willems misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tisoaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Willems dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tisoaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willems's waist but Willems gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tisoaka off to one side.
Tisoaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tisoaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tisoaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Willems swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Willems connects with a nice looking jab.
Willems waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tisoaka.
Willems connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tisoaka's hands.
Tisoaka misses with a takedown attempt - Willems sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sven Willems has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katuro Tisoaka.
Willems connects with a jab.
Willems cracks Tisoaka with an open hand slap.
Willems slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Tisoaka is rocked!
Willems throws a monster overhand right that drops Tisoaka! Willems follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Willems!
The defeated Katuro Tisoaka had this to say: 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Renato Laranja (ranked 6910 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Willems (ranked 6270 p4p, 0 weight class). Laranja kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sangue Do Laranja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Renato Laranja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Sven Willems!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laranja tries for a takedown but Willems sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laranja.
Willems feints the counter takedown.
Laranja goes for a double leg but Willems avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Willems continues to drive forward.
Willems with the counter takedown but Laranja avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Laranja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laranja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Willems sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Willems tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laranja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Willems tries to counter it with a takedown but Laranja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Laranja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Willems changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Willems defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laranja.
Willems feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willems leaves Laranja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Willems drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laranja defends it well.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown but Willems shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Willems feints the counter takedown.
Laranja looks for a takedown but Willems sprawls well.
Willems is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja shoots in and drives through. Willems sprawls well.
And Willems tries to counter it with a takedown but Laranja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Laranja shoots in but no luck this time.
Willems stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Willems wants it to stay on the feet.
Laranja goes for a double leg but Willems avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Willems continues to drive forward.
Willems with the counter takedown but Laranja avoids it easily.
Laranja is breathing heavily.
Willems stuffs the takedown.
Willems tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laranja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Willems swivels and escapes.
And Willems tries to counter it with a takedown but Laranja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Laranja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Willems but Willems pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laranja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Willems counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Willems. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laranja (0) vs (2) Willems
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willems is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laranja keeping full guard, as Willems tries to pass.
Laranja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Willems gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Willems showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Willems slips nicely into half guard.
Willems is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laranja wants to improve his position but Willems is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willems is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Laranja holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Laranja wants to control but Willems is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Willems looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laranja wants to control but Willems is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laranja manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Willems pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laranja is keeping the position for now.
Willems slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willems slips nicely into half guard.
Willems seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laranja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Willems tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laranja 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.
Willems keeps trying to improve his position.
Willems keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laranja wants to control but Willems is keeping busy.
Willems is pressing down on Laranja's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laranja is holding on for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Willems not doing much here.
Willems trying to control the action but Laranja is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willems trying to control the pace.
Laranja trying to control from the bottom.
Willems prevents Laranja from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Willems is working for a submission of some sort.
Willems wants to pass the guard but Laranja is defending well.
Willems is taking a breather. Laranja 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.
Laranja is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Willems not doing much here.
Willems looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laranja is looking to improve his position.
Laranja is working hard here to advance position.
Willems is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laranja! Score +3 for passing guard: Laranja (0) vs (5) Willems
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Willems pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Laranja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Willems sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laranja is trying desperately to improve position.
Willems working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Laranja gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laranja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laranja is in trouble now - Willems has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laranja (0) vs (8) Willems
Willems goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Laranja turns into him and now he's in Willems's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laranja (2) vs (8) Willems
Willems wants to sweep here but Laranja controlling him for the moment.
Laranja wants to control from the top but Willems keeps moving.
Laranja wants to pass the guard but Willems is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Willems tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Willems trying to control the position here.
Laranja works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Willems is looking to control Laranja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willems avoid being mounted?
Willems is trying to get back to full guard.
Willems gets back to full guard.
Willems pulls Laranja in close to prevent any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Willems escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laranja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Willems keeping moving, preventing Laranja from controlling successfully.
Willems controls Laranja momentarily but Laranja frees himself.
Willems 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: Laranja (2) vs (10) Willems
Willems sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laranja works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laranja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willems is one step ahead there.
Willems must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Willems trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Willems won't allow Laranja to sweep him here.
Laranja being controlled here, momentarily.
Laranja is trying to keep Willems in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Willems slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laranja wants to sweep here but Willems controlling him for the moment.
Willems forces his way into half guard.
Willems trying to pass the guard but Laranja defending well.
Well, if Willems 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.
Laranja won't allow Willems to pass to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laranja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laranja trying to control the position.
Willems wants to pass the guard but Laranja is keeping the position.
Laranja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Willems can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laranja trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willems pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laranja is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willems wins on points by 10 to 2.
Sven Willems is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Willems (ranked 6238 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Wilkins (ranked 6900 p4p, 554 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Sven Willems! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Austin Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wilkins tries to clinch there but Willems circles away.
Willems changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wilkins tries to clinch but Willems is having none of it.
Willems stuffs the takedown.
Wilkins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Willems counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilkins won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Willems (4) vs (0) Wilkins
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins is looking for a sweep.
Willems controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willems seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wilkins for as long as he can get away with.
Wilkins tries to bench press Willems off him but Willems keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins struggling a bit here.
Willems controls the position.
Willems wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkins keeps working.
Wilkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Willems is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wilkins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wilkins is trying to improve his position.
Willems controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is trying to improve his position.
Wilkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Willems goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wilkins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Willems but great work by Wilkins. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Willems (4) vs (4) Wilkins
Wilkins is looking to take a break and control but Willems is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Willems manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wilkins's best efforts.
Willems is trying to control but can't.
Wilkins is looking for a kimura but Willems is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilkins to get the leverage.
Willems moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wilkins won't allow Willems to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Willems keeps moving.
Wilkins stopping the sweep attempt from Willems.
Wilkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willems swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Willems controls Wilkins momentarily but Wilkins frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willems working for a triangle but Wilkins defends it easily.
Willems keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Willems wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilkins trying to control but Willems is working from the bottom.
Wilkins pushing down on Willems's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Willems is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Willems tries to get to full guard but Wilkins has control of the leg.
Willems is pressing down on Wilkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Willems is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Willems keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willems 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Willems holds on and takes a little breather.
Willems wants to sweep here but Wilkins controlling him for the moment.
Wilkins passes into half guard.
Willems trying to control from the bottom.
Wilkins 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.
Wilkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Willems tries to roll over but Wilkins keeps him under control.
Wilkins is looking for a kimura here.
Willems is holding on to half guard well.
Willems has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilkins is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Willems makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Willems.
Wilkins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Willems is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Willems has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (6) vs (4) Wilkins
Wilkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Willems can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Willems trying to control but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
Willems is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wilkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Willems sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wilkins's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins trying to hold on to Willems's head to control him but Willems postures up.
Wilkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Willems slows the pace down in half guard.
Wilkins trying to control but Willems postures up.
Willems is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilkins defends it well.
Wilkins moves into full guard.
Wilkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Willems pushes down on Wilkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Willems works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (9) vs (4) Wilkins
Wilkins seems a little lost for a moment, as Willems dominates the positioning.
Wilkins gets back to half guard.
Willems with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilkins wants to improve his position but Willems is controlling well.
Willems wants to take a breather but Wilkins is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins tries to roll over but Willems keeps him under control.
Willems wants to pass the guard but Wilkins is defending well.
Wilkins wants to control but Willems is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilkins actively working from the bottom here.
Willems uses his free foot to push down on Wilkins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wilkins. Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (12) vs (4) Wilkins
Willems wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wilkins is trying to escape the mount but Willems keeps good control and instead manages to take Wilkins's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Willems (15) vs (4) Wilkins
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Willems's arms.
Willems working for a choke but Wilkins is defending well.
Willems working for a choke but Wilkins is defending well.
Willems trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wilkins doesn't escape.
Willems controlling well, preventing Wilkins from escaping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Willems looking to break Wilkins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wilkins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Willems will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Willems controlling from the back.
Willems is hanging on to Wilkins's back as he tries to escape.
Willems has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wilkins's body.
Wilkins 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 Willems gets his way!
Wilkins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wilkins tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Willems looking to break Wilkins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wilkins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Willems will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Willems is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Willems continues to stall.
Willems wants to control but Wilkins is keeping busy.
Willems is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wilkins is defending well though. Willems let's go of the attempt for now.
Willems avoiding Wilkins 's attempts to control his hands.
Willems biding his time, controlling Wilkins.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins is trying to break free.
Wilkins trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Willems is trying to stick to Wilkins's back but Wilkins is turning into Willems. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Willems's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wilkins. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (15) vs (6) Wilkins
Wilkins forces his way into half guard.
Willems moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wilkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Willems holds on and takes a little breather.
Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Willems is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willems takes the fight on points by 15 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Willems (ranked 6120 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy McDavid (ranked 3320 p4p, 346 weight class). Sven Willems has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sven Willems! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Roy McDavid!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDavid shoots in but Willems avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Willems appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDavid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Willems counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDavid won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Willems (4) vs (0) McDavid
Willems trying to control the position but McDavid is working away.
McDavid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Willems moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willems is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDavid is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Willems controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDavid is not content to let Willems control the position.
McDavid is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Willems politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Willems prefers to stall for the moment though.
Willems'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.
Willems 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willems is looking to take a break and control but McDavid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Willems working away.
Willems thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDavid manages to work his way to half guard, despite Willems's best efforts.
Willems is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Willems trying to control from half guard but McDavid is working away.
Willems moves into full mount! McDavid won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (7) vs (0) McDavid
Willems sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willems seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDavid for as long as he can get away with.
McDavid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Willems wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McDavid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Willems looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willems controlling the pace for now.
Willems is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McDavid is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Willems (10) vs (0) McDavid
McDavid showing good submission defense here.
Willems is looking for the choke from the back position but McDavid is controlling his hands well.
Willems looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willems is hanging on to McDavid's back as he tries to escape.
Willems is riding his opponent, not letting McDavid buck him off.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Willems working for the choke.
Will Willems go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McDavid fending off the submission attempt from Willems.
McDavid defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Willems's arms.
McDavid turns into Willems and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (10) vs (2) McDavid
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Willems wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDavid is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDavid trying to control the position from guard on top but Willems is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDavid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willems swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Willems pulls McDavid in to control the position.
McDavid trying to control but Willems is working from the bottom.
McDavid stays in close to Willems's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Willems 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: Willems (12) vs (2) McDavid
Willems with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Willems continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willems is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Willems stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDavid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDavid has his foot on Willems's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willems works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Willems tries to free his leg and advance position but McDavid is retaining full guard.
Willems 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.
Willems pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDavid is keeping the position for now.
Willems slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (15) vs (2) McDavid
McDavid is looking to regain half guard here but Willems keeps moving and retains side control.
McDavid trying to remain calm as Willems controls from the top position.
Further stalling from Willems.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Willems thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDavid keeping his opponent close.
McDavid tries to bench press Willems off him but Willems keeps the position.
Willems looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Willems trying to control the action but McDavid is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Willems goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDavid has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Willems but great work by McDavid. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Willems (15) vs (6) McDavid
McDavid tries to advance to mount but can't.
Willems is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McDavid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Willems manages to get to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Willems is pulling down on McDavid's head to control his posture.
Willems 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.
Willems pulls McDavid in close to prevent any damage.
McDavid wants to control from the top but Willems keeps moving.
Willems bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDavid's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (17) vs (6) McDavid
Willems content to stall in guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDavid looking for a guillotine here but Willems defends easily.
Willems is stalling in the full guard.
McDavid has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Willems is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDavid. Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (20) vs (6) McDavid
Willems controlling the position from side mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Willems has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Willems trying to control the position but McDavid is working away.
Willems wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDavid, who protects the arm well.
McDavid is looking to regain half guard here but Willems keeps moving and retains side control.
Willems controlling the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDavid is looking for a sweep.
Willems trying to control the position but McDavid is working away.
Willems slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDavid struggling a bit here.
McDavid seems a little lost for a moment, as Willems dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willems takes the fight on points by 20 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Willems (ranked 5948 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumar Pentax (ranked 20787 p4p, 506 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sven Willems! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Takumar Pentax!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pentax doesn't manage to clinch there - Willems circles away.
Willems appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Takumar Pentax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentax misses with a takedown attempt - Willems sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pentax closes the distance and clinches.
Willems has hold of one of Pentax's legs. Pentax is fighting the takedown attempt but Willems gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Willems (2) vs (0) Pentax
Willems preventing the sweep.
Willems 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.
Willems passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (5) vs (0) Pentax
Willems is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pentax knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pentax is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willems wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pentax, who protects the arm well.
Pentax tries to bench press Willems off him but Willems keeps the position.
Willems trying to control the position but Pentax is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willems tries for a kimura but Pentax is defending well.
Willems is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pentax knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willems wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pentax keeps working.
Willems working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pentax is trying to control Willems's posture but Willems avoids it.
Pentax is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willems looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pentax manages to work his way to half guard, despite Willems's best efforts.
Pentax trying to control from the bottom.
Pentax looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Willems frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (8) vs (0) Pentax
Pentax is in all sorts of trouble here.
Willems forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Willems (11) vs (0) Pentax
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willems is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Willems is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pentax has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pentax is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Willems is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pentax knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pentax for a finish.
Willems is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pentax defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pentax trying to control but not successfully.
Willems seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Pentax's chin but Pentax turns very nicely into Willems's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Pentax.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (11) vs (2) Pentax
Willems is looking for a triangle but Pentax pushes his legs off easily.
Pentax is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Willems seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pentax preventing the sweep.
Willems 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: Willems (13) vs (2) Pentax
Pentax wants to improve his position but Willems is controlling well.
Willems moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (16) vs (2) Pentax
Willems swings around for an armbar but Pentax sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Willems's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (16) vs (4) Pentax
Willems 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.
Pentax trying to control the position from guard on top but Willems is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pentax won't allow Willems to sweep him here.
Willems is looking to sweep but instead, Pentax has passed into half guard.
Willems regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pentax wants to control from the top but Willems keeps moving.
Willems is looking for a triangle but Pentax pushes his legs off easily.
Willems wants to sweep but no luck.
Willems is looking to sweep but instead, Pentax has passed into half guard.
Pentax prevents Willems from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Willems trying to get back to full guard but Pentax takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (16) vs (7) Pentax
Willems is desperately trying to improve his position but Pentax has a good base and remains in mount.
Willems 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: Willems (18) vs (7) Pentax
Willems slips nicely into half guard.
Willems is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pentax has managed to free his arm - good work.
Willems is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Willems looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pentax looking for submissions off his back.
Willems wants to free his trapped foot but Pentax is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pentax is not content to let Willems control the position.
Pentax trying to control from the bottom.
Willems works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (21) vs (7) Pentax
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pentax has given up his back here. Will Willems look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Willems (24) vs (7) Pentax
Pentax trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Willems tightening his grip on Pentax, looking for the choke.
Pentax preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Willems.
Willems is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pentax defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pentax trying to control the action but Willems just sinks the hooks in.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Willems 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, Pentax has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Willems avoiding Pentax 's attempts to control his hands.
Pentax 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 Willems gets his way!
Willems is trying to stick to Pentax's back but Pentax is turning into Willems. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Willems's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pentax. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (24) vs (9) Pentax
Pentax avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Willems tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pentax wants to control from the top but Willems keeps moving.
Willems 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: Willems (26) vs (9) Pentax
Willems is looking to advance position but Pentax won't allow it.
Pentax regains full guard. Nicely done.
Willems passes Pentax's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Willems trying to control from half guard but Pentax is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Willems tries to pass to full mount but Pentax defends it.
Pentax is trying to control but can't.
Willems passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (29) vs (9) Pentax
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willems avoids the attempt from Pentax to control.
Willems pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Willems is working hard here to advance position.
Willems goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pentax is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willems (29) vs (11) Pentax
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Willems isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pentax stacks Willems 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 Pentax! Score +3 for passing guard: Willems (29) vs (14) Pentax
Willems is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pentax's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pentax takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pentax is trying to control. Willems wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willems is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willems takes the fight on points by 29 to 14. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Razul Akbur (ranked 6093 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Willems (ranked 5913 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sven Willems enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Razul Akbur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sven Willems!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akbur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Willems sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akbur somewhat.
Akbur shoots and misses
and Willems counters with a single leg into guard. Akbur didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Akbur (0) vs (2) Willems
Willems forces his way into half guard.
Willems is looking to advance position but Akbur won't allow it.
Akbur tries to get to full guard but Willems has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willems tries to pass to full mount but Akbur defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbur wants to sweep but Willems has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Akbur (0) vs (5) Willems
Willems trying to control the position but Akbur is working away.
Willems goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Akbur rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Willems's guard! Nice work there by Akbur! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akbur (2) vs (5) Willems
Akbur trying to control but Willems is working from the bottom.
Willems tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Willems 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: Akbur (2) vs (7) Willems
Akbur tries to roll over but Willems keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willems looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Willems passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Akbur (2) vs (10) Willems
Akbur is not content to let Willems control the position.
Willems is trying to get an arm triangle but Akbur is defending well.
Willems tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Willems has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Akbur struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbur is looking for a sweep.
Willems tries for a kimura but Akbur is defending well.
Willems in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Willems goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Akbur has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Willems but great work by Akbur. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Akbur (6) vs (10) Willems
Willems struggling a bit here.
Willems is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Akbur trying to mount his opponent but Willems defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willems wants to get back to full guard.
Willems slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Willems looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willems bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akbur's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akbur (6) vs (12) Willems
Akbur trying to keep a closed guard but Willems is proving a slippery customer.
Willems pushing down on Akbur's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Akbur trying to control but Willems postures up.
Willems frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Akbur (6) vs (15) Willems
Akbur is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Willems moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Akbur (6) vs (18) Willems
Willems working for a choke but Akbur is defending well.
Willems tightening his grip on Akbur, looking for the choke.
Akbur fending off the submission attempt from Willems.
Akbur 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 Willems gets his way!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Willems is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Willems is looking for the choke from the back position but Akbur is controlling his hands well.
Willems is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Akbur defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Akbur tries to escape the position.
Willems not allowing Akbur to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Akbur 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 Willems gets his way!
Willems working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Willems patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Akbur's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Willems is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Willems is persistently looking for the submission but Akbur is defending it well.
Akbur turns into Willems and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akbur (8) vs (18) Willems
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Willems looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willems keeping full guard, as Akbur tries to pass.
Willems manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akbur manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akbur (8) vs (20) Willems
Akbur has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Willems is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Akbur. Score +3 for passing guard: Akbur (8) vs (23) Willems
Akbur is trying to improve his position.
Willems working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Willems working away.
Willems working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akbur struggling a bit here.
Willems is trying to get an arm triangle but Akbur is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Akbur is not content to let Willems control the position.
Willems is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akbur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Willems trying to control the action but Akbur is working from the bottom.
Akbur tries to bench press Willems off him but Willems keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willems trying to control the position but Akbur is working away.
Willems is trying to get an arm triangle but Akbur is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Akbur wants to control but Willems postures up.
Willems working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Willems looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Willems looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Akbur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Akbur manages to work his way to half guard, despite Willems's best efforts.
Willems wants to free his trapped foot but Akbur is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akbur wants to control but Willems is keeping busy.
Akbur is in trouble now - Willems has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Akbur (8) vs (26) Willems
Willems fails to advance to Akbur's back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Willems moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Akbur (8) vs (29) Willems
Akbur rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Willems is looking to advance position but Akbur won't allow it.
Willems keeps trying to improve his position.
Akbur is looking to control Willems's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akbur avoid being mounted?
Willems is trying to work for a kimura but Akbur is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Akbur actively working from the bottom here.
Willems is pressing down on Akbur's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akbur is holding on for now.
Willems wants to work for an arm triangle but Akbur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akbur is in trouble now - Willems has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Akbur (8) vs (32) Willems
Akbur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willems forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Akbur (8) vs (35) Willems
Akbur is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willems wins on points by 35 to 8. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
letting Willems counter with a right hand. #CL#
Willems moves into the clinch successfully.
Willems lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aldo or not.
Willems blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Willems.
#BC#
Willems breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Aldo. #CL#
Aldo gets tackled into the cage by Willems. Willems maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Willems.
#BC#
Willems pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Willems swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Willems rushes Aldo and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Willems.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willems avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Willems blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Willems.
#BC#
Willems manages to break the clinch.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Willems pushes him off.#CL#
Willems moves into the clinch.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Willems avoids it.
Willems lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards. #BC#
Willems escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Aldo misses with a wild combination.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Willems tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Willems circles away.
#CL#
Willems moves into range and clinches up with Aldo.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Willems is defending well for now.
Willems works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Willems blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Willems.
Willems lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Willems scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Willems as the two fighters clinch.
Aldo looks winded!
Willems lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Willems.
Willems scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Willems.
Willems is working Aldo over against the cage.
Willems lands a hook to the side of the head.
Willems stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Willems.
Willems working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2##BC#
Willems's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Willems gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Willems lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Willems. #ROC#
Aldo is rocked!
Willems digs a right hand into Aldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aldo's gas tank.
Aldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Willems finish him?
Willems gets through Aldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Willems's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Willems gets a clinch.
Willems lands a shot to the body.
Aldo seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Willems.
Willems pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Willems presses Aldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Willems.
Willems works on Aldo's body with a couple of short punches.
Willems lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Willems creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Aldo with a big uppercut! Aldo tries to clinch up but Willems pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Aldo to the mat! Aldo covers up and Willems unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sven Willems!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Willems misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buten.
Buten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willems.
Willems misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buten.
A telegraphed right hand from Buten misses the target.
A big right from Buten misses.
Buten cracks Willems with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buten. Willems does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Willems counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willems moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Willems on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Willems jabs Buten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buten looks to throw the jab but Willems is out of range.
Willems slips under a jab from Buten.
Buten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ras Buten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buten throws a lazy right hand but Willems sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Willems fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buten manages to avoid it.#T1#
Buten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Willems uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buten.
Willems bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Buten lands a left and a right that send Willems crashing to the mat, dazed. Buten thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Willems is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sven Willems has been cut.
Buten misses with a straight right.
It looked like Willems wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh Willems is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Willems bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Buten.
It looked like Willems wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buten looks to land a right hand but Willems moved out of range.
Willems was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buten missing with a left hand there. Willems was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Willems misses.
Willems lands a nice shot that snaps Buten's head back.
Buten misses with a hook. Willems ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Buten misses its intended target.
Buten throws a nice looking combination but Willems bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Willems circles away quickly and effectively.
Willems seems to have got his legs back now.
Willems uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Willems's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buten under the eye.
Buten tries to move into range but Willems moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Buten misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Willems on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buten misses with a lunging right hand
and Willems makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Buten misses with a hook.
Buten swings for the body but Willems moves out of range.
Buten scores with a hook to the body. Willems takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buten looks to throw the jab but Willems is out of range.
Willems swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buten throws a body punch but Willems moves out of range.
Willems darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buten misses with a looping right.
Willems swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Willems blocks a jab.
Buten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Willems takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
The fighters circling - Buten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Willems wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Willems slips a straight right by Buten.
Buten misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Willems counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Willems.
Buten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Willems counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Buten misses its intended target.
Willems paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Willems is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Buten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Willems.
Buten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Buten has knocked Willems down with a huge combo! Buten steps away and waves a wobbly Willems back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buten throws a hook to the side of Willems's head but Willems sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Willems was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Willems with a jab.#T4#
Buten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buten throws a right and a left that Willems avoids nicely.
It looked like Willems wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buten throws a series of punches but Willems avoids them all with ease.
Willems just misses with a punch to the body.
Buten misses with a straight right.
Willems ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Willems connects with a body shot.
Willems swinging wildly here.
Willems misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buten.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willems smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Willems scores with a nice strike.
Willems scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ras Buten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Willems's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Buten on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buten throws a jab when Willems was well out of range.
Willems throws a hook to the side of Buten's head but Buten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buten takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Willems takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Willems scores with a body shot.
Buten misses with an uppercut.
Willems appears to be looking for a big counter.
Willems tests Buten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Willems throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Willems throws a hook to the side of Buten's head but Buten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buten is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Willems with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Buten misses.
Willems was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Willems listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Buten misses the target.
Willems misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Buten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willems moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Willems misses the target.
Buten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willems.
Buten misses with a combination
and Willems counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willems thows a left - swing and a miss!
Willems lands with a good body shot.
Willems throws a lazy right hand but Buten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Willems catches Buten with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Willems. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Willems.
Buten throws a lazy uppercut
and Buten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Willems staying out of range there.
Willems smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Buten throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Buten defending well as Willems loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Buten.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buten displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Buten misses the shot to the body.
Buten misses with a left hand
and Willems counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sven Willems is winning the standup battle so far.
Buten misses with a hook. Willems ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Willems misses its target.
Buten misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Willems misses the target.
Buten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Willems throws a lazy uppercut
and Buten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buten throws the left hand but Willems avoids the punch easily.
Willems scores with a nice strike.
Buten misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Willems looks to land a left hand but Buten moved out of range nicely.
Buten loads up on a big right hand but Willems slips the punch.
Willems scores with a punch to the head.
Willems keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buten throws the left hand but Willems avoids the punch easily.
Willems connects with a crisp jab.
Buten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Willems showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buten.
Buten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willems.
Buten throws a right hand that Willems ducks under and follows up with a left that Willems also avoids with ease.
Buten misses with a two punch combination.
Willems throwing a counter right hand but Buten manages to avoid it.
A jab from Buten misses.
Willems throwing a counter right hand but Buten manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Willems, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Willems stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Buten misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buten lands an overhand right.
Buten throws a combination that misses
and Willems counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Willems with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Buten.
Willems stalks Buten and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Buten's face. Buten staggers backwards, shaken.
Buten misses with a body shot.
Willems closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Buten looks to throw the jab but Willems is out of range.
It looked like Willems wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buten's corner calls for a 1-2. Buten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Willems lands a nice shot that snaps Buten's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buten throws a jab but it's blocked by Willems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Willems dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Willems's cut.
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. 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#
Buten throws an overhand right that lands on Willems's shoulder, as Willems tries to avoid the shot.
Willems lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Willems.
Buten closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Willems ducks under a wild hook from Buten.
Willems looks to land a combination but Buten avoids it well.
Willems keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buten misses the jab.
Buten misses with a double jab
and Willems counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willems looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Buten misses with a body shot.
Buten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Willems throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Buten scores with the left hand. Willems knows he should have avoided that one.
Willems throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buten on the side of the head.
Willems throws a looping overhand right but Buten ducks down to avoid it.
Willems slips under a jab.
Willems bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buten tries to bum rush Willems with a series of wild strikes but Willems uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Willems defending well as Buten loads up on a big left hand.
Willems throws a combination that misses
and Buten counters with a big right hand! Oh Willems is in trouble here! Buten follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ras Buten!
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