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Event:
CACC 30
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 20534 p4p, 492 weight class) and Kristof Sienly (ranked 3251 p4p, 294 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ignatius Thistlewhite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kristof Sienly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sienly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thistlewhite avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thistlewhite changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sienly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thistlewhite closes the distance and clinches.
Sienly manages to pull guard.
Thistlewhite drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sienly dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thistlewhite (0) vs (2) Sienly
Sienly stays in close to Thistlewhite's body and controls the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thistlewhite escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sienly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sienly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sienly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thistlewhite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sienly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sienly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thistlewhite is looking for a triangle but Sienly pushes his legs off easily.
Thistlewhite can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sienly controls the pace.
Thistlewhite looking for a guillotine here but Sienly defends easily.
Sienly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thistlewhite is keeping the position for now.
Sienly pushing down on Thistlewhite's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Sienly seems content to control.
Sienly passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thistlewhite (0) vs (5) Sienly
Thistlewhite is looking to regain half guard here but Sienly keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Sienly stalls from top position.
Sienly is looking to take a break and control but Thistlewhite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sienly content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Thistlewhite manages to get back to half guard.
Sienly trying to control the pace.
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sienly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sienly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sienly is looking to advance position but Thistlewhite won't allow it.
Well, if Sienly 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.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Sienly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sienly is keen to just control but Thistlewhite is a slippery customer.
Thistlewhite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thistlewhite wants to improve his position but Sienly is controlling well.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sienly passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thistlewhite (0) vs (8) Sienly
Thistlewhite is working to get back to half guard.
Sienly is looking to work his way around to Thistlewhite's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sienly prevents Thistlewhite from getting the reversal.
Sienly fails to take his opponent's back.
Thistlewhite can't escape the position.
Sienly controlling his opponent.
Sienly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sienly controlling the pace for now.
Thistlewhite is looking to get to half guard.
Sienly looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sienly wants to take Thistlewhite's back but he can't do it this time.
Thistlewhite is trying to escape the mount.
Thistlewhite is trying to escape the mount but Sienly keeps good control and instead manages to take Thistlewhite's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thistlewhite (0) vs (11) Sienly
Good control from Sienly.
More stalling from Sienly.
Thistlewhite is trying to break free.
Sienly controls the action.
Let's hope that Sienly has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sienly is continuing to stall.
Thistlewhite wants to escape the position.
Sienly biding his time, controlling Thistlewhite.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite tries to roll but Sienly sticks to his back.
Sienly really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite tries to break free.
Good control from Sienly.
Thistlewhite rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sienly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sienly is pressing down on Thistlewhite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thistlewhite is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sienly is looking to take a break and control but Thistlewhite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thistlewhite is pressing down on Sienly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thistlewhite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thistlewhite is looking for a triangle but Sienly pushes his legs off easily.
Thistlewhite can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sienly controls the pace.
Sienly passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thistlewhite (0) vs (14) Sienly
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep.
Sienly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thistlewhite keeps working.
Sienly slows the pace down.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite tries to buck Sienly off but Sienly is having none of it.
Thistlewhite is trying to escape the position but Sienly is controlling the position.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep.
Sienly trying to control the position but Thistlewhite is working away.
Thistlewhite manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sienly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thistlewhite keeps working.
Sienly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thistlewhite actively working from the bottom here.
Sienly stalling.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sienly moves into full mount! Thistlewhite won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Thistlewhite (0) vs (17) Sienly
Sienly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sienly fails to advance to Thistlewhite's back.
Thistlewhite has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thistlewhite (0) vs (20) Sienly
I would not like to be Thistlewhite right now.
Thistlewhite wants to escape the position.
Sienly controlling from the back.
Thistlewhite staying busy and making it hard for Sienly to control.
I would not like to be Thistlewhite right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sienly keeps control of the position easily here as Thistlewhite tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
I would not like to be Thistlewhite right now.
Sienly is hanging on to Thistlewhite's back as he tries to escape.
Sienly has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Thistlewhite's body.
A lull in the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sienly is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Thistlewhite is in bad spot here.
Sienly has good solid back control here.
Sienly has the hooks in. Thistlewhite is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sienly is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Thistlewhite turns into Sienly and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thistlewhite (2) vs (20) Sienly
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite pushes down on Sienly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thistlewhite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sienly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thistlewhite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sienly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sienly is just riding it out for now. Thistlewhite eventually gives up the hold.
Sienly is looking to control Thistlewhite's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sienly avoid being mounted?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is trying to work for a kimura but Sienly is defending well.
Thistlewhite seems to be looking for submissions.
Thistlewhite is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sienly to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Thistlewhite has gone for a leg lock! Sienly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thistlewhite's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thistlewhite (2) vs (22) Sienly
Sienly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite working for a triangle but Sienly defends it easily.
Sienly pushing down on Thistlewhite's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sienly trying to mount his opponent but Thistlewhite defends it.
Thistlewhite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sienly pulls his head out easily.
Sienly is taking a breather. Thistlewhite 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.
The adventures of Sienly the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sienly passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thistlewhite (2) vs (25) Sienly
Thistlewhite is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sienly wins on points by 25 to 2.
A relieved looking Kristof Sienly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 24
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grzegorz Gorski (ranked 7306 p4p, 464 weight class) and Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 20704 p4p, 480 weight class). Gorski comes into the arena with Broken People blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Grzegorz Gorski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ignatius Thistlewhite!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thistlewhite tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gorski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gorski dives in and grabs Thistlewhite's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thistlewhite pushes down on Gorski's head and hops out.
Thistlewhite clinches.
Thistlewhite is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Gorski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thistlewhite has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gorski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gorski (0) vs (4) Thistlewhite
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thistlewhite looking to break Gorski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gorski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thistlewhite will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Thistlewhite has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gorski trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Thistlewhite avoiding Gorski 's attempts to control his hands.
Gorski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thistlewhite is working for a submission of some sort.
Gorski is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is looking for a kimura here.
Thistlewhite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gorski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite is trying to work for a kimura but Gorski is defending well.
Thistlewhite is looking for a kimura here.
Gorski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thistlewhite is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is looking for a kimura but Gorski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thistlewhite to get the leverage.
Thistlewhite is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thistlewhite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gorski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite is working for a submission of some sort.
Thistlewhite 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.
Gorski is doing well to control the position and prevent Thistlewhite from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thistlewhite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gorski is trying to maintain the position but Thistlewhite is very close to passing his half guard.
Thistlewhite is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thistlewhite prevents Gorski from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gorski trying to control but Thistlewhite postures up.
Thistlewhite wants to work for an arm triangle but Gorski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gorski is trying is best to control the position here.
Thistlewhite seems to be working for a kimura but Gorski defends the submission attempt.
Gorski manages to get to full guard.
Thistlewhite stopping the sweep attempt from Gorski.
Thistlewhite drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gorski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thistlewhite has Gorski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (2) vs (4) Thistlewhite
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is stalling in the full guard.
Gorski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thistlewhite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gorski has managed to get both his arms back between Thistlewhite's legs - danger averted.
Gorski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thistlewhite is looking for a triangle but Gorski pushes his legs off easily.
Gorski forces his way into half guard.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Gorski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gorski content to control rather than advance.
Thistlewhite looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gorski pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (5) vs (4) Thistlewhite
Gorski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thistlewhite is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gorski is controlling the pace.
Gorski'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.
Thistlewhite won't allow Gorski to pass to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gorski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gorski is working for a kimura but Thistlewhite is defending it quite comfortably.
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gorski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite wants to get back to full guard.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gorski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gorski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thistlewhite for as long as he can get away with.
Gorski trying to pass the guard but Thistlewhite defending well.
Gorski moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Thistlewhite. Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (8) vs (4) Thistlewhite
Thistlewhite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gorski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thistlewhite manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (8) vs (6) Thistlewhite
Thistlewhite seems to be looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thistlewhite looks winded!
Thistlewhite looking for a submission but Gorski manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gorski wants to sweep but no luck.
Gorski is trying to control the position but Thistlewhite postures up.
Gorski is controlling Thistlewhite's posture.
Gorski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (10) vs (6) Thistlewhite
Thistlewhite has his foot on Gorski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gorski works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gorski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thistlewhite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thistlewhite working for submissions but it's allowed Gorski to get to half guard.
Thistlewhite tries to roll over but Gorski keeps him under control.
Gorski tries to pass to full mount but Thistlewhite defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.
Gorski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thistlewhite knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gorski controlling the pace.
Thistlewhite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gorski pulls his head out easily.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.
Thistlewhite tries to get to full guard but Gorski has control of the leg.
Gorski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (13) vs (6) Thistlewhite
Gorski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thistlewhite! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gorski (15) vs (6) Thistlewhite
Gorski tries to control but Thistlewhite wriggling away.
Thistlewhite really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gorski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorski wants to control the pace but Thistlewhite is squirming around nicely.
Thistlewhite can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gorski controlling from the full mount.
Thistlewhite is desperately trying to improve his position but Gorski has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thistlewhite is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorski takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
An out of breath Grzegorz Gorski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 16
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1758 p4p, 199 weight class) and Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 7183 p4p, 462 weight class). Sagaki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Takumi Sagaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ignatius Thistlewhite!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Thistlewhite tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thistlewhite moves in looking to clinch but Sagaki pushes him off.
Sagaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thistlewhite has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sagaki dives in and scores a takedown into Thistlewhite's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sagaki (2) vs (0) Thistlewhite
Thistlewhite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sagaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thistlewhite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sagaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Thistlewhite is retaining full guard.
Sagaki advances to half guard.
Sagaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thistlewhite keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Sagaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.
Thistlewhite actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sagaki (5) vs (0) Thistlewhite
Thistlewhite is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki looking for a guillotine from mount but Thistlewhite is having none of it.
Thistlewhite is desperately trying to improve his position but Sagaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Sagaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thistlewhite can't escape the position.
Sagaki trying to control but Thistlewhite is having none of it.
Sagaki is really struggling to control Thistlewhite but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sagaki looking to secure an arm triangle but Thistlewhite defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sagaki working for a guillotine from mount but Thistlewhite is in no mood to give up.
Thistlewhite can't escape the position.
Sagaki wants to control the pace but Thistlewhite is squirming around nicely.
Thistlewhite is looking to improve his position but Sagaki isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thistlewhite defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sagaki.
Sagaki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thistlewhite is working to get back to half guard.
Sagaki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thistlewhite slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sagaki in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thistlewhite tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sagaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kato logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 8
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Thistlewhite jabs at Sousa's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Thistlewhite misses the target.
Thistlewhite throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Sousa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thistlewhite is striking from the bottom but Sousa uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Sousa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Sousa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sousa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Thistlewhite looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sousa pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sousa landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sousa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Sousa with a couple of short strikes.
Sousa working the ground and pound effectively.
Thistlewhite is looking to improve his position but Sousa isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Thistlewhite that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sousa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thistlewhite hang on?#ROC2#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
Thistlewhite flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sousa looking to control but Thistlewhite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sousa looking to finish Thistlewhite with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thistlewhite!
Oh Thistlewhite is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sousa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thistlewhite is looking to improve his position but Sousa isn't that keen on the idea.
Sousa is landing with some decent strikes but Thistlewhite is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sousa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thistlewhite is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Thistlewhite has left one of his arms exposed and Sousa doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Thistlewhite screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Sousa!
After the fight, Joao Sousa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Madness 13: Gellar vs Malcolm
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Thistlewhite throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck FoodChain on the side of the head.
Thistlewhite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but FoodChain was well out of range. Poor timing from Thistlewhite.
Ignatius Thistlewhite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite misses with a leg kick.
FoodChain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thistlewhite tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but FoodChain defends well and Thistlewhite ends up having to push FoodChain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
FoodChain is looking to counter punch.
Thistlewhite fails with the takedown
and FoodChain counters with a stiff right hand.
TopOf FoodChain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignatius Thistlewhite.
FoodChain throws a lazy right hand but Thistlewhite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thistlewhite fails to land with a series of punches.
Thistlewhite takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thistlewhite throws a leg kick
enabling FoodChain to counter with a crisp jab.
FoodChain connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thistlewhite throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
FoodChain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
FoodChain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and FoodChain wants it to stay on the feet.
FoodChain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Thistlewhite.
#T1#
Thistlewhite moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thistlewhite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
FoodChain lands a really nice looking cross but Thistlewhite seems unphased.
#ROC#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
Thistlewhite throws out a loose jab but FoodChain uses good head movement to avoid it.
FoodChain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thistlewhite back to the cage. FoodChain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thistlewhite is still on wobbly legs! Can FoodChain finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
FoodChain cracks Thistlewhite with a left hook right on the temple and Thistlewhite goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! FoodChain lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Thistlewhite is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). TopOf FoodChain!
A very excited looking TopOf FoodChain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
WVT22 Coco v Fortune
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Yonic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thistlewhite looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Yonic drives through with a takedown into Thistlewhite's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thistlewhite keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yonic defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yonic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Thistlewhite looking for a guillotine here but Yonic defends easily.
#SUB2#
Yonic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2#
Thistlewhite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yonic distracts Thistlewhite with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is looking for a triangle here but Yonic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Thistlewhite is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yonic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yonic stalling.
Thistlewhite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yonic connects with a nice short shot to Thistlewhite's temple.
Yonic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yonic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yonic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Yonic working over Thistlewhite with some ground and pound. Thistlewhite looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thistlewhite is staying active underneath Yonic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Yonic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yonic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thistlewhite!
Yonic looking to finish Thistlewhite with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thistlewhite!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic scoring with strikes but Thistlewhite is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thistlewhite sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thistlewhite is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Thistlewhite actively working from the bottom here.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Yonic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yonic working over Thistlewhite with some ground and pound. Thistlewhite looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yonic slips a nice elbow through Thistlewhite's hands, connecting with Thistlewhite's forehead.
Yonic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
Yonic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thistlewhite is still in real trouble! Can Yonic finish him?
Yonic lands strikes from half guard.
Yonic lands a big elbow - Thistlewhite is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Yonic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Yonic!
After the big win, Chad Yonic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
WVT18 Baby v Steve
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Thistlewhite throws a chopping leg kick but Yonic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yonic lands with a straight right. Thistlewhite didn't see that one coming.
Thistlewhite swings for the body but Yonic moves out of range.
Thistlewhite misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thistlewhite goes for a double leg but Yonic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yonic continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Yonic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thistlewhite quickly recovers to half guard.
Thistlewhite missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thistlewhite has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thistlewhite on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Yonic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thistlewhite is refusing to be controlled, as Yonic sits in half guard.
Yonic is nestled in close to Thistlewhite, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Thistlewhite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yonic pulls his head out easily.
Yonic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.
Yonic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thistlewhite is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Yonic there. #T2#
Yonic controlling the pace.
Yonic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yonic lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Thistlewhite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yonic pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yonic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thistlewhite with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Thistlewhite actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Thistlewhite actively working from the bottom here.
Thistlewhite is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thistlewhite is looking to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thistlewhite has hold of Yonic's hands but Yonic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thistlewhite wants to get back to full guard.
Yonic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thistlewhite with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Thistlewhite on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
Yonic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Thistlewhite is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yonic working Thistlewhite over with strikes.
Thistlewhite taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
Yonic lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Thistlewhite quite badly. Thistlewhite pulls Yonic in close trying to recover. Yonic postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Thistlewhite on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Thistlewhite doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Yonic!
Chad Yonic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
WVT14 Braddock v Griffith
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Meyer lunges at Thistlewhite with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thistlewhite's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Thistlewhite throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Thistlewhite shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thistlewhite showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Thistlewhite maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Meyer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Thistlewhite has cracked it and Meyer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Thistlewhite!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ignatius Thistlewhite!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ignatius Thistlewhite made sure he mentioned RESISTANCE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
WVT10 Takeishi v Foot
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Thistlewhite staying out of range there.
Thistlewhite needs to keep his hands up - Baroni had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.#TD#
Baroni gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thistlewhite to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Thistlewhite has gone for a leg lock! Baroni slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thistlewhite's guard.#REVB#
Baroni would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Thistlewhite had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baroni defends it easily.
Thistlewhite will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroni stays in close to Thistlewhite's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Thistlewhite escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baroni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Thistlewhite working for a triangle but Baroni defends it easily.
Thistlewhite throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Thistlewhite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baroni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baroni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baroni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Thistlewhite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Baroni gets to his feet. Thistlewhite looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Baroni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thistlewhite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thistlewhite half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Thistlewhite has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Baroni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thistlewhite closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baroni circles away.
Baroni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thistlewhite throws a jab when Baroni was well out of range.
Thistlewhite misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baroni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baroni slaps away a takedown attempt from Thistlewhite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baroni is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baroni misses with the combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Baroni gets tackled into the cage by Thistlewhite. Thistlewhite maintains the clinch.
Baroni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thistlewhite is trying to break the clinch but Baroni has him pressed against the cage.
Baroni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thistlewhite throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Baroni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Baroni as Thistlewhite shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignatius Thistlewhite. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Baroni fails to land with a series of punches.
Thistlewhite drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baroni sprawls and moves away.
Thistlewhite takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
Baroni dances in with a quick combination. Thistlewhite is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Baroni snaps Thistlewhite's head back. Thistlewhite stumbles backwards against the cage. Baroni steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Thistlewhite's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Thistlewhite just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Phillip Baroni!
Phillip Baroni made sure to mention his sponsor, Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
WVT5 Braddock v Hitme
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Mancini finds it's way through Thistlewhite's defenses.
Thistlewhite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mancini avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Thistlewhite has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mancini lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.#TD2#
Mancini shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thistlewhite manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ROC2#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thistlewhite has his foot on Mancini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mancini works his way back into a safe position though.
Oh Thistlewhite is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thistlewhite throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thistlewhite seems to have got his legs back now.
Mancini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mancini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thistlewhite has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Thistlewhite had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mancini defends it easily.#SUB#
Thistlewhite has his foot on Mancini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mancini works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mancini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Thistlewhite is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thistlewhite throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Mancini lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thistlewhite being controlled here, momentarily.
Mancini landing with the ground and pound.
Mancini content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mancini 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.
Mancini forces his way into half guard.
Mancini is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thistlewhite taking some punishment here, with Mancini in his half guard. #T2#
Mancini drops an elbow to the side of Thistlewhite's head.
Mancini working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thistlewhite missing with punches from the bottom.
Mancini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mancini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thistlewhite is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mancini lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thistlewhite has hold of Mancini's hands but Mancini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Mancini drops an elbow to the side of Thistlewhite's head.
Mancini controlling the action here.
Mancini working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Thistlewhite actively working from the bottom here.
Mancini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thistlewhite on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thistlewhite is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mancini scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Thistlewhite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mancini pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mancini lands a nice short elbow.
Mancini lands with a punch from half guard.
Mancini lands a big elbow - Thistlewhite is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Mancini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Mancini!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Mancini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WVT1 Braddock vs Liguy
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Hitme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hitme tries to clinch but Thistlewhite is having none of it. #TD#
Hitme fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thistlewhite to the ground. Hitme is now in Thistlewhite's guard.
Thistlewhite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thistlewhite throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hitme lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite looking for a guillotine here but Hitme defends easily.
#SUB2#
Thistlewhite escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hitme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hitme cracks Thistlewhite with a solid left hand.#ROC#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hitme's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thistlewhite is still in real trouble! Can Hitme finish him?
Hitme postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Thistlewhite covers up, he's hurt! Hitme keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hitme and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hitme can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Comeon Hitme!
Comeon Hitme very nearly forgot to thank RESISTANCE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
EMP Snowdon vs Scrotum
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Thistlewhite tries to keep at a distance but Thai has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Thistlewhite's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thistlewhite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thai lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Thistlewhite swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Thistlewhite breaks the clinch.
Thistlewhite swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thistlewhite looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thistlewhite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thai's waist but Thai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thistlewhite off to one side.
Thai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thistlewhite misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thai throws a counter combo.
Thistlewhite is looking to clinch but Thai is avoiding it.
Thistlewhite misses with a wild combination.
Ignatius Thistlewhite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thistlewhite misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thai! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thistlewhite looks to throw a body kick
enabling Thai to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
Thai stuns Thistlewhite with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thai.
Thai lands a head kick!
Oh Thistlewhite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thistlewhite misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Thai moves into the clinch.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thistlewhite has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Thai lands a knee to the head.
Thistlewhite tries to break free but Thai pushes him back against the cage.
Thai crunches a lovely knee into Thistlewhite's ribcage.
Thai lands a big knee! That's hurt Thistlewhite! Oh, he's all over the place! Thai lands another knee that sends Thistlewhite to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Thai!
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Event:
EMP Impaler vs Koniu
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Ulatov checks a leg kick.
Ulatov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thistlewhite fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thistlewhite throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Ulatov counters with a single leg into guard. Thistlewhite didn't expect that.
Thistlewhite keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Thistlewhite throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ulatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thistlewhite is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thistlewhite is striking off his back. Ulatov thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Ulatov slips a nice elbow through Thistlewhite's hands, connecting with Thistlewhite's forehead.
Ulatov blocks the strikes from Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ulatov tries to pass to full mount but Thistlewhite defends it.
Ulatov slips a nice elbow through Thistlewhite's hands, connecting with Thistlewhite's forehead.#T1#
Thistlewhite throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Thistlewhite is looking to improve his position.
Ulatov working Thistlewhite over with strikes.
Ulatov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thistlewhite missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thistlewhite on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ulatov lands with a punch from half guard.
Thistlewhite missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.
Ulatov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ulatov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thistlewhite swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T2#
Ulatov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ulatov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Thistlewhite flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
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!
Feeble punches landing from Thistlewhite - he's mounted - they can't hurt.
Ulatov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Thistlewhite throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ulatov. What's that going to do exactly?
Thistlewhite regains half guard.
Ulatov works his way into side control.
Ulatov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thistlewhite misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ulatov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ulatov working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ulatov trying to control the action but Thistlewhite is working from the bottom.
Thistlewhite sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Ulatov is controlling the pace.
Thistlewhite taking some punishment here, with Ulatov in his half guard.
Thistlewhite tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ulatov moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite is not content to let Ulatov control the position.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep.
Ulatov trying to control the position but Thistlewhite is working away.
Ulatov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite tries to buck Ulatov off but Ulatov is having none of it.
Ulatov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Ulatov trying to control the action but Thistlewhite is working from the bottom.
Ulatov is really struggling to control Thistlewhite but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ulatov blocks the strikes from Thistlewhite.
Ulatov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thistlewhite throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Thistlewhite throws a few strikes from the bottom but Ulatov takes advantage and mounts!
Ulatov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ulatov prevents Thistlewhite from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ulatov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Thistlewhite.
Ulatov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thistlewhite.
Ulatov throwing a counter right hand but Thistlewhite manages to avoid it.
Thistlewhite gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thistlewhite misses with a kick to the body
and Ulatov counters with an inside leg kick.
Thistlewhite misses with a combination
#TD#
and Ulatov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ulatov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thistlewhite's guard.
Ulatov is keen to just control but Thistlewhite is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov blocks the strikes from Thistlewhite.
Ulatov blocks the strikes from Thistlewhite.
Ulatov is trying to control the action in half guard but Thistlewhite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ulatov content to control rather than advance.
Ulatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thistlewhite can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Ulatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Thistlewhite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thistlewhite is refusing to be controlled, as Ulatov sits in half guard.
Ulatov lands strikes from half guard.
Thistlewhite throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ulatov lands strikes from half guard.
Thistlewhite strikes from the bottom but Ulatov passes into mount!
Ulatov lands a couple of good shots and Thistlewhite has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Thistlewhite wants to escape the position.
Ulatov landing with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Thistlewhite's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Thistlewhite covers up after that shot from Ulatov.
#T2#
Ulatov has the hooks in. Thistlewhite is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thistlewhite looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ulatov.
Ulatov lands punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ulatov scores with punches to the body. #ROC#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
Thistlewhite tries to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ulatov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Thistlewhite is still in real trouble! Can Ulatov finish him?
You can see the frustration on Thistlewhite's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ulatov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite is in bad spot here.
Ulatov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ulatov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ulatov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ulatov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Thistlewhite throws a leg kick but Ulatov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thistlewhite drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ulatov drops Thistlewhite with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ulatov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Ulatov!
Sergei Ulatov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want a fuc*ing title shot and I want it now! There ain't nobody out there that can beat me. Fake champ I'm coming for your belt, so you better be ready! '.
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Event:
IFC81: S.Heavyweight v Impaler
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Amana throws a big shot that misses.
Thistlewhite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amana tries to avoid it but Thistlewhite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amana to the ground. Amana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Amana misses its target.
Thistlewhite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thistlewhite shoots and misses
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Amana throws a shot from downtown. Thistlewhite moves away and avoids it.
Thistlewhite fails with a takedown attempt.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignatius Thistlewhite.
Amana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thistlewhite shoots in for a double leg but Amana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Thistlewhite tries to get set, Amana tries to push him back and clinch up but Thistlewhite manages to avoid the attempt.
Amana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Thistlewhite tries for a takedown but Amana circles away easily
and Amana counters with a right hand to the body.
Thistlewhite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thistlewhite looks winded!
Nice takedown defense from Amana. No joy for Thistlewhite on that attempt.
Amana connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thistlewhite circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Amana. Thistlewhite falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Amana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Power Matrix Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
IFC XS1: Murhaa vs Crosby
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Thistlewhite misses.
Thistlewhite throws an overhand right that lands on Kickboxer's shoulder, as Kickboxer tries to avoid the shot.
And Kickboxer counters with a quick kick to the body but Thistlewhite blocks it.
Thistlewhite misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thistlewhite. #TD2#
Thistlewhite shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thistlewhite showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thistlewhite scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thistlewhite throwing shots but Kickboxer is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thistlewhite prevents Kickboxer from standing back up.
Thistlewhite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kickboxer defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thistlewhite thows a huge punch but Kickboxer dodges it nicely.
Kickboxer is trying to stand up here but Thistlewhite is controlling him well.
Thistlewhite slips a nice elbow through Kickboxer's hands, connecting with Kickboxer's forehead.
Thistlewhite thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Thistlewhite missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kickboxer is trying to control but can't.
Kickboxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thistlewhite on the ground.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is working for a submission of some sort.
Kickboxer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kickboxer is trying to stand.
Thistlewhite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thistlewhite takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kickboxer wants to get back to his feet.
Thistlewhite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thistlewhite working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thistlewhite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Kickboxer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thistlewhite scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thistlewhite thows a huge punch but Kickboxer dodges it nicely.
Thistlewhite throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thistlewhite drops an elbow to the side of Kickboxer's head.
Kickboxer is looking to improve his position.
Thistlewhite working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kickboxer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thistlewhite. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kickboxer is just riding it out for now. Thistlewhite eventually gives up the hold.
Thistlewhite working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kickboxer is just riding it out for now. Thistlewhite eventually gives up the hold.
Kickboxer pushes Thistlewhite off looking to stand but Thistlewhite dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Thistlewhite is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kickboxer wants to get back to his feet.
Thistlewhite lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thistlewhite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thistlewhite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thistlewhite thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kickboxer wants to get back to his feet.
Kickboxer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thistlewhite scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thistlewhite throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kickboxer wants to get back to his feet.
Thistlewhite thows a huge punch but Kickboxer dodges it nicely.
#T4##SUB2#
Thistlewhite is working for a submission of some sort.
Kickboxer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Thistlewhite.
Kickboxer is trying to maintain the position but Thistlewhite is very close to passing his half guard.
Kickboxer keeping hold of Thistlewhite's head, controlling as best he can.
Thistlewhite has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thistlewhite throws a strike but Kickboxer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kickboxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thistlewhite is looking to work some ground and pound but Kickboxer has wrist control.
Kickboxer controls Thistlewhite momentarily but Thistlewhite frees himself.
Thistlewhite won't allow Kickboxer to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignatius Thistlewhite dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Kickboxer. No joy for Thistlewhite on that attempt.
Thistlewhite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Kickboxer.#CUT#
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Ignatius Thistlewhite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thistlewhite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kickboxer dips to his left and cracks Thistlewhite with an uppercut!
Thistlewhite wants to land a leg kick but Kickboxer is out of range. #CL2#
Thistlewhite has closed the distance and engaged Kickboxer in a clinch.
#BC2#
Thistlewhite breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thistlewhite tries to clinch there but Kickboxer circles away.
Kickboxer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thistlewhite tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kickboxer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thistlewhite somewhat.
Hawaiian Kickboxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignatius Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kickboxer pinned against the cage. Kickboxer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thistlewhite misses with the combination.
#T1#
Thistlewhite is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thistlewhite is looking to clinch but Kickboxer is avoiding it.
Kickboxer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thistlewhite avoids it.
Kickboxer connects with a jab.
Hawaiian Kickboxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Kickboxer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Thistlewhite throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kickboxer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thistlewhite is in Kickboxer's guard.
Thistlewhite throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kickboxer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thistlewhite has Kickboxer in his guard.#REVR#
Thistlewhite trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite working for a triangle but Kickboxer defends it easily.
Kickboxer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kickboxer doesn't defend quickly enough and Thistlewhite has managed to lock this one up! Can Kickboxer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thistlewhite on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ignatius Thistlewhite!
A relieved looking Ignatius Thistlewhite thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
IFCMW43:Murhaa v L.Heavyweight
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Bell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thistlewhite tries to avoid it but Bell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thistlewhite to the ground. Thistlewhite escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Bell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thistlewhite is trying to improve his position.
Bell 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.
Thistlewhite wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB#
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thistlewhite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thistlewhite throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Bell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thistlewhite some visible discomfort.
Thistlewhite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thistlewhite keeps trying to improve his position.
Thistlewhite tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thistlewhite managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bell.
#SUB#
Bell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thistlewhite knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thistlewhite connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Thistlewhite throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Thistlewhite throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep.
Bell avoids the strikes from the bottom by Thistlewhite.#SUB#
Bell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bell avoids the strikes from the bottom by Thistlewhite.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thistlewhite, who protects the arm well.
Thistlewhite tries to improve position but can't.
Bell takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Thistlewhite to pass into mount.
Bell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Thistlewhite regains half guard.
Bell wants to free his trapped foot but Thistlewhite is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Thistlewhite punching from the bottom.
Thistlewhite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bell.
Thistlewhite throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Thistlewhite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bell wants to control from the top but Thistlewhite keeps moving.
Thistlewhite wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bell lands a couple of digs.
Bell pushes down on Thistlewhite's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thistlewhite flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Thistlewhite throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Bell throwing shots but Thistlewhite is blocking nicely.
Thistlewhite misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bell takes Thistlewhite's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Thistlewhite tries to break free.
Will Bell go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Bell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Bell is looking for the choke from the back position but Thistlewhite is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Bell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thistlewhite knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thistlewhite for a finish. #SUB#
Bell looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Bell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thistlewhite knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thistlewhite for a finish.
Thistlewhite tries to escape but Bell has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Thistlewhite manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bell's guard. Nice work there by Thistlewhite.
Bell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thistlewhite loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thistlewhite lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thistlewhite postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thistlewhite is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thistlewhite trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bell has momentary wrist control but Thistlewhite slips an elbow through the middle.
Thistlewhite keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bell's head.
Thistlewhite landing some decent shots from guard.
Thistlewhite postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Thistlewhite has his hands clasped together but Bell extends and breaks Thistlewhite's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominique Bell!
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Event:
IFC MW40 Van Rijn v Lomachenko
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Thistlewhite closes the distance and clinches.
Schultz wants a takedown but no success here.
Schultz goes for a takedown attempt but Thistlewhite pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thistlewhite is defended easily by Schultz.
Schultz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Thistlewhite does no damage.
Schultz tries for a takedown but Thistlewhite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thistlewhite tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunter Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thistlewhite misses the shot to the body.
Thistlewhite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schultz manages to avoid it.
Schultz stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thistlewhite swivels and escapes.#TD#
Schultz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thistlewhite napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thistlewhite is looking to reverse the position.
Thistlewhite sneaks back into half guard.
Thistlewhite misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz prevents Thistlewhite from improving his position.#T1#
Thistlewhite punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Schultz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Thistlewhite could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Schultz has cracked it and Thistlewhite is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Schultz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunter Schultz!
Gunter Schultz 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:
EFA 83
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Thistlewhite or perhaps it was just good defense by Gin, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Gin rushes Thistlewhite and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thistlewhite has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gin lands with a short shot to the head.
Gin misses with some punches.
Gin tries to work over Thistlewhite's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Gin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gin lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thistlewhite tries to clinch there but Gin circles away.
Thistlewhite takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Thistlewhite misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thistlewhite swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gin counters with a straight right hand.
Gin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thistlewhite is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gin moves out of range as Thistlewhite strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gin scores with a jab.#ROC2#
Thistlewhite is rocked!#T1#
Thistlewhite throws a series of punches but Gin avoids them all with ease.
Oh Thistlewhite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Gin closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Gin.
Gin lands a big right hand that drops Thistlewhite! The killer instinct kicks in and Gin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jargon Gin!
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Event:
EFA 81 Halfhand vs Randleman
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Thistlewhite gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Szczawinski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thistlewhite just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thistlewhite is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szczawinski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thistlewhite is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Szczawinski is defending well.
Szczawinski is trying to maintain a safe position but Thistlewhite gets an underhook and turns Szczawinski into the cage.
Thistlewhite is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szczawinski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignatius Thistlewhite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szczawinski is trying to maintain a safe position but Thistlewhite gets an underhook and turns Szczawinski into the cage.#TD#
Thistlewhite turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thistlewhite is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Szczawinski has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Thistlewhite tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thistlewhite has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Szczawinski wants to control but Thistlewhite postures up.#T1#
Szczawinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Thistlewhite is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Szczawinski has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Thistlewhite looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Thistlewhite tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Thistlewhite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thistlewhite works to advance to full mount. Szczawinski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2##SUB#
Thistlewhite is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Szczawinski is surviving well by controlling Thistlewhite's body position as best he can.
Thistlewhite wants to take Szczawinski's back here but Szczawinski is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Thistlewhite has control of Szczawinski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Szczawinski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Thistlewhite is working for a guillotine from mount but Szczawinski frees his head quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Thistlewhite working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Szczawinski looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Thistlewhite! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ignatius Thistlewhite!
A relieved looking Ignatius Thistlewhite thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Peter Szczawinski had this to say: 'Good Fight!'.
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Event:
EFA 72 Turner vs Salieri
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Thistlewhite circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Thistlewhite was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thistlewhite shoots in for a double leg but Fatiman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thistlewhite darts in looking for a takedown but Fatiman gets double underhooks and turns Thistlewhite into the cage.
Thistlewhite swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thistlewhite has been working on his balance at Rabid Dog , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fatiman.
Thistlewhite tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thistlewhite tries for a takedown but Fatiman manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignatius Thistlewhite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatiman lands a nice knee to the body.
Fatiman avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thistlewhite is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Fatiman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thistlewhite on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thistlewhite goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fatiman prevents it.
Thistlewhite is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thistlewhite is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fatiman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thistlewhite tries for a takedown but Fatiman manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thistlewhite is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fatiman tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fatiman is pressed up against the cage. Thistlewhite has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fatiman down to the mat. Fatiman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thistlewhite moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Fatiman gets a clinch. #T3#
Thistlewhite drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fatiman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Thistlewhite breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Thistlewhite closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fatiman avoiding damage.
Thistlewhite is trying to drag Fatiman to the mat but Fatiman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thistlewhite is trying to drag Fatiman to the mat but Fatiman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fatiman wants a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fatiman is pressed up against the cage. Thistlewhite has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fatiman down to the mat. Fatiman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Fatiman drives through and clinches with Thistlewhite against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilner Fatiman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fatiman tries to clinch but Thistlewhite moves out of range. #CL#
Fatiman tries to keep at a distance but Thistlewhite has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Thistlewhite's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Fatiman closes the distance and pushes Thistlewhite back into the cage.#TD#
Thistlewhite has Fatiman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thistlewhite pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fatiman tumbling to the mat - Thistlewhite dives into Fatiman's guard.
Our spies down at at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym inform us that Fatiman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Thistlewhite from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thistlewhite wants to pass the guard but Fatiman is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Fatiman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thistlewhite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thistlewhite won't allow Fatiman to sweep him here.
Thistlewhite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fatiman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Thistlewhite throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Fatiman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thistlewhite doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thistlewhite manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thistlewhite trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatiman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fatiman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thistlewhite doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thistlewhite manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thistlewhite keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fatiman's head.
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Thistlewhite from controlling successfully.
Thistlewhite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fatiman is keeping the position for now.
Fatiman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thistlewhite is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Fatiman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thistlewhite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fatiman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thistlewhite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Thistlewhite gets to his feet - Fatiman follows without any prompting.
Fatiman fails with the takedown#CL#
and Thistlewhite holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fatiman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thistlewhite can't get the takedown.
Thistlewhite goes for a takedown attempt but Fatiman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignatius Thistlewhite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatiman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thistlewhite looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thistlewhite misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Thistlewhite. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Fatiman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thistlewhite pinned against the cage. Thistlewhite gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thistlewhite fails with the takedown.
Fatiman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thistlewhite fails with a takedown attempt.
Fatiman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thistlewhite misses with a wild combination.
Wilner Fatiman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatiman shoots in and drives through. Thistlewhite sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Thistlewhite as Fatiman shoots in.#TD2#
Fatiman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fatiman controls the position.
Thistlewhite is not content to let Fatiman control the position. #T4#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Fatiman is looking to take a break and control but Thistlewhite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fatiman working the ground and pound but Thistlewhite is defending the strikes.
Thistlewhite sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fatiman wants to control but Thistlewhite is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Fatiman seems to be looking for submissions.
Fatiman prevents Thistlewhite from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thistlewhite misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Thistlewhite moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thistlewhite is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignatius Thistlewhite dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Thistlewhite misses.
Fatiman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thistlewhite manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fatiman pushes Thistlewhite up against the cage in a clinch.
Fatiman is trying to drag Thistlewhite to the mat but Thistlewhite just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Fatiman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thistlewhite is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Fatiman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thistlewhite looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thistlewhite keeping control of the position. #T1#
Nice strikes from Fatiman there.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Fatiman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Fatiman.
Thistlewhite has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fatiman is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fatiman wants to work for an arm triangle but Thistlewhite is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thistlewhite trying to control but Fatiman postures up.
Fatiman is pressing down on Thistlewhite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thistlewhite is holding on for now. #SUB#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thistlewhite wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Fatiman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Thistlewhite tries to get to full guard but Fatiman has control of the leg. #ES#
Thistlewhite kicks Fatiman off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Fatiman closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Thistlewhite has Fatiman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thistlewhite pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fatiman tumbling to the mat - Thistlewhite dives into Fatiman's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fatiman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thistlewhite trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatiman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fatiman looking to control.
Thistlewhite passes Fatiman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fatiman tries to get to full guard but Thistlewhite has control of the leg. #SUB#
Thistlewhite is looking for a kimura but Fatiman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thistlewhite to get the leverage. #T3#
Thistlewhite prevents Fatiman from improving his position.
Thistlewhite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fatiman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thistlewhite landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thistlewhite thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fatiman is pressing down on Thistlewhite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fatiman keeping moving, preventing Thistlewhite from controlling successfully.
Thistlewhite preventing the sweep.
Fatiman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thistlewhite. #SU#
Thistlewhite stands and steps away. Fatiman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fatiman is looking to clinch but Thistlewhite is avoiding it.
Thistlewhite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fatiman. #CL2#
Fatiman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thistlewhite is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fatiman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fatiman is trying to drag Thistlewhite to the mat but Thistlewhite just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4##TD#
Thistlewhite is trying to trip Fatiman. He has hold of a leg but Fatiman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thistlewhite persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Thistlewhite missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fatiman looking to control.
Thistlewhite slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Thistlewhite tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thistlewhite has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Thistlewhite is trying to get an arm triangle but Fatiman is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatius Thistlewhite showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thistlewhite has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignatius Thistlewhite!
Ignatius Thistlewhite seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
KOFC 105 - Mountain vs Hallick
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Thistlewhite misses with a takedown attempt
and Mulvaney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mulvaney swinging wildly here.
Mulvaney looks to land a combination. Thistlewhite sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Mulvaney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mulvaney! But no joy.
Thistlewhite dives in for a single leg takedown but Mulvaney sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mulvaney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mulvaney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
Mulvaney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Mulvaney darts in and clinches Thistlewhite up against the cage.#BC2#
Mulvaney breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Thistlewhite decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Mulvaney manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thistlewhite misses with a takedown attempt - Mulvaney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignatius Thistlewhite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mulvaney cracks Thistlewhite with a good jab.
Oh Thistlewhite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Mulvaney swinging wildly here.
Mulvaney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thistlewhite seems to have got his legs back now.
Mulvaney connects with a nice cross there... Thistlewhite is looking wobbly and Mulvaney recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Thistlewhite to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Mulvaney jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mick Mulvaney!
Our winner, Mick Mulvaney, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KOFC 99 - Halfhand vs Runt
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Thistlewhite throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thistlewhite is in Bell's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thistlewhite postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thistlewhite wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #SUB#
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thistlewhite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bell is trying to control the position but Thistlewhite postures up. #SUB#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Thistlewhite defends easily.
#SUB#
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thistlewhite defends it easily.
Thistlewhite sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bell's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
#SUB2#
Thistlewhite seems to be looking for submissions.
Bell wants to improve his position but Thistlewhite is controlling well.
#T1#
Thistlewhite takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thistlewhite wants to take a breather but Bell is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bell is trying to keep Thistlewhite in close.
Thistlewhite trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thistlewhite is aware though and is defending well.
Thistlewhite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bell's head.#T2#
Thistlewhite landing with the ground and pound.
Thistlewhite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bell has his foot on Thistlewhite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thistlewhite works his way back into a safe position though.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
Thistlewhite preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thistlewhite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thistlewhite engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thistlewhite trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thistlewhite defends it easily.#SU2#
Thistlewhite stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bell.
Bell advances to full mount.
Bell avoids the attempt from Thistlewhite to control.
Thistlewhite is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thistlewhite is squirming around, avoiding Bell's attempts to control the action.
Thistlewhite punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Thistlewhite regains half guard.
Thistlewhite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thistlewhite defends it well.
Bell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thistlewhite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Thistlewhite has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bell is working away from the top position though.
Thistlewhite missing with punches from the bottom.
Bell is trying to control the action in half guard but Thistlewhite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thistlewhite wants to control but Bell is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bell is trying to work for a kimura but Thistlewhite is defending well.
Bell not doing much here.
Thistlewhite landing a few short strikes. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.
Bell thows a huge punch but Thistlewhite dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ignatius Thistlewhite will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Thistlewhite connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Thistlewhite scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thistlewhite's best efforts.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. Thistlewhite eventually gives up the hold. #SU2#
Thistlewhite decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell dodges the punch combination from Thistlewhite.
#TD#
Bell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thistlewhite napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thistlewhite tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Thistlewhite is looking to regain half guard here but Bell keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Bell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thistlewhite knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bell wants to control but Thistlewhite is keeping him busy.
Thistlewhite wants to control but Bell postures up.#SUB#
Bell tries for a kimura but Thistlewhite is defending well.
Thistlewhite is trying to control Bell's posture but Bell avoids it.
Bell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thistlewhite is trying to improve his position.
Dominique Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Thistlewhite regains half guard.
Bell is pressing down on Thistlewhite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thistlewhite is holding on for now.
Thistlewhite trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bell seems to be working for a kimura but Thistlewhite defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bell seems to be looking for submissions.
Thistlewhite is pressing down on Bell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Thistlewhite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Thistlewhite is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bell stacks Thistlewhite 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 Bell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thistlewhite tries to bench press Bell off him but Bell keeps the position.
Thistlewhite is still trying to improve position.
Thistlewhite can't do much from the bottom here.
Thistlewhite is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Bell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thistlewhite sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thistlewhite is looking to escape.
Thistlewhite tries to hold on but Bell postures up.
Bell won't let Thistlewhite get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thistlewhite manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thistlewhite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thistlewhite tries to bench press Bell off him but Bell keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Bell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thistlewhite throws a nice looking combination but Bell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Bell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thistlewhite tries to buck Bell off but Bell is having none of it.#SUB#
Bell is trying to get an arm triangle but Thistlewhite is defending well.
Bell advances to full mount.
Bell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thistlewhite is working to get back to half guard.
Bell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell mounts Thistlewhite! Really nice guard pass there!
Thistlewhite is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thistlewhite bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thistlewhite with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Bell looking to control.
Thistlewhite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thistlewhite trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Thistlewhite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bell's head.#SUB#
Thistlewhite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bell keeping full guard, as Thistlewhite tries to pass. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Thistlewhite seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thistlewhite throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Thistlewhite defends easily.
Bell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thistlewhite is aware though and is defending well.
Thistlewhite trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
Thistlewhite content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Thistlewhite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bell's head.#SUB#
Thistlewhite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bell has momentary wrist control but Thistlewhite slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bell wants to sweep here but Thistlewhite controlling him for the moment.
Thistlewhite trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Thistlewhite cracks Bell with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Bell is looking for a triangle but Thistlewhite pushes his legs off easily.
Thistlewhite lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bell controls Thistlewhite momentarily but Thistlewhite frees himself. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Thistlewhite seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thistlewhite lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thistlewhite stands up over Bell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thistlewhite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Thistlewhite from controlling successfully.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Thistlewhite throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Bell has his foot on Thistlewhite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thistlewhite works his way back into a safe position though.
Thistlewhite trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Thistlewhite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ignatius Thistlewhite.
I think Thistlewhite has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ignatius Thistlewhite!
Ignatius Thistlewhite seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
KOFC 92 - Murhaa vs Cheek
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Thistlewhite walks into a stiff left hand from Narz.
Narz connects with a body shot that sends Thistlewhite's belly button to the back.
A big right from Narz misses.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thistlewhite moves away.
Narz scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.#TD2#
Thistlewhite fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Narz sprawls well initially but Thistlewhite persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite is trying to work for a kimura but Narz is defending well.
Narz tries to get to full guard but Thistlewhite has control of the leg.
Narz moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Narz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thistlewhite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Narz looking for a sweep. Not yet Narz, not yet.
Thistlewhite throwing strikes from guard but Narz blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thistlewhite preventing the sweep.
Thistlewhite distracts Narz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Thistlewhite scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thistlewhite lands a couple of digs.
Narz wants to sweep here but Thistlewhite controlling him for the moment.
Narz trying to control the position.
Thistlewhite stopping the sweep attempt from Narz.
Narz is working hard here to advance position.
Narz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thistlewhite manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is looking for a triangle but Narz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is looking for a triangle but Narz pushes his legs off easily.
Narz is pushing down on Thistlewhite's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thistlewhite is fighting to maintain full guard but Narz has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Narz performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Narz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thistlewhite is just riding it out for now. Narz eventually gives up the hold.
Thistlewhite is trying to get back to full guard.
Narz tries to pass to full mount but Thistlewhite defends it.
Narz moves into full mount! Thistlewhite won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Narz looking to secure an arm triangle but Thistlewhite defends it well. #T3#
Thistlewhite working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Narz looking to secure an arm triangle but Thistlewhite defends it well. #SUB#
Narz has control of Thistlewhite's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thistlewhite regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Narz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thistlewhite to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thistlewhite shrugs it off.
Thistlewhite is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Narz moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Narz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thistlewhite knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thistlewhite for a finish.
Thistlewhite is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Thistlewhite keeps trying to improve his position.
Narz tries to keep control of the position but Thistlewhite is staying busy.#SUB#
Narz is persistently looking for the submission but Thistlewhite is defending it well.
I really don't envy Thistlewhite right now.
Thistlewhite manages to reverse the position and now he's in Narz's guard. Nice work there by Thistlewhite.
Narz trying to keep a closed guard but Thistlewhite is proving a slippery customer.
Thistlewhite stands up over Narz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Narz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thistlewhite makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Narz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thistlewhite is one step ahead there.
Thistlewhite scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Narz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ignatius Thistlewhite's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Thistlewhite looking to score a takedown here. Narz is defending well but Thistlewhite drives through and ends up in Narz's guard.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite 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. #SUB#
Thistlewhite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thistlewhite is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ignatius Thistlewhite has got the better of the ground game so far.
Narz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thistlewhite landing with the ground and pound.
Narz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thistlewhite manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Thistlewhite looking for a guillotine here but Narz defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz trying to control the position from guard on top but Thistlewhite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thistlewhite throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Narz tries to free his leg and advance position but Thistlewhite is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narz passes into half guard.
Narz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Narz looking to control but Thistlewhite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thistlewhite swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Narz blocks Thistlewhite's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Thistlewhite has given up his back.
#SUB#
Narz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Thistlewhite defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Narz's arms. #T2##SUB#
Narz working for the choke.
Thistlewhite manages to reverse the position and now he's in Narz's guard. Nice work there by Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite landing with the ground and pound.
Thistlewhite preventing the sweep.
Thistlewhite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Narz controls Thistlewhite momentarily but Thistlewhite frees himself.
Thistlewhite postures up and lands a big shot to Narz's brow.
Thistlewhite won't allow Narz to sweep him here.
Thistlewhite missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thistlewhite stands up over Narz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thistlewhite's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Thistlewhite drops back, looking for a kneebar! Narz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Narz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Narz! #REVR##T3#
Thistlewhite throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Thistlewhite looks to move to half guard but instead Narz has passed into mount! Damn!
Thistlewhite is desperately trying to improve his position but Narz has a good base and remains in mount.
Narz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Thistlewhite has given up his back. Will we see Narz going for some submissions?
Thistlewhite can't escape the position.
Narz tries to get the hooks in deep but Thistlewhite pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Thistlewhite 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 Narz gets his way!
#SUB#
Narz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thistlewhite defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Thistlewhite fending off the submission attempt from Narz. #T4#
Narz is trying to stick to Thistlewhite's back but Thistlewhite is turning into Narz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Narz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thistlewhite.
Narz looking for a sweep. Not yet Narz, not yet.
Thistlewhite working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Narz 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.
Narz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thistlewhite's guard. #REVR#
Thistlewhite throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Narz tries to free his leg and advance position but Thistlewhite is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Narz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Narz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Thistlewhite working for a triangle but Narz defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Narz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ignatius Thistlewhite'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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Thistlewhite closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Narz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Narz.
Narz 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.
Thistlewhite working some strikes from top position.
Thistlewhite postures up.
Narz looking for a sweep. Not yet Narz, not yet. #SUB#
Narz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thistlewhite is working Narz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Narz is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Thistlewhite keeping moving, preventing Narz from controlling successfully.
Thistlewhite throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Narz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thistlewhite swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Narz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Narz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Narz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Narz wants to control from the top but Thistlewhite keeps moving.
Narz wants to pass the guard but Thistlewhite is keeping the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Narz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Narz trying to control the action but Thistlewhite is working from the bottom.
Thistlewhite prevents Narz from moving into mount.
Narz advances nicely into full mount.
Thistlewhite keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Narz fails to advance to Thistlewhite's back.
Narz is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Thistlewhite is in real trouble.
Thistlewhite is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Narz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
Narz is hanging on to Thistlewhite's back as he tries to escape.
Thistlewhite is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Thistlewhite defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Narz is looking for the choke from the back position but Thistlewhite is controlling his hands well.
Thistlewhite rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Narz wants to take a breather but Thistlewhite is having none of it.
Narz uses his free foot to push down on Thistlewhite's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thistlewhite.
Narz moves to take his opponent's back. #T4##SUB#
Thistlewhite is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thistlewhite is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Narz looking for the RNC.
Narz has the hooks in. Thistlewhite is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thistlewhite is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Narz is looking to control Thistlewhite but Thistlewhite is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ignatius Thistlewhite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thistlewhite is really stuck here.
Peter Narz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Thistlewhite defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Narz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Narz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Narz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Narz!
A relieved looking Peter Narz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KOFC 87 - Vandalay vs Kazakov
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Thistlewhite shoots in looking for a takedown. Laul tries to sprawl out of it but Thistlewhite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Thistlewhite looking to score a takedown here. Laul is defending well but Thistlewhite drives through and ends up in Laul's guard.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thistlewhite has managed to get both his arms back between Laul's legs - danger averted.
Laul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thistlewhite throws a big right hand that misses.
Thistlewhite throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thistlewhite loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thistlewhite trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thistlewhite postures up in Laul's guard and throws a big left but Laul blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thistlewhite throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thistlewhite throws a big elbow that misses.
Thistlewhite being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Laul looking to control.
#SUB2#
Laul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Laul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thistlewhite defends it easily.
Thistlewhite with a nice head shot there.
Thistlewhite is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thistlewhite postures up in Laul's guard and throws a big left but Laul blocks it.
Laul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thistlewhite.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thistlewhite's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thistlewhite lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Thistlewhite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thistlewhite content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Thistlewhite keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laul's head.
Laul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thistlewhite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laul looks winded!
Thistlewhite scores with a short punch from the bottom.#SUB#
Thistlewhite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thistlewhite has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laul landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Thistlewhite is looking for a triangle but Laul pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Thistlewhite has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Laul doesn't defend quickly enough and Thistlewhite has managed to lock this one up! Can Laul escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thistlewhite on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ignatius Thistlewhite!
Ignatius Thistlewhite thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KOFC 81 - Downdin vs Kromog
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Thistlewhite clinches up against the cage.
Thistlewhite blocks an uppercut.
Hug lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hug lands with a left to the head.
Hug working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thistlewhite blocking some punches.
Thistlewhite is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hug pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hug lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hug presses Thistlewhite against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hug is pressed up against the cage. Thistlewhite has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hug down to the mat. Hug avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thistlewhite fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignatius Thistlewhite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thistlewhite darts in looking for a takedown but Hug gets double underhooks and turns Thistlewhite into the cage.
Hug lands with an uppercut that bounces Thistlewhite off the cage and back into range.
Thistlewhite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hug but Hug pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hug throws out a counter right but Thistlewhite avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Hug clinches up with Thistlewhite and pushes him back against the cage.
Thistlewhite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Hug scores with a hook to the body.
Hug lands a shoulder strike.
Thistlewhite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Hug.
A short uppercut from Hug.
Hug lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hug on the inside. #ROC2#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
Thistlewhite has been working on his balance at Rabid Dog , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hug.
Hug throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Thistlewhite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hug lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hug lands an uppercut.
Hug gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thistlewhite.
Hug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hug lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hug softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hug dips a shoulder and cracks Thistlewhite with a mighty uppercut! Thistlewhite falls back against the cage and Hug unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thistlewhite is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hug screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bear Hug!
A relieved looking Bear Hug thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Thistlewhite scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Bujol explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Thistlewhite takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bujol throws a good cross that connects.
Bujol moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thistlewhite shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thistlewhite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Bujol.
Thistlewhite tries to bum rush Bujol with a series of wild strikes but Bujol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bujol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thistlewhite shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thistlewhite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bujol lands a slapping body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thistlewhite or perhaps it was just good defense by Bujol, which made it look bad.
Sergio Bujol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignatius Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bujol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bujol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thistlewhite looks for a takedown but Bujol sprawls well.#T1#
Thistlewhite misses with a takedown attempt - Bujol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thistlewhite looks winded!
A good leg kick by Bujol.
Bujol cracks Thistlewhite with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Bujol lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Thistlewhite tries to keep at a distance but Bujol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thistlewhite has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bujol is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thistlewhite can't get the takedown.
Thistlewhite tries for a takedown but Bujol manages to get underhooks.
Bujol lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Bujol manages to break the clinch.
Bujol scores with a three punch combo!
Bujol throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thistlewhite has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bujol finds it's way round the side to connect with Thistlewhite's head. #T2#
Bujol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sergio Bujol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thistlewhite shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bujol sprawls well. Bujol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thistlewhite gets slowly back to his feet.
Bujol connects with a single shot there.
Bujol leaves Thistlewhite with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bujol is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bujol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Bujol moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bujol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thistlewhite misses with a takedown
and Bujol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Bujol.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thistlewhite.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Thistlewhite 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bujol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thistlewhite at a distance.
Bujol throws a shot to the body.
Bujol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thistlewhite doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Bujol.
Thistlewhite takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thistlewhite tries for a takedown but Bujol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bujol lands a right hook to the body.
Bujol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thistlewhite looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, jab by Bujol - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thistlewhite gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bujol.#ROC#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
Bujol jabs at Thistlewhite's body.
Thistlewhite is still on wobbly legs! Can Bujol finish him?
Bujol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thistlewhite on the side of the head.#CL#
Bujol drives through and clinches with Thistlewhite against the cage.
Bujol scores with a shoulder strike.
Bujol prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Bujol throws a big uppercut that drops Thistlewhite! More strikes from Bujol and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thistlewhite lies dazed against the cage as Bujol celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Bujol!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergio Bujol thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Thistlewhite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Speed is fending him off so far but Thistlewhite persists. Nope, Speed circles away and we're back to standing.
Thistlewhite shoots in for a takedown but Speed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Speed scores with a punch to the head.
Speed lands with a hook. Thistlewhite tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Speed scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
Speed weaves into range and cracks Thistlewhite right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Thistlewhite goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Speed is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mick Speed!
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Event:
Dia de los Muertos
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Thistlewhite shoots in for a takedown but McCombie shows good takedown defense.
McCombie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thistlewhite lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCombie misses with a low kick.
Thistlewhite tries for a takedown but McCombie circles away easily
and McCombie counters with a thumping low kick.
Thistlewhite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCombie.
McCombie fails with the takedown.
McCombie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thistlewhite is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCombie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant McCombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignatius Thistlewhite.
McCombie is looking to clinch but Thistlewhite is avoiding it.
Thistlewhite doesn't manage to clinch there - McCombie circles away.
#TD2#
Thistlewhite shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCombie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thistlewhite is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite drops back looking for a leg! McCombie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCombie manages to kick Thistlewhite off! Thistlewhite jumps back into McCombie's guard.
Thistlewhite cracks McCombie with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB2#
Thistlewhite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thistlewhite postures up and lands a big shot to McCombie's brow.
Thistlewhite has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thistlewhite throwing strikes from guard but McCombie blocks nicely.
McCombie wants to stand up but Thistlewhite is controlling him.
Thistlewhite is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thistlewhite cracks McCombie with a solid left hand.
Thistlewhite distracts McCombie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
McCombie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thistlewhite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thistlewhite scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCombie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thistlewhite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCombie's head.
Thistlewhite is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Thistlewhite postures up and lands a big shot to McCombie's brow.
McCombie has momentary wrist control but Thistlewhite slips an elbow through the middle.
McCombie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thistlewhite landing some decent shots from guard.
Thistlewhite chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite 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.
Thistlewhite lands a couple of digs.
Thistlewhite pushes down on McCombie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCombie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thistlewhite frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3##SUB2#
McCombie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thistlewhite.
McCombie is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Thistlewhite cracks McCombie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thistlewhite is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McCombie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC2#
McCombie is rocked!
Thistlewhite has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McCombie's face.
Oh McCombie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McCombie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thistlewhite lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McCombie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCombie wants to control but Thistlewhite is having none of it.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! McCombie has his hands clasped together but Thistlewhite breaks the hold and McCombie is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Thistlewhite!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ignatius Thistlewhite!
Ignatius Thistlewhite seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Grant McCombie spoke after the fight, saying 'did i really just lose that?'.
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Event:
IFC19
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Thistlewhite shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thistlewhite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Thistlewhite wants to clinch but Spud slips to the side
and Spud counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
Spud lands a brutal uppercut that launches Thistlewhite off his feet! Thistlewhite tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!
William Spud retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
FF 4
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Thistlewhite looking to score a takedown here. Butabi is defending well but Thistlewhite drives through and ends up in Butabi's guard.
Butabi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thistlewhite is in close to Butabi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butabi has momentary wrist control but Thistlewhite slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Thistlewhite as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Butabi screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Thistlewhite! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ignatius Thistlewhite!
Ignatius Thistlewhite thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC 15
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Sagaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sagaki showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sagaki is trying to work for a kimura but Thistlewhite is defending well.
Thistlewhite is trying to get back to full guard.
Sagaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thistlewhite throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sagaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sagaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Sagaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sagaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Sagaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thistlewhite defends it well.
Thistlewhite felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB#
Sagaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thistlewhite sees it coming and defends easily.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Sagaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thistlewhite is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sagaki is looking to advance position but Thistlewhite won't allow it.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Sagaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thistlewhite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sagaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sagaki's back!
Thistlewhite scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sagaki is trying to break free.
Thistlewhite gets his hands free as Sagaki looks to control. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite looking for the choke but no joy.
Thistlewhite connects with a big shot to the side of Sagaki's head.
#T2#
Sagaki turns into Thistlewhite and is now in his guard.
Thistlewhite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Thistlewhite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thistlewhite trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Sagaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thistlewhite striking off his back but it's not causing Sagaki any problems.
Thistlewhite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sagaki's guard. #REVB#
Thistlewhite with a nice head shot there.
Thistlewhite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thistlewhite landing with the ground and pound.
Thistlewhite throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Thistlewhite scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thistlewhite throws a big right hand that misses.
Thistlewhite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sagaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thistlewhite scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sagaki has his foot on Thistlewhite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thistlewhite works his way back into a safe position though.
Thistlewhite is in close to Sagaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thistlewhite lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thistlewhite scoring with some ground and pound.
Thistlewhite loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sagaki working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Thistlewhite stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Sagaki has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Thistlewhite manages to get his head free but now Sagaki has transitioned to an armbar! Thistlewhite grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Sagaki! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Takumi Sagaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
FN 11: Gomorra
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Sweeney looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Thistlewhite counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thistlewhite lands strikes from half guard.
Thistlewhite working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sweeney trying to hold on to Thistlewhite's head to control him but Thistlewhite postures up.
Thistlewhite drops an elbow to the side of Sweeney's head.
Thistlewhite thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sweeney sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thistlewhite is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sweeney has hold of Thistlewhite's hands but Thistlewhite slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thistlewhite lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sweeney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thistlewhite working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sweeney is trying to maintain the position but Thistlewhite is very close to passing his half guard.
Sweeney has his hands clasped together around Thistlewhite's back. He's all about the action.#T1##SUB2#
Thistlewhite is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sweeney sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is working for a kimura but Sweeney is defending it quite comfortably.
Thistlewhite takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thistlewhite drops an elbow to the side of Sweeney's head.
Thistlewhite has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sweeney is in trouble now - Thistlewhite has advanced to mount!
Thistlewhite landing shots from mount.
Thistlewhite with the ground and pound from mount.
Sweeney is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sweeney wants to hold on but Thistlewhite pushes him away.
Sweeney is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Thistlewhite landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thistlewhite lands a big elbow.
Thistlewhite with good strikes from the mount here!
Thistlewhite raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sweeney wants to hold on but Thistlewhite pushes him away.
Sweeney is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sweeney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thistlewhite on the ground.
Thistlewhite looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thistlewhite lands a heavy elbow.
Thistlewhite avoids the attempt from Sweeney to control.
Sweeney is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Thistlewhite looking for a guillotine from mount but Sweeney is having none of it.
Thistlewhite postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sweeney looks a forlorn figure.
Thistlewhite putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Sweeney taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Sweeney is rocked!
Sweeney is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh Sweeney is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thistlewhite lands a big elbow - Sweeney is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Sweeney is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ignatius Thistlewhite!
Ignatius Thistlewhite seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Wednesday Night Fights #9 - KO
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Poller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thistlewhite can pounce on him.
#TD#
Thistlewhite is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poller's half guard.
Nice strikes from Thistlewhite there.
Thistlewhite landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Poller is rocked!
Thistlewhite working over Poller with some ground and pound. Poller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Poller is still in real trouble! Can Thistlewhite finish him?
Thistlewhite lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Poller! More strikes land and this one is all over! Thistlewhite jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignatius Thistlewhite!
Our winner, Ignatius Thistlewhite, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GH4: Kromog vs Snow
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Thistlewhite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thistlewhite lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mulvaney.
Thistlewhite shoots in for a double leg but Mulvaney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mulvaney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Mulvaney closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A left and a right from Mulvaney both land. Nice combination.
Thistlewhite fakes the leg kick and cracks Mulvaney in the body.
Mulvaney throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulvaney lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Mulvaney tries to clinch there but Thistlewhite circles away.
Thistlewhite tries a head kick but it misses.
Thistlewhite looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mulvaney misses with a head kick.
Thistlewhite is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Thistlewhite closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Thistlewhite breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Thistlewhite jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mulvaney is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Thistlewhite drives through with a takedown into Mulvaney's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Thistlewhite seems to have locked his on tight now - Mulvaney screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Thistlewhite, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ignatius Thistlewhite!
Ignatius Thistlewhite seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GH2: Snow vs Acid
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Azevedo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thistlewhite keeping full guard, as Azevedo tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thistlewhite wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Azevedo passes Thistlewhite's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Azevedo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thistlewhite reverses the position - he's now on top in Azevedo's guard. #SUB2#
Azevedo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Azevedo looking for a guillotine here but Thistlewhite defends easily.
Azevedo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Thistlewhite is posturing up here but Azevedo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Thistlewhite tries to roll out but it's too tight and Thistlewhite has to tap! Slick submission there by Azevedo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Correia Azevedo!
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