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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tim Wonders (ranked 24586 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abroham Lincoln (ranked 4657 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Tim Wonders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Abroham Lincoln!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wonders shoots in and drives through. Lincoln sprawls well.
Lincoln takes the fight into the clinch.
Lincoln goes for a takedown attempt but Wonders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wonders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wonders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lincoln is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Wonders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonders decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wonders (0) vs (3) Lincoln
Lincoln happy to just control the position for now.
Wonders is looking to regain half guard here but Lincoln keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonders seems a little lost for a moment, as Lincoln dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Wonders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lincoln controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonders tries to improve position but can't.
Lincoln content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wonders struggling a bit here.
Wonders tries to bench press Lincoln off him but Lincoln keeps the position.
Wonders struggling a bit here.
Lincoln controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wonders is letting Lincoln control him for a moment.
Wonders is looking for a sweep.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Lincoln has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wonders is being controlled here.
Lincoln working away.
Wonders is trying to escape the position but Lincoln is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wonders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lincoln content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Wonders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lincoln content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wonders is trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Wonders tries to improve position but can't.
Lincoln taking a breather here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wonders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lincoln is staying tight to Wonders's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wonders tries to buck Lincoln off but Lincoln is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wonders seems a little lost for a moment, as Lincoln dominates the positioning.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wonders tries to improve position but can't.
Wonders is working hard here to advance position.
Wonders can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonders is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lincoln's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wonders trying to hold on to Lincoln's head to control him but Lincoln postures up.
Lincoln seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wonders tries to get to full guard but Lincoln has control of the leg.
Lincoln controlling the pace.
Wonders trying to control but Lincoln postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lincoln in particular looking to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wonders trying to control from the bottom.
Lincoln wants to free his trapped foot but Wonders is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lincoln moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wonders (0) vs (6) Lincoln
You can see the frustration on Wonders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Lincoln stalls from top position.
Wonders tries to improve position but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln just content to control the position.
Lincoln has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Wonders is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lincoln yanks on the arm and Wonders is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lincoln.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abroham Lincoln! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Gendozo (ranked 22837 p4p, 742 weight class) and Tim Wonders (ranked 24365 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gendozo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Temptations - My Girl. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Carlos Gendozo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tim Wonders!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wonders closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gendozo did well to prevent Wonders getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gendozo (0) vs (2) Wonders
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wonders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wonders wants to take a breather but Gendozo is having none of it.
Wonders seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gendozo tries to get to full guard but Wonders has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gendozo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wonders is taking a breather. Gendozo 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.
Gendozo is staying active underneath Wonders, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wonders tries to pass to full mount but Gendozo defends it.
Wonders keeps trying to improve his position.
Gendozo trying to hold on to Wonders's head to control him but Wonders postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonders wants to control but Gendozo is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonders wants to work for an arm triangle but Gendozo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gendozo is looking to control Wonders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gendozo avoid being mounted?
Wonders is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wonders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo is staying active underneath Wonders, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wonders passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gendozo! Score +3 for passing guard: Gendozo (0) vs (5) Wonders
Wonders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gendozo is looking to escape.
Wonders has hold of Gendozo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gendozo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonders fails to take his opponent's back.
Gendozo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wonders is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gendozo is surviving well by controlling Wonders's body position as best he can.
Wonders tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wonders moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gendozo (0) vs (8) Wonders
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gendozo tries to reverse the position but Wonders maintains control.
Wonders trying to control but Gendozo is having none of it.
Wonders is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gendozo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Gendozo (0) vs (11) Wonders
Gendozo tries to roll but Wonders sticks to his back.
Wonders is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gendozo is defending well though. Wonders let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonders is looking to control Gendozo but Gendozo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wonders is looking for the choke from the back position but Gendozo is controlling his hands well.
Wonders looking for the RNC.
Wonders controlling well, preventing Gendozo from escaping the position.
Wonders is looking to control Gendozo but Gendozo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gendozo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gendozo is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wonders just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gendozo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gendozo rolls, trying to escape but Wonders keeps control of the position.
Gendozo just trying to survive but Wonders is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wonders looking for the choke but no joy.
Wonders is hanging on to Gendozo's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wonders biding his time, controlling Gendozo.
Wonders tries to keep control of the position but Gendozo is staying busy.
Wonders has managed to slip his arm under Gendozo's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gendozo is tapping out! Submission win for Wonders.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Wonders! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Fike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Wonders (ranked 24387 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mike Fike! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tim Wonders!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fike tries to clinch there but Wonders circles away.
Wonders tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fike moves in looking to clinch but Wonders pushes him off.
Fike could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fike tries to clinch up.
Wonders tries to counter with a clinch but Fike shakes him off and moves away.
Fike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fike darts in trying to clinch
and Wonders counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fike (0) vs (2) Wonders
Fike is looking to control Wonders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fike avoid being mounted?
Wonders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fike is just riding it out for now. Wonders eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonders content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fike is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wonders controlling the action here.
Fike trying to control here.
Fike knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wonders on the ground.
Wonders tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fike knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonders is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fike (0) vs (5) Wonders
Wonders controlling his opponent.
Fike tries to hold on but Wonders postures up.
Wonders has hold of Fike's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fike manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fike tries to hold on but Wonders postures up.
Fike reaches up to try and control the position but Wonders seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Fike rolls and tries to escape and now Wonders has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Fike (0) vs (8) Wonders
Fike trying to control the hands but Wonders breaks the grip.
Wonders working for the choke.
Wonders is working for a rear naked choke. Fike is not defending it well and Wonders has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Fike refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Fike's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Wonders! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Franek closes the distance and clinches.
Franek tries to score a body lock takedown but Wonders shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Wonders gets control of Franek's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wonders will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franek wants to stand and escape but instead Wonders has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Franek is trying to hold Wonders in close to prevent damage but Wonders has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Wonders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Franek sees it coming and defends easily.
Franek wants to control but Wonders is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Wonders postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Franek to stand up.
Wonders misses with a takedown attempt - Franek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1##CL#
Franek instigates a clinch.
Wonders working hard to break the clinch.
Wonders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Franek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wonders circles away.#TD2#
Wonders throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Franek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wonders is in Franek's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franek keeping moving, preventing Wonders from controlling successfully.
Franek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wonders on the ground.
Franek wants to stand up but Wonders is controlling him. #T2#
Franek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franek looking to control.
Wonders 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wonders fails with a takedown attempt.
Wonders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franek.
#CL#
Franek darts in and clinches Wonders up against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Wonders pulls guard effortlessly.
Franek wants to get up but he can't break Wonders's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Wonders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wonders is tightening it up a little... Franek has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Franek reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Franek taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wonders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Wonders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Cook tries to clinch there but Wonders circles away.
Wonders swats away the attempt to clinch by Cook.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wonders swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Wonders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cook is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cook prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Cook - that landed with a thud.
Wonders takes a shot to the head.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cook fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cook gets through Wonders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook lands a shoulder strike.
Cook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wonders avoids the elbow strike from Cook, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wonders's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cook is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wonders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wonders tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cook smiles and moves away.
#T1##CL2#
Cook clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cook creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Wonders is rocked!
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Wonders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wonders blocking some punches.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wonders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wonders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wonders takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wonders blocking some punches.
Cook lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wonders.
Wonders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wonders wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
Cook holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cook throws a head punch that misses.
Wonders seems to have got his legs back now.
Wonders avoiding damage as Cook throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Wonders's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cook lands a hook that snaps the head of Wonders backwards.
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!
Wonders blocks an elbow strike from Cook.
Cook prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Wonders. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cook is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cook working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wonders blocks it with crossed arms.
Wonders is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cook gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cook taking a breather.
Cook lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land.
Cook's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cook.#T3##BC2#
Cook's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Wonders drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wonders slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wonders slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cook really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wonders. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cook looks winded!#SUB#
Cook is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wonders's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Wonders! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Cook has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tim Wonders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Zhirkov throws a head kick that misses.
Zhirkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Wonders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wonders tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Zhirkov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Zhirkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhirkov tries for a takedown but Wonders sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wonders shoots in and drives through. Zhirkov sprawls well.
Zhirkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zhirkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wonders manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zhirkov on his heels. He'll look to pass Zhirkov's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhirkov looks winded!
Wonders passes Zhirkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wonders lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Wonders is trying to work for a kimura but Zhirkov is defending well.
Wonders is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Wonders there.
Zhirkov has a hand on Wonders's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wonders takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wonders with shots to the head and body - Zhirkov looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Wonders looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wonders lands a heavy elbow.
Wonders controlling from the full mount.
Wonders 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#
Wonders with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wonders looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T3#
Wonders looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wonders lands a heavy elbow.
Wonders cracks Zhirkov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zhirkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wonders. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wonders controlling from mount. #T4#
Wonders looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wonders controlling from the full mount.
Wonders takes Zhirkov's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhirkov tries to escape but Wonders has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Wonders dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wonders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhirkov moves in looking to clinch but Wonders pushes him off.
Zhirkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wonders's waist but Wonders gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhirkov off to one side.
Wonders shoots in looking for a takedown but Zhirkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wonders's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zhirkov is looking to slow Wonders down with leg kicks.
Zhirkov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wonders.
Zhirkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhirkov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Wonders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonders throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhirkov dives in and grabs Wonders's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wonders pushes down on Zhirkov's head and hops out.
Zhirkov misses with a hook. Wonders ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Wonders throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zhirkov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wonders is in Zhirkov's guard.
Zhirkov is breathing heavily.
Wonders controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Zhirkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tim Wonders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Wonders stands and steps away. Zhirkov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Wonders closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wonders lands in his opponent's guard.
Zhirkov being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Wonders decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zhirkov, up you get! #T2#
Zhirkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Wonders closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zhirkov did well to prevent Wonders getting side control.
Wonders trying to control the pace.
Wonders moves into full mount! Zhirkov won't be happy about that!
Wonders controlling his opponent. #T3#
Zhirkov tries to buck Wonders off but he can't manage it.
Wonders lands a nice shot to the head.
Wonders with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wonders cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wonders with a couple of short strikes.
Wonders has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zhirkov's face.
#T4#
Wonders raining down shots from the mount!
Wonders controlling the position easily from mount.
Zhirkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wonders controlling the position easily from mount.
Wonders working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Wonders dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Wonders clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Zhirkov pulls guard successfully.
Wonders works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wonders lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wonders sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Wonders is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonders working Zhirkov over with strikes.
Zhirkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zhirkov taking some punishment here, with Wonders in his half guard. #SU#
Wonders decides to stand up.
Wonders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zhirkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Zhirkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Wonders. Wonders gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhirkov lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhirkov. #T2#
Zhirkov throws a sloppy head kick and Wonders moves out of range easily. #TD#
Wonders shoots in and bounces Zhirkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wonders is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wonders pushes down on Zhirkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wonders works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wonders sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Wonders lands a big shot there that rocks Zhirkov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zhirkov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wonders with the ground and pound from mount.
Wonders tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Wonders is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zhirkov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Wonders landing shots from mount.
Wonders with good strikes from the mount here!
Wonders tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zhirkov is trying to reverse the position but instead Wonders has taken his back - oops!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhirkov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wonders throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Zhirkov!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Wonders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wonders, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Wonders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Putim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wonders with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wonders lunges at Putim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Putim's hand. #TD2#
Wonders shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wonders was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Putim bucks up and tries to throw Wonders off but instead Wonders has got his back!
Putim prevents Wonders from getting a body triangle.
Wonders lands with a hammerfist to the side of Putim's head.
Putim rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonders takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Putim trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Wonders is working for a submission of some sort.
Wonders is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Putim!
Putim reaches up to try and control the position but Wonders seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Putim rolls and tries to escape and now Wonders has his back!
Putim breaks Wonders's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wonders is keeping the position for now.
Wonders trying to control the position.
#T2#
Putim looking to pass the guard.
Wonders is trying to keep Putim in close.
Putim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wonders is looking to regain half guard here but Putim keeps moving and retains side control.
Wonders prevents Putim from moving into mount.
Wonders wants to control but Putim postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Putim trying to control the position but Wonders is working away.
Putim with the ground and pound but Wonders regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wonders preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wonders trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Putim there.
Putim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wonders knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wonders trying to control here.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#ES2#
Wonders has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Putim is on him like a limpet, forcing Wonders back against the cage.#TD2#
Wonders is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Putim can't fight it off and eventually Wonders manages to take the fight to the floor. Putim looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Putim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wonders's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Putim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wonders wants to stand up but Putim is controlling him.
Wonders looks winded!
Putim content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Wonders dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Putim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Putim stops Wonders from standing up.
Wonders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Putim is one step ahead there.
Wonders trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putim scoring with some ground and pound.
Putim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wonders is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Wonders trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Wonders working for submissions but it's allowed Putim to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Putim is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wonders is trying to maintain the position but Putim is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wonders tries to roll over but Putim keeps him under control.
Wonders wants to control but Putim is keeping busy.
Wonders is trying to stand.
Wonders wants to improve his position but Putim is controlling well.
Putim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Putim 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.
#SUB2#
Wonders actively working from the bottom here.
Wonders is breathing heavily.#T3#
Wonders moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vladimir Putim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Putim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Wonders shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Wonders prevents Putim from improving his position.
Putim wants to control but Wonders is keeping busy.
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. Wonders connects with a nice short shot to Putim's temple.
Wonders trying to pass the guard but Putim defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putim wants to control but Wonders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wonders is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Putim 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Putim throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wonders tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Putim is in Wonders's guard.
Putim trying to control but Wonders is working from the bottom.
Wonders is looking to sweep but instead, Putim has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonders is doing well to control the position and prevent Putim from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Putim seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Wonders is looking for a sweep. Putim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Putim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Putim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wonders defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wonders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wonders is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Putim is controlling him.
Putim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wonders trying to keep a closed guard but Putim is proving a slippery customer.
Putim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putim preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Putim pushing down on Wonders's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wonders keeping hold of Putim's head, controlling as best he can.
Wonders pushes Putim off looking to stand but Putim dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wonders closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Putim quickly recovers to half guard.
Wonders scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wonders tries to pass to full mount but Putim defends it.
Putim is looking for a sweep. Wonders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Putim is trying to maintain the position but Wonders is very close to passing his half guard.
Putim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Putim works his way to full guard. Good work.
Putim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Putim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wonders controls the pace.
Putim managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wonders is in close to Putim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Wonders.
I think Wonders 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Wonders!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gilbert Valur (ranked 3357 p4p, 416 weight class) and Tim Wonders (ranked 7254 p4p, 0 weight class). Valur comes to the cage accompanied by David Bowie - Let's Dance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gilbert Valur! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tim Wonders!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wonders has closed the distance and engaged Valur in a clinch.
Wonders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valur fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gilbert Valur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonders moves in looking to clinch but Valur pushes him off.
Wonders drives through and clinches with Valur against the cage.
Valur lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Valur (2) vs (0) Wonders
Wonders has an active guard here but Valur has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valur controlling the action here.
Wonders gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur wants to control from the top but Wonders keeps moving.
Valur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valur has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Valur sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wonders's guard.
Wonders wants to get back to full guard.
Valur sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wonders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valur is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valur slows the pace down in half guard.
Valur'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.
Wonders trying to control but Valur postures up.
Valur trying to mount his opponent but Wonders defends it.
Wonders is looking to control Valur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wonders avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valur wants to pass the guard but Wonders is defending well.
Valur is trying to control the action in half guard but Wonders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valur slows the pace down in half guard.
Wonders tries to roll over but Valur keeps him under control.
Valur not doing much here.
Valur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonders wants to get back to full guard but Valur has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Valur (5) vs (0) Wonders
Wonders is trying desperately to improve position.
Valur looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valur controlling the pace for now.
Wonders has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Valur (8) vs (0) Wonders
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Valur controlling from the back.
Valur working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Wonders is doing well to defend. Valur seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Wonders is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gilbert Valur! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Szczepan Franek (ranked 7214 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Wonders (ranked 7215 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Szczepan Franek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Wonders!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Franek goes for a double leg but Wonders avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wonders continues to drive forward.
Wonders instigates a clinch.
Franek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wonders walks away with a smile on his face. Franek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wonders clinches.
Franek jumps into guard, dragging Wonders to the mat.
Franek is looking for a triangle but Wonders pushes his legs off easily.
Wonders trying to control the position from guard on top but Franek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wonders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franek seems keen to control Wonders's posture.
Wonders engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wonders drops back looking for a leg! Franek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franek manages to kick Wonders off! Wonders jumps back into Franek's guard.
Franek is trying to control the position but Wonders postures up.
Wonders trying to control but Franek is working from the bottom.
Franek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonders passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Franek (0) vs (3) Wonders
Wonders wants to control but Franek is keeping him busy.
Wonders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wonders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franek struggling a bit here.
Wonders is looking to take a break and control but Franek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wonders just content to control the position.
Wonders's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franek is looking for a sweep.
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Wonders is trying to get an arm triangle but Franek is defending well.
Wonders has hold of Franek's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Franek seems comfortable defending it but Wonders has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Franek is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Franek is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wonders couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Wonders! |
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