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Event:
Skrap Fights 42
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Cassel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kid to the mat! Kid manages to get full guard.
Kid trying to keep a closed guard but Cassel is proving a slippery customer.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Cassel from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Kid has his foot on Cassel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cassel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cassel has gone for a leg lock! Kid slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cassel's guard.#REVR#
Kid advances to half guard. #SUB#
Kid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.#SUB#
Cassel is defending against the submission attempts here by Kid.
#T1#
Cassel tries to get to full guard but Kid has control of the leg.
Cassel is trying to maintain the position but Kid is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cassel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cassel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kid. #SUB#
Kid seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cassel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kid is looking to take a break and control but Cassel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB#
Kid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cassel is just riding it out for now. Kid eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cassel is just riding it out for now. Kid eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kid seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Cassel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kid is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Cassel looking for submissions off his back.
Kid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cassel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Kid finds it's way through Cassel's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fireball Kid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassel is just out of range.
Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Cassel gets the takedown into side control.
Kid looks to move to half guard but instead Cassel has passed into mount! Damn!
Kid is squirming around, avoiding Cassel's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kid manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1##SUB#
Kid actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cassel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cassel's back!#SUB#
Kid tightening his grip on Cassel, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Kid has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Kid is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cassel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2##SUB#
Kid has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Kid looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Kid working for a choke but Cassel reverses nicely into Kid 's guard. #SUB#
Kid has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cassel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kid has tightened it up now! Cassel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fireball Kid!
A very excited looking Fireball Kid 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:
MMAHelsinki - 21
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kid fails with the takedown.
Stetson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kid works Stetson's body with a nice hook.
Stetson misses with a head kick.
Stetson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stetson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Stetson has Kid up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Stetson has Kid pressed against the cage.
Kid fails to pull guard.
Kid takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Fireball Kid has been cut.
Kid wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fireball Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stetson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Stetson manages to break the clinch.
Kid throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stetson throws a wild body kick that Kid sees coming a mile off.
Stetson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Kid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stetson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Stetson.
Kid connects with a nice looking jab.
Kid swats away the attempt to clinch by Stetson.
Kid changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kid lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stetson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stetson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Kid stuns Stetson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stetson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kid is out of range.
Kid feinted with a counter takedown.
Stetson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Stetson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Stetson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stetson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stetson. Stetson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4##CL2#
Stetson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kid tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stetson smiles and moves away.
Stetson lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stetson tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Stetson. Those never looked like landing.
Stetson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamie Stetson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fireball Kid's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stetson moves in looking to clinch but Kid pushes him off.#TD2#
Stetson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kid looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kid manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stetson moves into full guard.
Stetson wants to improve his position but instead Kid has moved into half guard.
Stetson is refusing to be controlled, as Kid sits in half guard.
Stetson looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stetson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kid.
#SUB#
Kid is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Stetson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T1#
Stetson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kid wants to control from the top but Stetson keeps moving.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kid wants to control from the top but Stetson keeps moving.
Stetson managing to control the position.
Kid trying to control but Stetson is working from the bottom.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kid drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kid jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stetson being controlled here, momentarily.
Stetson wants to stand and escape but Kid is having none of it.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Stetson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stetson throws a series of punches but Kid avoids them all with ease.
Stetson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stetson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stetson duly obliges.
Stetson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stetson.
Stetson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3##TD#
Kid changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stetson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Kid working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kid wants to control but Stetson is keeping him busy.
Stetson is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid is looking to take a break and control but Stetson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB#
Kid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stetson, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kid goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stetson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kid's guard! Nice work there by Stetson! #SUB#
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Stetson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stetson looking to pass the guard.
Stetson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Stetson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fireball Kid's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stetson connects with a jab.
Kid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stetson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kid half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stetson lands with a slapping head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kid is defended easily by Stetson.#T1#
Kid swats away the attempt to clinch by Stetson.
Jamie Stetson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Stetson.
Jamie Stetson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stetson tries to clinch but Kid moves out of range.
Kid attempts a counter takedown but Stetson avoids it well and moves away.
Kid misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stetson! But no joy.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kid enables Stetson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kid manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kid has a closed guard, preventing Stetson from standing up. #T2##SUB#
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stetson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kid keeping full guard, as Stetson tries to pass. #SUB#
Kid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Stetson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Stetson moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Kid has Stetson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stetson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stetson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kid blocks it with crossed arms.
Stetson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kid avoids the damage to the body.
Kid is looking to break free of the clinch but Stetson has double underhooks.
Stetson misses with a knee strike.
Stetson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stetson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stetson missing with knees to the body.
Kid is working for takedown but Stetson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fireball Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kid is trying to pull guard but Stetson has him pressed against the cage.
Stetson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Kid drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stetson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stetson tries a head kick but it misses.
Stetson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kid lands a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Stetson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kid's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Kid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stetson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kid working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stetson has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid gets full guard.
Fireball Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamie Stetson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Stetson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kid to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stetson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kid pulls down on the head and he's put Stetson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fireball Kid!
Fireball Kid 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:
MMAHelsinki - 16
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Kid lands with an uppercut that bounces Biernat off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Biernat instigates a clinch.
Biernat stalls.
Biernat lands with a right to the head.
Kid wants to take the fight to the mat but Biernat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Biernat lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Fireball Kid has been cut.
Biernat digs a right hand into Kid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kid's gas tank. #BC#
Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Biernat tries to clinch but Kid moves out of range.
Kid scores with a jab to the body.
Kid checks a leg kick.
Kid misses with a left hand #KD#
and Biernat counters with a left and a right that hurts Kid! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Biernat jumps into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Biernat stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL#
Biernat moves into range and clinches up with Kid.
A nice left hand lands by Biernat.
#BC#
Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kid keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL#
Biernat moves into the clinch.#BC#
Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Biernat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biernat scores with a jab. Kid acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Biernat has closed the distance and engaged Kid in a clinch.
Biernat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Biernat.
Biernat stops a takedown attempt from Kid.
#BC#
Biernat breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Biernat has Kid up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Biernat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kid.
Biernat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Biernat keeps control of Kid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Biernat moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Biernat breaks the clinch.
Biernat throws a right and a left that Kid avoids nicely.
Kid with the counter takedown but Biernat avoids it easily.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Biernat.
Biernat is looking for a counter combo.
Biernat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Biernat and sends Kid crashing to the mat! Biernat follows him down to the mat - Kid regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Kid is rocked!
Biernat tries to stand and escape but Kid is controlling the position.
Kid is still in real trouble! Can Biernat finish him?#SUB2#
Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Biernat seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kid seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biernat is thwarting Kid's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kid actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Biernat wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Biernat postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kid to stand up.
Biernat wants to clinch but Kid slips to the side#TD2#
and Kid counters with a shoot takedown. Biernat fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Biernat pushes Kid off and scrambles back to his feet.
Biernat tries to clinch up.
Biernat wants to clinch up but Kid keeps it at a distance.
Biernat throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Kid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Biernat's guard.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Biernat is keeping the position.
Kid trying to control but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Biernat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kid on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biernat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Biernat trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4##SUB#
Biernat has an active guard here but Kid has managed to pass into half guard.
Kid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biernat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kid throwing shots but Biernat is blocking nicely.
Biernat tries to kick Kid off but Kid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Kid seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Biernat trying to control but Kid postures up.
Kid moves into full mount! Biernat won't be happy about that!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biernat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Biernat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Biernat sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fireball Kid's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Biernat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Biernat misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Kid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Biernat is looking to stand back up but Kid counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Biernat. #REVR##SUB2#
Kid is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Biernat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid prevents Biernat from standing back up.
#T1#
Kid passes to full mount!
Biernat is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Kid is working for a guillotine from mount but Biernat frees his head quite easily.
Biernat wants to hold on but Kid pushes him away.
Biernat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Biernat is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Kid looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Biernat tries to lock up and control but Kid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Kid working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kid tries to control but Biernat wriggling away. #T2#
Biernat tries to hold on but Kid postures up.
Biernat is trying desperately to improve position.
Kid won't let Biernat get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
Kid working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Kid is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Biernat can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kid raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Biernat is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kid locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Biernat is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fireball Kid!
A very excited looking Fireball Kid 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:
MMAHelsinki - 9
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Woods.
Woods tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Woods lands a leg kick that knocks Kid off balance momentarily.
Woods throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Kid closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Woods's guard.#ES2#
Woods pushes Kid off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Woods misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid moves out of range of the body kick from Woods.
Kid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Woods manages to circle out of the way.
Woods misses with a low kick.
Woods throws a leg kick which misses Kid's front leg but catches the back leg as Kid tries to avoid it.
Kid throws a right and a left that Woods avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Woods chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woods scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Kid moves out of range of the body kick.
Woods has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kid is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Woods gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Kid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Woods tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Woods looking to control.
Kid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kid is looking to stand up but Woods won't let him.
Kid 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.#SUB2#
Woods has an active guard here but Kid has managed to pass into half guard.
Kid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kid is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Woods!
Woods tries to hold on but Kid pushes him away.
Kid sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Kid looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kid controlling from mount. #T2#
Woods tries to hold on but Kid pushes him away.
Woods is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kid looking to ground and pound but Woods is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods tries to lock up and control but Kid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kid tries to control but Woods wriggling away.
Kid controlling the pace for now.
Woods is looking to get to half guard.
Kid won't let Woods get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kid looking to control and managing it successfully.
Woods really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kid tries to control but Woods wriggling away. #T3#
Woods tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Woods is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kid throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kid sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Woods avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kid.
Kid landing strikes from the mount.
Woods taking shots to the head.
Kid tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Woods can't escape the position.
Woods wants to hold on but Kid pushes him away.
Kid controlling his opponent.
Kid avoids the attempt from Woods to control.
Woods looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Woods is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kid off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kid controlling well, preventing Woods from escaping the position.
Woods is keeping busy.
Woods wants to escape the position.
Woods wants to get back to his feet.
Kid is hanging on to Woods's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fireball Kid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Woods misses with a kick to the body.
Woods pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Woods misses with a head kick.
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kid misses with a wild combination.
Woods tried to score with a low kick but Kid checks it.
Woods attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Woods scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Fireball Kid has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Woods.
Woods misses with a head kick.
Kid feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods keeps the fight on the outside.
Fireball Kid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woods wants to land a leg kick but Kid is out of range.
Kid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Woods manages to circle out of the way.
Kid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kid goes for a double leg but Woods avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Woods continues to drive forward.
Woods tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kid is able to avoid easily.
Kid is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Woods is looking to slow Kid down with leg kicks.
Woods is looking to slow Kid down with leg kicks.
Kid dives in for a single leg takedown but Woods sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fireball Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid has a takedown stuffed.
Woods lands with a kick to the temple. Kid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Woods clinches up with Kid and pushes him back against the cage.
Kid blocks an uppercut.
Woods can't find room to land a body shot as Kid controls the action.
#TD#
Kid works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Woods is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kid presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Woods scores a nice knee to the body.
Woods misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woods misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woods swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Woods struggles to land a body shot inside as Kid controls his hands.
Woods tries to throw a body punch but Kid avoids it by throwing Woods back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woods.
Woods gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kid.
Kid is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Woods to keep the fight standing.
Woods misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woods misses with some punches.
Woods has a couple of punches blocked by Kid.
Woods misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Kid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Woods fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Kid has hold of one of Woods's legs. Woods is fighting the takedown attempt but Kid gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Woods has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kid is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kid taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kid tries to circle away but Woods has him pinned against the cage.
Woods blocks an elbow strike from Kid.
Woods is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kid gets control of Woods's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kid will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kid looking to control.
Woods throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Woods postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Woods has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woods working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Woods postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Woods wants to stand and escape but instead Kid has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid with a flurry of punches that miss.
Woods looking to control.
Kid is fighting to break Woods's control of his arms but Woods is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Woods trying to control the position.
Fireball Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Woods showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fireball Kid'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kid lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Woods has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Woods and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kid throws a nice looking combination but Woods bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Woods dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kid. That did some damage!
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Kid blocks the body kick.
Kid takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kid drops down looking for a counter takedown but Woods sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Kid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Woods has him pressed against the cage.
Woods tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Woods is defending well.
Woods working aggressively here.
Woods misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woods swings wildly with an uppercut but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kid. #T1##TD#
Kid tightens his grip and picks Woods up, before dumping him to the ground. Woods manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Woods is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kid is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Woods to keep the fight standing.
Kid jumps guard but Woods stands there with Kid around his waist. Kid gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fireball Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid drops down looking for an ankle pick but Woods pulls his leg out and moves away.
Woods scoring well with a low kick there.
Kid is trying hard to land a takedown here. Woods sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Woods throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Woods coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Woods fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kid.
Kid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kid moves out of range of the body kick.
Kid lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kid shoots in looking for a takedown. Woods tries to sprawl out of it but Kid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Woods manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kid is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Woods lands with a thumping leg kick.
Woods misses with a low kick.
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Kid scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid throws an elbow but Woods slips to the side and avoids it well.
Woods tries to bench press Kid off him but Kid keeps the position. #T3#
Woods gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Woods is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Kid looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Kid is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Woods has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Woods is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Woods keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kid thowing shots but they're missing.
Kid controlling the pace for now.
Woods avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kid.
Woods is working to get back to half guard.
Kid controlling the pace for now.
Woods is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kid has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Woods's face.
#SUB#
Kid working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Woods tries to hold on but Kid postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Woods comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Woods 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Woods!
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fireball Kid (ranked 7882 p4p, 587 weight class) and Maatia Supuaga (ranked 3664 p4p, 0 weight class). Supuaga has chosen Wanna Taki Taki as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Fireball Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Maatia Supuaga!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Supuaga misses with a takedown attempt - Kid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Supuaga clinches.
Supuaga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Supuaga 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.
Kid trying to control but Supuaga is working from the bottom.
Supuaga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga wants to improve his position but instead Kid has moved into half guard.
Supuaga trying to control but Kid postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Supuaga is looking to improve his position.
Supuaga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Supuaga has his foot on Kid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kid works his way back into a safe position though.
Kid controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kid wants to control from the top but Supuaga keeps moving.
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Supuaga is keeping the position for now.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Supuaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid looking to sit in guard and control but Supuaga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (0) vs (2) Supuaga
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid pulls Supuaga in close to prevent any damage.
Kid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supuaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Kid is retaining full guard.
Supuaga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Supuaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Kid is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga controlling from the top position.
Supuaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Supuaga from controlling successfully.
Kid is looking to sweep but instead, Supuaga has passed into half guard.
Kid moves into full guard.
Kid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Supuaga defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga looking to pass the guard.
Kid is looking for a triangle here but Supuaga uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (0) vs (5) Supuaga
Kid can't do much from the bottom here.
Supuaga wants to take a breather but Kid manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Supuaga.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kid looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Supuaga passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (0) vs (8) Supuaga
Supuaga trying to control the position but Kid is working away.
Kid is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Kid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga happy to just control the position for now.
Kid is looking to regain half guard here but Supuaga keeps moving and retains side control.
Supuaga wants to control but Kid is keeping him busy.
Kid is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Supuaga off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kid (4) vs (8) Supuaga
Supuaga is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kid off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Supuaga is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kid looking to break Supuaga's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Supuaga remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kid will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kid trying to control momentarily.
Kid looking for the RNC.
Supuaga tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kid goes for an armbar but Supuaga turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Supuaga. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (4) vs (10) Supuaga
Kid looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kid 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.
Kid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kid working for a triangle but Supuaga defends it easily.
Supuaga passes Kid's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kid won't allow Supuaga to pass to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga controlling the pace.
Kid won't allow Supuaga to pass to mount.
Supuaga is working for a kimura but Kid is defending it quite comfortably.
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Supuaga tries to pass to full mount but Kid defends it.
Supuaga controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kid is trying to control but can't.
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Supuaga is trying to control. Kid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Supuaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Kid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Supuaga trying to control the action but Kid is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kid is looking for a sweep. Supuaga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kid is trying to control but can't.
Supuaga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kid defends it well.
Kid trying to control from the bottom.
Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Supuaga pulls his head out easily.
Supuaga controlling the action here.
Kid tries to roll over but Supuaga keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Supuaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Kid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Supuaga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Supuaga prevents Kid from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga wants to free his trapped foot but Kid is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kid trying to control but Supuaga postures up.
Kid manages to get to full guard.
Kid is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kid wants to sweep here but Supuaga controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Supuaga wins on points by 10 to 4.
Maatia Supuaga managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Blue Moon, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fireball Kid (ranked 7776 p4p, 602 weight class) and Neil Nucombe (ranked 1006 p4p, 120 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Fireball Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nucombe pushes Kid up against the cage in a clinch.
Nucombe goes for a takedown attempt but Kid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kid tries to keep at a distance but Nucombe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kid manages to pull guard.
Kid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kid trying to control the position.
Nucombe 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kid is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (2) vs (0) Nucombe
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from Nucombe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid postures up.
Kid looking to pass the guard.
Nucombe is pulling down on Kid's head. It's preventing any offense from Kid, at least for the moment.
Nucombe keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Kid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nucombe can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kid wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucombe looking to control.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Nucombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nucombe seems keen to control Kid's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Kid is stalling in the full guard.
Kid wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kid looking to pass the guard.
Kid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nucombe controlling Kid's posture.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Nucombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucombe is keeping the position for now.
Kid drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nucombe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nucombe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nucombe! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kid (2) vs (4) Nucombe
Kid struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Kid's face as Nucombe controls the position.
Kid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kid gets back to half guard.
Kid trying to hold on to Nucombe's head to control him but Nucombe postures up.
Kid is staying active underneath Nucombe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nucombe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kid is looking to control Nucombe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kid avoid being mounted?
Kid is not content to let Nucombe control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kid is trying to control but can't.
Kid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kid.
Kid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nucombe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (4) vs (4) Nucombe
Kid stays in close to Nucombe's body and controls the position.
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kid wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.
Kid tries to free his leg and advance position but Nucombe is retaining full guard.
Kid is working hard here to advance position.
Kid advances to half guard.
Nucombe keeping control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kid is looking to advance position but Nucombe won't allow it.
Kid wants to work for an arm triangle but Nucombe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kid sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kid is looking to advance position but Nucombe won't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kid passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (7) vs (4) Nucombe
Nucombe wants to control but Kid is having none of it.
Kid controlling his opponent.
Nucombe is squirming around, avoiding Kid's attempts to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kid looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nucombe gets back to half guard.
Kid stalling.
Nucombe is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe is not content to let Kid control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kid in particular looking to stall.
Kid wants to free his trapped foot but Nucombe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kid in particular looking to stall.
Kid trying to control from half guard but Nucombe is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kid maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nucombe could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kid has cracked it and Nucombe is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fireball Kid!
An out of breath Fireball Kid 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:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fireball Kid (ranked 7595 p4p, 584 weight class) and Jao Rua (ranked 3939 p4p, 391 weight class). Fireball Kid had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Fireball Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jao Rua!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kid tries to keep at a distance but Rua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kid pulls guard.
Rua wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Kid is pulling down on Rua's head to control his posture.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kid looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Kid.
Rua is stalling in the full guard.
Kid keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rua passes Kid's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kid moves into full guard.
Kid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kid seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rua drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kid looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kid looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kid! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kid (4) vs (0) Rua
Rua is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua being controlled for a moment.
Kid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rua, who protects the arm well.
Rua tries to improve position but can't.
Kid slows the pace down.
Rua is looking to reverse the position.
Kid tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rua's legs.
Kid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid trying to control the position but Rua is working away.
Rua tries to improve position but can't.
Kid is trying to get an arm triangle but Rua is defending well.
Kid gets to mount! Rua was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kid (6) vs (0) Rua
Kid content just to control the position here.
Rua working to try and regain half guard.
Kid manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rua to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kid (9) vs (0) Rua
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to escape the position.
Kid is looking to control Rua but Rua is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kid has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rua is in real trouble here. Kid gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rua is tapping out! Kid wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fireball Kid!
A victorious Fireball Kid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stephen Strauss (ranked 6779 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fireball Kid (ranked 7539 p4p, 574 weight class). Fireball Kid acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stephen Strauss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fireball Kid!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Strauss fails with the takedown
and Kid counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strauss (0) vs (2) Kid
Kid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strauss is just riding it out for now. Kid eventually gives up the hold.
Kid controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid seems to be working for a kimura but Strauss defends the submission attempt.
Strauss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strauss sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Kid 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.
Kid is pressing down on Strauss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strauss is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kid is looking for a kimura but Strauss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kid to get the leverage.
Kid seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Strauss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid is controlling the pace.
Kid works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strauss (0) vs (5) Kid
Kid with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Strauss is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Kid 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.
Kid takes Strauss's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Strauss is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Strauss (0) vs (8) Kid
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kid has good solid back control here.
Strauss trying to control the hands but Kid breaks the grip.
Kid is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kid patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Strauss trying to control but not successfully.
Kid is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Strauss is defending well though. Kid let's go of the attempt for now.
Strauss tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kid keeps control of the position easily here as Strauss tries to buck him off.
Kid is not going to allow Strauss to sit and survive in this position.
Kid has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Strauss's body.
Kid gets his hands free as Strauss looks to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kid is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Strauss defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid looking to break Strauss's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Strauss remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kid will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Strauss is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Strauss fending off the submission attempt from Kid.
Kid is looking for the choke from the back position but Strauss is controlling his hands well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strauss trying to control the action but Kid just sinks the hooks in.
Kid looking for the RNC.
Strauss trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kid keeps control of the position easily here as Strauss tries to buck him off.
Kid avoiding Strauss 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Strauss showing good submission defense here.
Strauss defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kid's arms.
Strauss trying to control the action but Kid just sinks the hooks in.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Strauss right now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kid.
Strauss turns into Kid and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strauss (2) vs (8) Kid
Kid pushes a forearm under Strauss's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Strauss is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fireball Kid!
Our winner, Fireball Kid, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Kid looks for a takedown but No Power sprawls well.
No Power stuffs the takedown.#TD#
No Power closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - No Power lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kid is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
No Power working for a triangle but Kid defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but No Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No Power is trying to keep Kid in close.
#SUB#
No Power is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kid is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Kid 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. #SUB#
No Power working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
No Power on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if No Power tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
No Power working for a triangle but Kid defends it easily.
Kid trying to control but No Power is working from the bottom. #SUB#
No Power has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kid is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for No Power.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kid wants to stand but No Power has his arm trapped.
No Power has one of Kid's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kid trying to control the position but No Power is working away.
Kid works to advance to full mount. No Power defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kid looking to ground and pound but No Power is blocking nicely.
No Power tries to control Kid's body but Kid pushes him off. No Power squirms to his side and now Kid has his back! #SUB2#
Kid is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. No Power has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kid has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! No Power taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kid doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fireball Kid!
Fireball Kid 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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