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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mark Cole (ranked 23745 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Ribeiro (ranked 5204 p4p, 0 weight class). Leandro Ribeiro acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mark Cole! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leandro Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ribeiro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cole's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cole (0) vs (2) Ribeiro
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now.
Cole has his foot on Ribeiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribeiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Cole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribeiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribeiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ribeiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ribeiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole looking for subs off his back but Ribeiro has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is refusing to be controlled, as Ribeiro sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole tries to get to full guard but Ribeiro has control of the leg.
Ribeiro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cole defend it? Ribeiro steps over the head and cranks it - Cole is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ribeiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leandro Ribeiro! |
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Event:
UCF America 5
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Mac Cumhaill doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cole counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Cole drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mac Cumhaill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mac Cumhaill gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mac Cumhaill wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Mac Cumhaill works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Mac Cumhaill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mac Cumhaill controls Cole momentarily but Cole frees himself. #SUB#
Mac Cumhaill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mac Cumhaill . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Mac Cumhaill is keeping the position.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Mac Cumhaill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Mac Cumhaill !#REVR##T2#
Mac Cumhaill is fighting to break Cole's control of his arms but Cole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mac Cumhaill looking to pass the guard.
Mac Cumhaill trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Cole wants to sweep but no luck.
Mac Cumhaill forces his way into half guard.
Mac Cumhaill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cole is controlling Mac Cumhaill 's position as best he can from this difficult position.#ES2#
Cole makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Mac Cumhaill kicks Cole off and gets back to his feet.
Mac Cumhaill is breathing heavily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Cole fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mac Cumhaill to the ground. Cole is now in Mac Cumhaill 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mac Cumhaill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Cole will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Cole fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mac Cumhaill sprawls well initially but Cole persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mac Cumhaill taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard.
Cole is pressing down on Mac Cumhaill 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mac Cumhaill is holding on for now.
Cole throwing shots but Mac Cumhaill is blocking nicely.
Cole wants to get back to his feet.
Cole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to get back to full guard.
Mac Cumhaill is pressing down on Cole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Mac Cumhaill trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Mac Cumhaill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mac Cumhaill wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mark Cole has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cole holds on and takes a little breather.
Mac Cumhaill tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mac Cumhaill wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cole is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mac Cumhaill is controlling him.
Mac Cumhaill stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oisin Mac Cumhaill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac Cumhaill fails with the takedown
and Cole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mac Cumhaill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Cole gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Cole sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mac Cumhaill is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cole tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mac Cumhaill 's legs.
Mac Cumhaill can't do much from the bottom here.
Cole takes a little break here. Mac Cumhaill wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#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.
Mac Cumhaill tries to bench press Cole off him but Cole keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Cole stalls from top position.
Cole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cole feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Mac Cumhaill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cole content to stall in guard here.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to keep Cole in close.
#T1##SUB#
Mac Cumhaill has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cole should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mac Cumhaill has tightened it up now! Cole 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 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oisin Mac Cumhaill !
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Event:
UCF America 4
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Cole tries for a takedown but Garza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garza misses with a hook.
Garza throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Garza clinches up against the cage.
Cole blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Garza'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.
Garza misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cole has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Garza clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Cole has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Garza rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Garza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Garza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cole pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garza.
Garza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garza tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Garza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Garza is pushing down on Cole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cole is fighting to maintain full guard but Garza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cole trying to control but Garza postures up.
#SUB#
Garza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Garza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garza.
Garza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Cole trying to control here.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garza thows a huge punch but Cole dodges it nicely.
Cole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garza thows a huge punch but Cole dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Garza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cole could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Garza has cracked it and Cole is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Garza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Garza!
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Event:
UCF 7: Decimation
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Cole leaves Oskar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cole keeps the fight on the outside.
Oskar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Cole shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oskar napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Oskar sneaks out the side door and pushes Cole away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Oskar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oskar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Oskar makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oskar works over Cole's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Cole has been cut.
Oskar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole checks a low kick from Oskar.
Oskar looks to land a body kick but Cole moved away.#T1##CL2#
Cole rushes Oskar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Oskar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole throws a wild hook but Oskar just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Cole gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Oskar raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marian Oskar!
Marian Oskar 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:
Test 7 Freeman vs Raul
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Norris Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cole.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Cole has Norris Jr pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cole pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Norris Jr tumbling to the mat - Cole dives into Norris Jr's guard.
Norris Jr wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Cole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Norris Jr wants to stand up but Cole is controlling him.
Norris Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Norris Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Norris Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Norris Jr!
Cole tries to advance to mount but Norris Jr denies him.
Cole prevents Norris Jr from escaping the position.
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Norris Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB2#
Cole tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cole in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Norris Jr is pushing Cole's head away, looking to escape. Cole manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Cole throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Norris Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cole is in Norris Jr's guard.
Norris Jr wants to stand up but Cole is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SU2#
Cole gets to his feet. Norris Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Cole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Norris Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4##SUB2#
Cole swings around for an armbar but Norris Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cole's guard.
Norris Jr won't allow Cole to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Norris Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Norris Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Cole's legs - danger averted.
Norris Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cole's guard.
Cole managing to control the position.
Cole wants to hit a switch here but Norris Jr passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cole there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cole dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Norris Jr looks to clinch #TD2#
and Cole decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Norris Jr's guard.
Norris Jr is looking to stand up but Cole isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Cole stands up and waves to Norris Jr to follow him. #CL2#
Cole pushes Norris Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris Jr trying to control the position but instead, Cole has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norris Jr into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cole gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norris Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Norris Jr wants to stand up but Cole is controlling him.
Cole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cole controlling from the top position.
Cole looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Cole instigates a clinch. #TD#
Norris Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cole uses from the top position.
Norris Jr is looking to stand up but Cole isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Cole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Norris Jr dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Cole is pulling down on Norris Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Norris Jr, at least for the moment.#T3#
Norris Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cole is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Norris Jr stands and steps away. Cole gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cole has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Norris Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Norris Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cole.
Cole misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Cole turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cole manages to end up in side control.
Cole prevents Norris Jr from escaping the position.#SU2#
Cole decides to stand up, so the ref orders Norris Jr to his feet.
Booker Norris Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cole keeps the fight on the outside.
Norris Jr tries for a takedown but Cole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cole thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Cole drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norris Jr.
#TD2#
Cole fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Norris Jr to the ground. Cole is now in Norris Jr's guard.
Norris Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Cole drops back, looking for a kneebar! Norris Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Norris Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Norris Jr! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr tries to stand but Cole is controlling his head. #T1#
Cole tries to buck Norris Jr off but Norris Jr is having none of it.
Cole is trying to control Norris Jr's posture but Norris Jr avoids it.
Norris Jr tries to stand but Cole is controlling his head.
Cole struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cole can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cole keeps Norris Jr under control for a moment.
Mark Cole has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cole is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Norris Jr decides to stand back up.
Norris Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Cole with that takedown attempt.
Cole looks for a takedown but Norris Jr sprawls well.#T3##TD2#
Cole shoots in and bounces Norris Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cole wants to control from the top but Norris Jr keeps moving.
Norris Jr wants to stand but Cole is controlling the position.
Cole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cole stops Norris Jr from standing up. #T4#
Cole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cole stops Norris Jr from standing up.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norris Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Norris Jr wants to stand and escape but Cole is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norris Jr has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Cole counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Cole.
I've got Cole winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Cole!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Januzaj lands with a good body shot.
Cole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Januzaj drops Cole with a naaaaasty hook - Cole is in real trouble here! Januzaj dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehdi Januzaj!
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