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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 31 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 52 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Scott gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Scott pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.#T1#
Scott wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott is adopting a defensive guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Scott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (4) vs (4) Ignatowski
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (4) vs (6) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
Ignatowski prevents Scott from improving his position.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Scott won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (4) vs (9) Ignatowski
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Scott (4) vs (12) Ignatowski
Good control from Ignatowski.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Scott is defending well though. Ignatowski let's go of the attempt for now.#T5#
Ignatowski trying to control.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. Scott is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Scott is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ignatowski is controlling the position but Scott somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Ignatowski is working for a kimura but Scott is defending it quite comfortably.
Scott is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.#T7#
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Scott wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8##SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura but Scott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ignatowski to get the leverage.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Scott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
Scott is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.#T9#
Ignatowski prevents Scott from improving his position.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Ignatowski is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Scott! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (4) vs (15) Ignatowski
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape. #T11#
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but Scott doesn't allow it.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Scott tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski fails to advance to Scott's back. #T13#
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but instead Scott manages to regain half guard.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski is still trying to improve position.
Scott is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 15 to 4.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 60 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 52 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ignatowski. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wang (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
Wang tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
Wang regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ignatowski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position. #T1#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away. #T2#
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Wang won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ignatowski seems to be working for a kimura but Wang defends the submission attempt.
Wang is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Wang tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.#T4#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang gets back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Wang managing to control the position.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Wang controlling the position.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T7#
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T8#
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Wang is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T10#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang continues to stall.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T13#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Wang has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T14#
Wang managing to control the position.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 4 to 0.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 98
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 52 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 63 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald looking for subs from the bottom but Ignatowski mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Ignatowski continues to stall.
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
Ignatowski prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.#T2#
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
Ignatowski fails to advance to McDonald's back.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away. #T3#
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but McDonald doesn't allow it.
McDonald wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ignatowski is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ignatowski controls the action.#T4#
McDonald just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T5#
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ignatowski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
McDonald needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDonald trying to control the action but Ignatowski just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
#T6#
McDonald tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonald has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ignatowski is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off.
Ignatowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T7#
A lull in the action here.
Ignatowski looking to hold on to the position here but McDonald rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Ignatowski is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
McDonald controlling the position for now.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
#T10#
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
McDonald is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald 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.#T12##SUB#
Ignatowski swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 97
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 52 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 79 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Turturro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ignatowski to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Turturro
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski won't allow Turturro to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Ignatowski defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Turturro wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Turturro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ignatowski uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.#SUB#
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turturro, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Turturro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ignatowski's best efforts.
Turturro won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.#T4#
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Turturro is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T5#
Ignatowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount but Ignatowski keeps good control and instead manages to take Turturro's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) Turturro#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turturro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T6#
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski just sinks the hooks in.
Turturro is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is hanging on to Turturro's back as he tries to escape.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski biding his time, controlling Turturro.
I really don't envy Turturro right now.
#T7#
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Turturro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ignatowski.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Turturro trying to control but not successfully.
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Turturro pushed the leg off. #T8#
Turturro trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Ignatowski controls the position.
Ignatowski not allowing Turturro to control his hands.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Ignatowski tries to keep control of the position but Turturro is staying busy.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Turturro is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Ignatowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Turturro is now in Ignatowski's guard. A big mistake from Ignatowski there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (2) Turturro
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there. #T10#
Ignatowski looking to control.
Turturro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (5) Turturro
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (5) Turturro#SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turturro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro moves into full guard.
#T11#
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Turturro is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Turturro is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Turturro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ignatowski has picked Turturro up and slammed him! Turturro can't keep hold of the triangle and Ignatowski manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (16) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turturro is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Turturro blocks the move with his legs. #T14#
Turturro tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatowski easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (18) vs (5) Turturro
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 18 to 5.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
WP 96
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 60 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 51 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Notturna 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control the position here.
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Notturna passes into half guard.
Notturna prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Notturna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Notturna is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
Well, if Notturna 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.
Notturna prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Notturna performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Ignatowski has his hands clasped together around Notturna's back. He's all about the action.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski is trying is best to control the position here.
Notturna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Notturna's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Notturna is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna stands and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (0) Ignatowski
Notturna controls the position from side control.#T5#
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Notturna is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski is not content to let Notturna control the position.
Ignatowski is being controlled here.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Ignatowski manages to get back to half guard.
Notturna controlling the action here.
Notturna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignatowski for as long as he can get away with.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Notturna is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Notturna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Further stalling from Notturna.#T8#
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Notturna has control of the leg.
Notturna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (5) vs (2) Ignatowski
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Notturna 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.#T10#
Notturna pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski pushes down on Notturna's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Notturna is defending against the submission attempts here by Ignatowski.
Notturna trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Notturna works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Notturna keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski advances to half guard. #T14#
Notturna keeping control of the position.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Notturna is having none of it.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna looking to control.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Strega Notturna 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:
WP 95
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 51 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 57 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ignatowski tries to counter with a takedown but Lavicci is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Lavicci gets caught flat footed, as Ignatowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Lavicci#T1#
Lavicci sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Lavicci is just content to waste time from the top position. Ignatowski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavicci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ignatowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
It looks like Lavicci might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
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.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T3#
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Lavicci advances to half guard.
Lavicci passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignatowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Lavicci#T4#
Lavicci works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (2) vs (8) Lavicci
Lavicci doesn't have the hooks in and Ignatowski manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (8) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lavicci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lavicci pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Lavicci is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lavicci's guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lavicci is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold.
Ignatowski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lavicci's thigh. Lavicci counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T8#
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski pushes down on Lavicci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Lavicci is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lavicci has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (12) Lavicci
Lavicci has knee on belly momentarily but Ignatowski bucks him off and regains half guard.
Lavicci is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Lavicci is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Lavicci prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.#SUB#
Lavicci is looking to control the position but Ignatowski frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Lavicci grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Ignatowski there - Lavicci really paying for some sloppy defensive work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 94
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 115 wins and 88 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 50 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Sparxx gets caught napping as Ignatowski dives in and scores a takedown. Sparxx manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Sparxx is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ignatowski passes into half guard.
Sparxx gets full guard.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Ignatowski is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ignatowski is looking to pass Sparxx's guard but actually Sparxx recovers to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Sparxx continues to stall.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Sparxx 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Ignatowski 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.#T6#
Sparxx postures up.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Sparxx preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ignatowski has his foot on Sparxx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparxx works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Ignatowski is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Sparxx is controlling Ignatowski's posture.#T8#
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Ignatowski passes into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it. #T9#
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Sparxx is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sparxx has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (6) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski seems a little lost for a moment, as Sparxx dominates the positioning.
Ignatowski is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it. #T10#
Sparxx is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Sparxx tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sparxx is staying tight to Ignatowski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face as Sparxx controls the position.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Sparxx off him but Sparxx keeps the position.
Sparxx slows the pace down.
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Ignatowski is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T13#
Ignatowski looking for a sweep but Sparxx has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (8) vs (4) Ignatowski
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Sparxx is looking to work his way around to Ignatowski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.#T14#
Ignatowski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sparxx jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (11) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 93
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 50 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 56 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci tries to sprawl but Ignatowski drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Ignatowski is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lavicci.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #SUB#
Ignatowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ignatowski's best efforts.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lavicci is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Ignatowski trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski 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. #T4#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lavicci is continuing to stall.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci trying to control the position here. #T6#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T7#
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T8#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) Lavicci
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9##SUB2#
Lavicci drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lavicci has Ignatowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T10#
Lavicci pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Lavicci controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Ignatowski passes Lavicci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Ignatowski prevents Lavicci from improving his position.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a submission but Lavicci manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Lavicci#T12#
Lavicci tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatowski easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (12) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci regains half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lavicci reverses the position - he's now on top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (4) Lavicci
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T13#
Lavicci looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (4) Lavicci
Ignatowski is pushing down on Lavicci's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavicci is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lavicci is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavicci avoid being mounted?#T14#
Lavicci controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ignatowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Lavicci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 92
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 46 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 50 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Juncker enables Ignatowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Juncker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Juncker is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T2#
Ignatowski stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position.
Ignatowski advances to half guard.
Juncker is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Ignatowski
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Juncker regains half guard.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Juncker is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Juncker trying to control here.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to pass Juncker's guard but actually Juncker recovers to full guard.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Juncker is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.#T6#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski 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.
Juncker seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.#T8#
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Ignatowski pushes down on Juncker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski passes Juncker's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ignatowski passes into side control, despite Juncker's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (8) Ignatowski#T11#
Ignatowski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Juncker's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Ignatowski in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Juncker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 91
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 50 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 60 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McDonald 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T1#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Ignatowski is taking a breather. McDonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDonald tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ignatowski passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) McDonald#T4#
Ignatowski is trying to move to mount but McDonald reverses beautifully and ends up in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet. #T5#
McDonald postures up.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Ignatowski controlling McDonald's posture.
Ignatowski is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski trying to control the position here.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard. #T7#
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski looking to control but McDonald passes into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to get back to full guard here but McDonald has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8##SUB2#
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
McDonald slows the pace down.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski is trying to keep McDonald in close.
#T10#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski gets full guard.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (7) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Ignatowski pushes his legs off easily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.#T12#
Ignatowski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13##SUB#
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ignatowski! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and McDonald has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
An out of breath The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 49 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 75 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Turturro. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Ignatowski feints and as Turturro raises his hands in defense, Ignatowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Turturro
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Turturro has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Turturro#T1#
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Turturro
I've been told that Turturro has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Turturro tries to advance to mount but Ignatowski denies him. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from moving into mount.
Ignatowski is letting Turturro control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignatowski is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Turturro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ignatowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
#T4#
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Turturro in close.
Turturro trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Turturro won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a kimura from the bottom but Turturro passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (8) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well. #T7#
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.
Turturro trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Turturro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatowski is defending well.
Turturro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignatowski's legs.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Turturro works to advance to full mount. Ignatowski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (2) vs (10) Turturro
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape. #T9#
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski holds on for dear life.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Turturro maintains control.#SUB2#
Turturro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ignatowski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ignatowski and Turturro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Turturro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T11#
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from improving position.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working. #T12#
Ignatowski tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro postures up.
Ignatowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ignatowski is controlling Turturro's trapped leg to prevent Turturro from advancing to side control.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Ignatowski 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.#T14#
Turturro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Turturro passes into half guard.
Ignatowski won't allow Turturro to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Billy Turturro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 88
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 49 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 59 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
McDonald trying to control but Ignatowski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McDonald has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ignatowski has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McDonald taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ignatowski doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 87
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 49 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 19 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Nelson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position.
Nelson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson not doing much here.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski has his hands clasped together around Nelson's back. He's all about the action.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
Nelson is taking a breather. Ignatowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Nelson postures up.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Ignatowski is looking to sweep but instead, Nelson has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Nelson is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nelson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Nelson
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nelson looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Nelson content just to control the position here.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Nelson is looking to work his way around to Ignatowski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ignatowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (5) Nelson
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Nelson looking to control.
#T6#
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Nelson has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Nelson wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Nelson wants to control but Ignatowski passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (5) Nelson
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Ignatowski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nelson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
Nelson keeping hold of Ignatowski's head, controlling as best he can. #T9#
Ignatowski prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (5) Nelson#T10#
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nelson is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski fails to move to back control. #T11#
Ignatowski looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nelson regains half guard.
Nelson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ignatowski manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (5) Nelson
Nelson reaches up to try and control the position but Ignatowski seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Nelson rolls and tries to escape and now Ignatowski has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (16) vs (5) Nelson#T12#
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Nelson pushed the leg off.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position easily here as Nelson tries to buck him off.
Ignatowski looking to hold on to the position here but Nelson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Nelson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Ignatowski controlling from the top position.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Ignatowski trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski pushing down on Nelson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nelson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a kimura but Nelson is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 16 to 5.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 86
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 49 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 58 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski dives in and scores a takedown into McDonald's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
Ignatowski prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it. #T1#
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McDonald prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Ignatowski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McDonald has worked his arm free - good work by McDonald!
Ignatowski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McDonald! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) McDonald#T3#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
McDonald bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) McDonald#T4#
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald looking to control but Ignatowski passes into half guard.
#T5#
McDonald tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ignatowski is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace.
McDonald is holding on to half guard well.
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McDonald is holding on tight.
#T7#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski fails to take his opponent's back.
McDonald sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T8#
McDonald preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Ignatowski has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
McDonald trying to control but Ignatowski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (18) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
McDonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ignatowski fails to take his opponent's back.
McDonald wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
McDonald is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10#
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
McDonald is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
McDonald is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ignatowski has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (21) vs (2) McDonald
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a choke but McDonald is defending well.
I would not like to be McDonald right now.
#T12#
McDonald breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (21) vs (4) McDonald
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (23) vs (4) McDonald
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
McDonald controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
McDonald is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (23) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 85
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 48 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 60 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Balkan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ignatowski defends well and Balkan ends up having to push Ignatowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Ignatowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Balkan
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Ignatowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balkan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatowski has managed to get both his arms back between Balkan's legs - danger averted.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Balkan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balkan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T5#
Balkan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Balkan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.#T6#
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Balkan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.
Balkan looking to control.
#T7##SUB2#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balkan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
#SUB2#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Balkan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Balkan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
#T8#
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Balkan
Ignatowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Balkan is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balkan sneaks back into half guard.
Balkan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura here.
#T10#
Ignatowski prevents Balkan from improving his position.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Balkan defends it well.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Balkan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Balkan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (4) Balkan
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Balkan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Balkan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Balkan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Balkan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Balkan takes a little break here. Ignatowski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Balkan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski keeps Balkan under control for a moment.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Balkan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Balkan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy. #T13#
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Balkan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (5) vs (6) Balkan
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Balkan wants to take Ignatowski's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
Ignatowski is squirming around, avoiding Balkan's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 6 to 5.
Boris Balkan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 84
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 48 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Catch Wrestler gets a double leg takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Ignatowski#SUB#
Catch Wrestler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Catch Wrestler is looking to reverse the position.
Catch Wrestler prevents Ignatowski from moving into mount.
Ignatowski just content to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler is not content to let Ignatowski control the position. #T1#
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ignatowski controls the position from side control.
Catch Wrestler is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski 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 tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Catch Wrestler can't do much from the bottom here.
Catch Wrestler tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Ignatowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ignatowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Catch Wrestler tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatowski easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (6) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Catch Wrestler is squirming around nicely.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Catch Wrestler prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and Catch Wrestler manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T4#
Catch Wrestler is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Catch Wrestler is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Catch Wrestler is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Catch Wrestler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Catch Wrestler controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Catch Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
#T7#
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Catch Wrestler won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (9) Ignatowski
Ignatowski prevents Catch Wrestler from getting the reversal.
Catch Wrestler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blacktalians MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ignatowski looking to control but Catch Wrestler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Catch Wrestler tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Catch Wrestler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
Catch Wrestler is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
Catch Wrestler has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (12) Ignatowski#T9#
Catch Wrestler really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Ignatowski's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Catch Wrestler wants to escape the position.
Well, with Ignatowski on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Catch Wrestler is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Ignatowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Catch Wrestler just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ignatowski is looking to control Catch Wrestler but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ignatowski gets his hands free as Catch Wrestler looks to control.
Catch Wrestler looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ignatowski.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the hands but Ignatowski won't let him.
Catch Wrestler tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Catch Wrestler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Catch Wrestler is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Catch Wrestler is looking to escape.
Well,Catch Wrestler is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Catch Wrestler is holding on tight.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
Ignatowski tries to control but Catch Wrestler wriggling away. #T13#
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Catch Wrestler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (15) Ignatowski
Ignatowski not allowing Catch Wrestler to control his hands. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T14##SUB2#
Ignatowski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Catch Wrestler has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Catch Wrestler rolls, trying to escape but Ignatowski keeps control of the position.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignatowski gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 15 to 2.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 83
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 48 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 55 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) McDonald
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski fails to advance to McDonald's back.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDonald reaches up and holds on to Ignatowski to control the position.#SUB#
Ignatowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Ignatowski fails to advance to McDonald's back.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely. #T4#
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T5#
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
McDonald is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McDonald tries to escape the position.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatowski looking to hold on to the position here but McDonald rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T6#
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy. #T8#
Ignatowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McDonald! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (13) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald can't escape the position.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and McDonald manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Ignatowski is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski wants to advance to full mount but McDonald doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
McDonald controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) McDonald#T12#
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
McDonald is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald wants to control the action here but instead Ignatowski manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to McDonald's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
McDonald tries to control Ignatowski's head but Ignatowski pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! McDonald is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 79
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 48 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 47 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lavicci is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lavicci trying to control here.
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Ignatowski's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Lavicci holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lavicci has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura but Lavicci is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ignatowski to get the leverage. #T2#
Lavicci is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ignatowski seems to be working for a kimura but Lavicci defends the submission attempt.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lavicci is defending against the submission attempts here by Ignatowski.
Lavicci gets full guard.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T6#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lavicci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully. #T8#
Ignatowski 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.
Lavicci trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Lavicci controlling from the top position.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (6) Ignatowski#T9#
Ignatowski trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T10#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (6) Ignatowski
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11##SUB2#
Ignatowski has his foot on Lavicci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lavicci works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lavicci is now in half guard.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ignatowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (9) vs (6) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
Ignatowski is being controlled here.
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Lavicci stalls from top position.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci looking to control but instead Ignatowski has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Ignatowski is working away. #T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lavicci in particular looking to stall.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lavicci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (9) vs (8) Ignatowski
Lavicci has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Our winner, Anthony Lavicci, 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:
WP 78
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 21 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 46 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scott darts in looking for a takedown but Ignatowski gets double underhooks and turns Scott into the cage.
Ignatowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Ignatowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Scott pulls guard.
Scott has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #T1#
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is still trying to improve position.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Scott managing to control the position.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet. #T3#
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Scott tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Scott moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Ignatowski trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is pushing down on Scott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scott is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Scott keeping hold of Ignatowski's head, controlling as best he can.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Scott is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Ignatowski is trying to control. Scott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Scott controlling the position well. #T8#
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (4) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T9#
Ignatowski tries to escape the position.
Ignatowski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ignatowski is trying to break free.
Ignatowski just trying to survive but Scott is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ignatowski is really stuck here.
#T10#
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
What can Ignatowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott controlling well, preventing Ignatowski from escaping the position.
Ignatowski trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Scott is not going to allow Ignatowski to sit and survive in this position.
Ignatowski is really stuck here.
#T11#
I would not like to be Ignatowski right now.
Ignatowski rolls, trying to escape but Scott keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Scott biding his time, controlling Ignatowski.
Scott gets his hands free as Ignatowski looks to control.
Ignatowski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Scott is staying active.
Ignatowski is in bad spot here.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scott trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ignatowski doesn't escape.
Ignatowski 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.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ignatowski trying to control the hands but Scott won't let him.
Scott really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ignatowski.
Scott not allowing Ignatowski to control his hands.
Scott controls the position.#T14#
Scott is hanging on to Ignatowski's back as he tries to escape.
Scott is trying to stick to Ignatowski's back but Ignatowski is turning into Scott. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Scott's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ignatowski. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (4) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Ignatowski passes Scott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Tyron Scott 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:
WP 76
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 52 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 45 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Notturna throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ignatowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Notturna is in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Notturna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Notturna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (2) Ignatowski#T3#
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Notturna in close.
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Notturna stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski pulls Notturna in to control the position.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Notturna is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Ignatowski has his hands on Notturna's head, controlling the position.
Notturna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Notturna in close.
Notturna is stalling in the full guard.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.#T6#
Notturna content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Notturna stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Notturna advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna slows the pace down in half guard.
Notturna is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Notturna controls the pace.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Notturna is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski controlling the position.#T10#
Notturna preventing the sweep.
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Notturna passes Ignatowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Notturna's head to control him but Notturna postures up.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Ignatowski trying to get back to full guard but Notturna takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (7) vs (2) Ignatowski
Notturna controlling his opponent.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna controlling from mount.
Notturna fails to advance to Ignatowski's back.
Notturna controlling from mount.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ignatowski moves into full guard.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Notturna stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position. #T13#
Ignatowski 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.
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Notturna's head to control him but Notturna postures up.
Notturna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (10) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Notturna looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Strega Notturna thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 75
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 37 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 44 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Juncker gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Juncker's head to control him but Juncker postures up.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Juncker is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage. #T3#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker 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.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Juncker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (4) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controlling the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
#T6#
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juncker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (4) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg. #T7#
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Juncker actively working from the bottom here.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it. #T8#
Juncker is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Juncker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ignatowski pushing down on Juncker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ignatowski wants to advance to full mount but Juncker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ignatowski advances to half guard. #T10#
Ignatowski prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it. #T11#
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juncker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Juncker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juncker is holding on for now.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Juncker gets back to full guard.
Ignatowski passes Juncker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Juncker is having none of it. #T12#
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Juncker is defending the position.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Juncker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T13#
Juncker is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.#T14#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Juncker is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juncker sees it coming and defends easily.
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Juncker is heads and Ignatowski is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Gaston Juncker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 74
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 68 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 44 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski feints and as Turturro raises his hands in defense, Ignatowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep. #T1#
Ignatowski is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Turturro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro is positioning himself well to prevent Ignatowski advancing to mount.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it. #T2#
Turturro wants to control the action here but instead Ignatowski manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Ignatowski
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.
Ignatowski fails to advance to Turturro's back.
Ignatowski looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turturro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turturro wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
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.#T5#
Ignatowski moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (8) Ignatowski
A lull in the action here.
Turturro is really stuck here.
Ignatowski controlling the position well here. Turturro rolled but Ignatowski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Turturro trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Turturro prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Ignatowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Turturro.
Turturro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ignatowski's guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (8) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Turturro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Turturro in close.
Ignatowski is looking to sweep but instead, Turturro has passed into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
#T8#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (10) Ignatowski
Turturro controlling the position.
Ignatowski 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#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro controlling the position.
Ignatowski pushes down on Turturro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Turturro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Turturro is defending well.
Turturro gets full guard.
Turturro 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.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (10) Ignatowski#T11#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro 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.
Turturro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turturro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T12#
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (12) Ignatowski
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski won't allow Turturro to sweep him here. #T13#
Turturro is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Turturro wants to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Ignatowski is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Turturro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 12 to 4.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 72
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 43 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 68 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ignatowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Turturro is letting Ignatowski control him for a moment.
Turturro is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Turturro is working away. #T1#
Ignatowski looking to control but instead Turturro has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turturro has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ignatowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Turturro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Turturro moves into full guard.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Turturro can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it.
Ignatowski wants to advance to full mount but Turturro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Turturro has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Turturro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T5#
Ignatowski passes Turturro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Turturro has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Turturro! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Turturro!
Our winner, Billy Turturro, 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:
WP 71
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 42 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 50 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wang showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Wang
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wang is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Wang 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.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ignatowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Wang#T1#
Wang controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Wang controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang trying to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.#T3#
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Wang wants to control the pace but Ignatowski is squirming around nicely.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang wants to control but instead Ignatowski manages to regain half guard.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Wang prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski is controlling Wang's trapped leg to prevent Wang from advancing to side control.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Ignatowski defends it.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Wang passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignatowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (8) Wang
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away. #T5#
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Yet more stalling tactics from Wang.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.#T6#
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.#T7#
Wang tries to control but Ignatowski wriggling away.
Wang prevents Ignatowski from getting the reversal.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Ignatowski has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Wang's lack of action.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang trying to control the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Wang is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Wang is controlling the pace.
The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.
Wang trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Wang stalling.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Wang stalling.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Wang moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (11) Wang
Wang takes a little break here. Ignatowski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ignatowski prevents Wang from moving into mount.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang tries to advance position but instead Ignatowski slips a leg back in to half guard.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Ignatowski defends it.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Wang content to control rather than advance.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (14) Wang
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Wang controlling the action here. #T12#
Wang is looking to stall here but Ignatowski recovers full guard.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (14) Wang
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski passes Wang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (16) Wang
Wang is controlling the pace.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Wang 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. #T14#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang stands and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (19) Wang
Wang controlling the position.
Wang trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to advance position but instead Ignatowski slips a leg back in to half guard.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 19 to 2.
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 70
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 42 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 56 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski gets a double leg takedown into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Balkan
Ignatowski passes Balkan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Balkan trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount. #T1#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Balkan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Balkan has a hand on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ignatowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.
Balkan is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Balkan can't escape the position.
Balkan prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Balkan tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to Balkan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Balkan is squirming around nicely.
Balkan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Balkan#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ignatowski controlling the positon.
Balkan is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Ignatowski working for the choke. #T4#
Balkan trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Balkan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Balkan trying to control the hands but Ignatowski breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ignatowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ignatowski wants to control the position but Balkan frees himself and scrambles - Ignatowski manages to regain control in side control.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Balkan tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here.
Balkan is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the position. #T6#
Balkan is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Balkan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (10) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Balkan is squirming around nicely.
Balkan working to try and regain half guard.
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Balkan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg. #T8#
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan is trying to control Ignatowski's posture but Ignatowski avoids it.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Balkan, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.
Balkan looking for a sweep but Ignatowski has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (15) vs (0) Balkan#T10#
Balkan is looking to get to half guard.
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but instead Balkan manages to regain half guard.
Balkan trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ignatowski trying to control from Balkan's half guard. Balkan has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T11#
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (0) Balkan
Ignatowski laying and praying for a moment but Balkan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Balkan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T12#
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan is in trouble now - Ignatowski has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (21) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (24) vs (0) Balkan
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Balkan pushed the leg off. #T13#
Balkan tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski tightening his grip on Balkan, looking for the choke.
Balkan prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.#T14#
Ignatowski wants to control the position but Balkan frees himself and scrambles - Ignatowski manages to regain control in side control.
Ignatowski wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 24 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 69
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 41 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 80 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparxx's waist but Sparxx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ignatowski off to one side.
Sparxx shoots in for a double leg but Ignatowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sparxx shoots in and drives through. Ignatowski sprawls well.
Ignatowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparxx sprawls well. He's pushed Ignatowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sparxx stuffs the takedown.
Sparxx with the counter takedown but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Reverend Jim Ignatowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatowski misses with a takedown attempt - Sparxx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ignatowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sparxx circles away.
Sparxx dives in for a single leg takedown but Ignatowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ignatowski attempts a counter takedown but Sparxx avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Ignatowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sparxx was covering up waiting for the punch and Ignatowski finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Ignatowski 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.
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Sparxx
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski pulls Sparxx in to control the position. #T1#
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Sparxx might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sparxx puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg.
Sparxx looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Sparxx engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski looking to control but Sparxx passes into half guard.
#T3#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparxx in particular looking to stall.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Sparxx has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Sparxx passes into side control, despite Ignatowski's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Sparxx
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski is looking to get back to full guard here but Sparxx has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (8) Sparxx#T7#
Sparxx taking a breather here.
Ignatowski prevents Sparxx from improving position.
Sparxx slows the pace down.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Sparxx gets to mount! Ignatowski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (2) vs (10) Sparxx
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Ignatowski tries to improve his position but instead Sparxx has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (2) vs (13) Sparxx
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Sparxx just sinks the hooks in.
Ignatowski rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Sparxx has good solid back control here.
Sparxx is continuing to stall.
Sparxx not allowing Ignatowski to control his hands. #T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sparxx controlling the positon.
Sparxx has the hooks in. Ignatowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Sparxx.
The adventures of Sparxx the control monster continue. Boring.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Ignatowski tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ignatowski tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sparxx has the hooks in. Ignatowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
Sparxx controls the action.#T14#
Let's hope that Sparxx 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.
Ignatowski is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sparxx.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 68
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 41 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 54 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Balkan
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.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ignatowski pushing down on Balkan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Balkan is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Balkan is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Balkan is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Balkan has a hand on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ignatowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Balkan
Balkan wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Balkan regains half guard.
Ignatowski prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Balkan is positioning himself well to prevent Ignatowski advancing to mount.
Balkan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Balkan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Balkan
Ignatowski controlling his opponent. #T4#
Balkan is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Balkan is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski wants to control the action but instead Balkan gets a body lock and reverses into Ignatowski's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (2) Balkan#T5#
Balkan advances to half guard.
Balkan is trying to control. Ignatowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Ignatowski 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.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ignatowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balkan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully. #T7#
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Balkan controls the pace.
Balkan forces his way into half guard.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Ignatowski won't allow it.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Ignatowski is controlling Balkan's trapped leg to prevent Balkan from advancing to side control.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Balkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Balkan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Balkan stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Balkan moves into full mount! Ignatowski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Balkan fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Ignatowski has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (8) vs (8) Balkan
Ignatowski rolls, trying to escape but Balkan keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Balkan is trying to stick to Ignatowski's back but Ignatowski is turning into Balkan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Balkan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ignatowski. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (8) Balkan
Balkan working a defensive guard but Ignatowski passes into half guard.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well. #T12#
Balkan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Balkan is working away.
Balkan is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Balkan is working away.
Ignatowski works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (8) Balkan
Balkan is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Balkan struggling a bit here.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Balkan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (15) vs (8) Balkan
Balkan stops Ignatowski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Balkan wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Balkan can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 67
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 79 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 40 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparxx sprawls well. He's pushed Ignatowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sparxx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ignatowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sparxx swivels and escapes.
Ignatowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparxx but Sparxx pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyrone Sparxx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Reverend Jim Ignatowski.
Ignatowski shoots in for a takedown but Sparxx shows good takedown defense.
Sparxx fails with a takedown attempt.
Ignatowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparxx defends it well.
Ignatowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sparxx circles away.
Ignatowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparxx sprawls well. He's pushed Ignatowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sparxx appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Ignatowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.#T2#
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Sparxx has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Sparxx has moved into half guard.
Sparxx prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Ignatowski has his foot on Sparxx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparxx works his way back into a safe position though.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (4) Ignatowski
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself. #T7#
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparxx defends well.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sparxx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparxx has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatowski's legs - danger averted.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparxx has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sparxx passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (7) vs (4) Ignatowski#T10#
Ignatowski prevents Sparxx from moving into mount.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparxx is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Sparxx's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Ignatowski manages to get back to half guard.
Sparxx controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Sparxx.
Sparxx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignatowski for as long as he can get away with.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
#T13#
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14##SUB2#
Ignatowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparxx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparxx pushing down on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Tyrone Sparxx 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:
WP 66
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 40 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 48 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang moves into range and clinches up with Ignatowski.
Wang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ignatowski after a bit of a struggle.
Ignatowski is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Wang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang can't get the takedown.
Ignatowski is looking for a takedown.
Ignatowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Reverend Jim Ignatowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ignatowski is defending well.#TD2#
Wang has picked Ignatowski up - he's going for a ride! Wang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Wang
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Wang 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Ignatowski is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
Wang is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatowski is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?#T2#
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Wang stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Wang is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ignatowski trying to control the position here.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang controlling from the top position.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
Well, if Ignatowski 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.
Wang is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
Wang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T7#
Ignatowski stalling away here and it's allowed Wang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wang is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T8#
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T9#
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Ignatowski passes into half guard.
Wang keeping control of the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg. #T11#
Ignatowski is looking to stall here but Wang recovers full guard.
Wang has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski controlling from the top position.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatowski passes Wang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wang has his hands clasped together around Ignatowski's back. He's all about the action.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wang keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T13#
Wang trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Wang is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ignatowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ignatowski gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Our winner, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski, 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.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 65
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 39 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 15 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Scott
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working. #T1#
Ignatowski stalling.
Scott is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Scott has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to control from Scott's half guard. Scott has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Scott
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Scott has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but Scott has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Scott
Ignatowski trying to remain calm as Scott controls from the top position.#T4#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling the position from side mount.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position. #T5#
Scott gets to mount! Ignatowski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (2) vs (7) Scott
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Scott controlling from mount.
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
#T7#
Ignatowski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Scott has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (10) Scott
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott is having none of it.#T9#
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Ignatowski working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Scott controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Ignatowski is trying to escape the mount.
Scott avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.#T13#
Scott prevents Ignatowski from getting the reversal.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Scott content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Scott controlling from mount.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 10 to 2.
Tyron Scott is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Tyron Scott 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:
WP 64
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 39 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott shoots in but Ignatowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ignatowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ignatowski swivels and escapes.
Ignatowski feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Ignatowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is taking a breather. Scott says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Scott won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
Scott keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Scott is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hammer House of Horror, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Ignatowski 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.
#T3#
Ignatowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well. #T4#
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well. #T5#
Scott gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #T6#
Scott seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Ignatowski passes Scott's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski prevents Scott from improving his position.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it.
Ignatowski prevents Scott from improving his position.#T7#
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
Ignatowski wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away. #T8#
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scott tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T10#
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position.
Scott is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Scott reverses the position - he's now on top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Ignatowski#T11#
Scott's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Scott has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Scott controlling the action here.
Scott is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now. #T12#
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scott haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T13#
Ignatowski has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ignatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ignatowski gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ignatowski wins on points by 3 to 2.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Tyron Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'Pathetic win. You trash and everyone khow it!'. |
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Event:
WP 63
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 39 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 46 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Wang
Wang is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski just content to control the position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ignatowski working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #SUB#
Ignatowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Wang has one of Ignatowski's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Wang manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wang is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.#T4#
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Wang tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ignatowski has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Wang
Wang stops Ignatowski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
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.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Ignatowski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wang to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wang shrugs it off.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski fails to advance to Wang's back.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Ignatowski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is having none of it. #T7#
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wang is holding on tight.
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is having none of it. #T8#
Wang gets back to half guard.
Wang moves into full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski postures up.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Ignatowski passes into half guard.
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
Wang is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (4) Wang
Wang trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
Wang controlling the position well here. Ignatowski rolled but Wang kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wang wants to control but Ignatowski manages to buck him off and is now in Wang's guard! Nice work there by Ignatowski! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (4) Wang
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ignatowski is looking to pass into half guard but Wang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wang is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (6) Wang
Wang pushing down on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignatowski is not content to let Wang control the position.#T12#
Wang is looking to advance position but Ignatowski won't allow it.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang stalling away here and it's allowed Ignatowski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ignatowski 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.#T14#
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Wang is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (9) Wang
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ignatowski gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 62
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 39 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 62 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Turturro
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turturro prevents Ignatowski from moving into mount.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Turturro is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ignatowski's best efforts.
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.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.#T1#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Turturro is having none of it.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro looking to control.
Turturro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Ignatowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatowski has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro looking to control.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet. #SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4##SUB2#
Turturro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ignatowski 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 Turturro. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Turturro blocks the move with his legs.
Ignatowski has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (9) vs (0) Turturro
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Ignatowski looking to take Turturro's back but Turturro rolls and after a scramble, Turturro ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Turturro to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Ignatowski is trying to hold Turturro in close to prevent damage but Turturro has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Turturro is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Turturro stands and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignatowski's legs.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatowski is defending well. #T9##SUB2#
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turturro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ignatowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Turturro from advancing position.
Well, if Turturro 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.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turturro is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turturro is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Turturro pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turturro is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy. #T12#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turturro controls the pace.#T13#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (5) Turturro
Turturro has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski postures up.
Turturro wants to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has moved into half guard.
#T14#
Ignatowski is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Turturro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Our winner, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski, 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:
WP 61
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 39 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 44 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Notturna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (4) Notturna
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Notturna wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ignatowski is trying to control Notturna's posture but Notturna avoids it.
Notturna trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski wants to control but Notturna postures up.#T2#
Ignatowski looking for a sweep but Notturna has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (0) vs (6) Notturna
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski tries to improve his position but instead Notturna has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (0) vs (9) Notturna
Notturna is trying to stick to Ignatowski's back but Ignatowski is turning into Notturna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Notturna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ignatowski. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (9) Notturna#T3#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna is looking to sweep but instead, Ignatowski has passed into half guard.
Ignatowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (9) Notturna
Notturna has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ignatowski's lack of action.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Notturna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Ignatowski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Notturna's thigh. Notturna counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Notturna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ignatowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5#
Notturna keeping control of the position.
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski prevents Notturna from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura here.
Ignatowski is looking to stall here but Notturna recovers full guard. #T6#
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna 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.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T7#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Notturna manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (11) Notturna
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (11) Notturna
Ignatowski stands and throws Notturna's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (11) Notturna
Notturna is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Notturna blocks the move with his legs. #T8#
Notturna tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ignatowski has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (12) vs (11) Notturna
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Notturna wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.#T9#
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Notturna is looking to escape.
Ignatowski is trying to control here but Notturna has managed to regain half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Notturna is having none of it.
Ignatowski is thwarting Notturna's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski is looking to stall here but Notturna recovers full guard. #T10#
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.
Notturna seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (11) Notturna#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Notturna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Ignatowski works to advance to full mount. Notturna defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (17) vs (11) Notturna#T12#
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.#T13#
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Notturna is holding on tight.
#T14#
Notturna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be working for a kimura but Notturna defends the submission attempt.
Notturna keeping hold of Ignatowski's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski prevents Notturna from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 17 to 11.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 60
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 39 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ignatowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Catch Wrestler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ignatowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Catch Wrestler tries to counter with a takedown but Ignatowski is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Ignatowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Catch Wrestler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (2) Ignatowski#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignatowski is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ignatowski has passed into half guard!
Ignatowski is taking a breather. Catch Wrestler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Catch Wrestler is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Catch Wrestler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Catch Wrestler is holding on for now.
Catch Wrestler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blacktalians MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski is still trying to improve position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Catch Wrestler is positioning himself well to prevent Ignatowski advancing to mount.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is defending well.
Ignatowski stalling.
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Catch Wrestler keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Catch Wrestler is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
Catch Wrestler trying to control from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski passes into side control, despite Catch Wrestler's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (5) Ignatowski#T5#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a sweep.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face as Ignatowski controls the position.
Ignatowski working away.#T6#
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but Catch Wrestler denies him.
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski controlling the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him busy.
Catch Wrestler manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Catch Wrestler won't allow it.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler defending well.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Catch Wrestler trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (8) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
Catch Wrestler tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (11) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controlling from the back.#T8#
Catch Wrestler tries to escape the position.
Ignatowski trying to control momentarily.
What can Catch Wrestler do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ignatowski controlling well, preventing Catch Wrestler from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for the choke from the back position but Catch Wrestler is controlling his hands well.
Ignatowski controlling the position well here. Catch Wrestler rolled but Ignatowski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Catch Wrestler rolls, trying to escape but Ignatowski keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for the choke from the back.
Ignatowski controlling well, preventing Catch Wrestler from escaping the position.
Catch Wrestler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Catch Wrestler tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to Catch Wrestler's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Catch Wrestler is having none of it.
Ignatowski moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (14) Ignatowski#T10#
Ignatowski is hanging on to Catch Wrestler's back as he tries to escape.
Catch Wrestler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but not successfully.
Catch Wrestler turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (14) Ignatowski#T11##SUB2#
Ignatowski has his foot on Catch Wrestler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Catch Wrestler works his way back into a safe position though.
Catch Wrestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Catch Wrestler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Catch Wrestler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ignatowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Catch Wrestler prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Ignatowski controlling the position well. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler 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.
Catch Wrestler wants to take a breather but Ignatowski is having none of it. #T12#
Catch Wrestler prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ignatowski defends it well. #T13#
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well.
#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Catch Wrestler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Catch Wrestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (18) Ignatowski#SUB2#
Ignatowski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Catch Wrestler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ignatowski's guard. Nice work there by Catch Wrestler.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (4) vs (18) Ignatowski#T14#
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler controlling from the top position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 18 to 4.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
WP 58
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 39 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 28 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Juncker
Well, if Juncker 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.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is trying to control. Ignatowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
#T1#
Juncker wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to control the position but Juncker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ignatowski won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Juncker 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.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg. #T3#
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Juncker is taking a breather. Ignatowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Juncker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Juncker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.
Ignatowski is really struggling to control Juncker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
I would not like to be Juncker right now.
Juncker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ignatowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ignatowski is controlling the position but Juncker somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Juncker has his hands clasped together around Ignatowski's back. He's all about the action.#T6#
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker keeping hold of Ignatowski's head, controlling as best he can.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Juncker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Juncker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Ignatowski passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Juncker blocks the move with his legs.
Juncker seems a little lost for a moment, as Ignatowski dominates the positioning.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy. #T9#
Ignatowski wants to control for a moment but Juncker uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Juncker has a hand on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ignatowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here. #T10#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent. #T11#
Ignatowski tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juncker wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juncker is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ignatowski controlling from mount. #T12#
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
Juncker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Juncker wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.#T14#
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski prevents Juncker from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 57
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 38 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Blacktalians MMA inform us that Catch Wrestler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski passes Catch Wrestler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Catch Wrestler tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Catch Wrestler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski prevents Catch Wrestler from improving his position.#T2#
Ignatowski is taking a breather. Catch Wrestler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is defending well.
Catch Wrestler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ignatowski. Oh but Catch Wrestler has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ignatowski goes limp - he's gone! Catch Wrestler jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bjj Catch Wrestler thanked Un-Kaged Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
WP 56
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 42 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 37 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ignatowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Notturna feinted with a counter takedown.
Ignatowski doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Notturna counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ignatowski won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Notturna (4) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to buck Notturna off but Notturna is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Notturna working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna staying calm.
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Notturna stalls from top position.#T2#
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Notturna has control of the leg.
Notturna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Notturna is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Notturna is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Notturna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notturna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Notturna works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (7) vs (0) Ignatowski
Notturna looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Ignatowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (7) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Notturna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (9) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Notturna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (9) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
It looks like Ignatowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T7#
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Notturna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (11) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski looking to control but Notturna passes into half guard.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Notturna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
Ignatowski wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Notturna takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Notturna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard but Notturna has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (14) vs (4) Ignatowski
Notturna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Notturna isn't that keen on the idea.
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Notturna is looking to work his way around to Ignatowski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Notturna content just to control the position here. #T10#
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Notturna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Notturna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Notturna has a good base and remains in mount.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ignatowski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
#T12#
Notturna is controlling the pace.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Notturna is fighting to break Ignatowski's control of his arms but Ignatowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna postures up.
#T13#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Notturna haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Notturna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Notturna passes into half guard. #T14#
Ignatowski is looking to control Notturna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
Notturna controlling the action here.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Notturna's head to control him but Notturna postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
A relieved looking Strega Notturna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 55
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 36 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski tries for a takedown but Scott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Ignatowski gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Scott
Ignatowski stalling.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Scott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scott manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Scott has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Scott
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski looking to control but Scott passes into half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the position for now.
Scott content to control rather than advance.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Scott wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position.
Scott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scott's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (2) Scott#SUB#
Scott showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T3#
Ignatowski is looking to control Scott but Scott is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ignatowski is really struggling to control Scott but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4##SUB#
Scott fending off the submission attempt from Ignatowski.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Ignatowski goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Scott escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (4) Scott
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.#T5#
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T6#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Scott looking to pass the guard. #T7##SUB#
Ignatowski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Scott uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (7) Scott
Scott taking a breather here.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Ignatowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (10) Scott
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face as Scott controls the position. #T9#
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
Scott is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ignatowski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Scott is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (6) vs (12) Scott#T10#
Ignatowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
#T11#
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard but Scott has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (15) Scott#T12#
Scott controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Scott.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Scott controlling from mount.
Scott avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scott avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.
Scott controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 15 to 6.
Tyron Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 54
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 36 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 41 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski drives through with a takedown into Notturna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Notturna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Notturna holds on and takes a little breather.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Notturna is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Notturna is adopting a defensive guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.#T3#
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Notturna has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage. #T4#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Notturna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Notturna is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Notturna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski pulls Notturna in to control the position.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T8#
Notturna won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Notturna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Notturna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Notturna
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Ignatowski pushes down on Notturna's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working. #T10#
Notturna is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Notturna is working away.
Ignatowski is looking to pass Notturna's guard but actually Notturna recovers to full guard.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Notturna being controlled here, momentarily.
Ignatowski won't allow Notturna to sweep him here.
Ignatowski advances to half guard.
Notturna won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Notturna is defending well.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T12#
Notturna gets back to full guard.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.#T13#
Notturna is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Notturna has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Notturna has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski stays in close to Notturna's body and controls the position.
Notturna pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
WP 53
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 47 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 35 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan dives in and scores a takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski seems keen to control Balkan's posture.
Balkan postures up.
Ignatowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Ignatowski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Balkan 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 Ignatowski. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski looking to control.
Ignatowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Balkan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (8) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Balkan controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Balkan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control.
Ignatowski wants to control but Balkan postures up.
Balkan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ignatowski's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balkan is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Balkan is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Balkan prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Ignatowski is staying active underneath Balkan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Ignatowski won't allow it.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski wants to control but Balkan passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (11) vs (0) Ignatowski
Balkan takes a little break here. Ignatowski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T6#
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balkan working away.
Ignatowski regains half guard.#T7#
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg.
Balkan is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well. #T8#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to get back to full guard but Balkan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (14) vs (0) Ignatowski
Balkan wants to control the pace but Ignatowski is squirming around nicely.
Balkan controlling from mount. #T9#
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.
Ignatowski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is trying is best to control the position here.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Balkan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (17) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Balkan fails to advance to Ignatowski's back.
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Balkan controlling from the full mount.
Balkan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Balkan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Balkan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ignatowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Balkan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Balkan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (17) vs (2) Ignatowski
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T14#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is fighting to break Balkan's control of his arms but Balkan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Boris Balkan 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:
WP 52
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 34 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 73 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski shoots in for a takedown but Sparxx shows good takedown defense.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ignatowski as he avoids it easily.
Ignatowski darts in looking for a takedown but Sparxx gets double underhooks and turns Ignatowski into the cage. #TD#
Ignatowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparxx's guard.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Sparxx is defending the position.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Ignatowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sparxx is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.#T2#
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
Sparxx keeping control of the position.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Ignatowski prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard. #T4#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sparxx manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski pulls Sparxx in close to prevent any damage.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Ignatowski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sparxx 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 Ignatowski. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Sparxx#T6#
Ignatowski tries to bench press Sparxx off him but Sparxx keeps the position.
Sparxx tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ignatowski gets back to half guard.
Sparxx wants to free his trapped foot but Ignatowski is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Sparxx looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sparxx prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sparxx puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T8#
Sparxx with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski looking to control but Sparxx passes into half guard.
#T10#
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to get back to full guard here but Sparxx has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (8) Sparxx
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski tries to buck Sparxx off but Sparxx is having none of it.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparxx is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.#T11#
Ignatowski keeping control of the position.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ignatowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sparxx stacks Ignatowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sparxx! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (11) Sparxx
Ignatowski tries to buck Sparxx off but Sparxx is having none of it.#T13#
Ignatowski stops Sparxx from passing to mount.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
Sparxx in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Sparxx slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 11 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tyrone Sparxx thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 51
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 46 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 34 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balkan (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Balkan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
Ignatowski working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Balkan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Balkan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balkan is holding on for now.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Balkan defending well. #T2#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Balkan is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Balkan is positioning himself well to prevent Ignatowski advancing to mount.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Balkan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balkan is holding on for now. #T3#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Balkan is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Balkan is defending the position.
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working. #T4#
Ignatowski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Balkan pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
It looks like Ignatowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Balkan pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Balkan has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balkan is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.#T8#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Balkan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T11#
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (7) Ignatowski
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Balkan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatowski easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (0) vs (9) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to control but Balkan wriggling away. #T12#
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Balkan is squirming around nicely.
Balkan is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balkan regains half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Balkan is having none of it. #T14#
Ignatowski uses his free foot to push down on Balkan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Balkan. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (12) Ignatowski
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Balkan tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (0) vs (15) Ignatowski#SUB2#
Ignatowski is persistently looking for the submission but Balkan is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 15 to 0.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 33 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 87 wins and 73 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sparxx swivels and escapes.
Sparxx with the counter takedown but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Ignatowski darts in looking for a takedown but Sparxx gets double underhooks and turns Ignatowski into the cage.
Ignatowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sparxx is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Reverend Jim Ignatowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatowski is looking for a takedown.
Ignatowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ignatowski is working for takedown but Sparxx is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski into guard.
Ignatowski is pushing down on Sparxx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparxx is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is looking to pass Sparxx's guard but actually Sparxx recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Sparxx
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Ignatowski has his foot on Sparxx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparxx works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski wants to control the position but Sparxx says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski looking to control but Sparxx passes into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but Sparxx has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Sparxx
The referee asks Sparxx politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sparxx prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparxx gets to mount! Ignatowski was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (0) vs (7) Sparxx
My spies in House of 1000 Corpses inform me that Sparxx has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ignatowski to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (0) vs (10) Sparxx
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T5#
Sparxx is not going to allow Ignatowski to sit and survive in this position.
What can Ignatowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sparxx has the hooks in. Ignatowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Ignatowski tries to break free.
#T6#
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sparxx has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ignatowski tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sparxx gets his hands free as Ignatowski looks to control.
Ignatowski tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ignatowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sparxx's guard. Nice work there by Ignatowski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (10) Sparxx#T7#
Ignatowski won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T8#
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sparxx wants to hit a sweep here but Ignatowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparxx there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (10) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.#T9#
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Sparxx manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
#T10#
Ignatowski prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Ignatowski stalling away here and it's allowed Sparxx to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sparxx is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T11#
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (12) Sparxx
Ignatowski wants to hit a sweep here but Sparxx passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ignatowski there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (15) Sparxx
Ignatowski wants to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx content just to control the position here. #T12#
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Sparxx controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparxx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Sparxx takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Ignatowski gets back to half guard.
Sparxx looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is taking a breather. Ignatowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is looking to get back to full guard here but Sparxx has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (18) Sparxx
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 18 to 5.
An out of breath Tyrone Sparxx 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:
WP 49
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 86 wins and 73 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sparxx is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Sparxx has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to advance position but Sparxx counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Sparxx has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Sparxx
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sparxx manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to move into half guard but instead Ignatowski has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (4) Sparxx
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski stands and throws Sparxx's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (4) Sparxx#T3#
Sparxx is not content to let Ignatowski control the position. #T4#
The referee asks Ignatowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ignatowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sparxx prevents Ignatowski from moving into mount.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working. #SUB#
Ignatowski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sparxx has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ignatowski but great work by Sparxx. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (8) Sparxx
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Ignatowski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sparxx presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (9) vs (10) Sparxx
Sparxx controlling from mount.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sparxx manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (13) Sparxx
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Sparxx isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Sparxx manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ignatowski to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (9) vs (16) Sparxx
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sparxx is not going to allow Ignatowski to sit and survive in this position.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Ignatowski tries to break free.
Ignatowski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (16) Sparxx
Ignatowski stays in close to Sparxx's body and controls the position.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (18) Sparxx
Ignatowski working a defensive guard but Sparxx passes into half guard.
#T9#
Ignatowski is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
Sparxx wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there. #T10#
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sparxx puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sparxx frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (21) Sparxx
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Ignatowski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (11) vs (24) Sparxx
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Sparxx manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying to roll into a better position but Sparxx has get a rear naked choke and Ignatowski is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrone Sparxx! Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 48
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 86 wins and 72 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sparxx.#TD2#
Ignatowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sparxx was covering up waiting for the punch and Ignatowski finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparxx is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Ignatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparxx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparxx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Sparxx seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Ignatowski is still trying to improve position.
Sparxx pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatowski controlling from the top position. #T3#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (4) Ignatowski
Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Sparxx won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ignatowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Sparxx stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Ignatowski controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
#T5#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski controlling the position.#T6#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (6) Ignatowski
Sparxx looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet. #T7#
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Sparxx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski is pushing down on Sparxx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparxx is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Ignatowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Sparxx takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sparxx is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture. #T12#
Ignatowski trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Sparxx's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T13#
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is looking to stall here but Sparxx recovers full guard.
Sparxx has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 6 to 4.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Tyrone Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
WP 47
Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 44 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Balkan shoots in and bounces Ignatowski off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
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.
Balkan pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Balkan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Balkan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski is not content to let Balkan control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Balkan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski pulls Balkan in close to his closed guard and prevents Balkan from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Balkan is fighting to break Ignatowski's control of his arms but Ignatowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.#T3#
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Ignatowski won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom. #T4#
Balkan trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
Ignatowski trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Balkan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Balkan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (6) vs (2) Ignatowski
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Ignatowski holds of for dear life.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Balkan looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
#T8#
Balkan controlling his opponent.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Balkan has a good base and remains in mount.
Balkan controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski is controlling an arm, preventing Balkan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T9#
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balkan wants to control but Ignatowski has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Balkan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.#T10#
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Ignatowski is working away.
Balkan prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Balkan wants to take a breather but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski moves into full guard.
Balkan trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Balkan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Balkan postures up.
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (4) Ignatowski
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Balkan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (6) vs (7) Ignatowski
Balkan tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.#T13#
Balkan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Balkan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to Balkan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Balkan regains half guard.#T14#
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 7 to 6.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 46
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 39 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wang moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ignatowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Wang
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ignatowski passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Wang
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Wang tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Wang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Wang
Wang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (0) Wang
Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang regains half guard.#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wang has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ignatowski escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ignatowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (0) Wang
Wang prevents Ignatowski from moving into mount.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but Wang denies him.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ignatowski gets to mount! Wang was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (15) vs (0) Wang
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Wang regains half guard.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignatowski prevents Wang from improving his position.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (4) Wang#SUB2#
Wang working for a choke but Ignatowski is defending well. #SUB2#
Ignatowski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ignatowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5##SUB2#
Wang working for the choke.
Ignatowski rolls, trying to escape but Wang keeps control of the position.
Our spies down at at Ajax Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Wang working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ignatowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wang's guard. Nice work there by Ignatowski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (4) Wang
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignatowski advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it. #T6##SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Wang is in trouble now - Ignatowski has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (20) vs (4) Wang
Wang prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (20) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Ignatowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (22) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Ignatowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatowski has managed to get both his arms back between Wang's legs - danger averted.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8##SUB2#
Wang is looking for a triangle but Ignatowski pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Wang has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (6) Wang
Wang tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Ignatowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ignatowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wang looking for a sweep but Ignatowski has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (27) vs (6) Wang
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski wants to take Wang's back here but Wang is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #SUB2#
Wang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ignatowski passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (30) vs (6) Wang
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Wang wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Wang is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.#SUB2#
Wang looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ignatowski pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (33) vs (6) Wang
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang regains half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well. #T11#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Wang looking for subs from the bottom but Ignatowski mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (36) vs (6) Wang#T13#
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ignatowski fails to move to back control.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (36) vs (8) Wang
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Wang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wang has Ignatowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (38) vs (8) Wang
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 38 to 8.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 45
Date: Oct 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 56 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ignatowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Ignatowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Ignatowski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Ignatowski
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski wants to control but instead Turturro manages to regain half guard. #T1#
Turturro moves into full guard.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (5) Ignatowski#SUB2#
Turturro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turturro has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatowski's legs - danger averted.
Turturro won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here. #T2#
Ignatowski pulls Turturro in to control the position.
Turturro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (7) Ignatowski
Turturro is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?#T3#
Ignatowski controlling the action here.#T4#
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turturro defends it well.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turturro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Turturro won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (10) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to control but Turturro wriggling away.
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turturro stops Ignatowski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T7#
Turturro is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Turturro is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Ignatowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T8#
Ignatowski is looking to take Turturro's back but instead Turturro gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turturro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Turturro trying to control here.
Ignatowski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (13) Ignatowski#T9#
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a submission but Turturro is keeping him at bay.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.#T10#
Turturro is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turturro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro regains half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14#
It looks like Ignatowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (16) Ignatowski
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 16 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 44
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 55 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Turturro trying to control the position.
Ignatowski controlling from the top position.
Turturro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski passes into half guard.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Ignatowski not doing much here.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Turturro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB2#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turturro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Turturro manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Turturro looking to control.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Turturro
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Turturro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom. #T6#
Turturro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ignatowski has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Turturro
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Turturro is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turturro has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Turturro#T7#
Good control from Ignatowski.
Turturro breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #T8#
Turturro controlling from the top position.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turturro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (4) Turturro
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (6) Turturro
Turturro works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (9) Turturro
Turturro controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turturro controlling the pace for now.
Turturro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Turturro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine from mount but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Turturro isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ignatowski is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (12) vs (12) Turturro#T12#
Ignatowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Turturro's guard. Nice work there by Ignatowski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (12) Turturro
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (14) Turturro
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard. #T13#
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turturro is taking a breather. Ignatowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro postures up.
Turturro is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Ignatowski is trying to control but Turturro passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (17) Turturro
Turturro wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turturro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (17) Turturro
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 18 to 17.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 43
Date: Oct 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 38 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Wang#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wang with the active half guard here but Ignatowski passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Wang
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Wang is being controlled here.
Wang tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ignatowski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Wang has given up his back. Will we see Ignatowski going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (10) vs (0) Wang
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.#T1#
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Wang pushed the leg off.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Ignatowski doesn't have the hooks in and Wang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Wang
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Wang drops back looking for a leg! Ignatowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ignatowski manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Ignatowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ignatowski uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) Wang#T2#
Wang tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but Wang denies him.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Wang is in trouble now - Ignatowski has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (2) Wang#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a submission but Wang is keeping him at bay.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (21) vs (2) Wang
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Wang showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Wang tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wang tries to break free.
Ignatowski trying to control.
Wang tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wang prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.
Wang breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (21) vs (4) Wang#T5#
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wang is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6##SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ignatowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wang. #SUB2#
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (4) Wang
Wang is trying to work for a sweep but Ignatowski has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (27) vs (4) Wang#T7#
Ignatowski prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski takes Wang's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (30) vs (4) Wang
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Ignatowski keeps control of the position.
Wang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ignatowski.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ignatowski controlling the positon.#T8#
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Wang wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ignatowski controlling the positon.
Wang is really stuck here.
Wang is keeping busy.
Wang tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ignatowski is looking to control Wang but Wang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wang tries to roll but Ignatowski sticks to his back.
#T9#
Wang turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (30) vs (6) Wang#SUB#
Ignatowski has his foot on Wang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wang works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Wang drops back looking for a leg! Ignatowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ignatowski manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Ignatowski's guard. #SUB2#
Wang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ignatowski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (32) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T10#
Our spies down at at Ajax Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ignatowski is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Wang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ignatowski passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (35) vs (6) Wang
Wang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (38) vs (6) Wang
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (38) vs (8) Wang
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (38) vs (11) Wang#SUB2#
Wang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ignatowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?#T12##SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignatowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Ignatowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (40) vs (11) Wang
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (40) vs (13) Wang#T13#
Ignatowski has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Wang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ignatowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ignatowski has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (42) vs (13) Wang#SUB2#
Wang has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a triangle but Ignatowski pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.#T14##SUB2#
Wang is looking for a triangle here but Ignatowski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (45) vs (13) Wang
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ignatowski is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (47) vs (13) Wang
Ignatowski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (50) vs (13) Wang
Ignatowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wang.
Wang wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ignatowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 50 to 13.
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 42
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 35 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ignatowski as he avoids it easily.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ignatowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Ignatowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDonald to the ground. Ignatowski is now in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
McDonald controlling the position.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) McDonald
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #T2#
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T3#
McDonald pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Ignatowski is stalling here. McDonald is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McDonald has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (6) McDonald
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
McDonald in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ignatowski holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T5#
McDonald trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald working away.
McDonald controls the position.
Ignatowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (6) McDonald
Good control from Ignatowski.#T7##SUB#
Ignatowski looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ignatowski is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8##SUB#
Ignatowski looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. McDonald is controlling Ignatowski 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (8) McDonald
McDonald trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
McDonald won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (8) McDonald
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T9#
McDonald 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.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski stalling away here and it's allowed McDonald to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T10#
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
#T12#
Ignatowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away. #T13#
McDonald keeping hold of Ignatowski's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
McDonald is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (8) McDonald#SUB#
Ignatowski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (10) McDonald
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 41
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 31 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker goes for a double leg but Ignatowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ignatowski continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Juncker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker postures up.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski is adopting a defensive guard.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 Ignatowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Juncker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (4) Juncker
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) Juncker#T3#
Juncker is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Juncker tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Juncker moves into full guard.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Juncker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.#T5#
Juncker controlling the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Juncker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Juncker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom. #T8#
Juncker seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski forces his way into half guard.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Juncker controlling the position well.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Juncker won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Juncker trying to control here.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it. #T11#
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working. #SUB2#
Juncker looking for submissions off his back.
Juncker is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Juncker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Juncker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Juncker wants to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Ignatowski is trying to control. Juncker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juncker controlling the position well.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Juncker gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Juncker wins on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Gaston Juncker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 40
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 31 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 35 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Notturna
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for subs off his back but Ignatowski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ignatowski is thwarting Notturna's attempts to control the position.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura but Notturna is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski passes into side control, despite Notturna's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Notturna#T1#
Ignatowski gets to mount! Notturna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Notturna
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Notturna is looking to escape.
Notturna prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Ignatowski looking to control but Notturna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Notturna sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Notturna is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Notturna has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (4) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well. #T3#
Ignatowski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (6) Notturna
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Notturna goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ignatowski turns into him and now he's in Notturna's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (6) Notturna
Notturna has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom. #T4#
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (6) Notturna#T5#
Notturna looks to move to half guard but instead Ignatowski has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (14) vs (6) Notturna
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to Notturna's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
Notturna wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Notturna is looking to escape.
Notturna is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Notturna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
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.
Notturna can't escape the position.
Notturna tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Notturna is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Notturna tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
Notturna is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Notturna tries to control Ignatowski's body but Ignatowski pushes him off. Notturna squirms to his side and now Ignatowski has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (17) vs (6) Notturna#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Ignatowski is persistently looking for the submission but Notturna is defending it well.
Notturna trying to control the action but Ignatowski just sinks the hooks in. #T9#
Notturna looking to control the position.
Notturna tries to escape the position.
Ignatowski has good solid back control here.
Ignatowski is not going to allow Notturna to sit and survive in this position. #T10##SUB#
Ignatowski looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
Notturna just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Notturna is really stuck here.
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Notturna is trying to roll into a better position but Ignatowski has get a rear naked choke and Notturna is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
WP 39
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 30 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 52 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (4) Turturro
I've been told that Turturro has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Ignatowski wants to escape the position.
Turturro tries to get the hooks in deep but Ignatowski pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for the choke from the back position but Ignatowski is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Ignatowski fending off the submission attempt from Turturro. #SUB2#
Ignatowski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Turturro.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ignatowski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Turturro's arms.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Ignatowski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Turturro is controlling the pace.
Turturro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (7) Turturro#T2#
Ignatowski working to try and regain half guard.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Turturro pushes him away.
Turturro controlling from the full mount.
Turturro tries to control but Ignatowski wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignatowski is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turturro is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Turturro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (10) Turturro#T4#
Turturro wants to take a breather but Ignatowski manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Turturro.
Turturro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Turturro 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.
Turturro passes into half guard. #T5#
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Turturro prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Turturro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Turturro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (13) Turturro
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski manages to get back to half guard.
Turturro is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Turturro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ignatowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turturro works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (16) Turturro#T7#
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro postures up.
Turturro trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ignatowski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turturro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turturro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (16) Turturro#SUB#
Ignatowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ignatowski controls the action.
Turturro is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turturro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Turturro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Turturro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Turturro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski not allowing Turturro to control his hands.
Turturro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10#
Turturro tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (16) Turturro
Ignatowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
Turturro has given up his back here. Will Ignatowski look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (12) vs (16) Turturro#SUB#
Ignatowski goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Turturro escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (18) Turturro
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
#T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.
Turturro is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (21) Turturro
Turturro avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.#T13#
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Ignatowski prevents Turturro from taking his back.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski is controlling an arm, preventing Turturro from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Turturro avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.
Ignatowski has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (12) vs (24) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro is persistently looking for the submission but Ignatowski is defending it well.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Turturro controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 24 to 12.
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Turturro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 38
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 30 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 51 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turturro did well to prevent Ignatowski getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Turturro#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turturro is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold.
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
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.
Turturro pulls Ignatowski in to control the position. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro looking to control.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.#T2#
Turturro controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turturro looking to control.
Turturro pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Turturro
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself. #T5#
Turturro trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Turturro
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.#T6#
Turturro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignatowski has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Turturro#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turturro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
Turturro struggling a bit here.
Turturro tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position. #T7#
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Turturro blocks the move with his legs.
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Ignatowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ignatowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Turturro gets back to half guard.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Turturro#T9#
Turturro wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turturro tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.#T10#
Turturro is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turturro defends it well. #T11##SUB#
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turturro is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold.
Turturro is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski wants to advance to full mount but Turturro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T12#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro advances to half guard.
Ignatowski works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ignatowski has his foot on Turturro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turturro works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
An out of breath The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
WP 37
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 30 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 33 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
MacGowan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (6) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
MacGowan tries to control the position but Ignatowski now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (9) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignatowski gets his hands free.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ignatowski doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacGowan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Ignatowski is trying to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
MacGowan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ignatowski is staying active.#T4#
Ignatowski is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatowski won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
MacGowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (4) MacGowan#T6#
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (4) MacGowan
Ignatowski passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ignatowski won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Ignatowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (20) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Ignatowski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MacGowan is surviving well by controlling Ignatowski's body position as best he can.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (23) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB#
Ignatowski is persistently looking for the submission but MacGowan is defending it well.
MacGowan turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (23) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ignatowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ignatowski has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Ignatowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (28) vs (6) MacGowan
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T10#
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is trying to control but Ignatowski manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (31) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action. #T11#
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T12#
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#T13#
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! MacGowan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (34) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (37) vs (6) MacGowan
Ignatowski biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
MacGowan is really stuck here.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacGowan controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but MacGowan pushed the leg off.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but MacGowan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 37 to 6.
Our winner, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski, 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:
WP 36
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 30 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 32 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg. #T1#
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it. #SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
#T2#
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski stalling. #SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacGowan looking to control.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
#T4#
MacGowan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
Ignatowski prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Ignatowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Ignatowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Ignatowski working for a choke but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Ignatowski has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ignatowski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatowski not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
MacGowan tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
MacGowan showing good submission defense here.
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. MacGowan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften MacGowan for a finish.
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
#T8#
MacGowan prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.
MacGowan tries to roll but Ignatowski sticks to his back.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignatowski gets his hands free.
MacGowan tries to break free.
#SUB#
MacGowan is in a bad position with Ignatowski working for a choke. MacGowan manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Ignatowski won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself. #T11#
Ignatowski stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (16) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
MacGowan is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T12##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.#T13#
Ignatowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (19) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
MacGowan won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (22) vs (2) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
A relieved looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 35
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 30 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 31 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski scores with a takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard.
Ignatowski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) MacGowan
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
MacGowan is trying to escape the position but Ignatowski is controlling the position.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski taking a breather here.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
MacGowan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ignatowski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ignatowski and MacGowan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ignatowski is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Ignatowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Ignatowski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.#T4#
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan postures up.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (5) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (7) MacGowan#T5##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (7) MacGowan
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignatowski is aware though and is defending well.
Ignatowski won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignatowski is aware though and is defending well.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (7) MacGowan#T7#
Ignatowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacGowan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (14) vs (7) MacGowan
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignatowski is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T8#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
MacGowan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
#T9#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (7) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (9) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (19) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MacGowan 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.#T11##SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (22) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacGowan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T13#
MacGowan manages to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (9) MacGowan#T14#
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 25 to 9.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 34
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 29 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Juncker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ignatowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Juncker is in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski looking to control.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Juncker passes into half guard.
Juncker prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Juncker jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Juncker
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski tries to buck Juncker off but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker postures up.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Juncker wants to advance to full mount but Ignatowski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juncker trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ignatowski is trying to hold Juncker in close to prevent damage but Juncker has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignatowski moves into full guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski looking to control.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself. #T6##SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juncker defends well.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski 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.#T7#
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juncker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T8#
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Juncker won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Juncker postures up.
Juncker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.#T10#
Juncker trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Juncker postures up.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Juncker stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Juncker stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Ignatowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (8) Juncker
Ignatowski sneaks back into half guard.#T12#
Juncker content to control rather than advance.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Juncker trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T13#
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Juncker has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Juncker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well. #T14#
Juncker prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Juncker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 8 to 0.
Gaston Juncker 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:
WP 33
Date: Sep 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 31 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wang is trying to defend but Ignatowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Wang
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at Ajax Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Wang is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.#T1#
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang being controlled for a moment.
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wang, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Ignatowski is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang is controlling Ignatowski's trapped leg to prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Wang is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it. #T4#
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ignatowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5#
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #T6#
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Wang has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) Wang
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Wang wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T8#
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang advances to half guard.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9##SUB2#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatowski sees it coming and defends easily.#T10##SUB2#
Ignatowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
Wang is taking a breather. Ignatowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Wang has latched onto it... Big trouble! Wang pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ignatowski is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
An out of breath Long Wang 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:
WP 32
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 30 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Ignatowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Notturna's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Notturna
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Notturna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Notturna is pressing down on Ignatowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ignatowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Notturna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatowski has managed to get both his arms back between Notturna's legs - danger averted.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Notturna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Notturna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Notturna
My spies in MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Notturna stands and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Notturna
Notturna working away.#SUB2#
Notturna tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well. #SUB2#
Notturna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Notturna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Notturna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Notturna tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignatowski's legs. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski prevents Notturna from improving position. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Notturna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski prevents Notturna from improving position.
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB2#
Notturna swings around for an armbar but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (5) Notturna
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski pushes down on Notturna's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Notturna is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Notturna wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Notturna moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Notturna has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ignatowski 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 Notturna. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (5) Notturna
Notturna trying to remain calm as Ignatowski controls from the top position.#T5#
Notturna is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Notturna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ignatowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Notturna blocks the move with his legs.
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Notturna, who protects the arm well.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna sneaks back into half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace.
Ignatowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (5) Notturna#T7#
Notturna can't escape the position.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski wants to control but Notturna has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Notturna trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
#T8#
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (5) Notturna
Ignatowski looking to control but Notturna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna tries to control the position but Ignatowski now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (16) vs (5) Notturna#T9#
Notturna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Notturna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Notturna trying to control the hands but Ignatowski won't let him.
Notturna tries to break free.
Ignatowski trying to control.
Ignatowski is really struggling to control Notturna but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position as Notturna tries to break free.
Notturna is still trying to improve position.#T10#
Ignatowski avoiding Notturna 's attempts to control his hands.
Notturna tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Notturna is in bad spot here.
Ignatowski controls the position.
Notturna tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ignatowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Notturna fending off the submission attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Notturna tries to break free.
#SUB#
Notturna tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Ignatowski has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Notturna is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 31
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Juncker to the ground. Ignatowski is now in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.
Let's hope that Juncker 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.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Juncker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Juncker
Ignatowski controls the position.
Ignatowski has knee on belly momentarily but Juncker bucks him off and regains half guard.
Juncker is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juncker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Ignatowski prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juncker avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Juncker wants to control the action here but instead Ignatowski manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
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.
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juncker is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ignatowski is staying active.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent. #T4#
Juncker regains half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it.
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Ignatowski 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.
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Juncker defending well. #T5#
Juncker tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Juncker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juncker.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Ignatowski postures up.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker postures up.
#SUB#
Ignatowski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Juncker 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 Ignatowski. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (5) Juncker
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker postures up.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face as Juncker controls the position.
What's Ignatowski going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it. #T10#
Ignatowski manages to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Juncker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski is looking to sweep but instead, Juncker has passed into half guard.
Juncker is taking a breather. Ignatowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T11#
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (5) Juncker#SUB2#
Juncker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Juncker's guard.
Ignatowski stalling. #T14#
Juncker is looking to get back to full guard here but Ignatowski has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
WP 30
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 27 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ignatowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ignatowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.#SUB2#
McDonald wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Ignatowski seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! McDonald is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 29
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 26 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ignatowski quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
McDonald stalling.
McDonald prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is controlling McDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ignatowski gets full guard.#T1#
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
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.
Ignatowski seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski looking to control.
#T2#
Ignatowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (4) McDonald
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald 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#
Ignatowski is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Ignatowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing McDonald 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.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski is controlling McDonald's posture.
Ignatowski 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.#T4#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T5#
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is controlling Ignatowski's posture.#T6#
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it. #T8#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
McDonald is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
McDonald trying to control here.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.#T10#
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
McDonald is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald trying to control here.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T12#
Ignatowski is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep. #T13#
Ignatowski 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.
McDonald trying to control the position here.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T14#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ignatowski gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Our winner, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski, 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.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 28
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 25 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ignatowski leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ignatowski stuffs the takedown.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ignatowski pinned against the cage. Ignatowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald.
Ignatowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.#TD#
Ignatowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonald sprawls well initially but Ignatowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski controls the position. #T1#
McDonald is trying to control Ignatowski's posture but Ignatowski avoids it.
McDonald prevents Ignatowski from moving into mount.
Ignatowski takes a little break here. McDonald wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Ignatowski stalls from top position.
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but McDonald blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ignatowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
McDonald regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ignatowski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
McDonald has a hand on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ignatowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignatowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and McDonald manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it. #T6#
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McDonald's thigh. McDonald counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McDonald pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Ignatowski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Ignatowski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McDonald has worked his arm free - good work by McDonald!
McDonald tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Ignatowski taking a breather here.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Ignatowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ignatowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ignatowski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McDonald! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (13) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now. #T10#
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski mounts McDonald! Really nice guard pass there!
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount. #T11#
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take McDonald's back but he can't do it this time.
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski fails to advance to McDonald's back. #T12#
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald 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.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
Ignatowski fails to advance to McDonald's back. #T13#
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (16) vs (0) McDonald#T14##SUB#
Ignatowski is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
McDonald fending off the submission attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski controlling the position well here. McDonald rolled but Ignatowski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ignatowski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McDonald has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 27
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Juncker! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but Juncker denies him.
Juncker is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski taking a breather here.
Ignatowski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Juncker won't allow it. #T1#
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker has control of Ignatowski's left arm, preventing Ignatowski from doing any damage.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom. #T2#
Juncker pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker managing to control the position.
Ignatowski won't allow Juncker to sweep him here. #T3#
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Juncker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Juncker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ignatowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ignatowski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (7) Ignatowski
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.#T5#
Juncker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Ignatowski wants to finish this one by submission but Juncker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ignatowski. #T6#
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Juncker is trying desperately to improve position.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski fails to advance to Juncker's back.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ignatowski tries to take Juncker's back but instead Juncker uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (10) Ignatowski#T8#
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Juncker wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski takes Juncker's back. Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (0) vs (13) Ignatowski#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking to break Juncker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Juncker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ignatowski will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Juncker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ignatowski's guard. Nice work there by Juncker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (13) Ignatowski
Ignatowski pulls Juncker in to control the position.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (15) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom. #T11#
Juncker is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Juncker's guard.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juncker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Ignatowski passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (18) Ignatowski
Juncker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ignatowski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (2) vs (20) Ignatowski
Juncker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Juncker is now in Ignatowski's guard. A big mistake from Ignatowski there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (4) vs (20) Ignatowski#T14#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Juncker postures up.
#SUB2#
Juncker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ignatowski has his hands on Juncker's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Juncker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juncker has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatowski's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 20 to 4.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 26
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 27 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 24 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
McDonald looking to score a takedown here. Ignatowski is defending well but McDonald drives through and ends up in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
McDonald stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is looking to sweep but instead, McDonald has passed into half guard.
McDonald is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.#T1#
Ignatowski keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can.
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
McDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ignatowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) McDonald
Ignatowski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
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.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Ignatowski is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.#T6#
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T8#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Ignatowski won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski content to stall in guard here.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T9#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
McDonald is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (7) McDonald
Ignatowski 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.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T11#
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (9) McDonald
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T14#
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
McDonald pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (9) McDonald#SUB#
Ignatowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McDonald is defending well though. Ignatowski let's go of the attempt for now.
McDonald tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Ignatowski.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 9 to 8.
A pretty intense looking David McDonald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
WP 25
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 27 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ignatowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Juncker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Ignatowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Juncker did well to prevent Ignatowski getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Juncker
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker is pressing down on Ignatowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T1#
Juncker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
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.#T2#
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep. #T3#
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker controlling the position.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juncker trying to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there. #T5#
Juncker keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juncker looking to control.
#T6#
Ignatowski stands and throws Juncker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Juncker
A lull in the action here as Ignatowski stalls from top position.
Juncker regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ignatowski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it. #T7#
Juncker is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
Juncker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Ignatowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Juncker#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a submission but Juncker is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Ignatowski swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Juncker is now in Ignatowski's guard. A big mistake from Ignatowski there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (5) Juncker
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ignatowski jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker stops Ignatowski from passing to mount. #T10#
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Juncker being controlled for a moment.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Juncker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski taking a breather here.
Juncker is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Juncker is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Juncker is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Juncker is defending well.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Juncker won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (16) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Ignatowski tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Juncker is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (19) vs (5) Juncker#SUB#
Juncker won't enjoy being in this position. Ignatowski looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Juncker is tapping - it's over boys! Ignatowski picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 24
Date: Aug 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 27 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 25 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski feints and as MacGowan raises his hands in defense, Ignatowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan looking to control.
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.
Ignatowski pushes down on MacGowan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
MacGowan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
MacGowan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
MacGowan gets full guard.
Ignatowski postures up.
MacGowan controlling Ignatowski's posture.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB2#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan 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.#T5#
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Ignatowski advances to half guard. #T6#
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski stalling.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
MacGowan working for a triangle but Ignatowski defends it easily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Ignatowski defends easily.
#T9#
MacGowan pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Ignatowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacGowan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatowski has managed to get both his arms back between MacGowan's legs - danger averted.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is in trouble now - Ignatowski has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Ignatowski tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
Ignatowski trying to control momentarily.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
MacGowan just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacGowan turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacGowan won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
MacGowan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to control.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is really struggling to control MacGowan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep. #T14#
Ignatowski controlling from the top position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
WP 23
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 26 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker stops Ignatowski from passing to mount.
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Juncker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ignatowski staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Juncker regains half guard.
Juncker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juncker controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself. #SUB2#
Juncker has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski is looking to pass into half guard but Juncker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Juncker is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Juncker
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Juncker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Juncker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Juncker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (6) Juncker
Ignatowski tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working. #T3#
Ignatowski tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position.
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Juncker keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face as Juncker controls the position.
Juncker trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position. #T5#
Ignatowski gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Juncker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski controlling the position well.
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.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Juncker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ignatowski is controlling Juncker's posture.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Juncker in close.
Ignatowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Juncker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
Juncker trying to control from half guard but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Ignatowski won't allow Juncker to pass to mount.
Juncker wants to take a breather but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
Ignatowski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (9) Juncker
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Juncker pushes him away.
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Juncker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ignatowski controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ignatowski pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Juncker trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to control.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Juncker has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Juncker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Juncker is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ignatowski actively working from the bottom here.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski keeping control of the position. #T13#
Ignatowski is staying active underneath Juncker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Juncker is trying to control. Ignatowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Juncker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski is looking to control Juncker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Juncker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski has his hands clasped together around Juncker's back. He's all about the action.
Juncker is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 9 to 6.
Gaston Juncker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 22
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 26 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Juncker tries to sprawl but Ignatowski drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juncker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Juncker 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.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Juncker is adopting a defensive guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski is looking to pass into half guard but Juncker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Juncker is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
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.#T2#
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juncker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T3#
Juncker looking for a sweep. Not yet Juncker, not yet.
Juncker controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Juncker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Juncker 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.#T4#
Juncker is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignatowski has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Juncker
Ignatowski gets to mount! Juncker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) Juncker#T5#
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Juncker is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (12) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker tries to break free.
Juncker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Juncker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ignatowski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juncker's body.
Juncker prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Ignatowski is not going to allow Juncker to sit and survive in this position.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. Juncker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski is looking to control Juncker but Juncker is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Juncker trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Ignatowski working for a choke but Juncker is defending well. #SUB#
Ignatowski looking for the RNC.
Ignatowski trying to control.
Juncker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) Juncker#T9#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski taking a breather here. #T10#
Juncker is looking to regain half guard here but Ignatowski keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Ignatowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ignatowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Juncker wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Juncker tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Juncker is working away. #T11#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Juncker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juncker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juncker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12##SUB2#
Juncker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juncker trying to control the position.
Ignatowski passes Juncker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Juncker is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Juncker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juncker is holding on for now.
Ignatowski stalling away here and it's allowed Juncker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Juncker has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.#T14#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juncker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (4) Juncker#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Juncker's head. It's preventing any offense from Juncker, at least for the moment.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
WP 21
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 25 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski looking to score a takedown here. Wang is defending well but Ignatowski drives through and ends up in Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Wang has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ignatowski stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #T1#
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wang has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ignatowski is looking to defend but Wang has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ignatowski! Wang pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ignatowski taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Long Wang!
An out of breath Long Wang 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:
WP 20
Date: Jul 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 25 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 23 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ignatowski is staying active.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Ignatowski wants to work for an arm triangle but MacGowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Ignatowski not doing much here.
Ignatowski is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away. #SUB#
Ignatowski working for a submission but MacGowan is keeping him at bay.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2##SUB#
Ignatowski goes for an armbar but MacGowan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up. #T3#
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) MacGowan
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
MacGowan tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Ignatowski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) MacGowan#T4#
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan regains half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well. #T5#
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T6#
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan trying to control here.
#T7#
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacGowan is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ignatowski has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (16) vs (2) MacGowan#T8#
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski wants to take MacGowan's back but he can't do it this time.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.#T9#
Ignatowski tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T10#
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (19) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Ignatowski controlling from the back.
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
MacGowan tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ignatowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. MacGowan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
MacGowan is really stuck here.
Ignatowski avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignatowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
MacGowan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ignatowski. #T12#
MacGowan trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Ignatowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ignatowski gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
Ignatowski tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.#SUB#
Ignatowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ignatowski trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T13#
Ignatowski has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ignatowski controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
#T14#
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Ignatowski won't let him.
MacGowan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ignatowski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatowski has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 19
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 24 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 24 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Wang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang postures up.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Wang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Ignatowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
#SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Wang has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ignatowski defend it? Wang steps over the head and cranks it - Ignatowski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Long Wang!
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
wp 17
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 22 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 24 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
MacGowan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Ignatowski#SUB#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski happy to just control the position for now.
MacGowan stops Ignatowski from passing to mount.
Ignatowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is trying to control Ignatowski's posture but Ignatowski avoids it.
Ignatowski controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is trying to control Ignatowski's posture but Ignatowski avoids it. #T1#
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace.
MacGowan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working. #T2#
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Ignatowski
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski wants to finish this one by submission but MacGowan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
MacGowan tries to control the position but Ignatowski now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (10) Ignatowski
Ignatowski biding his time, controlling MacGowan. #SUB2#
MacGowan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Ignatowski controlling from the back.
Ignatowski trying to control momentarily.
MacGowan breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (10) Ignatowski#T4#
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan is fighting to break Ignatowski's control of his arms but Ignatowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (12) Ignatowski
MacGowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
#T8#
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (8) vs (12) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in and Ignatowski manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (14) Ignatowski
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T9#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there. #T10##SUB#
MacGowan working for a triangle but Ignatowski defends it easily.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
#T11#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
MacGowan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Well,MacGowan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
MacGowan looking to control.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan looking to control.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T14#
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ignatowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (17) Ignatowski
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 17 to 8.
A relieved looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 18
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 24 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski shoots in and drives through. Manson sprawls well.#TD#
Manson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Manson#SUB2#
Manson is looking for a triangle here but Ignatowski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Manson
Ignatowski controls the position.
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Manson blocks the move with his legs.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski controls the position.#T1#
Manson manages to get back to half guard.
Manson wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (4) Manson
Ignatowski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Manson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
I've been told that Manson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Manson slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Ignatowski has his hands clasped together around Manson's back. He's all about the action.
Manson is looking to pass Ignatowski's guard but actually Ignatowski recovers to full guard.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Manson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ignatowski has locked up a guillotine! Ignatowski's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Manson is holding on here and Ignatowski must be using up a lot of energy. Manson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ignatowski gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 16
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 19 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignatowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ignatowski has escaped the position, nice work 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position. #SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski is not content to let McDonald control the position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald trying to control the position here. #T4#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to stall here but McDonald recovers full guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T5#
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (6) McDonald
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Ignatowski has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it. #T6#
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDonald won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
McDonald is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
McDonald is in trouble now - Ignatowski has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (6) McDonald
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is having none of it. #T7#
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski looking to take McDonald's back but McDonald rolls and after a scramble, McDonald ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from McDonald to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (8) McDonald
McDonald postures up.
#T8#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T9#
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.#SUB#
Ignatowski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McDonald has passed into half guard!
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position. #T10#
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
Ignatowski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonald trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
McDonald 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.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount. #T12#
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Well, if McDonald 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.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Ignatowski defends it. #T13#
McDonald working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh. Ignatowski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ignatowski has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ignatowski is controlling McDonald's posture.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard. #T14#
McDonald 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.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 8 to 7.
David McDonald took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
WP 15
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 20 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Ignatowski 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is stalling here. MacGowan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MacGowan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ignatowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacGowan wants to control for a moment but Ignatowski uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ignatowski defends it well.
MacGowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
MacGowan pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
#T3#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#T4#
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ignatowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ignatowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Ignatowski 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.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (9) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a guillotine from mount but MacGowan is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan reaches up to try and control the position but Ignatowski seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! MacGowan rolls and tries to escape and now Ignatowski has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (12) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ignatowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T8#
Ignatowski controlling from the back.#SUB#
Ignatowski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, MacGowan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but MacGowan pushed the leg off.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
MacGowan breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (6) MacGowan
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (9) MacGowan#T9#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
MacGowan tries to advance to mount but Ignatowski denies him. #SUB2#
MacGowan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ignatowski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. MacGowan yanks on the arm and Ignatowski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by MacGowan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
wp 14
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 22 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Manson
Manson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ignatowski is now in half guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a kimura but Manson is defending it quite comfortably.
Manson wants to sweep but Ignatowski has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Manson
Ignatowski wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ignatowski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Manson is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T1#
Manson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Manson! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Manson
Ignatowski content just to control the position here. #T2#
Manson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Manson actively working from the bottom here.
Manson controlling the position for now.
Manson trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Manson wants to get back to full guard but Ignatowski has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) Manson#T3#
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Manson is working away.
Manson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
Manson wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson keeps trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manson for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Manson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ignatowski trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ignatowski passes into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Manson is defending well. #T5#
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (0) Manson#T6#
Manson is trying to improve his position.
Manson can't do much from the bottom here.
Manson trying to control but Ignatowski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (17) vs (0) Manson
Manson is keeping busy.
Manson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Manson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T7#
Ignatowski trying to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for the RNC.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ignatowski keeps control of the position as Manson tries to break free.
Manson is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski trying to control momentarily.
Manson is really stuck here.
#T8#
Manson turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (2) Manson
Manson won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Ignatowski controls Manson momentarily but Manson frees himself.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (19) vs (2) Manson
Manson is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Manson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Manson is looking for a triangle but Ignatowski pushes his legs off easily.
Ignatowski 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. #T9##SUB2#
Manson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ignatowski 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 Manson. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (22) vs (2) Manson
Manson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ignatowski easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (24) vs (2) Manson
Ignatowski tries to control but Manson wriggling away.
Manson is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here. #T10#
Ignatowski trying to control but Manson is having none of it.
Manson wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Manson is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski looking to control but Manson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manson is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Manson is holding on tight.
#T11#
Manson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manson has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (27) vs (2) Manson
Ignatowski controlling from the back.
Manson tries to break free.
What can Manson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Manson is in bad spot here.
#T12##SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Manson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ignatowski controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Manson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Manson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Manson turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (27) vs (4) Manson#T13#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Manson wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski seems keen to control Manson's posture.
Manson trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Manson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski has Manson pulled in close to control his posture. #T14#
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski pulls Manson in close to his closed guard and prevents Manson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Manson trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Manson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 27 to 4.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
WP 13
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 34 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Turturro gets caught napping as Ignatowski dives in and scores a takedown. Turturro manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Ignatowski#SUB#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ignatowski won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
Turturro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Ignatowski defends it.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Ignatowski is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Ignatowski moves into full guard.
Turturro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (2) Ignatowski#SUB#
Turturro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ignatowski, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.#T3#
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ignatowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ignatowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #T4#
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! Ignatowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ignatowski manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T5#
Ignatowski controlling Turturro's posture. #SUB#
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! Ignatowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ignatowski manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into Ignatowski's guard.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.#SUB#
Turturro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turturro has Ignatowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (5) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving. #T7#
Ignatowski controlling from the top position.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (7) Ignatowski
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (5) vs (9) Ignatowski
Turturro is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (5) vs (12) Ignatowski#T8#
Turturro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ignatowski.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Turturro is defending well though. Ignatowski let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ignatowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Turturro is trying to break free.
Turturro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy. #T9#
Turturro trying to get back to full guard but Ignatowski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (15) Ignatowski
Turturro is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape. #T10#
Turturro regains half guard.
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (18) Ignatowski
Turturro prevents Ignatowski from moving into mount.
Turturro is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Ignatowski defends easily.
#SUB#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignatowski has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (21) Ignatowski
Turturro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ignatowski off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (9) vs (21) Ignatowski#T13#
Ignatowski trying to control the hands but Turturro breaks the grip.
Turturro keeps control of the position as Ignatowski tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Turturro gets his way!
#SUB#
Turturro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Ignatowski fending off the submission attempt from Turturro. #SUB#
Turturro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ignatowski is defending well though. Turturro let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Turturro looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for the choke from the back position but Ignatowski is controlling his hands well. #T14#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Turturro just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Ignatowski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Turturro gets his way!
#SUB#
Turturro is looking for the choke from the back position but Ignatowski is controlling his hands well.
Ignatowski is keeping busy.
Turturro controlling well, preventing Ignatowski from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Turturro has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Ignatowski is in real trouble here. Turturro gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Ignatowski is tapping out! Turturro wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Turturro!
An out of breath Billy Turturro 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:
WP 12
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Notturna to the ground. Ignatowski is now in Notturna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Notturna controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Notturna
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Notturna is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski taking a break here but Notturna is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ignatowski prevents Notturna from improving his position.#T1#
Notturna trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski is just content to waste time from the top position. Notturna takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Notturna seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Notturna is trying to hold Ignatowski in close to prevent damage but Ignatowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Notturna wants to control but Ignatowski passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) Notturna#SUB#
Ignatowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ignatowski laying and praying for a moment but Notturna takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Notturna won't allow it.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski trying to control from Notturna's half guard. Notturna has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep. #T4#
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Ignatowski looking to improve position, pressing down on Notturna's thigh with his hand. Notturna seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Ignatowski paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Ignatowski's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Notturna picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Strega Notturna!
A victorious Strega Notturna 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:
WP 11
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 33 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski looking to score a takedown here. Turturro is defending well but Ignatowski drives through and ends up in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ignatowski frees his head nicely. Oh but Turturro has switched to an armbar! Ignatowski is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Billy Turturro!
A victorious Billy Turturro 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:
WP 10
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 15 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacGowan to the ground. Ignatowski is now in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski is looking to pass into half guard but MacGowan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MacGowan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ignatowski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) MacGowan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Ignatowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
MacGowan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Ignatowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan trying to control from Ignatowski's half guard. Ignatowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T2#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
MacGowan controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Ignatowski forces his way into half guard.#T4#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for subs off his back but Ignatowski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
#T5#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Ignatowski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (4) MacGowan
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.#T8#
Ignatowski wants to take MacGowan's back here but MacGowan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (12) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
MacGowan just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9#
Ignatowski keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Ignatowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#T10#
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is trying to control but Ignatowski passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ignatowski uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (20) vs (6) MacGowan#T11#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
#T12#
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan 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.#T13#
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignatowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 9
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna shoots for a takedown but Ignatowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Notturna drives through with a takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Notturna
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Notturna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna trying to control here.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T1#
Notturna controlling the position for now.
Notturna tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Notturna won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski prevents Notturna from improving his position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna trying to control here.
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Notturna defends it well. #T3#
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Notturna is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Notturna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski prevents Notturna from improving his position.#SUB#
Ignatowski 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.
Notturna is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.#T5#
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Notturna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Notturna wants to control but Ignatowski passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard but Ignatowski has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna can't escape the position.
#T7#
Ignatowski tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and Notturna manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Notturna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (6) Notturna
Notturna trying to control.
I really don't envy Ignatowski right now.
Ignatowski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna postures up.
#T8#
Ignatowski wants to control the action here but instead Notturna manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (9) Notturna
Notturna content just to control the position here.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Notturna prevents Ignatowski from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Notturna is working for a guillotine from mount but Ignatowski frees his head quite easily.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Notturna has a good base and remains in mount.
Notturna controlling from mount. #T9#
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Notturna content just to control the position here.
Notturna fails to take his opponent's back.
Ignatowski wants to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Ignatowski is trying to escape the mount.
Notturna tries to control but Ignatowski wriggling away. #T10#
Notturna wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for a guillotine from mount but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Notturna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski is squirming around, avoiding Notturna's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Notturna looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski working to try and regain half guard.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Notturna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Notturna tries to control but Ignatowski wriggling away.
Ignatowski holds on for dear life.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Notturna tries to control but Ignatowski wriggling away.
Notturna is looking to work his way around to Ignatowski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Notturna wants to finish this one by submission but Ignatowski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Notturna.
Ignatowski is squirming around, avoiding Notturna's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T13#
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (9) Notturna
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Notturna is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Notturna is adopting a defensive guard.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 8
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kid was covering up waiting for the punch and Ignatowski finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Kid
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Kid.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking to improve position, pressing down on Kid's thigh with his hand. Kid seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Ignatowski paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Ignatowski's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kid picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Disco Kid!
Disco Kid decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
WP 6
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 28 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Read instigates a clinch.
Read drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ignatowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Ignatowski looking to score a takedown here. Read is defending well but Ignatowski drives through and ends up in Read's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Read (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
Read can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Read is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Read's thigh, looking to free his foot. Read is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski wants to control but Read is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Read is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Read looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ignatowski has picked Read up and slammed him! Read can't keep hold of the triangle and Ignatowski manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (5) Ignatowski
Read is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
It looks like Ignatowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Read's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
Read tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski laying and praying for a moment but Read takes advantage and regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Read wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Read wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Read sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Read tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Read won't allow it.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Read defends it.
Ignatowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (8) Ignatowski
Read sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T5#
Ignatowski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (11) Ignatowski
Read tries to improve position but can't.
Read gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (14) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Read is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Ignatowski tries to control but Read wriggling away.
Read is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski tries to control but Read wriggling away.
Read sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Read actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
Read wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (0) vs (17) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking to control but Read is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Ignatowski wants to take Read's back here but Read is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Read is looking to escape.
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski tries to control but Read wriggling away. #T9#
Ignatowski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Read is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Read is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Read has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T10##SUB2#
Ignatowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
Read wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T11#
Read is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Read is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Read won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Read does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Read is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Read is working away.
Read gets full guard.
Read looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Read is looking to sweep but instead, Ignatowski has passed into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.
Ignatowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Read slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Read is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (2) vs (17) Ignatowski#SUB#
Read drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Read (2) vs (21) Ignatowski
Ignatowski slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ignatowski is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Read (2) vs (23) Ignatowski
Ignatowski prevents Read from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 23 to 2.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
WP5
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ignatowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McDonald is in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ignatowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB2#
McDonald tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald swings around for an armbar but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McDonald's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (7) McDonald
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatowski's legs - danger averted.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position. #T4#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski is controlling McDonald's posture.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (7) McDonald#T5#
McDonald tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McDonald tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
McDonald is trying to control but Ignatowski passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but McDonald denies him.
A lull in the action here.
McDonald prevents Ignatowski from improving position. #T7#
McDonald tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Ignatowski stalls from top position.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working. #T8#
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (11) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now. #T9#
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald regains half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignatowski has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski controls the position.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Ignatowski taking a break here but McDonald is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
McDonald prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Ignatowski looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (20) vs (7) McDonald
Ignatowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.#T13#
Ignatowski is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Ignatowski has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for McDonald! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ignatowski gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 4
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski scores with a takedown into Notturna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a triangle but Ignatowski pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Notturna working for a triangle but Ignatowski defends it easily.
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Notturna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Notturna has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ignatowski 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 Notturna. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Notturna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Notturna's head to control him but Notturna postures up.
Notturna prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Ignatowski gets full guard.#SUB2#
Notturna drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) Notturna
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Notturna looks to move to half guard but instead Ignatowski has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (11) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a submission but Notturna is keeping him at bay.
Notturna is trying desperately to improve position.
Notturna is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Notturna tries to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (14) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.
Notturna tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Notturna is in bad spot here.
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Notturna is really stuck here.
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Notturna tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski is really struggling to control Notturna but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
Ignatowski takes Notturna's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (17) vs (2) Notturna
I would not like to be Notturna right now.
#SUB#
Ignatowski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ignatowski doesn't have the hooks in and Notturna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (4) Notturna#SUB#
Notturna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Notturna has gone for a leg lock! Ignatowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (19) vs (4) Notturna#SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Notturna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB2#
Notturna throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ignatowski uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (22) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski gets to mount! Notturna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (24) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ignatowski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Notturna has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to Notturna's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T8#
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Notturna is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T9#
Ignatowski is trying to control. Notturna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Notturna is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Ignatowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (27) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ignatowski moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (30) vs (4) Notturna
Ignatowski is hanging on to Notturna's back as he tries to escape.
Ignatowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Notturna.#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ignatowski is riding his opponent, not letting Notturna buck him off. #T11#
Notturna is really stuck here.
Ignatowski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
#SUB#
Ignatowski working for the choke.
Notturna tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Good control from Ignatowski.
Notturna tries to break free.
Notturna prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.
Notturna felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. Notturna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski is riding his opponent, not letting Notturna buck him off.
Notturna tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take Notturna's back but he can't do it this time.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Notturna is looking to escape.
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Notturna bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (30) vs (6) Notturna
Ignatowski is pulling down on Notturna's head. It's preventing any offense from Notturna, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Notturna drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (34) vs (6) Notturna#T14#
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Notturna tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 34 to 6.
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
WP 3
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ignatowski pinned against the cage. Ignatowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ignatowski wants the takedown. McDonald is fighting it off but Ignatowski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McDonald's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (4) McDonald
Ignatowski controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ignatowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ignatowski for a finish. #SUB2#
Ignatowski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
McDonald is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ignatowski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
McDonald goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ignatowski escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
McDonald has an active guard here but Ignatowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignatowski is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Ignatowski defends easily.
#T4#
Ignatowski passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position. #T6#
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Ignatowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatowski has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead McDonald has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (6) McDonald
Ignatowski is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
McDonald is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (6) McDonald#T8#
Ignatowski not allowing McDonald to control his hands.
McDonald breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (8) McDonald
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now. #T9#
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McDonald is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
#T10##SUB#
McDonald is looking to stall in half guard but Ignatowski is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! McDonald taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A relieved looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WPGC 3.0
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 26 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables Ignatowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Brown#SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Ignatowski defends easily.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Brown
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Brown in close.
Ignatowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brown has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) Brown
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Brown swings around for an armbar but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (5) Brown
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (5) Brown
Ignatowski has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (9) vs (5) Brown
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Ignatowski forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (12) vs (5) Brown
Good control from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Brown pushed the leg off. #T3#
Ignatowski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brown doesn't escape.
Brown is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Ignatowski working for the choke.
Brown tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ignatowski controlling the positon.
Brown can't escape the position.
#T4#
Ignatowski tries to keep control of the position but Brown is staying busy.
Brown tries to break free.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ignatowski tries to keep control of the position but Brown is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T5#
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Ignatowski tightening his grip on Brown, looking for the choke.
Brown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Brown with him. Brown is trying to defend but Ignatowski has an arm under the chin now! Brown grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
WPGC 2.0
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 25 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski drives through with a takedown into Brown's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Brown has an active guard here but Ignatowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ignatowski to get the leverage.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Brown tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ignatowski has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Ignatowski#SUB2#
Ignatowski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brown is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (7) Ignatowski#T3#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brown is really struggling to control Ignatowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Ignatowski defends it easily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Ignatowski defends it easily.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#T6#
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (7) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying is best to control the position here.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatowski sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski controlling the position well.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
#SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignatowski is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatowski sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (9) Ignatowski#SUB#
Brown throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ignatowski escapes and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (4) vs (12) Ignatowski
Brown tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brown is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Ignatowski wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. #T11#
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (4) vs (14) Ignatowski
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Brown is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T12#
Brown tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (4) vs (17) Ignatowski#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T13#
Brown breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (17) Ignatowski
Brown wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (19) Ignatowski
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ignatowski jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (6) vs (22) Ignatowski
Ignatowski advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (6) vs (24) Ignatowski
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 24 to 6.
Our winner, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski, 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:
CWC 353
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 60 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ignatowski showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Pancake is working away.
Pancake wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pancake tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pancake won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Pancake controlling the position for now.#T1#
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well.
Pancake is doing well to control the position and prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.#SUB#
Pancake actively working from the bottom here.
Pancake is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Pancake is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pancake avoid being mounted?#T2#
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake trying to control here.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but Pancake defends it. #T3#
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pancake wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
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.#T4#
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Pancake won't allow it.
Pancake tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Pancake is pressing down on Ignatowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Pancake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Ignatowski passes Pancake's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Pancake is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Pancake defending well. #SUB#
Pancake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Pancake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (4) vs (2) Ignatowski#T6#
Pancake not allowing Ignatowski to control his hands.
Ignatowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pancake's guard. Nice work there by Ignatowski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (4) vs (4) Ignatowski
Pancake looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancake, not yet.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Pancake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pancake is tightening it up a little... Ignatowski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ignatowski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ignatowski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Pancake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tobias Pancake!
After the fight, Tobias Pancake was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WPGC 10
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 30 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ignatowski to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Lo has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lo pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lo's guard.
Lo tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lo trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Ignatowski is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now.
Lo is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lo keeping control of the position.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Lo is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lo wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Lo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Lo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lo is one step ahead there.
Lo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lo postures up.
#T6#
Lo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Lo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (8) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lo controlling the pace for now.
Ignatowski has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lo (11) vs (2) Ignatowski#T9#
Ignatowski trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
Ignatowski tries to roll but Lo sticks to his back.
Lo controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo keeps control of the position as Ignatowski tries to break free.
Lo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ignatowski doesn't escape.
Lo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Lo avoiding Ignatowski 's attempts to control his hands.
Lo controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lo.#T11#
Ignatowski tries to escape but Lo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Lo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Ignatowski right now.
Ignatowski breaks Lo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (11) vs (4) Ignatowski#T12#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Lo is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.
Lo wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lo's guard. #T13#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Lo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski prevents Lo from improving his position.
Lo is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski is taking a breather. Lo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14##SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura here.
Lo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
WPGC 9.5
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ignatowski enables Chai to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ignatowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai passes into half guard. #T1#
Chai wants to take a breather but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski 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.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T2#
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture. #T3#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Chai content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Ignatowski#T4#
Chai trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (5) Ignatowski
Chai is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (5) Ignatowski
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.#T5#
Ignatowski pulls Chai in to control the position.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T6#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (7) Ignatowski
Chai wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Chai is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Chai continues to stall.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Chai can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture. #T9#
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai trying to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T12#
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (7) Ignatowski
Chai trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T13#
Chai is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ignatowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai trying to advance position but Ignatowski counters by regaining guard. #T14#
Chai preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai postures up.
Ignatowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 7 to 6.
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
WPGC 8.5
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Le Boulder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ignatowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Boulder somewhat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ignatowski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Ignatowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Le Boulder is looking to improve his position.
Le Boulder trying to control here.
Le Boulder is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Le Boulder is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Le Boulder is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Le Boulder.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Le Boulder.#T1#
Le Boulder trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Le Boulder is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski 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.
Le Boulder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski is controlling Le Boulder's posture.#T2#
Le Boulder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Le Boulder stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Le Boulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Le Boulder stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Le Boulder is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Le Boulder is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski controls Le Boulder momentarily but Le Boulder frees himself.
Le Boulder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski controls Le Boulder momentarily but Le Boulder frees himself.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T5#
Le Boulder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Le Boulder 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.
Ignatowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are 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.#T6#
Le Boulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Le Boulder trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Le Boulder is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Le Boulder tries to pass. #T8#
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Le Boulder preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Le Boulder is fighting to break Ignatowski's control of his arms but Ignatowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Le Boulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Le Boulder preventing the sweep.
Le Boulder trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Le Boulder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Le Boulder is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski is trying to hold Le Boulder in close to prevent damage but Le Boulder has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignatowski is in trouble now - Le Boulder has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (2) Ignatowski#T11#
Le Boulder looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Le Boulder controlling the position easily from mount.
Le Boulder pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Le Boulder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Le Boulder controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Ignatowski has given up his back here. Will Le Boulder look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Le Boulder (8) vs (2) Ignatowski
What can Ignatowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
A lull in the action here.
Le Boulder is really struggling to control Ignatowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ignatowski tries to roll but Le Boulder sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Le Boulder is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Le Boulder gets his way!
Ignatowski rolls, trying to escape but Le Boulder keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Ignatowski staying busy and making it hard for Le Boulder to control.
Le Boulder controls the position.#SUB#
Ignatowski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder biding his time, controlling Ignatowski.
Le Boulder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T14#
Le Boulder controlling well, preventing Ignatowski from escaping the position.
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Le Boulder controlling the position well here. Ignatowski rolled but Le Boulder kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Le Boulder is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ignatowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ignatowski for a finish.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Le Boulder is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ignatowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ignatowski for a finish.
Ignatowski prevents Le Boulder from getting a body triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Bob Le Boulder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WPGC 7.5
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Wang
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignatowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang stops Ignatowski from passing to mount. #SUB#
Ignatowski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ignatowski's guard! Nice work there by Wang! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Wang
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ignatowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wang. #T1#
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
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.
I've been told that Wang has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Ignatowski 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.#T2##SUB2#
Wang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ignatowski has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski 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.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Wang prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignatowski is just riding it out for now. Wang eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Wang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignatowski is just riding it out for now. Wang eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignatowski has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Wang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (2) Wang
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ignatowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T5#
Ignatowski is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ignatowski wants to control the position but Wang frees himself and scrambles - Ignatowski manages to regain control in side control.
Wang stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Wang wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.#T6#
Wang is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Wang blocks the move with his legs.
Ignatowski laying and praying for a moment but Wang takes advantage and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Wang is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ignatowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wang dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (4) Wang#T8##SUB2#
Wang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wang has Ignatowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (4) Wang
Wang 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.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (6) Wang
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Wang pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Ignatowski is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ignatowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatowski sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Ignatowski defends the submission attempt.#T10#
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (6) Wang
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (8) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (11) Wang
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ignatowski has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatowski is defending well. #T12##SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ignatowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wang but great work by Ignatowski. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (16) vs (11) Wang
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ignatowski in the domination position with Wang hanging on.
Ignatowski controlling the position. #T13#
Ignatowski advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (18) vs (11) Wang
Ignatowski prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Wang wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Ignatowski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wang has worked his arm free - good work by Wang!
#T14##SUB#
Ignatowski tries for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ignatowski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ignatowski's guard! Nice work there by Wang! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (13) Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 18 to 13.
An out of breath The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WPGC 6
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Derek Erwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Erwin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ignatowski napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Erwin (4) vs (0) Ignatowski
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Erwin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Erwin off him but Erwin keeps the position.
Ignatowski is being controlled here.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Erwin controlling the position.
Erwin working away.
Erwin controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Erwin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
Ignatowski is not content to let Erwin control the position.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Ignatowski is not content to let Erwin control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Erwin keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Erwin controls the position.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
Erwin trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Erwin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.
Erwin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ignatowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Erwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
Erwin slows the pace down.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control Erwin's posture but Erwin avoids it. #T6#
Ignatowski is trying to escape the position but Erwin is controlling the position.
Erwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Erwin postures up.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Erwin keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Ignatowski is still trying to improve position.
Erwin is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Erwin keeps moving and retains side control.
Erwin taking a breather here. #T8#
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erwin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Erwin trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski manages to get back to half guard.#T9#
Erwin trying to mount his opponent but Ignatowski defends it.
Erwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Erwin is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Erwin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Erwin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Erwin (4) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Erwin trying to control the action but Ignatowski just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Ignatowski has the hooks in. Erwin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Erwin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ignatowski avoiding Erwin 's attempts to control his hands. #T11#
Erwin staying busy and making it hard for Ignatowski to control. #SUB2#
Erwin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ignatowski's arms.
Erwin is keeping busy.
Erwin just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12##SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for the choke from the back.
Erwin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ignatowski's guard. Nice work there by Erwin.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erwin (6) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Erwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Erwin is controlling well.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Erwin is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Erwin prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Erwin is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Erwin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (9) vs (4) Ignatowski
Erwin taking a breather here. #T14#
Erwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Erwin trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Erwin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ignatowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Erwin trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Derek Erwin 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:
WPGC 5.5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 27 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Lo
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Lo's head to control him but Lo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Lo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting 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.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lo postures up.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Lo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Lo stands and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Lo
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Lo controlling from side mount.
Ignatowski wants to control but Lo postures up.
Lo just content to control the position.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Lo controlling from side mount. #T3#
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Lo keeps moving and retains side control.
Lo working away.
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Lo takes a little break here. Ignatowski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Lo keeps moving and retains side control.
Lo taking a breather here.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Ignatowski won't allow Lo to pass to mount. #T5#
Lo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lo is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Lo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Lo 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.#T6#
Lo wants to free his trapped foot but Ignatowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski is not content to let Lo control the position.
Lo controlling the pace.
Ignatowski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lo is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Lo is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.
Lo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (5) Lo
Ignatowski is looking to control Lo but Lo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lo trying to control the hands but Ignatowski won't let him. #T8#
Lo rolls, trying to escape but Ignatowski keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Lo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ignatowski gets his way!
Lo wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignatowski gets his hands free.
Ignatowski looking to hold on to the position here but Lo rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T9#
Ignatowski trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lo wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo controlling the position.#T10#
Lo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski forces his way into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Lo won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.
Lo wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T11#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Lo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lo is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Ignatowski trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Lo.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T14#
Lo pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
WPGC 4.5
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Disco Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ignatowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ignatowski showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kid (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is looking to stall here but Kid recovers full guard.
Kid controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kid seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (0) vs (5) Ignatowski
Kid stops Ignatowski from passing to mount.
Kid is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kid is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski taking a breather here. #T2#
Kid is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Kid manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (2) vs (5) Ignatowski
Kid wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Kid trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Kid passes Ignatowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kid's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Kid is trying to work for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Kid postures up.
Kid wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T4#
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Kid controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kid won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Kid wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Kid controlling him for the moment.
Kid looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (2) vs (7) Ignatowski#T5##SUB#
Kid is looking for a triangle but Ignatowski pushes his legs off easily.
Ignatowski trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Kid trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Kid is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (4) vs (7) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Kid is controlling well.
Kid is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Kid is controlling well.
Ignatowski wants to control but Kid is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7##SUB#
Kid seems to be looking for submissions.
Kid slows the pace down in half guard.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Kid's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Kid controlling him for the moment.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Kid has moved into half guard.
#T8#
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kid's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kid (4) vs (11) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Kid pushed the leg off.
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.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kid haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kid can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Kid defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kid is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ignatowski.
#T9##SUB2#
Ignatowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kid is defending well though. Ignatowski let's go of the attempt for now.
Kid trying to control the action but Ignatowski just sinks the hooks in.
Ignatowski wants to control but Kid is keeping busy.
Kid trying to control but not successfully.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Kid can't escape the position.
Kid turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (6) vs (11) Ignatowski
Kid trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski 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 wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T11#
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kid's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (6) vs (13) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kid looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kid continues to stall.
Kid can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Kid is defending against the submission attempts here by Ignatowski.
#T12#
Kid regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kid is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Kid.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski stands and throws Kid's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (6) vs (16) Ignatowski#T13#
Kid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kid is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Kid tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski just content to control the position.
Kid tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position. #T14#
Ignatowski working away.
Kid manages to get back to half guard.
Kid trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski prevents Kid from improving his position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kid is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Kid is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 16 to 6.
Our winner, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski, 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:
WPGC 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ruslan Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ignatowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Karelin (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski working away.
Karelin is looking to reverse the position.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
Karelin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Karelin is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving. #T2#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin is looking to sweep but instead, Ignatowski has passed into half guard.
Karelin is pressing down on Ignatowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ignatowski controlling from the top position. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Karelin holds on and takes a little breather.
Karelin can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Karelin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski is trying to control. Karelin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Ignatowski wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Karelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karelin wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Karelin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (0) vs (7) Ignatowski
The referee asks Ignatowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ignatowski prefers to stall for the moment though.#T5#
Ignatowski advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Karelin (0) vs (9) Ignatowski
Karelin wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Karelin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Karelin is looking to improve his position.
Karelin gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Karelin wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Karelin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Karelin is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Karelin is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture. #T7#
Karelin wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski postures up.
Karelin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ignatowski is now in half guard.
Karelin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Karelin is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karelin avoid being mounted?#T8#
Karelin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Karelin is defending well.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (0) vs (12) Ignatowski
Karelin wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.#T9#
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Karelin is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski fails to take his opponent's back.
Ignatowski trying to control but Karelin is having none of it.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Karelin wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski looking to control but Karelin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karelin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karelin is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Karelin is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Karelin is looking to get to half guard.
Karelin wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.#T12#
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karelin is looking to escape.
Ignatowski fails to move to back control.
Karelin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karelin prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.#T13#
Karelin tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski tries to control but Karelin wriggling away.
Karelin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karelin is just holding on here. Ignatowski manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Karelin (0) vs (15) Ignatowski
I would not like to be Karelin right now.
Ignatowski gets his hands free as Karelin looks to control. #T14#
Karelin rolls, trying to escape but Ignatowski keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for the choke but no joy.
Karelin can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski trying to control momentarily.
Karelin tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 15 to 0.
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
WPGC 1.5
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ignatowski's waist but Ignatowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
As Brown tries to get set, Ignatowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Brown manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Brown gets tackled into the ropes by Ignatowski. Ignatowski maintains the clinch.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Ignatowski jumps guard.
Brown passes Ignatowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown stalling away here and it's allowed Ignatowski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown 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. #T1#
Ignatowski looking to control but Brown passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Ignatowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#T2#
Brown trying to control from Ignatowski's half guard. Ignatowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Brown trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski looking to control but Brown passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignatowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown trying to control from Ignatowski's half guard. Ignatowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ignatowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brown puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ignatowski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brown has picked Ignatowski up and slammed him! Ignatowski can't keep hold of the triangle and Brown manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (3) Brown
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski stops Brown from passing to mount.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working. #T6#
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Ignatowski trying to control but Brown postures up.
#T7#
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski is not content to let Brown control the position.#SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #T9##SUB#
Ignatowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (3) Brown
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brown looking for subs off his back but Ignatowski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Ignatowski passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (3) Brown#T13#
Brown gets back to half guard.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown wants to sweep but Ignatowski has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (3) Brown#T14#
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski working away.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Brown is controlling Ignatowski's trapped leg to prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 8 to 3.
An out of breath The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
CWC 330 - Fiso vs The Reverend
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 25 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown but Ignatowski shows good takedown defense.
Ignatowski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fiso swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatowski.#CL2#
Ignatowski pushes Fiso up against the cage in a clinch.
Fiso tries for a takedown but Ignatowski manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Ignatowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ignatowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ignatowski controlling the position.
Ignatowski is continuing to stall.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Fiso is really struggling to control Ignatowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Fiso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ignatowski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiso 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.#T2#
Fiso pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fiso trying to control the position here.
Ignatowski postures up.
#T4#
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiso 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.#T5#
My spies in BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Ignatowski
Fiso is controlling the pace.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignatowski for as long as he can get away with.#T7##SUB#
Fiso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignatowski is just riding it out for now. Fiso eventually gives up the hold.
Ignatowski won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh. Ignatowski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T8#
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T9#
Ignatowski controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiso's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignatowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (2) Ignatowski
Fiso content just to control the position here. #T11#
Further stalling from Fiso.
Ignatowski stops Fiso from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fiso controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiso continues to stall.#T13#
Fiso fails to take his opponent's back.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (5) vs (4) Ignatowski
Fiso seems keen to control Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (7) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso trying to advance position but Ignatowski counters by regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Malaki Fiso retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Tokyo
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 20 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ignatowski darts in and clinches Jan up against the cage.#TD#
Ignatowski decides to pull guard.
Jan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Jan wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Jan looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Jan
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB2#
Jan has an active guard here but Ignatowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Jan is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Jan wants to sweep but Ignatowski has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Jan
Jan is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Ignatowski controlling from side mount.
Jan trying his best to control but Ignatowski has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Jan
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Jan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (10) vs (0) Jan
Jan trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3#
Jan trying to control the hands but Ignatowski breaks the grip.
Jan tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position as Jan tries to break free.
Jan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ignatowski controlling the position well here. Jan rolled but Ignatowski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Ignatowski is trying to stick to Jan's back but Jan is turning into Ignatowski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ignatowski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Jan
Jan being controlled here momentarily.
Jan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski controlling the position.#T5#
Jan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Jan has gone for a leg lock! Ignatowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (2) Jan
Jan has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski pushing down on Jan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jan trying to get back to full guard but Ignatowski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) Jan
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Jan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jan is just holding on here. Ignatowski manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (18) vs (2) Jan
Jan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jan is in bad spot here.
Jan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
Ignatowski has the hooks in. Jan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jan.#T8#
Jan trying to control the hands but Ignatowski breaks the grip.
Jan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignatowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jan breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (4) Jan
Jan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T9#
Ignatowski has control of Jan's left arm, preventing Jan from doing any damage. #T10#
Jan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jan is looking to advance position but Ignatowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (22) vs (4) Jan
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Jan controls the position.
Jan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Jan regains half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace.
Jan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
Jan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12##SUB2#
Jan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ignatowski uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (4) Jan
Ignatowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jan is looking for a sweep.
Jan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jan is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Jan won't allow it.
Ignatowski is thwarting Jan's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Jan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Jan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jan is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Jan wants to control the action here but instead Ignatowski manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (28) vs (4) Jan
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 28 to 4.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
CWC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ignatowski has closed the distance and engaged Sanders in a clinch.
Sanders wants to take the fight to the mat but Ignatowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sanders is working for takedown but Ignatowski is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Ignatowski decides to pull guard.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanders stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Sanders looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Sanders
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Sanders working for a triangle but Ignatowski defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sanders looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ignatowski passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Sanders
Sanders tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.#T2#
Sanders tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ignatowski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Sanders
Sanders is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanders regains half guard.#SUB2#
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Sanders looking for subs from the bottom but Ignatowski mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (0) Sanders#T3#
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Sanders wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (13) vs (0) Sanders
Sanders turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) Sanders
Sanders stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.#T4##SUB2#
Sanders is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ignatowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ignatowski has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) Sanders
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Sanders has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ignatowski 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 Sanders. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (2) Sanders
Sanders is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Sanders is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sanders tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.#T6#
Sanders looking for a sweep but Ignatowski has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (20) vs (2) Sanders
Sanders is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanders bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (20) vs (4) Sanders
Ignatowski has control of Sanders's left arm, preventing Sanders from doing any damage. #T7#
Sanders works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanders is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Sanders is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sanders is working for a kimura here but Ignatowski manages to reverse the position and he's now in Sanders's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (22) vs (4) Sanders
Ignatowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8##SUB2#
Sanders working for a triangle but Ignatowski defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sanders has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ignatowski 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 Sanders. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (4) Sanders
Sanders is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sanders tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski staying calm.#SUB#
Sanders is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ignatowski! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Sanders has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bernie Sanders was interviewed post fight and said 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Prelims
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jafar goes for a double leg but Ignatowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ignatowski continues to drive forward.
Ignatowski is looking to counter the offense by Jafar and move into the clinch.#CL#
Ignatowski moves into the clinch.
Jafar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ignatowski after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Ignatowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ignatowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Ignatowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Jafar defending well. #T1#
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jafar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jafar is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jafar moves into full guard.
#T2#
Jafar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Jafar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ignatowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
Jafar is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
#T3#
Jafar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jafar is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Jafar is holding on to half guard well.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jafar manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Jafar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jafar controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself. #T6#
Jafar wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Jafar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski won't allow Jafar to sweep him here.
Jafar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Jafar#T7#
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Ignatowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (2) Jafar
Ignatowski wants to take Jafar's back but he can't do it this time.
Jafar is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Jafar wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Jafar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jafar! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (2) Jafar
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from Jafar to control.#T10#
Jafar can't escape the position.
Jafar gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Ignatowski is thwarting Jafar's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Jafar defends it. #T12#
Jafar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jafar wants to hit a sweep here but Ignatowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jafar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (2) Jafar
Ignatowski controlling from mount. #T13#
Jafar tries to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (20) vs (2) Jafar
Ignatowski avoiding Jafar 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Jafar right now.
Jafar is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ignatowski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T14#
Ignatowski avoiding Jafar 's attempts to control his hands.
Ignatowski is hanging on to Jafar's back as he tries to escape.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position easily here as Jafar tries to buck him off.
Ignatowski controlling well, preventing Jafar from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski gets his hands free as Jafar looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
A relieved looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Prelims
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ignatowski circles away.
Ignatowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Jan, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Ignatowski rushes Jan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ignatowski decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ignatowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan is fighting to break Ignatowski's control of his arms but Ignatowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jan (3) vs (0) Ignatowski#T1#
Jan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Jan is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatowski is defending well.
Jan trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Jan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Jan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ignatowski! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jan (5) vs (0) Ignatowski
Jan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jan trying to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ignatowski wants to control but Jan is having none of it.
Jan looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Jan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ignatowski is now in Jan's guard. A big mistake from Jan there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (5) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Jan working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jan holds on and takes a little breather.
Jan being controlled here, momentarily.
Jan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (7) vs (2) Ignatowski#T6#
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Jan tries to pass.
Jan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Jan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jan wants to free his trapped foot but Ignatowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jan stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Jan trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T8#
Jan is fighting to break Ignatowski's control of his arms but Ignatowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jan looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski pulls Jan in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Jan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Jan stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski controlling Jan's posture.
Jan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Jan controlling him for the moment.
Jan wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T11#
Jan won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Jan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (7) vs (4) Ignatowski#T12#
Ignatowski won't allow Jan to sweep him here.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jan looking to control.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Jan.
Jan looking to control.
#SUB#
Jan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T13#
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Jan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T14#
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jan's guard.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Bartlomiej Jan 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:
CWC Fight Night 1
Date: Sep 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ignatowski moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ignatowski decides to pull guard.
Tidd content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidd passes Ignatowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tidd in particular looking to stall.
Tidd is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Ignatowski is controlling Tidd's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Tidd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski wants to control but Tidd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Tidd works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (3) Tidd#T2#
Tidd tries to control but Ignatowski wriggling away.
Ignatowski wants to control but Tidd is having none of it.
Ignatowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tidd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Tidd postures up.
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Tidd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Tidd controlling his opponent.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tidd controlling the position easily from mount.
Tidd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tidd looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski stops Tidd from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Tidd controlling the position easily from mount.
Tidd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tidd tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Tidd fails to move to back control.
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ignatowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tidd wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Tidd is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Tidd sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Tidd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Tidd prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Tidd tries to pass to full mount but Ignatowski defends it.
Tidd controlling the pace.
Tidd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Tidd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tidd is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now.
Ignatowski trying to control but Tidd postures up.
#T8#
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Tidd advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (6) Tidd
Ignatowski seems a little lost for a moment, as Tidd dominates the positioning.
Ignatowski tries to buck Tidd off but Tidd is having none of it.
Tidd advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (0) vs (8) Tidd
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Tidd is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T9#
Tidd wants to control the pace but Ignatowski is squirming around nicely.
Tidd is looking to work his way around to Ignatowski's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tidd controlling his opponent.
Tidd forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (0) vs (11) Tidd
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tidd tries to keep control of the position but Ignatowski is staying busy.#T10#
Ignatowski wants to control his opponent's hands but Tidd gets his hands free.
Ignatowski tries to escape but Tidd has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tidd's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ignatowski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tidd trying to control momentarily.
Tidd is riding his opponent, not letting Ignatowski buck him off.
Tidd tries to keep control of the position but Ignatowski is staying busy.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tidd is looking to control Ignatowski but Ignatowski is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ignatowski tries to break free.
Ignatowski trying to control but not successfully.
Tidd trying to control.
Tidd controlling well, preventing Ignatowski from escaping the position.
#T12#
Tidd controls the position.
Ignatowski tries to break free.
Tidd trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ignatowski doesn't escape.
Ignatowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tidd's guard. Nice work there by Ignatowski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (11) Tidd
Ignatowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tidd is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Tidd is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Tidd keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tidd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (13) Tidd
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Tidd defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ignatowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tidd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidd advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (16) Tidd
And that's the end of the fight!
Tidd wins on points by 16 to 2.
An out of breath Joe Tidd 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:
CWC 320 - Fiso vs Brown
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ignatowski closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Ignatowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski controlling the position.
Jan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski has Jan pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan preventing the sweep. #T1#
Jan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jan is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Jan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jan wants to take a breather but Ignatowski is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jan pulls his head out easily.
Ignatowski wants to control but Jan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Jan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Jan is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB2#
Ignatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ignatowski wants to reverse the position here. Jan has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Ignatowski is forced to tap! Ignatowski looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bartlomiej Jan!
Bartlomiej Jan 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:
CWC 317 - Huhera vs Tidd
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ignatowski drives through and clinches with Esteves against the cage.
#TD2#
Ignatowski jumps guard and drags Esteves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esteves preventing the sweep.
Esteves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Esteves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T1#
Esteves stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Esteves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Esteves's head to control his posture.
Esteves's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Esteves is proving a slippery customer.
Esteves trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Esteves controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esteves stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Esteves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Esteves trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T4#
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Esteves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Esteves is controlling well.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Esteves's head to control him but Esteves postures up.
#T5#
Esteves moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (3) vs (0) Ignatowski
Esteves is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski stops Esteves from passing to mount.
Ignatowski wants to control but Esteves postures up.#SUB#
Esteves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Esteves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignatowski's legs. #T7#
Ignatowski is letting Esteves control him for a moment.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski seems a little lost for a moment, as Esteves dominates the positioning.
Esteves trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Esteves is really struggling to control Ignatowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Esteves controlling the position from side mount. #T8#
Esteves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Esteves keeps moving and retains side control.
Esteves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignatowski's legs. #T9#
Esteves trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Esteves is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ignatowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A lull in the action here.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Esteves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ignatowski stops Esteves from passing to mount. #T10#
Ignatowski sneaks back into half guard.
Esteves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Esteves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ignatowski trying to control but Esteves postures up.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Esteves sits in half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
#T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski is controlling Esteves's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T12#
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ignatowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esteves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Esteves is proving a slippery customer.
Esteves's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Esteves postures up.
#T13#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Esteves defends it easily.
Esteves advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (6) vs (0) Ignatowski
Esteves is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T14#
Esteves's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
Ignatowski prevents Esteves from improving position.
Esteves in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ignatowski is not content to let Esteves control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Vartan Esteves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 316 - Prelims
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 23 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ignatowski moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ignatowski jumps guard and drags Fiso to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1##SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for the choke from the back position but Fiso is controlling his hands well.
Fiso tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fiso prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Fiso defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fiso wants to escape the position.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Fiso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fiso wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Fiso tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Fiso is controlling Ignatowski's trapped leg to prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Fiso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Fiso tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position. #T3#
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Fiso is working away.
Fiso gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fiso wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso controlling the position well.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T4#
Fiso is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fiso tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Fiso defends it.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Fiso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiso is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Fiso has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Fiso
Ignatowski is trying to keep Fiso in close.
#T6#
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiso has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Ignatowski trying to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position.
Fiso not doing much here.
Ignatowski is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?#T7#
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso is looking to pass into half guard but Ignatowski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ignatowski is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T8#
Fiso trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Fiso working for a triangle but Ignatowski defends it easily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fiso holds on and takes a little breather.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving. #T9#
Ignatowski is fighting to break Fiso's control of his arms but Fiso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Fiso controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (4) Fiso
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Fiso prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.#T12#
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fiso wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Fiso is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well. #T13##SUB#
Ignatowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily.
Fiso trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Fiso prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Fiso not doing much here.
Fiso is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg. #T14#
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Ignatowski defends it.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
CWC 314 - Prelims
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai pushing down on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. #T1#
Chai passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Ignatowski#SUB#
Chai is working for a guillotine from mount but Ignatowski frees his head quite easily.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai tries to control but Ignatowski wriggling away. #T2#
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Chai is trying to take his opponent's back.
Chai moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chai is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ignatowski taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Chai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragon Li Chai!
An out of breath Dragon Li Chai 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:
CWC 313 - Halli vs Pancake
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ignatowski wants to clinch.
Saldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignatowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ignatowski closes the distance and clinches.
Ignatowski is trying to pull guard but Saldini has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Ignatowski gets control of Saldini's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ignatowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saldini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Saldini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saldini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet. #T2#
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a triangle here but Saldini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (3) vs (0) Ignatowski
Saldini is staying tight to Ignatowski's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Saldini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saldini working away.
Saldini trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Saldini working away.#T4#
Ignatowski prevents Saldini from improving position.
Saldini moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Saldini off him but Saldini keeps the position. #SUB#
Saldini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saldini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Saldini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working. #T5##SUB#
Saldini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saldini taking a break here but Ignatowski is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Saldini wants to take a breather but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saldini has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (6) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Saldini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Saldini maintains control.
Saldini avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saldini fails to move to back control. #T7#
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Saldini has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski is trying is best to control the position here.
Saldini controlling the action here.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Saldini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Saldini preventing the sweep.
Saldini trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T9#
Saldini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saldini trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saldini 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.
Saldini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignatowski for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Saldini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski looking to control.
Ignatowski seems keen to control Saldini's posture.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a triangle but Saldini pushes his legs off easily.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saldini is one step ahead there. #T11#
Ignatowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Saldini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saldini is stalling in the full guard.
Saldini slips nicely into half guard.#T12#
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
Saldini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Saldini not doing much here.
Saldini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (9) vs (0) Ignatowski#T13#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Saldini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (12) vs (0) Ignatowski
Saldini avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Saldini controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Saldini wants to control the action but instead Ignatowski gets a body lock and reverses into Saldini's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (12) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Saldini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (14) vs (2) Ignatowski
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saldini content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, Angelo Saldini, 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:
CWC 311 - Steel vs Simone
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brah. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brah (4) vs (0) Ignatowski
Brah is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brah is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brah controls the position.
Brah working away.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Brah keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ignatowski sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Brah wants to free his trapped foot but Ignatowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski wants to control but Brah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brah performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Brah is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Brah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignatowski is just riding it out for now. Brah eventually gives up the hold.
Brah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brah pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brah is working away from the top position though.
Brah trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Brah's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski won't allow Brah to pass to mount.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski keeping control of the position.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Ignatowski is working away. #T4#
Still in half guard, Brah seems content to control.
Ignatowski wants to control but Brah is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Brah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (4) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (4) vs (5) Ignatowski
Brah is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Brah defending well.
Brah trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ignatowski manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (4) vs (8) Ignatowski#T6#
Ignatowski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brah to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brah (4) vs (11) Ignatowski#SUB2#
Brah showing good submission defense here.
Brah tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brah is defending well though. Ignatowski let's go of the attempt for now.
Brah turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (6) vs (11) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to keep Brah in close.
Brah slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (9) vs (11) Ignatowski
Ignatowski regains half guard.#T7#
Brah moves into full mount! Ignatowski won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (12) vs (11) Ignatowski
Brah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignatowski for as long as he can get away with.
Ignatowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brah takes Ignatowski's back. Score +3 for taking back: Brah (15) vs (11) Ignatowski#SUB#
Brah goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ignatowski escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (15) vs (13) Ignatowski#T8#
Ignatowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (15) vs (16) Ignatowski
Brah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brah reaches up and holds on to Ignatowski to control the position.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and Brah manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Brah is looking to improve his position.
Brah holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T9#
Brah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (17) vs (16) Ignatowski
Brah trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brah preventing the sweep.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Brah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard but Brah manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (20) vs (16) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control but Brah postures up.#SUB#
Brah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ignatowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brah content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Brah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Ignatowski is not content to let Brah control the position.
Ignatowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brah wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Brah keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Brah is taking a breather. Ignatowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T12#
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
Brah controlling the action here. #SUB#
Brah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Brah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Brah postures up. #T13#
Brah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Brah sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ignatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brah is aware though and is defending well.#T14#
Ignatowski controls Brah momentarily but Brah frees himself.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Brah stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Brah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Brah is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski has an active guard here but Brah has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 20 to 16.
After winning the bout, Edgy Brah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Peterson vs Zulu
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ignatowski gets a clinch. #TD2#
Ignatowski pulls Halli into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Halli postures up.
Ignatowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Halli in close.
Ignatowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ignatowski 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.
Halli postures up.
Halli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Ignatowski#T2#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in White Eagle inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halli is just riding it out for now. Ignatowski eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for a submission but Halli manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T3#
Halli controlling the position.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Halli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (4) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
#T4#
Ignatowski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halli is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ignatowski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Halli escapes and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (7) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Halli controlling the position.
Ignatowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halli trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Halli working away.
Halli takes a little break here. Ignatowski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski is being controlled here.
Halli trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski is being controlled here.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Halli off him but Halli keeps the position. #T7#
Ignatowski is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Halli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard but Halli has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (2) Ignatowski
Halli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Halli is having none of it.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Ignatowski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (13) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Halli has the hooks in. Ignatowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Halli is trying to stick to Ignatowski's back but Ignatowski is turning into Halli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Halli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ignatowski. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (13) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #T11#
Halli is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Halli has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (15) vs (4) Ignatowski
Halli preventing the sweep.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (18) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Halli presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (20) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (23) vs (4) Ignatowski
A bit of a pause in the action here. Halli controlling the positon.#T13#
I really don't envy Ignatowski right now.
Halli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ignatowski is in bad spot here.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Ignatowski looks winded!
Halli keeps control of the position easily here as Ignatowski tries to buck him off.
Halli avoiding Ignatowski 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
Reijo Halli was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Cruz vs Trump
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ignatowski clinches up with Saldini and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ignatowski decides to pull guard.
Saldini passes into half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Saldini postures up.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saldini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saldini is aware though and is defending well.
Saldini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Ignatowski has his foot on Saldini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saldini works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ignatowski controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Ignatowski controlling the position.#SUB2#
Ignatowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saldini defends it easily.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Ignatowski#T2#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini managing to control the position.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Saldini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (5) Ignatowski#SUB2#
Ignatowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saldini stops Ignatowski from passing to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saldini, who protects the arm well.
Saldini is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Saldini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (0) vs (7) Ignatowski
Saldini is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Saldini regains half guard.#T5#
Ignatowski is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now.
Saldini is pressing down on Ignatowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saldini keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T6#
Ignatowski won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
Ignatowski pushing down on Saldini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saldini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Ignatowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (10) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking to control but Saldini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Saldini prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Saldini tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
Saldini is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ignatowski has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (0) vs (13) Ignatowski
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Saldini trying to control the hands but Ignatowski breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Saldini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Ignatowski doesn't have the hooks in and Saldini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (13) Ignatowski
Saldini stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Saldini defends it easily.
Saldini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T9#
Saldini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saldini is aware though and is defending well.#T10##SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saldini won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Saldini defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saldini stacks Ignatowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saldini! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (13) Ignatowski
Saldini wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Saldini is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ignatowski gets back to half guard.
Saldini is looking to advance position but Ignatowski won't allow it.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Saldini is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saldini to get the leverage.
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saldini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (8) vs (13) Ignatowski
Saldini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Saldini controlling the pace for now.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Saldini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saldini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Saldini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saldini content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini wants to take Ignatowski's back here but Ignatowski is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Saldini looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 13 to 8.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 308 - Steel vs Mondragon
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 26 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ignatowski darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.
Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cruz is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Cruz manages to pull guard.
Cruz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (3) Ignatowski#T1#
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
Cruz is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (6) Ignatowski
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Cruz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (4) vs (6) Ignatowski
Cruz doesn't have the hooks in and Ignatowski manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (8) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Ignatowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatowski has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cruz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ignatowski uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (4) vs (11) Ignatowski
Ignatowski taking a breather here.
Cruz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (4) vs (13) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Ignatowski fails to move to back control.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Ignatowski looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for a guillotine from mount but Cruz is having none of it.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to Cruz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cruz is pressing down on Ignatowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.#T8#
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Ignatowski trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski passes Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (4) vs (16) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to take Cruz's back here but Cruz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz can't escape the position.
#T9#
Ignatowski looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
My spies in White Eagle inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cruz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (4) vs (19) Ignatowski
Cruz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (4) vs (22) Ignatowski#T10#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ignatowski controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a choke but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Cruz fending off the submission attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Cruz pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Cruz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ignatowski gets his way!
Ignatowski has the hooks in. Cruz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ignatowski controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Cruz fending off the submission attempt from Ignatowski. #T12#
Cruz breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (6) vs (22) Ignatowski
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (6) vs (24) Ignatowski
Cruz keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (8) vs (24) Ignatowski#SUB2#
Ignatowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
#T14#
Cruz postures up.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 24 to 8.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
CWC 307 - Cruz vs Nickal
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Huhrera looking to score a takedown here. Ignatowski is defending well but Huhrera drives through and ends up in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Huhrera content to stall in guard here.
Huhrera postures up.
Huhrera trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Huhrera is proving a slippery customer.
Huhrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huhrera is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Huhrera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Huhrera uses his free foot to push down on Ignatowski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ignatowski. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (5) vs (0) Ignatowski
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huhrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Huhrera passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (8) vs (0) Ignatowski
Huhrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huhrera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Huhrera looking to control but Ignatowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huhrera wants to take Ignatowski's back here but Ignatowski is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Huhrera pushes him away.
Ignatowski is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Huhrera postures up.#T2#
Huhrera moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (11) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Huhrera .
Good control from Huhrera .#SUB#
Ignatowski is in a bad position with Huhrera working for a choke. Ignatowski manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (11) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatowski forces his way into half guard.
Huhrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Huhrera is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huhrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ignatowski is still trying to improve position.
Huhrera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (13) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is staying active underneath Huhrera , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski is holding on to half guard well.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Huhrera is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
#T4#
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huhrera is one step ahead there.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huhrera trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huhrera is aware though and is defending well.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a triangle but Huhrera pushes his legs off easily.
#T5#
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Huhrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ignatowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Huhrera controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Huhrera trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Huhrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Huhrera 's head. It's preventing any offense from Huhrera , at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Huhrera has his hands clasped together but Ignatowski extends and breaks Huhrera 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ignatowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Prelims
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ignatowski darts in and clinches Toehold up against the cage.#TD2#
Ignatowski jumps into guard, dragging Toehold to the mat.
Toehold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignatowski for as long as he can get away with.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toehold is aware though and is defending well.
Ignatowski has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Ignatowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Toehold is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Toehold stacks Ignatowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (3) vs (0) Ignatowski
Toehold happy to just control the position for now.
Ignatowski tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.#T3#
Toehold taking a breather here.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Toehold off him but Toehold keeps the position.
Ignatowski has one of Toehold's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski wants to control but Toehold postures up.
Ignatowski keeps Toehold under control for a moment.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Toehold controlling the position.
Toehold working away.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Toehold is controlling the pace.
Toehold prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Toehold prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Ignatowski controlling the position for now.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Ignatowski controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Ignatowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Toehold has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (6) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Toehold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T7#
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Toehold 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.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8##SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toehold defends well.
Toehold looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ignatowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toehold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
#T9#
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself. #SUB2#
Ignatowski has his foot on Toehold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toehold works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toehold is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Toehold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toehold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toehold's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (6) vs (4) Ignatowski#T11#
Toehold is in bad spot here.
Ignatowski is not going to allow Toehold to sit and survive in this position.
Ignatowski trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Toehold knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Toehold for a finish.
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Toehold pushed the leg off. #T12##SUB2#
Ignatowski tightening his grip on Toehold, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Toehold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Toehold defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Toehold has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T13#
Ignatowski biding his time, looking for the opening.
Toehold staying busy and making it hard for Ignatowski to control.
Toehold is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski tightening his grip on Toehold, looking for the choke.
My spies in White Eagle inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T14##SUB2#
Ignatowski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Toehold preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ignatowski.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold trying to control but not successfully.
Ignatowski trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 305 - Prelims
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Wamberto Boaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Boaz gets tackled into the cage by Ignatowski. Ignatowski maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Ignatowski pulls Boaz into guard.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Boaz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boaz won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boaz is one step ahead there.
Boaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boaz trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ignatowski is trying to keep Boaz in close.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard. #T2#
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boaz passes Ignatowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Boaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Boaz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boaz is one step ahead there.
Boaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boaz trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T4#
Boaz looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Boaz trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Boaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski stands and throws Boaz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (0) vs (5) Ignatowski
Boaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Boaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignatowski wants to control but Boaz is keeping him busy.
Boaz trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Boaz is defending well. #T5#
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boaz has a hand on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ignatowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (0) vs (8) Ignatowski
Boaz is looking to get to half guard.
Boaz manages to control the position for a moment.
Boaz is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Ignatowski looking to control but Boaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Boaz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boaz shrugs it off.
Boaz wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski looking to control but Boaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boaz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Boaz looking for submissions off his back.
Boaz is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Boaz is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boaz avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Boaz wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Boaz defending well.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Boaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Boaz is working from the bottom.
Boaz won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount. #SUB#
Boaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boaz gets full guard.
Boaz controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (0) vs (11) Ignatowski
Boaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ignatowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Boaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T10##SUB#
Boaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Boaz defending well. #SUB#
Boaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Boaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Boaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11#
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Boaz is working away.
Boaz is controlling Ignatowski's trapped leg to prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Boaz is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Boaz won't allow it.
Boaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Boaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Ignatowski is looking to stall here but Boaz recovers full guard. #SUB#
Boaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard. #T13##SUB#
Boaz working for a triangle but Ignatowski defends it easily.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Boaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Boaz has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (2) vs (11) Ignatowski
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (2) vs (13) Ignatowski#T14#
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaz is keeping the position for now.
My spies in White Eagle inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Boaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 13 to 2.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
CWC 304 - Fiso vs Morrison Jr
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 27 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ignatowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown .#CL2#
Ignatowski closes the distance and clinches.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown is trying to drag Ignatowski to the mat but Ignatowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Brown . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ignatowski pulls guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Ignatowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#T1#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski passes Brown 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control but Brown flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (7) vs (2) Ignatowski#T2##SUB#
Brown is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ignatowski has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Brown has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Brown working for the choke.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ignatowski is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brown is working for a rear naked choke. Ignatowski is not defending it well and Brown has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ignatowski refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ignatowski's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Brown !
After winning the bout, Antonio Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Lo vs Silva Jr
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halli.
Halli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Halli drives through with a takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself.
Halli showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Halli defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Ignatowski managing to control the position.
Halli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski is looking to control Halli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halli postures up.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but instead Halli has moved into half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Ignatowski defends it.
Ignatowski is positioning himself well to prevent Halli advancing to mount.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
My spies in White Eagle inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is trying to control but Halli is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halli is holding on tight.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here. #T5##SUB2#
Ignatowski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Halli is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Halli and Ignatowski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ignatowski working away.#SUB2#
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halli, who protects the arm well.
Ignatowski wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy. #T6#
Halli stops Ignatowski from passing to mount.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Halli is working away.
Ignatowski looking to control but instead Halli has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (2) vs (7) Ignatowski
Halli prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Halli has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (4) vs (7) Ignatowski#T7#
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Halli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halli has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatowski's legs - danger averted.
Halli controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Halli wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski 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.
Halli passes Ignatowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
#T9##SUB2#
Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halli stands and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (7) vs (7) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T10#
Ignatowski wants to control but Halli passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (7) Ignatowski
Halli just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.#T11#
A lull in the action here as Halli stalls from top position.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Halli working away.
Ignatowski trying his best to control but Halli has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (12) vs (7) Ignatowski
Halli wants to control the pace but Ignatowski is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Halli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Halli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Halli isn't that keen on the idea.
Ignatowski tries to improve his position but instead Halli has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (15) vs (7) Ignatowski
Halli keeps control of the position easily here as Ignatowski tries to buck him off.
#T13#
Ignatowski breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (15) vs (9) Ignatowski
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Halli pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Halli's control of his arms but Halli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
Reijo Halli was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Priest vs Bangsit
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 32 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ignatowski instigates a clinch.
Ignatowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pavlov walks away with a smile on his face. Ignatowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Ignatowski rushes Pavlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ignatowski pulls guard effortlessly.
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pavlov is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #T2#
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Pavlov wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
#T3#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well.
Pavlov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (3) vs (0) Ignatowski
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski stops Pavlov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ignatowski is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Ignatowski is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Ignatowski is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.#T6#
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Pavlov takes Ignatowski's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ignatowski is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Ignatowski
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Ignatowski tries to escape the position.
Ignatowski staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control. #T8#
Good control from Pavlov.
Pavlov avoiding Ignatowski 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Ignatowski right now.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Pavlov just sinks the hooks in.
Pavlov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ignatowski.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Ignatowski tries to break free.
Ignatowski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Ignatowski pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Pavlov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ignatowski is doing well to defend. Pavlov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ignatowski is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov 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:
CWC 301 - Simone vs Dyon
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ignatowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ignatowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saldini smiles and moves away.
Ignatowski is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ignatowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Saldini is trying to trip Ignatowski. He has hold of a leg but Ignatowski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Saldini persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Saldini
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Ignatowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saldini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Saldini's head. It's preventing any offense from Saldini, at least for the moment.#T2#
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Saldini is stalling in the full guard.
Saldini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Saldini
Saldini taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ignatowski stops Saldini from passing to mount.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saldini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saldini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saldini trying to control from Ignatowski's half guard. Ignatowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Saldini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saldini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Saldini won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ignatowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saldini defends it easily.
Saldini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass. #T6#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Saldini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski wants to control but Saldini passes easily into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saldini in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Ignatowski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saldini has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (8) Saldini
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Saldini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski regains half guard.#T8##SUB#
Saldini is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Ignatowski has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Saldini is in a lot of trouble! Ignatowski is straining to finish and he's done it! Saldini taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ignatowski takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Ignatowski gets control of Andreev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ignatowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andreev trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (3) Andreev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Well, if Andreev 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.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Andreev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andreev looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski 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.
Andreev trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andreev pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andreev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T4#
Andreev stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andreev stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.#SUB#
Andreev content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ignatowski has locked up a guillotine! Ignatowski's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Andreev is holding on here and Ignatowski must be using up a lot of energy. Andreev has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ignatowski gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Steel vs Merlin
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ignatowski is fending him off so far but Toehold persists. Nope, Ignatowski circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Ignatowski has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Toehold jumps guard.
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (3) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold regains half guard.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away.
Ignatowski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Toehold's thigh. Toehold counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Toehold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (3) vs (2) Toehold
Ignatowski gets full guard.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Toehold in close.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Ignatowski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Toehold rolls with it to try and escape but Ignatowski cranks on the arm and Toehold is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
CWC 298 - Prelims
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Archer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ignatowski smiles and moves away.
Archer circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Archer clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Ignatowski gets control of Archer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ignatowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Archer trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Ignatowski#T1#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Archer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Ignatowski#T3#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
My spies in White Eagle inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (7) Ignatowski#T4#
Archer gets back to half guard.
Archer 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.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Ignatowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ignatowski has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (10) Ignatowski
Archer is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Ignatowski trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and Archer manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.#T7#
Ignatowski is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (10) Ignatowski
Archer trying to control.
Archer has the hooks in. Ignatowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Archer.
Ignatowski trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a choke. Ignatowski gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ignatowski manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (12) Ignatowski#SUB#
Archer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Ignatowski won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski postures up.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T9#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Archer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (12) Ignatowski
Archer postures up.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Archer trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Archer advances to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer is looking to pass Ignatowski's guard but actually Ignatowski recovers to full guard. #T11#
Ignatowski pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (14) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer trying to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T12#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (14) Ignatowski
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T13#
Archer won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Archer trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard. #SUB#
Archer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ignatowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Archer.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Archer advances to half guard. #SUB#
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 14 to 8.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
SFL 111 | Sitsongrit vs Payer
Date: Oct 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Ignatowski tries to land a front kick but Gavin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gavin! But no joy.
Ignatowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ignatowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ignatowski tries to clinch
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ignatowski throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatowski thows a leg kick but Gavin checks it
and Gavin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Ignatowski is rocked!
Gavin checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGavin.
Ignatowski misses with the body kick
and Gavin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Ignatowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ignatowski scores with the left hand. Gavin knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Gavin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Gavin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gavin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatowski.
Gavin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ignatowski right on the button. Ignatowski goes down! Gavin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gavin gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SFL 104 | Sitsongrit vs Petrov
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Ignatowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joteel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ignatowski scrambles back to his feet.
Ignatowski throws the left hand but Joteel avoids the punch easily.
Joteel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ignatowski tries to clinch but Joteel is having none of it.
Ignatowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but Joteel avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Joteel misses.
Joteel tries a head kick but it misses.
Joteel throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Joteel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Donk. Joteel catches Ignatowski right on the button with a cross.
Ignatowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joteel.
Joteel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Joteel misses its intended target.
Joteel scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Ignatowski.
Joteel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatowski.
Joteel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ignatowski throws out a leg kick but Joteel moves out of range and Ignatowski only half commits.
Ignatowski tries to work over Joteel's front leg with a kick but Joteel checks it.
Joteel swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joteel.
#T1#
Ignatowski slips a jab from Joteel.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ignatowski misses with a lunging right hand
letting Joteel counter with a right hand.
Ignatowski staying out of range there.
Joteel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ignatowski at a distance.
Ignatowski catches Joteel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joteel is looking to slow Ignatowski down with leg kicks.
Ignatowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body
and Joteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joteel throws a low kick, looking for Ignatowski's leg but Ignatowski calmly moves out of range.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ignatowski throws a body kick that misses.
Ignatowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joteel moves away.
Ignatowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joteel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joteel moves out of range as Ignatowski strikes.
Ignatowski moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joteel with a hook.
Joteel lands a head shot.
Joteel throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatowski. That's going to slow Joteel down.
Ignatowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joteel manages to avoid it.
Joteel looks to land a combination but Ignatowski avoids it well.
Ignatowski misses with a hook.
Ignatowski wants to slow Joteel down by chopping away at his legs.
Ignatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joteel.
Good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Joteel misses with a body shot.
Joteel with a nice cross.
Joteel scores with a body shot.
Joteel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Ignatowski motions for Joteel to come forward. Ignatowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joteel! But no joy.
Ignatowski throws a shot to the body.
Joteel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joteel moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
A jab from Joteel misses.
Joteel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joteel defending well as Ignatowski loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Joteel throws the kick towards the body but Ignatowski avoids it.
Joteel misses with a two punch combination.
Joteel tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick.
Joteel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ignatowski misses with a left hand
and Joteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joteel misses with a body shot.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Joteel checks the leg kick.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joteel throws a hook but Ignatowski blocks it.
Joteel takes one to the side of the head.
Joteel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Joteel moves away from the strike by Ignatowski.
Joteel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatowski blocks a leg kick.
Joteel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joteel looks to land a right hand but Ignatowski moved out of range.
As Joteel backs away, Ignatowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatowski is looking to land body kicks.
Joteel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatowski checks it well.
Joteel throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Joteel connects with an inside leg kick.
Joteel misses with a leg kick
and Ignatowski counters with a nice leg kick.
Ignatowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joteel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joteel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ignatowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Joteel misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ignatowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joteel throws a leg kick but Ignatowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joteel throws a good cross that connects.
Joteel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatowski misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Joteel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacque Joteel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Good leg kick by Ignatowski.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joteel.
Joteel misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Joteel misses the target.
Joteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joteel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ignatowski cracks Joteel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ignatowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joteel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Joteel misses.
Ignatowski feints and then cracks Joteel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joteel down.
Ignatowski tried to score with a low kick but Joteel checks it.
Joteel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joteel misses with a wild combination.
That kick from Joteel tenderised Ignatowski's leg. Ignatowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joteel lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joteel throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Ignatowski. #T1#
A punch combination from Ignatowski misses.
Joteel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Joteel slips a jab from Ignatowski.
Joteel misses with a body kick.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Joteel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joteel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joteel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Joteel blocks the leg kick.
Ignatowski tries to land a leg kick but Joteel saw it coming and moves away.
Joteel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ignatowski feints and then cracks Joteel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joteel down.
Ignatowski misses with a leg kick
and Joteel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ignatowski throws an off balance right hand
enabling Joteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Joteel throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Joteel sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Ignatowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ignatowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joteel.
Ignatowski throws a wild body kick that Joteel sees coming a mile off.
A lazy left from Joteel finds it's target.
A nice leg kick from Joteel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joteel loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Joteel stuns Ignatowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joteel checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Joteel misses the shot to the body.
Ignatowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Joteel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joteel avoids the body shot from Ignatowski.
Joteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatowski moves away.
Joteel ducks under a wild hook from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski moves forwards but Joteel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ignatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ignatowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joteel circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
A jab from Ignatowski does it's job there.
Ignatowski's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A low kick lands for Joteel.
Ignatowski blocks a leg kick.
Joteel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Joteel throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Joteel scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatowski tried to score with a low kick but Joteel checks it.#CL#
Ignatowski closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ignatowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ignatowski pushes Joteel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joteels head.
Ignatowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joteel lands a body punch.
Joteel tries to work over Ignatowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatowski tries to work over Joteel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatowski stalling in the clinch but Joteel improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joteel.
Joteel tries to work over Ignatowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Joteel.
Nice body punch from Joteel.
Joteel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatowski controls his hands.
Ignatowski misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Ignatowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ignatowski misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joteel to keep the fight standing.
Ignatowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joteel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatowski throws a head punch that misses.
Joteel gets through Ignatowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ignatowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joteel looking to stall.
Ignatowski lands a left hand.
Ignatowski jumps guard but Joteel stands there with Ignatowski around his waist. Ignatowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joteel misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that The Reverend Jim Ignatowski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Ignatowski.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joteel. That's going to slow Ignatowski down.
Ignatowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joteel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatowski. That did some damage!
Joteel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joteel checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
Joteel throws a hook to the side of Ignatowski's head but Ignatowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joteel throws a body shot but no joy.
Joteel tries to work over Ignatowski's front leg with a kick but Ignatowski checks it.
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joteel.
Joteel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski lands with a nice body kick.
Joteel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ignatowski counters with a body kick.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the side of Joteel's head but Joteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Joteel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joteel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joteel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joteel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ignatowski. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joteel lands a really nice looking cross but Ignatowski seems unphased.
#T1#
Joteel takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
Ignatowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joteel just misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Ignatowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Joteel's sensitive parts.
Ignatowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Joteel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joteel throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Joteel misses the target.
Joteel with a nice calf kick.
Joteel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joteel misses with a right hand
and Ignatowski counters with a leg kick.
Ignatowski checks a low kick from Joteel.
Joteel thuds a left hand into Ignatowski's body.
Joteel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Ignatowski moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ignatowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatowski fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Joteel checks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joteel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatowski. Ignatowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Joteel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joteel avoids the body shot from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Joteel's leg but Joteel calmly moves out of range.
Ignatowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joteel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joteel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joteel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ignatowski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joteel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is looking to chop away at Joteel's legs.
Joteel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.
Joteel cracks Ignatowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joteel scores with a leg kick.
Joteel scores with a nice body kick.
#T3#
Joteel throws a head kick that Ignatowski semi-blocks.
Ignatowski scores with a spinning back kick!
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
enabling Joteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Joteel misses with a low kick as Ignatowski jumps back.
Joteel thuds a left hand into Ignatowski's body.
Ignatowski moves out of range of the body kick from Joteel.
Ignatowski with a nice calf kick.
Joteel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ignatowski.
Joteel moves out of range as Ignatowski throws a body kick.
Joteel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Joteel avoided it.
Joteel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joteel tries to move into range but Ignatowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ignatowski cracks Joteel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Joteel.
Joteel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joteel throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joteel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatowski checks it well.
Ignatowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Joteel. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Joteel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ignatowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joteel.
Ignatowski feints and then cracks Joteel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joteel down.
Joteel moves forwards but Ignatowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatowski.
Joteel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joteel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ignatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joteel jabs Ignatowski right on the nose. Ignatowski blinks but takes it well.
Ignatowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joteel is out of range and Ignatowski settles back down.
Joteel lands with a nice body punch.
Joteel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joteel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatowski. That did some damage!
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Joteel throws a leg kick which misses Ignatowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatowski tries to avoid it.
Joteel checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacque Joteel.
I think Joteel 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Joteel!
After the fight, Jacque Joteel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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SFL 96 | Powerful Auspices
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Ignatowski lands with a shot to the body.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Trounvouche sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trounvouche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trounvouche throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Trounvouche takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trounvouche throws a shot from downtown. Ignatowski moves away and avoids it.
Trounvouche wants to slow Ignatowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Trounvouche checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ignatowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Trounvouche blocks the leg kick.
Ignatowski checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ignatowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski misses with a wild body shot.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski throws a push kick but Trounvouche slaps the foot to one side.
Trounvouche throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski looks to throw the jab but Trounvouche is out of range.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trounvouche misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Ignatowski finds it's target.
Trounvouche throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trounvouche sizes up Ignatowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Trounvouche connects with a solid leg kick.
Ignatowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trounvouche scores with a punch to the head.
Ignatowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ignatowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ignatowski lands a nice shot that snaps Trounvouche's head back.
An inside leg kick from Ignatowski misses.
Trounvouche is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trounvouche fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignatowski.
Trounvouche takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ignatowski avoids the body shot from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a hook.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Trounvouche connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trounvouche loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Trounvouche misses the target.
Trounvouche has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses. #T2##CL#
Trounvouche gets tackled into the cage by Ignatowski. Ignatowski maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Trounvouche's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ignatowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trounvouche takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignatowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ignatowski scores with a spinning back kick!
Ignatowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trounvouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatowski throws a big shot that misses.
Trounvouche throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trounvouche uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ignatowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trounvouche looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trounvouche takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ignatowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trounvouche shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ignatowski throws a body punch but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Trounvouche walks into a straight right hand from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche tries to land a front kick but Ignatowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trounvouche jabs at Ignatowski's body.#T3#
Trounvouche throws the kick towards the body but Ignatowski avoids it.
A big right from Ignatowski misses.
Trounvouche tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche throws a jab when Ignatowski was well out of range.
Ignatowski tries to land a leg kick but Trounvouche saw it coming and moves away.
Ignatowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ignatowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trounvouche. That's going to slow Ignatowski down.
Ignatowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ignatowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trounvouche can pounce on him.
Ignatowski throws a solid leg kick but Trounvouche takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatowski.
Trounvouche looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trounvouche punishes Ignatowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Trounvouche misses with a looping right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trounvouche lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trounvouche pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ignatowski is out of range and Trounvouche settles back down.
Ignatowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Trounvouche lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Trounvouche scores with a nice head shot.
Ignatowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ignatowski if he has to take too many more of those.
Trounvouche throws a push kick but Ignatowski slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Trounvouche misses.
Ignatowski throws a chopping leg kick but Trounvouche manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ignatowski tried to score with a low kick but Trounvouche checks it.
Ignatowski throws a big shot that misses.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trounvouche 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 Ignatowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignatowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trounvouche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trounvouche throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ignatowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trounvouche misses with a hook. Ignatowski ducked under it nicely.
Trounvouche misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche flicks out a counter leg kick but Ignatowski steps away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Azacca Trounvouche will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Trounvouche jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ignatowski counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ignatowski!
A jab from Trounvouche finds it's way through Ignatowski's defenses.
Trounvouche throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trounvouche checks the leg kick.
Good work by Trounvouche as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a hook
letting Ignatowski counter with a right hand.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trounvouche avoids the body shot from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trounvouche checks it well.
Trounvouche misses the body punch
and Ignatowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trounvouche throws out a loose jab but Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trounvouche blocks a jab.
A jab from Trounvouche misses. #T1#
Ignatowski dodges the punch combination from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a looping right.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski tried to score with a low kick but Trounvouche checks it.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Trounvouche.
A leg kick checked by Trounvouche.
Ignatowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trounvouche lands a right hook to the body.
Trounvouche throws a low kick but Ignatowski moves out of range easily.
Good work by Trounvouche as he checks the leg kick.
Trounvouche moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTrounvouche.
A swing and a miss from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski cracks Trounvouche with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trounvouche throws a push kick but Ignatowski slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Trounvouche avoided it.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trounvouche scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ignatowski in his tracks. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Trounvouche misses.
Trounvouche misses with an uppercut. Ignatowski saw that one coming.
Ignatowski moves away from the strike by Trounvouche.
Ignatowski throws the kick towards the body but Trounvouche avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
Trounvouche throws a push kick but Ignatowski slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Ignatowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ignatowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ignatowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trounvouche is out of range.
Ignatowski moves out of range as Trounvouche throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trounvouche has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trounvouche lands the left hand.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski with the inside leg kick. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Trounvouche.
Ignatowski just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Trounvouche does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trounvouche throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Trounvouche moved away.
Trounvouche lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignatowski's sensitive parts.
Ignatowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche throws a solid leg kick but Ignatowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trounvouche.
Ignatowski moves in looking to clinch but Trounvouche pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Trounvouche on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trounvouche counters with a low kick, right behind Ignatowski 's knee.
Ignatowski motions for Trounvouche to come forward. Ignatowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trounvouche fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignatowski.
Ignatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T4#
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Trounvouche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ignatowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Ignatowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trounvouche lands with a good body shot.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Trounvouche counters with a solid body kick.
Trounvouche pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trounvouche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski connects with a single shot there.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick as Trounvouche jumps back.
Ignatowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Trounvouche does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trounvouche throws out a counter right but Ignatowski avoids it with no problem.
Trounvouche staying out of range there.
Trounvouche lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ignatowski tries a low kick but Trounvouche avoids it.
Crunch! Trounvouche slams his shin into Ignatowski's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azacca Trounvouche will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ignatowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ignatowski misses with a body shot.
Ignatowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trounvouche moves away.
Trounvouche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche with the inside leg kick.
Ignatowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Trounvouche fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ignatowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trounvouche scores with the left hand. Ignatowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Ignatowski throws a looping overhand right but Trounvouche ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trounvouche misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignatowski avoids the head kick by Trounvouche.
Ignatowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Trounvouche avoided it.
Ignatowski looks to land a combination but Trounvouche avoids it well.
Ignatowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Ignatowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Trounvouche is just out of range.
Trounvouche's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trounvouche walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ignatowski misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trounvouche.#T1#
No joy there for Ignatowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trounvouche dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Ignatowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Trounvouche is just out of range.
Trounvouche looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Ignatowski misses its intended target.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trounvouche throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Trounvouche's leg but Trounvouche calmly moves out of range.
Trounvouche fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ignatowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatowski throws a body kick that misses.
Trounvouche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Ignatowski - just one landing.
Trounvouche checks a leg kick.
Trounvouche with the inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trounvouche. That's going to slow Ignatowski down.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
And Trounvouche responds with a good body kick, but Ignatowski manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Trounvouche sizes up Ignatowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatowski slips under a jab from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trounvouche thuds a left hand into Ignatowski's body.
Ignatowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trounvouche lands with a nice body kick.
Trounvouche lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Trounvouche does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trounvouche is looking to land body kicks.
Trounvouche throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ignatowski stuns Trounvouche with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ignatowski lands a jab to the head.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick that knocks Ignatowski off balance momentarily.
Trounvouche throws a solid leg kick but Ignatowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trounvouche.
Ignatowski blocks the body kick.
Trounvouche throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Trounvouche avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Trounvouche on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Ignatowski throws a looping overhand right but Trounvouche ducks down to avoid it.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski misses with an uppercut. Trounvouche saw that one coming.
Trounvouche with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trounvouche was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Trounvouche should have avoided that one. #ROC#Trounvouche is rocked!
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatowski finish him?
Trounvouche throws a low kick but Ignatowski moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Trounvouche takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trounvouche feints and then cracks Ignatowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatowski down.
That kick from Ignatowski tenderised Trounvouche's leg. Trounvouche is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trounvouche seems to have recovered his senses.
Ignatowski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the side of Trounvouche's head but Trounvouche sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski thumps Trounvouche with a low kick.
Trounvouche thumps Ignatowski with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Trounvouche.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Trounvouche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trounvouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatowski. That did some damage!
Trounvouche checks a low kick from Ignatowski.#T4#
A low kick lands for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Ignatowski closes the distance and pushes Trounvouche back into the cage.
Ignatowski tries to stall but Trounvouche uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trounvouche lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trounvouche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ignatowski.
Trounvouche makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
You can see that Trounvouche has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Trounvouche lands with a left to the head.
Ignatowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trounvouche is looking to break free of the clinch but Ignatowski has double underhooks.
Ignatowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Ignatowski is trying to break free.#BC2#
Trounvouche breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski wants to slow Trounvouche down by chopping away at his legs.
Ignatowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trounvouche is able to avoid easily.
Ignatowski moves in looking to clinch but Trounvouche pushes him off.
Azacca Trounvouche is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ignatowski tried to score with a low kick but Trounvouche checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Azacca Trounvouche.
I've got Trounvouche 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azacca Trounvouche!
Azacca Trounvouche was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SFL 89 | Sakmongkol's Reign
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatowski.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Ignatowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatowski.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Ignatowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Ignatowski throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Ignatowski only half commits.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Ignatowski slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatowski throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Ignatowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ignatowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Ignatowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ignatowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Ignatowski avoids it.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit sizes up Ignatowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Ignatowski tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ignatowski under the eye.
Ignatowski misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
We've been informed that Ignatowski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ignatowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ignatowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ignatowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Ignatowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ignatowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Ignatowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatowski throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Ignatowski moved away.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Ignatowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Ignatowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ignatowski throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Ignatowski misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Ignatowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatowski throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Ignatowski misses with a straight left.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.#T3#
Ignatowski lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Ignatowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ignatowski throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatowski.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ignatowski tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Ignatowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Ignatowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ignatowski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatowski throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Ignatowski checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Ignatowski flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Ignatowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatowski checks it well.
Ignatowski tries to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit shakes him off and moves away.
Ignatowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatowski loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Ignatowski's body. Ignatowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatowski feints a counter leg kick.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Ignatowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignatowski throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit catches Ignatowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatowski.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatowski.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Ignatowski as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sakmongkol Sitsongrit 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatowski misses the target.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit thumps Ignatowski with a low kick.
Ignatowski is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Ignatowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Ignatowski is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Ignatowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatowski motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Ignatowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ignatowski throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Ignatowski moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Ignatowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatowski tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ignatowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Ignatowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ignatowski checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Ignatowski slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Ignatowski keeps it at a distance.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatowski is looking to clinch.
Ignatowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ignatowski looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Ignatowski checks it.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Ignatowski misses.
Ignatowski tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Ignatowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ignatowski tries to clinch up.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Ignatowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ignatowski lands with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Ignatowski is out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Ignatowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Ignatowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Ignatowski tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatowski.#T4#
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
Ignatowski misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks. #CL#
Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Ignatowski up against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatowski fails to land.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatowski controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ignatowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatowski tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatowski jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Ignatowski around his waist. Ignatowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sakmongkol Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Ignatowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ignatowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Ignatowski ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A bone on bone clash there as Ignatowski blocks the leg kick.
Ignatowski lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
A low kick lands for Ignatowski.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit cracks Ignatowski with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ignatowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignatowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
#T1#
Sitsongrit tests Ignatowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ignatowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ignatowski tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Ignatowski works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Ignatowski throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Ignatowski with an open hand slap.
Ignatowski tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatowski.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Ignatowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Ignatowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatowski. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ignatowski lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Ignatowski throws a body kick.
Ignatowski thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Ignatowski moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatowski moves away.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Ignatowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Ignatowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatowski.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Ignatowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Ignatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ignatowski scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Ignatowski.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ignatowski throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Ignatowski strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit works Ignatowski's body with a nice hook.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatowski throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit works Ignatowski's body with a nice hook.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Ignatowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatowski throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Ignatowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lunges at Ignatowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ignatowski's hand.
Ignatowski with a nice calf kick.
Ignatowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ignatowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Ignatowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Ignatowski ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sakmongkol Sitsongrit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
It seemed like Ignatowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Ignatowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Ignatowski.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Ignatowski throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Ignatowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ignatowski, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Ignatowski is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.#T1#
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit cracks Ignatowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ignatowski misses with a looping left.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Ignatowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ignatowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ignatowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Ignatowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatowski flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Ignatowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Ignatowski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatowski avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Ignatowski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatowski swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ignatowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatowski.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ignatowski checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Ignatowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ignatowski will feel that in the morning.
Ignatowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ignatowski tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit thumps Ignatowski with a low kick.
Ignatowski staying out of range there.
Ignatowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Ignatowski tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ignatowski looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatowski. Ignatowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatowski throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.#T4#
Ignatowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatowski misses the target.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Ignatowski moved away.
Ignatowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ignatowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ignatowski tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ignatowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski throws a body kick that misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Ignatowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Sitsongrit lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit had his way with The Reverend Jim Ignatowski in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit lunges at Ignatowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ignatowski's hand.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Ignatowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has been cut.
Ignatowski cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Ignatowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Ignatowski's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit cracks Ignatowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ignatowski misses with a straight right. #T1#
Ignatowski scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Ignatowski sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Ignatowski tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ignatowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ignatowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ignatowski misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left. #T2#
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ignatowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Ignatowski only half commits.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ignatowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignatowski's sensitive parts.
Ignatowski moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Ignatowski's body.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ignatowski looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatowski.#T3#
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatowski.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Ignatowski checks it.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Ignatowski's body.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sitsongrit.
Ignatowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lunges at Ignatowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ignatowski's hand.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Ignatowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ignatowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatowski throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Ignatowski misses.
Ignatowski slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatowski with the inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PFC 276 Petrov vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Ignatowski motions for Ali to come forward. Ignatowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ignatowski under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ignatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Ignatowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatowski tries to avoid it.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski looks to land a body kick but Ali moved away.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ignatowski thows a body kick. Ali tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, jab by Ignatowski - just one landing. #T1#
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali throws a leg kick but Ignatowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Ali avoided it.
Ignatowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ali with a hook.
Good exchange - Ignatowski coming out on top.
Ali misses with a hook. Ignatowski ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Ali.
Ali connects with a leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a solid leg kick but Ali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
Ignatowski throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Ignatowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatowski misses the target.
Ignatowski blocks the body kick.
Ali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ignatowski is out of range.
Ignatowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ignatowski throws a solid leg kick but Ali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatowski.
Ali throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Ignatowski misses.
Ignatowski misses with a looping left.
Crunch! Ali slams his shin into Ignatowski's torso.
Ignatowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Ignatowski with a nice cross.
Ignatowski tries a low kick but Ali avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Ali.
Ali lands a jab to Ignatowski's midsection.
Ignatowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Ignatowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Ali checks it.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Ignatowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Ignatowski connects with a right hand. Ali shakes it off.
Ali lands a nice hook to Ignatowski's body. Ignatowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Ali appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatowski moves away.
Ignatowski wants to land a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Ignatowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Ali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ali misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Ignatowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ignatowski.
Ali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Ignatowski.
Ali tries to work over Ignatowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatowski controls the action.
A short left from Ali.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatowski. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Ali.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ignatowski lands with a left to the head.
Ignatowski has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Ignatowski'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.
Ignatowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ignatowski blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali misses with some punches.
Ignatowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Ali misses.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Ignatowski finds it's target.
Ali tries to move into range but Ignatowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali digs a good body shot into Ignatowski's ribs.
Ignatowski catches Ali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ignatowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Ignatowski moves away and avoids it.
Ignatowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Ignatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ignatowski misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Ignatowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good work by Ignatowski as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali cracks Ignatowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatowski lands a front kick.
Ignatowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Ali moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
A jab from Ali misses. #T1#
A big left from Ali misses.
Ignatowski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ignatowski moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Ignatowski checks a leg kick.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ali to score with a decent uppercut.
Ignatowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Ignatowski's head but Ignatowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatowski checks the leg kick.
Ignatowski avoids the body shot from Ali.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Ali.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Ignatowski misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Ignatowski.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Ignatowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ignatowski.
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Ignatowski seems unphased.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatowski.#T2#
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ignatowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ali throws a solid leg kick but Ignatowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ignatowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ignatowski with the inside leg kick.
That kick from Ignatowski tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Ali.
Ali takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ignatowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Ignatowski as he connects with a hook.
Ignatowski misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Ignatowski's head but Ignatowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Ignatowski connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Ignatowski is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ignatowski, as that shot connected.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatowski.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatowski misses the target.
Ali defending well as Ignatowski loads up on a big left hand.
Ali throws the left hand but Ignatowski avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Ali misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Ignatowski down.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Ali flicks out a counter leg kick but Ignatowski steps away.#T4#
Ignatowski throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatowski. Ignatowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ignatowski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Ali's leg but Ali calmly moves out of range.
Ali digs a good body shot into Ignatowski's ribs.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ali tests Ignatowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali.
As Ali backs away, Ignatowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A leg kick checked by Ali.
Ignatowski lands a nice shot that snaps Ali's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Ali misses with a jab to the body
and Ignatowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali cracks Ignatowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ignatowski staying out of range there.
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ali with a jab.
Ignatowski moves away from the strike by Ali.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatowski throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Ignatowski only half commits.
Ali misses with a hook. Ignatowski ducked under it nicely.
Ignatowski lands with a right hand.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ignatowski lands with a cross.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatowski moves away.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ignatowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ignatowski with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
Donk. Ignatowski catches Ali right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatowski finish him?
Ali misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ali's jaw. Ali's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Ignatowski does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
PFC 274 Arundel vs Jabbar
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Rodriguez looks to land a body kick but Ignatowski moved away.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Ignatowski ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Ignatowski saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ignatowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski lands with an overhand left.
Ignatowski looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignatowski 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 Rodriguez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rodriguez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ignatowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Ignatowski.
Rodriguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rodriguez just manages to avoid it.
Ignatowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodriguez as he connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatowski slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Rodriguez throws a lazy head kick
and Ignatowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Ignatowski keeps Rodriguez at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Ignatowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ignatowski sizes up Rodriguez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Ignatowski clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Ignatowski. That snapped Rodriguez's head back.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Ignatowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodriguez thinking.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Ignatowski ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignatowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rodriguez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ignatowski - the referee stops the clock and Rodriguez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ignatowski. Rodriguez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez lands a front kick.
Ignatowski moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Rodriguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Ignatowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Ignatowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ignatowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ignatowski throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatowski.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodriguez scores with a four punch combination!
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez connects with a nice looking jab.
Ignatowski throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Ignatowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodriguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick from Rodriguez lands but Ignatowski takes it in his stride.
Ignatowski with a nice calf kick.
Rodriguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodriguez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ignatowski momentarily.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ignatowski lands a jab.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Ignatowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski scores with a leg kick.
Rodriguez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ignatowski's head.
Ignatowski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rodriguez if he has to take too many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ignatowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatowski. Ignatowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatowski checks it well. #T4#
Rodriguez moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatowski.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodriguez.
Ignatowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ignatowski walks into a jab.
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ignatowski throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Ignatowski moved out of range.
Ignatowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodriguez. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ignatowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodriguez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatowski works Rodriguez's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ignatowski is looking to chop away at Rodriguez's legs.
Ignatowski thuds a left hand into Rodriguez's body.
Ignatowski moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Rodriguez blocks the low kick.
Ignatowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodriguez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatowski avoids a kick to the body.
Ignatowski slips a jab from Rodriguez.
A leg kick checked by Rodriguez.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
Rodriguez scores with a nice head shot.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Ignatowski's head but Ignatowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatowski is looking to chop away at Rodriguez's legs.
Ignatowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodriguez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ignatowski scrambles back to his feet.
Ignatowski cracks Rodriguez with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatowski throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick.
Ignatowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatowski tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Ignatowski.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodriguez. That's going to slow Ignatowski down.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Ignatowski ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Ignatowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Ignatowski. #T2#
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Ignatowski moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rodriguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Ignatowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodriguez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ignatowski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Ignatowski is out of range.
Ignatowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
That kick from Ignatowski tenderised Rodriguez's leg. Rodriguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ignatowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Ignatowski scores with a kick to the body.
Ignatowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ignatowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ignatowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ignatowski lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatowski counters with a body kick.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodriguez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ignatowski.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Ignatowski ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Ignatowski looks to land a body kick but Rodriguez moved away.
A little jabbing left from Rodriguez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Ignatowski counters with a low kick, right behind Rodriguez 's knee.
Rodriguez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Ignatowski slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Ignatowski is out of range.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Ignatowski moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Ignatowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatowski counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Ignatowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatowski wants to clinch.
Rodriguez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Rodriguez ducks right into an uppercut from Ignatowski.
Decent striking displayed by Ignatowski there.
Rodriguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ignatowski blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Ignatowski catches Rodriguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ignatowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rodriguez scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ignatowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodriguez. Rodriguez obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
Rodriguez takes one to the side of the head.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Ignatowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ignatowski lands a head shot.#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatowski finish him?
Ignatowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Ignatowski scores with a nice body kick.
Rodriguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatowski can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Rodriguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez ducks right into an uppercut from Ignatowski. #T1#
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Ignatowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignatowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to land a front kick but Ignatowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ignatowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodriguez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rodriguez is looking to score with low kicks.
Ignatowski throws a solid leg kick but Rodriguez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatowski.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rodriguez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rodriguez lands a head shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatowski. Ignatowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ignatowski lands a jab.
Rodriguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ignatowski throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ignatowski misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Ignatowski forces Rodriguez back against the cage and clinches.
Ignatowski stalling in the clinch but Rodriguez improves position.
Ryan Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez.
Ignatowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Ignatowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice body kick there by Ignatowski.
Rodriguez moves forwards but Ignatowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ignatowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatowski with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatowski. That's going to slow Rodriguez down. #T3#
Ignatowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez is looking to chop away at Ignatowski's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez walks into a stiff left hand from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski connects with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Ignatowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Ignatowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Ignatowski is controlling him.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Ignatowski decides to pull guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but instead Ignatowski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ignatowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PFC 271 Graves vs Duranto
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Ignatowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Pique to counter with a crisp jab.
Pique moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Ignatowski misses.
Pique finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pique throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pique takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pique checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pique throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pique throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pique lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pique misses with a straight left.
Pique throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pique darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pique moves forwards but Ignatowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pique scores with a hook to the body. Ignatowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ignatowski takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Ignatowski finds it's target.
Pique scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ignatowski doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Pique misses with a hook.
Ignatowski connects with a right hand. Pique shakes it off.
Ignatowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski throws the kick towards the body but Pique avoids it.
Pique is trying to counter with his kicks.
A low kick from Ignatowski is predictable there
and Pique connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pique misses with an uppercut.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Pique appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Pique throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pique misses with a straight left.
Ignatowski throws a shot from downtown. Pique moves away and avoids it.
Pique follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pique throws out a leg kick but Ignatowski moves out of range and Pique only half commits.
Pique looks to land a right hand but Ignatowski moved out of range.
Pique lands a jab to Ignatowski's midsection.
Pique misses with a hook. Ignatowski ducked under it nicely.
Pique connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatowski thows a leg kick but Pique checks it
enabling Pique to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Pique.
Pique staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ignatowski. Pique shrugs it off though.
Pique swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Pique. That snapped Ignatowski's head back.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pique.
Pique lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pique throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ignatowski on the side of the head.
Pique is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ignatowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick which misses Pique's front leg but catches the back leg as Pique tries to avoid it.
Ignatowski looks to land a right hand but Pique moved out of range.
Pique dips to his left and cracks Ignatowski with an uppercut!
Pique looks to throw a body kick
and Ignatowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Pique blocks the leg kick.
Ignatowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pique.
Some bone on bone action there as Pique checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pique misses with an uppercut
and Ignatowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pique connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ignatowski momentarily.
#T3#
Pique ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatowski moves away.
Ignatowski misses with a hook.
Pique moves out of range as Ignatowski strikes.
Ignatowski throws the left hand but Pique avoids the punch easily.
Ignatowski backing away here, and Pique unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pique is looking to score with low kicks.
Pique swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski takes one on the button.
Ignatowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pique cracks Ignatowski with a good jab.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Pique to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pique 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 Ignatowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignatowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pique throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Pique.
Pique has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pique.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pique. #T4#
Pique throws a wild body kick that Ignatowski sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pique swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Ignatowski has Pique up against the cage in a clinch.
Ignatowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pique throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Ignatowski blocks a body shot from Pique.
Ignatowski wants to stall.
Pique misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatowski is stalling here.
#TD#
Ignatowski drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Pique trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pique dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pique takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatowski scores with a push kick.
Pique keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pique throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
Pique on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pique scores with a shot to the body.
Ignatowski avoids the body shot from Pique.
Pique throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ignatowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pique lands a jab to the nose.
Pique tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Pique counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pique throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatowski wants to land a leg kick but Pique is out of range.
Pique shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Ignatowski.#T1#
Ignatowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pique checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Pique.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Pique counter with a right hand.
Ignatowski scores with a nice strike.
Ignatowski misses with a wild body shot.
Pique with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pique scores with a jab to the head.
Ignatowski swings for the body but Pique moves out of range.
Ignatowski misses with a right hand
and Pique counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pique throws the left hand but Ignatowski avoids the punch easily.
Ignatowski tries to clinch there but Pique circles away.
Pique is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ignatowski with a body shot.
Pique moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pique lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatowski throws an off balance right hand
enabling Pique to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Pique shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ignatowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ignatowski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Juan Pique seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pique.
Pique slips under a jab from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pique moves out of range of the strikes.
Pique throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ignatowski counters with an inside leg kick.
Ignatowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pique.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Ignatowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pique pushes Ignatowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pique misses with some punches.
Pique scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ignatowski.
#BC#
Ignatowski manages to break the clinch.
Ignatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pique.
Ignatowski walks into a jab.#T3#
Ignatowski avoids the body shot from Pique.
Pique scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ignatowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pique throws out the jab.
Ignatowski connects with a right hand. Pique shakes it off.
Pique has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pique. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ignatowski lands with a nice body kick.
Ignatowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pique doesn't seem bothered though.
Pique connects with a solid leg kick.
Pique takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pique lands a front kick.
Pique blocks a leg kick.
Ignatowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pique misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Pique moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pique is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ignatowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pique throws out a counter right but Ignatowski avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Pique throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pique.
Pique scores with a nice head shot.
Pique misses with an uppercut. Ignatowski saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Ignatowski.
Pique throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatowski moves out of range easily.
Ignatowski is looking to counter punch.
Pique throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ignatowski counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatowski.
Pique throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pique punishes Ignatowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Pique misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski connects with a right hand. Pique shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Ignatowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pique, pushing him back against the cage.
Ignatowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pique 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ignatowski throws a shot to the body.
Ignatowski avoids a kick to the body.
Ignatowski blocks the body kick.
Ignatowski throws the kick towards the body but Pique avoids it.
Ignatowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pique takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pique throws a body kick that misses.
Pique lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Ignatowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pique works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ignatowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pique counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski blocks a head kick by Pique.
Ignatowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Pique needs to keep his hands up - Ignatowski had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatowski misses with a looping left.
Ignatowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pique finds it's way round the side to connect with Ignatowski's head. #T1#
Ignatowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Pique blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pique 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 Ignatowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignatowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ignatowski tries a low kick but Pique avoids it.
Good exchange - Ignatowski coming out on top.
Pique throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pique.
Pique jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Pique finds it's target.
Pique is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body punch from Ignatowski.
Nice defenses there by Pique.
Pique misses with a hook to the body
and Ignatowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ignatowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pique fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ignatowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Pique connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pique connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Pique.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pique fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignatowski.
Pique throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd cheers as Ignatowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pique doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Juan Pique has been cut.
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pique moves away.
A jab lands there for Ignatowski.#ROC#Pique is rocked!
Pique defending well as Ignatowski loads up on a big left hand.
Pique is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatowski finish him?
Ignatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pique lands a jab to Ignatowski's midsection.
Pique seems to have recovered his senses.
Pique takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pique bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ignatowski throws the left hand but Pique avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Pique on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Pique scores with a spinning back kick!
Ignatowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Pique is just out of range.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick which misses Pique's front leg but catches the back leg as Pique tries to avoid it.
Pique tried to score with a low kick but Ignatowski checks it.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Pique.
Ignatowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pique.
A big right from Ignatowski misses.
Ignatowski thumps Pique with a low kick.
Pique avoids a kick to the body.
Ignatowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ignatowski is looking to chop away at Pique's legs.
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatowski closes the distance but Pique moves to the side
and Pique counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pique. Ignatowski shrugs it off though. #T4#
Ignatowski lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pique.
Ignatowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pique misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Pique lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ignatowski doesn't seem phased though.
Good shot there by Pique.
Ignatowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatowski.
Juan Pique is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An inside leg kick from Ignatowski misses.
Pique staying out of range there.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pique counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Pique.
It seemed like Pique was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ignatowski thows a leg kick but Pique checks it
and Pique counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatowski misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Ignatowski misses
and Pique counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Pique.
I've got Pique 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pique!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Pique thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PFC 267 Joy vs Caunt
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Ignatowski checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
It seemed like Ignatowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski lands an overhand right.
Ali throws a low kick but Ignatowski avoids it.
A jab from Ignatowski does it's job there.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Ali's leg but Ali calmly moves out of range.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatowski throws a big shot that misses.
Ali connects with a right hand. Ignatowski shakes it off.
Ali throws a leg kick but Ignatowski checks it.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses Ignatowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatowski tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Ignatowski instigates a clinch.
Ali tries a body shot but Ignatowski blocks it.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatowski's elbow.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ignatowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatowski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
Ali digs a right hand into Ignatowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ignatowski's gas tank.
Ignatowski prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Ignatowski as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatowski prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ignatowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ignatowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatowski's elbow.
Ali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatowski.
#BC#
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ignatowski throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ali is out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Ali.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Ali with a nice calf kick.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
Ali throws a hook but Ignatowski blocks it.
Ali throws a shot from downtown. Ignatowski moves away and avoids it.
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatowski.
Ali tried to score with a low kick but Ignatowski checks it.
Ali moves forwards but Ignatowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ali is looking to slow Ignatowski down with leg kicks.
Ignatowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Ignatowski.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignatowski.
Ignatowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.
Ali lands an overhand right.
Ali moves away from the strike by Ignatowski. #T3#
Ignatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali scores with a jab. Ignatowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ignatowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatowski staying out of range there.
Ignatowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ignatowski.
That kick from Ignatowski tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ignatowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Ali.
Ignatowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ali swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ali throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ali.
Ignatowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.#T4#
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatowski lands with a shot to the body.
Ignatowski cracks Ali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ignatowski looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
Ignatowski throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatowski slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Ignatowski tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatowski walks into a left hand.
Ali connects with a right hand. Ignatowski shakes it off.
Ignatowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ignatowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Ignatowski sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ali walks into a jab.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignatowski's sensitive parts.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali backing away here, and Ignatowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatowski checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ali lands with a cross.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Ali is looking to slow Ignatowski down with leg kicks.
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Ignatowski's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Ignatowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ignatowski is out of range.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Ignatowski ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatowski thumps Ali with a low kick.
Ignatowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Ignatowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Ignatowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Ignatowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ali doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Ali connects with a solid leg kick.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ignatowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Ignatowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ali checks a leg kick nicely.
Ignatowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Ali.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarfraz Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Ali misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Ignatowski misses.
Ali tries to work over Ignatowski's front leg with a kick but Ignatowski checks it.
Ali throws a low kick but Ignatowski avoids it.
Ignatowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ali.
Ignatowski with a nice calf kick.
Ignatowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ali appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali connects with a right hand. Ignatowski shakes it off.
Ignatowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Ignatowski saw that one coming.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatowski scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatowski feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
Ali misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Ignatowski is out of range.
Ali swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali slips under a jab from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ignatowski cracks Ali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick as Ali jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Ignatowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali lands a glancing blow to the side of Ignatowski's head.
Ali blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Ignatowski coming out on top.
Ali's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.#T3#
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatowski with a nice calf kick.
Ali blocks the body kick.
Ignatowski misses with a straight left.
Ali works the jab nicely.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
Ali lands a nice hook to Ignatowski's body. Ignatowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatowski. That did some damage!
Ignatowski throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski moves out of range of the body kick from Ali.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Ignatowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Ali is looking to chop away at Ignatowski's legs.
Ignatowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali clobbers Ignatowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Ali.
Ali throws a jab when Ignatowski was well out of range.#T4#
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignatowski scores with a nice head shot.
Ignatowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali walks into a left hand.
Ignatowski works the jab nicely.
Ignatowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignatowski 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 Ali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Ali.
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatowski.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Ali catches Ignatowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali is looking to score with low kicks.
Ignatowski slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sarfraz Ali 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ali throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatowski.
Ali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Ignatowski defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatowski throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatowski flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
Ignatowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ali checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ali has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignatowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski cracks Ali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Ali there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Ignatowski's head back.
#CL2#
Ignatowski clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Ignatowski jumps guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
Ali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Ignatowski has his foot on Ali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ali works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski is looking to sweep but instead, Ali has passed into half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Ali is keeping busy.
Ali trying to control the pace.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ali controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Ignatowski actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Ignatowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Ali checks the leg kick.
Ignatowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatowski misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Ignatowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ali. That's going to slow Ignatowski down.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Ignatowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ali is able to avoid easily.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Ali blocks a jab.
Ignatowski misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ignatowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatowski tries to work over Ali's front leg with a kick but Ali checks it.
Ignatowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Ignatowski.
Ali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ignatowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ali.
Ignatowski walks into a jab.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ignatowski, as that shot connected.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatowski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ali lands a jab to the head.
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Ali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ignatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
A jab lands there for Ali.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarfraz Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ali, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
An out of breath Sarfraz Ali 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:
PFC 265 Mfer vs Jabbar
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Ignatowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Ignatowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ignatowski tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Ignatowski back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ignatowski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ignatowski trying to stall but McArthur improves his position.
Ignatowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McArthur to keep the fight standing.
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ignatowski backwards.
Ignatowski is looking to control McArthur's arms but McArthur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ignatowski has his back to the cage.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatowski prevents a body shot from McArthur.
Ignatowski throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur. #BC2#
McArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McArthur has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur.
McArthur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by McArthur.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Ignatowski tries to clinch but McArthur is having none of it.
McArthur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Ignatowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ignatowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur tries a body shot but Ignatowski blocks it.
McArthur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McArthur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatowski taking a breather.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Ignatowski drags the fight down to the ground.
McArthur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but McArthur is one step ahead there.
McArthur controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB#
Ignatowski is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McArthur has his hands clasped together but Ignatowski extends and breaks McArthur's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ignatowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
KOM FW & HW Final
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Ignatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatowski misses with an uppercut. Gorge saw that one coming.
Ignatowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gorge slips under a jab from Ignatowski.
A shot to the liver by Gorge. Beautiful body shot.
Ignatowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignatowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorge.
Gorge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gorge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatowski.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gorge.
Gorge misses with a straight left.
Gorge feints and then cracks Ignatowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatowski down.
Gorge has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Gorge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ignatowski tries to avoid it but Gorge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ignatowski to the ground. Ignatowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ignatowski dodges the punch combination from Gorge.
Ignatowski misses with a straight left.
Jab from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range. #T1#
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Ignatowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignatowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gorge lands with an overhand left.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gorge loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Ignatowski moves away from the strike by Gorge.
Gorge checks a leg kick.
Ignatowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Gorge takes one on the button.
Gorge misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Ignatowski.
Gorge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gorge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gorge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatowski connects with the punch.
Ignatowski walks into a straight right hand from Gorge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorge moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.#T2#
Ignatowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gorge throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ignatowski. That snapped Gorge's head back.
Ignatowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gorge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatowski wants to clinch
and Gorge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ignatowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Ignatowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatowski scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatowski.
Gorge throws a hook but Ignatowski blocks it.
Gorge throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ignatowski lands with a shot to the body.
Ignatowski avoids the body shot from Gorge.
A nice leg kick from Ignatowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T3#
That kick from Ignatowski tenderised Gorge's leg. Gorge is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ignatowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ignatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gorge ducks under a wild hook from Ignatowski.
Gorge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Ignatowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gorge uses from the top position. #SUB#
Ignatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ignatowski is tightening it up a little... Gorge has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gorge reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gorge taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ignatowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
Our winner, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski, 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:
KOM Featherweight Semi Finals
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Ignatowski misses with a leg kick.
Ignatowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A clash of legs there as Ignatowski blocks the low kick.
Ignatowski throws a front kick that sends Bin Sari stumbling back into the cage.
Bin Sari throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bin Sari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Ignatowski.
Bin Sari has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bin Sari misses with a two punch combination.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ignatowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bin Sari is out of range.
Bin Sari fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ignatowski just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bin Sari misses the target.
Aishah Bin Sari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bin Sari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bin Sari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ignatowski is out of range.
Bin Sari throws a hook to the side of Ignatowski's head but Ignatowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ignatowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ignatowski scores with a push kick.
Bin Sari throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Bin Sari misses with a left hand
and Ignatowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bin Sari.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin Sari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Bin Sari finds it's target.
Bin Sari lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Ignatowski lands a jab.
Bin Sari tries to land a leg kick but Ignatowski saw it coming and moves away.
Ignatowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ignatowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Ignatowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bin Sari throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Bin Sari misses.
Bin Sari throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ignatowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Bin Sari.
Ignatowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bin Sari looks to throw the jab but Ignatowski is out of range.
Ignatowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bin Sari lands with an uppercut that bounces Ignatowski off the cage and back into range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ignatowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bin Sari is able to avoid easily.
Ignatowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bin Sari's sensitive parts. #T2#
Bin Sari lands a leg kick that knocks Ignatowski off balance momentarily.
Bin Sari misses with an uppercut. Ignatowski saw that one coming.
Bin Sari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but Bin Sari moves out of range easily.
Bin Sari throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bin Sari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bin Sari is looking to score with low kicks.
Ignatowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bin Sari looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bin Sari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatowski throws out a powerful jab.
Ignatowski defending well as Bin Sari loads up on a big left hand.
Bin Sari walks into a stiff left hand from Ignatowski.
Bin Sari slips under a jab from Ignatowski.
A leg kick checked by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bin Sari connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick as Bin Sari jumps back.
Bin Sari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bin Sari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Ignatowski throws a leg kick which misses Bin Sari's front leg but catches the back leg as Bin Sari tries to avoid it.
Ignatowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari drops his hands momentarily and Ignatowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ignatowski slips under a jab from Bin Sari.
Ignatowski lands a jab to the head.
Bin Sari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bin Sari.
Ignatowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bin Sari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bin Sari throws out the jab.
Bin Sari throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bin Sari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatowski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bin Sari had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski checks the leg kick.
Bin Sari misses with a leg kick.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bin Sari tries to circle away but Ignatowski has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Bin Sari is trying to push Ignatowski away but Ignatowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski stalling the fight.
#BC#
Bin Sari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ignatowski is looking to chop away at Bin Sari's legs.
Ignatowski scores with a hook to the body. Bin Sari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari avoids the body shot from Ignatowski.
A big right from Bin Sari misses.
No joy there for Bin Sari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bin Sari throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bin Sari lunges at Ignatowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ignatowski's hand.
Ignatowski wants to slow Bin Sari down by chopping away at his legs.
Bin Sari throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatowski.
Bin Sari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Ignatowski has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bin Sari has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatowski.
Bin Sari avoiding damage as Ignatowski throws knees to the body.
Bin Sari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatowski has a couple of punches blocked by Bin Sari.
#TD#
Bin Sari pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Bin Sari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bin Sari.
Bin Sari just misses with a punch to the body.
Bin Sari scores with a hook.
Ignatowski throws a wild body kick that Bin Sari sees coming a mile off.
Ignatowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bin Sari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Bin Sari is wise to it.
Ignatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bin Sari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ignatowski is out of range and Bin Sari settles back down.
Ignatowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bin Sari throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bin Sari scores with a leg kick.
Bin Sari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatowski looks to land a left hand but Bin Sari moved out of range nicely.
Bin Sari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bin Sari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bin Sari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatowski.
Bin Sari throws a front kick aimed at Ignatowski's knee but Ignatowski avoids it well. #T1#
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bin Sari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ignatowski throws a lazy right hand but Bin Sari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bin Sari misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ignatowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Bin Sari in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatowski. That's going to slow Bin Sari down.
Ignatowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a hook but Bin Sari avoids it easily.
Ignatowski lands with a nice body punch.
Bin Sari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatowski throws out the jab.
Ignatowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bin Sari takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ignatowski checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bin Sari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Bin Sari's head.
Ignatowski is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bin Sari at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bin Sari has time to react.
Ignatowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Ignatowski misses.
Bin Sari on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Bin Sari misses.
Bin Sari lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ignatowski at a distance.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bin Sari looks to land a left hand but Ignatowski moved out of range nicely.
Ignatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bin Sari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.
Some bone on bone action there as Bin Sari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bin Sari throws the left hand but Ignatowski avoids the punch easily.
Bin Sari throws a low kick but Ignatowski avoids it.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bin Sari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bin Sari misses the jab.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatowski misses with a body kick. #T3#
Bin Sari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ignatowski is out of range and Bin Sari settles back down.
Bin Sari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Bin Sari misses its intended target.
Ignatowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Ignatowski does it's job there.
A jab from Ignatowski does it's job there.
Ignatowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a body kick that misses.
Bin Sari defending well as Ignatowski loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatowski wants to land a leg kick but Bin Sari is out of range.
Bin Sari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ignatowski feints a counter leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Bin Sari.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Bin Sari moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Bin Sari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bin Sari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bin Sari cracks a nice hook into Ignatowski's ribs.
Ignatowski tries to clinch up.
Bin Sari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatowski lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari looks to throw the jab but Ignatowski is out of range.
Bin Sari throws a leg kick which misses Ignatowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatowski tries to avoid it.
Ignatowski feints and then cracks Bin Sari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bin Sari down.
Bin Sari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatowski throws out a powerful jab.
Ignatowski throws a jab when Bin Sari was well out of range.
Bin Sari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatowski.
Bin Sari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bin Sari walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bin Sari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bin Sari moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bin Sari misses with an uppercut.
Ignatowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bin Sari.
Ignatowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ignatowski slips under a jab from Bin Sari.
Ignatowski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Reverend Jim Ignatowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bin Sari moves out of range of the body kick.
Ignatowski moves out of range as Bin Sari strikes.
A good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws out a leg kick but Bin Sari moves out of range and Ignatowski only half commits.
Bin Sari checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ignatowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ignatowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bin Sari throws out the jab.
Bin Sari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bin Sari on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bin Sari lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bin Sari with a nice cross.
A jab from Bin Sari misses.
Ignatowski lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatowski checks a low kick from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari scores with a leg kick.
Bin Sari lands a glancing blow to the side of Ignatowski's head.
Bin Sari throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Ignatowski misses
and Bin Sari counters with a one-two to the body.
Ignatowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bin Sari is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Ignatowski there.
Ignatowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Bin Sari throws a hook to the side of Ignatowski's head but Ignatowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatowski loads up on a big right hand but Bin Sari slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Bin Sari blocks the leg kick.
Bin Sari checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Bin Sari counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ignatowski's knee momentarily.
Ignatowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bin Sari throws a right hand that Ignatowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Ignatowski also avoids with ease.
Bin Sari throws a low kick but Ignatowski avoids it.
Ignatowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bin Sari was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatowski.
Nice straight punches there by Bin Sari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bin Sari.
Bin Sari throws a leg kick which misses Ignatowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatowski tries to avoid it.
Bin Sari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Ignatowski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Bin Sari misses its intended target.
Ignatowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatowski digs a good body shot into Bin Sari's ribs.
Aishah Bin Sari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ignatowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ignatowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Decent striking displayed by Bin Sari there.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Bin Sari.
Ignatowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ignatowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bin Sari.
Ignatowski checks the leg kick.
Bin Sari looks to land a right hand but Ignatowski moved out of range.
Ignatowski avoids the body shot from Bin Sari.
Ignatowski delivers a nice body kick.
Ignatowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatowski.
Bin Sari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ignatowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ignatowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bin Sari.
Ignatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatowski stuns Bin Sari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatowski. That's going to slow Bin Sari down. #T3#
Ignatowski connects with a single shot there.
Ignatowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bin Sari throws a jab when Ignatowski was well out of range.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Bin Sari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bin Sari throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Bin Sari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bin Sari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ignatowski's head.
Bin Sari throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Bin Sari's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bin Sari duly obliges.
Bin Sari throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin Sari scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatowski with the inside leg kick.
Bin Sari throws a low kick but Ignatowski avoids it.
Bin Sari scores with a punch to the head.
Bin Sari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bin Sari throws a solid leg kick but Ignatowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bin Sari.#T4#
Bin Sari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bin Sari 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 Ignatowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignatowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ignatowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ignatowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bin Sari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatowski slips a jab from Bin Sari.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bin Sari. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Ignatowski finds it's target.
Bin Sari misses the jab.#CL2#
Ignatowski moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatowski. #TD2#
Ignatowski jumps into guard, dragging Bin Sari to the mat.
Bin Sari has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bin Sari throwing strikes from guard but Ignatowski blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Ignatowski has his feet on Bin Sari's thighs here. He's pushed Bin Sari off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bin Sari screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A relieved looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 10(FW)
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Ignatowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez .
Sanchez lands a front kick.
Sanchez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Ignatowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ignatowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ignatowski's head backwards.
Sanchez cracks Ignatowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Ignatowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ignatowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ignatowski staying out of range there.
Ignatowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ignatowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatowski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marcos Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ignatowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ignatowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatowski throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ignatowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ignatowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatowski.
A big right from Ignatowski misses.
Ignatowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez . That did some damage!
Ignatowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez . That did some damage!
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Ignatowski is out of range.
Ignatowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ignatowski misses with a leg kick.
Ignatowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatowski wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Ignatowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatowski.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Ignatowski clobbers Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ignatowski is looking to land body kicks.
Ignatowski backing away here, and Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Ignatowski missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ignatowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ignatowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez . That did some damage!
A cross from Sanchez lands.#T3#
Sanchez checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Ignatowski scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatowski. Ignatowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ignatowski slips a jab from Sanchez .
Ignatowski checks a leg kick.
Ignatowski cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez .
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez .
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatowski scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski is looking to chop away at Sanchez 's legs.
A low kick from Sanchez misses
and Ignatowski counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanchez with the inside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatowski checks it well.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.#T4#
Ignatowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ignatowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez .
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Ignatowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatowski tries to avoid it.
Ignatowski defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Ignatowski's head but Ignatowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez .
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez misses the jab.#CL#
Ignatowski clinches.
Ignatowski takes a shot to the head.
Ignatowski is struggling to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignatowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ignatowski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanchez 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez .
Ignatowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ignatowski misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ignatowski throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Ignatowski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ignatowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatowski lands with a shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatowski counters with an outside leg kick.
Ignatowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Ignatowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Sanchez swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ignatowski scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Ignatowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sanchez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ignatowski moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ignatowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ignatowski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatowski moves out of range easily.
Ignatowski moves away from the strike by Sanchez .
Ignatowski lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Sanchez sizes up Ignatowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Ignatowski saw that one coming.
Ignatowski moves away from the strike by Sanchez .
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Sanchez .
Nice shot lands for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Sanchez .
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatowski slips a jab from Sanchez .
Ignatowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez 's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Ignatowski moves away and avoids it.
Ignatowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez throws a jab when Ignatowski was well out of range.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Ignatowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Ignatowski counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanchez blocks it.
Ignatowski stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanchez thows a leg kick but Ignatowski checks it
and Ignatowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Ignatowski as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Ignatowski didn't see that one coming.
Ignatowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez 's head.
Nice uppercut there from Ignatowski.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez .
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ignatowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Sanchez clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Sanchez works on Ignatowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a body punch.
Ignatowski gets through Sanchez 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ignatowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Ignatowski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Ignatowski on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ignatowski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez .
Ignatowski lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Ignatowski throws a body kick that misses.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a hook but Ignatowski blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ignatowski checks a leg kick.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Ignatowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez 's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Ignatowski throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Sanchez .
Sanchez throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Ignatowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatowski tries to work over Sanchez 's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Ignatowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchez s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Ignatowski moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Ignatowski has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatowski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez tests Ignatowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski drops his hands momentarily and Sanchez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ignatowski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanchez takes a step back to recover.
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez .
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatowski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez .
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ignatowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski motions for Sanchez to come forward. Ignatowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatowski can pounce on him.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ignatowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Ignatowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez .
Ignatowski digs a good body shot into Sanchez 's ribs.
Ignatowski checks a low kick from Sanchez .
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez 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 Ignatowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignatowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ignatowski throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Ignatowski settles back down.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Ignatowski is out of range.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Ignatowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez with a jab.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Ignatowski tenderised Sanchez 's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez .
Ignatowski throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Ignatowski moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Ignatowski throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski slips a jab from Sanchez .
Ignatowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ignatowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ignatowski throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Ignatowski moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatowski counters with a good low kick that Sanchez was not able to check.
Nice defenses there by Ignatowski.#T3#
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Ignatowski.
Sanchez wants to slow Ignatowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick
and Ignatowski counters with an inside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ignatowski feints and then cracks Sanchez 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down. #CL2#
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Ignatowski in a clinch.
Ignatowski has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcos Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Sanchez .
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ignatowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez .
Ignatowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Ignatowski jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Ignatowski had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez lands with a slapping head kick.
Ignatowski scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Ignatowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ignatowski in his tracks.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez lands a really nice looking cross but Ignatowski seems unphased.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski slips a jab from Sanchez .
Sanchez thows a leg kick but Ignatowski checks it
and Ignatowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatowski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanchez takes a step back to recover.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Ignatowski.#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski thuds a left hand into Sanchez 's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ignatowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatowski finish him?
Sanchez thows a leg kick but Ignatowski checks it
and Ignatowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez .
And that's the end of the fight!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ignatowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 4 (FW)
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Chu throws a poor cross that misses
and Ignatowski counters with a thumping low kick.
Ignatowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ignatowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Chu tries to move into range but Ignatowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ignatowski cracks Chu with an open hand slap.
Ignatowski with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Chu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ignatowski lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Ignatowski pulls Chu into guard.
#SUB#
Ignatowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chu controls the pace.
Chu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1##SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chu defends well.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ignatowski working for submissions but it's allowed Chu to get to half guard.
Chu is taking a breather. Ignatowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Chu is trying to control. Ignatowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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.
Nice strikes from Chu there.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chu trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Chu postures up in Ignatowski's guard and throws a big left but Ignatowski blocks it. #SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a triangle but Chu pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ignatowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chu stacks Ignatowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ignatowski tries to buck Chu off but Chu is having none of it.#SUB2#
Chu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ignatowski wants to control but Chu postures up.
Chu is working Ignatowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chu scoring with punches and elbows.
Chu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chu wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Chu off him but Chu keeps the position. #T4#
Ignatowski sneaks back into half guard.
Chu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ignatowski wants to control but Chu is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Chu.
Chu is taking a breather. Ignatowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Chu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Chu 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.
Chu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Reverend Jim Ignatowski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatowski.
Chu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chu throws a hook to the side of Ignatowski's head but Ignatowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chu moves out of range as Ignatowski throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Ignatowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chu misses with a two punch combination.
Ignatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatowski throws out the jab.
Ignatowski lands a nice shot that snaps Chu's head back.
Ignatowski swings widly with a right hand
and Chu counters with a series of strikes. Ignatowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ignatowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatowski throws out a loose jab but Chu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Chu.
A jab from Ignatowski misses.
Chu stalks Ignatowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ignatowski's face. Ignatowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy left from Ignatowski finds it's target.
Ignatowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chu staying out of range there.
Ignatowski jabs at Chu's body.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Chu's leg but Chu calmly moves out of range.
Chu shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chu at a distance.
Chu shoots in but no luck this time.
Chu misses with a double jab
and Ignatowski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chu really felt that one!
Ignatowski lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Ignatowski misses.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatowski scores with a jab.#T2#
Chu misses with a right hand
and Ignatowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chu or perhaps it was just good defense by Ignatowski, which made it look bad.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tzu Chu.
Ignatowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chu's head.
Tzu Chu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chu throws a hook but Ignatowski blocks it.
Chu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chu misses with an uppercut. Ignatowski saw that one coming.
Ignatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ignatowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chu momentarily.
Ignatowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chu can do to turn this around?
Ignatowski misses with a looping left.
Chu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick which misses Chu's front leg but catches the back leg as Chu tries to avoid it.
Ignatowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ignatowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ignatowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Chu.
Chu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ignatowski tries to score with a low kick but Chu moves his leg out of the way.
Chu throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Ignatowski thows a leg kick but Chu checks it
and Chu counters with a leg kick.
Ignatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatowski lands with a nice body punch.
Ignatowski walks into a straight right hand from Chu.
Ignatowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chu.
Chu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Chu.
Chu swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatowski.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatowski. That's going to slow Chu down. #CL#
Ignatowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chu lands with a light punch inside.
Chu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ignatowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Ignatowski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Ignatowski.
A short right from Ignatowski on the inside.
Ignatowski blocks a body shot from Chu. #BC#
Ignatowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Chu.
Ignatowski cracks Chu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski with the inside leg kick.
Ignatowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chu.
It seemed like Chu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ignatowski scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ignatowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatowski with the inside leg kick.
Chu lands a jab to the nose.
Ignatowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ignatowski avoids the body shot from Chu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chu is looking to clinch but Ignatowski is avoiding it.
Chu throws a right hand that Ignatowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Ignatowski also avoids with ease.
Chu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ignatowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Chu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ignatowski to the mat! Ignatowski manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chu defends well.#SUB#
Ignatowski pushes a forearm under Chu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Chu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TC 19 Mil $ GP vol 3.3
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Doctore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ignatowski. That one must have hurt.
A head kick from Doctore lands but Ignatowski takes it in his stride.
Ignatowski lands the left hand.
Doctore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignatowski scores with a punch to the head.
Ignatowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatowski lunges at Doctore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doctore's hand.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Doctore.
Doctore just misses with a punch to the body.
Doctore moves in looking to clinch but Ignatowski pushes him off.
Ignatowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick that knocks Doctore off balance momentarily.
Ignatowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doctore was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatowski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Doctore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Ignatowski throws a solid leg kick but Doctore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatowski.
A quick step to the side and Doctore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski lands the left hand.
Ignatowski throws a good cross that connects.
Ignatowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ignatowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doctore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doctore misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Doctore misses its intended target.
Ignatowski looks to throw the jab but Doctore is out of range.
Doctore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ignatowski - that will leave a mark!
Doctore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ignatowski lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Ignatowski misses
and Doctore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A quick step to the side and Doctore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doctore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ignatowski avoids the body shot from Doctore.
Ignatowski thinks about the counter body kick.
Ignatowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatowski.
Doctore lands with a right hand.
Ignatowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Doctore.
Ignatowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ignatowski tries to land a body kick
and Doctore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ignatowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ignatowski tests Doctore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Ignatowski.
Doctore tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Doctore blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Doctore.
Ignatowski with the inside leg kick.
Ignatowski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Doctore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doctore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doctore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ignatowski on the side of the head.
Ignatowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doctore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doctore there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatowski.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski throws a leg kick which misses Doctore's front leg but catches the back leg as Doctore tries to avoid it.
Ignatowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doctore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut lands for Ignatowski. That snapped Doctore's head back.
Doctore takes one on the button.
Ignatowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Doctore jabs at Ignatowski's body.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Doctore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doctore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ignatowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Ignatowski - just one landing.
Ignatowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski throws a sloppy body shot
and Doctore counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ignatowski connects with a single shot there.
Ignatowski scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Doctore clinches up against the cage.
Doctore blocks an uppercut.
Ignatowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Doctore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Doctore.
Doctore blocks a body shot from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski taking a breather.
Ignatowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doctore walks away with a smile on his face. Ignatowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice cross by Ignatowski.
Doctore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Doctore to counter with a crisp jab.
Doctore misses with a few strikes there.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doctore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Doctore moves into range and connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doctore checks a leg kick.
Doctore tries to clinch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Doctore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A leg kick checked by Doctore.
Doctore lands a jab.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doctore.#ROC#Ignatowski is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Ignatowski does it's job there.
Ignatowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doctore.
Ignatowski cracks Doctore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Doctore defending well as Ignatowski loads up on a big left hand.
Doctore throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doctore sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ignatowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doctore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatowski works the jab nicely.
Doctore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatowski.
Doctore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doctore tries to clinch up but Ignatowski circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Ignatowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doctore.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ignatowski. That snapped Doctore's head back.
Doctore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Doctore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Doctore misses its target.
That kick from Ignatowski tenderised Doctore's leg. Doctore is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Doctore is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Ignatowski misses.
Doctore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a hook.
Doctore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Doctore crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ignatowski - the referee stops the clock and Doctore gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ignatowski. Doctore manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Doctore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doctore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doctore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatowski.
Doctore thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ignatowski lands a jab.
Ignatowski scores with a nice body kick.
Ignatowski tries to score with a low kick but Doctore moves his leg out of the way.
Ignatowski misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Doctore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ignatowski lands with a hook. Doctore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doctore will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Doctore misses with a straight right.
Ignatowski jabs at Doctore's body.
Ignatowski lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Doctore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doctore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ignatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatowski throws a push kick but Doctore slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Doctore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doctore swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski lands a nice shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski lands a nice looking body kick.
Ignatowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ignatowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Doctore takes a step back to recover.
Ignatowski throws out a leg kick but Doctore moves out of range and Ignatowski only half commits.
Ignatowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Doctore walks into a stiff left hand from Ignatowski.#T1#
Ignatowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doctore misses with a body shot.
Ignatowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ignatowski scores with a jab. Doctore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ignatowski with a nice calf kick.
Ignatowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ignatowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doctore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ignatowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ignatowski.
Doctore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ignatowski.
Doctore throws a hook but Ignatowski blocks it.
Ignatowski lands a really nice looking cross but Doctore seems unphased.
#T2#
Doctore works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doctore throws a one two combo.
Doctore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Doctore misses its target.
Ignatowski is looking to slow Doctore down with leg kicks.
Oenomaus Doctore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Doctore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doctore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ignatowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the side of Doctore's head but Doctore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doctore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ignatowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ignatowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ignatowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignatowski 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 Doctore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doctore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Doctore slips a jab from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doctore throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Doctore misses with an uppercut. Ignatowski saw that one coming.
Ignatowski cracks Doctore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ignatowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ignatowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Doctore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ignatowski. That one must have hurt.
Ignatowski scores with a spinning back kick!
Ignatowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatowski throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Ignatowski.
Doctore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doctore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ignatowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Doctore is out of range and Ignatowski settles back down.
Doctore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ignatowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doctore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Ignatowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ignatowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doctore.
Ignatowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Doctore moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ignatowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
An out of breath The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
TC 14 Mil $ GP vol 2.1
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Ruenroeng's leg but Ruenroeng calmly moves out of range.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ignatowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ignatowski lands a jab.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng lands with an overhand left.
Ignatowski moves out of range as Ruenroeng throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Ignatowski clinches with his opponent.
Ignatowski wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatowski fails to land.
Ruenroeng lands a nice uppercut.
Ignatowski throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Ruenroeng.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Ignatowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Ignatowski throws a hook but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Ignatowski looks for the body kick but Ruenroeng saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Ruenroeng on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ignatowski misses with the combination.
We've been informed that Ignatowski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A left lands for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick as Ruenroeng jumps back.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ignatowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatowski.
Ruenroeng is looking for a counter combo.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
Ignatowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruenroeng's sensitive parts. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruenroeng tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruenroeng swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up.
Ignatowski wants to slow Ruenroeng down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruenroeng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.
Ruenroeng keeps Ignatowski at a distance using the push kick.
Ignatowski throws a chopping leg kick but Ruenroeng manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ignatowski misses with a looping right.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruenroeng keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ruenroeng is looking to wear down Ignatowski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good work by Ruenroeng as he checks the leg kick.
Ruenroeng misses with a body kick.
Ignatowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruenroeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ignatowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatowski with a nice calf kick.
Ignatowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruenroeng checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Ruenroeng wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ignatowski avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Ignatowski tries to keep at a distance but Ruenroeng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruenroeng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ignatowski misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ruenroeng on the inside.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Ignatowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatowski lands a shoulder strike.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatowski.
A short right from Ruenroeng on the inside.
Ignatowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Ignatowski is pushing Ruenroeng up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ruenroeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatowski can't find room to land a body shot as Ruenroeng controls the action.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
Ruenroeng lands a right hand.
Ignatowski throws a head punch that misses.
Ruenroeng lands a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ignatowski.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatowski's elbow. #TD2#
Ignatowski pulls guard.
Ruenroeng wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ignatowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruenroeng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Ruenroeng from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samak Ruenroeng 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#
Ignatowski misses with a body shot
letting Ruenroeng counter with a right hand.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruenroeng thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ruenroeng is able to avoid easily.
Ruenroeng throws out a loose jab but Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignatowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Samak Ruenroeng is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatowski blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ignatowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ruenroeng clinches up against the cage.
Ignatowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ignatowski blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Ignatowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng throws the kick towards the body but Ignatowski avoids it.
Ignatowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ignatowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Ignatowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatowski misses with a left hand
and Ruenroeng counters with a body kick that stops Ignatowski in his tracks momentarily.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Ruenroeng throws a wild body kick that Ignatowski sees coming a mile off.
Ruenroeng throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
It looks like Ruenroeng has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ignatowski swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng throws the kick towards the body but Ignatowski avoids it.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Ignatowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignatowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Ignatowski avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ignatowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatowski.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ignatowski.#T2#
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng misses with a hook. Ignatowski ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruenroengs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ignatowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatowski moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Ruenroeng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatowski misses the target.
Ruenroeng blocks a low kick nicely.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatowski scores with a punch to the head.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatowski lands with a right hand.
Ignatowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruenroeng has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ignatowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ruenroeng moves away from the strike by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
#T3#
Ruenroeng needs to keep his hands up - Ignatowski had a free shot at his head there.
Ruenroeng looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Ruenroeng takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng lands with a cross.
Ignatowski throws a hook but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Ruenroeng lands a really nice looking cross but Ignatowski seems unphased.
Ignatowski throws a hook but Ruenroeng avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ruenroeng scores with a head kick.
Ignatowski looks to land a right hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range.
Ignatowski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRuenroeng.
Ruenroeng takes one to the chin there.
Ignatowski tries to score with a low kick but Ruenroeng moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Ruenroeng on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruenroeng is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Ignatowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng. #T4#
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Ignatowski throws a body kick.
Ignatowski throws a push kick but Ruenroeng slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Ruenroeng lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ignatowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatowski can pounce on him.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a leg kick.
Ignatowski misses with a looping right.
Ruenroeng lands a lovely overhand right.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Ruenroeng thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ignatowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski tries to work over Ruenroeng's front leg with a kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Ruenroeng counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ignatowski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ignatowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignatowski is looking to chop away at Ruenroeng's legs.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ruenroeng throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ignatowski on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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#
A jab from Ignatowski misses.
A low kick from Ignatowski misses
and Ruenroeng counters with a left to the body.
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Ruenroeng throwing a counter right hand but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Ignatowski misses.
Ruenroeng wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruenroeng lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ignatowski will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ignatowski at a distance.
Ignatowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ruenroeng throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ignatowski avoids it.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Ignatowski is looking to chop away at Ruenroeng's legs.
Ignatowski slips under a jab from Ruenroeng.
Ignatowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruenroeng.
Ignatowski moves forwards but Ruenroeng connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ignatowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruenroeng throws a looping overhand right but Ignatowski ducks down to avoid it.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatowski lands with a hook. Ruenroeng tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ignatowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Ruenroeng's leg but Ruenroeng calmly moves out of range.
Ignatowski misses with a straight right.
Ruenroeng throws out a powerful jab.
Ruenroeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatowski.
Ruenroeng connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruenroeng takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Ignatowski swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatowski sizes up Ruenroeng with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ruenroeng avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatowski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ignatowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ruenroeng. That one must have hurt.
Ruenroeng throws a body kick that misses.
Ignatowski throws a lazy right hand but Ruenroeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ignatowski blocks a jab.
Ignatowski avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng staying out of range there.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Ruenroeng looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruenroeng steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ignatowski. That one must have hurt.
Ignatowski tries to score with a low kick but Ruenroeng moves his leg out of the way.
Ruenroeng misses with a looping right.
Ignatowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ruenroeng.
A clash of legs there as Ruenroeng blocks the low kick.
Ignatowski slips under a jab from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Ruenroeng throws a body kick that misses.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski tries to work over Ruenroeng's front leg with a kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Ruenroeng lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruenroeng connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski thuds his right hand into Ruenroeng's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruenroeng lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Ignatowski throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruenroeng misses the target.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
Ignatowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ruenroeng keeps Ignatowski at a distance using the push kick.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ruenroeng checks a leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut.
Ruenroeng takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
Ruenroeng sets himself, and Ignatowski steps forward looking for the clinch! Ruenroeng avoids it this time.
Ruenroeng sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ignatowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ruenroeng scores with a punch to the head.
Ruenroeng takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Reverend Jim Ignatowski.
I think Ignatowski 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
An out of breath The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
TC Wednesday Warriors 3
Date: Oct 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hirigushi.
Ignatowski tried to score with a low kick but Hirigushi checks it.
Hirigushi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.
Hirigushi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ignatowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hirigushi swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Hirigushi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ignatowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Ignatowski slips a jab from Hirigushi.#T1#
Ignatowski lands a jab to the head.
Ignatowski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ignatowski slips under a jab from Hirigushi.
Ignatowski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ignatowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hirigushi scores with a body shot.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ignatowski counters with a low kick, right behind Hirigushi 's knee.
Ignatowski misses the body punch
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand.
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Ignatowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hirigushi misses with a hook to the body
and Ignatowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ignatowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ignatowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hirigushi misses with a right hand
and Ignatowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
A big left from Hirigushi misses.
Kendo Hirigushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hirigushi fails to land with a series of punches.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ignatowski.#T3#
Ignatowski scores with the left hand. Hirigushi knows he should have avoided that one.
Hirigushi throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Hirigushi clobbers Ignatowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hirigushi throws a hook but Ignatowski blocks it.
Ignatowski throws a push kick but Hirigushi slaps the foot to one side.
Hirigushi is looking for a counter combo.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Ignatowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirigushi throws out the jab.
Ignatowski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hirigushi misses with a double jab.
Hirigushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Hirigushi swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatowski counters with a straight right hand.
Hirigushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Hirigushi.
Ignatowski wants to counter the offense by Hirigushi and move into the clinch position.
Ignatowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
A little jabbing left from Ignatowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hirigushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hirigushi throws a big shot that misses.
Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.
Ignatowski misses with a body punch
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hirigushi's sensitive parts.
Hirigushi misses the jab.
Ignatowski throws out a counter right but Hirigushi avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendo Hirigushi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ignatowski tests Hirigushi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hirigushi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatowski counters with a thumping low kick.
Hirigushi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hirigushi misses with a wild combination.
Hirigushi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatowski feints a counter leg kick.
Kendo Hirigushi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ignatowski, as that shot connected.
Hirigushi misses with a body shot.
Ignatowski tries to counter with a clinch but Hirigushi shakes him off and moves away.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Ignatowski wants to counter with a clinch but Hirigushi pushes him away.#T1#
The fighters circling - Hirigushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but Ignatowski avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Ignatowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Ignatowski defending well as Hirigushi loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatowski is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hirigushi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski motions for Hirigushi to come forward. Ignatowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ignatowski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hirigushi has got the better of the exchanges.
Hirigushi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hirigushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Hirigushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hirigushi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatowski. Ignatowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatowski scores with a shot to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hirigushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ignatowski wants to counter the offense by Hirigushi and move into the clinch position.
Ignatowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Ignatowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hirigushi misses with a straight right.
Ignatowski flicks out a counter leg kick but Hirigushi steps away.
Ignatowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Ignatowski misses. #T3#
Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.
Ignatowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Ignatowski finds it's way through Hirigushi's defenses.
A good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Hirigushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut.
Ignatowski throws a shot to the body.
Hirigushi throws a jab when Ignatowski was well out of range.#T4#
Hirigushi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hirigushi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi misses with a body punch
and Ignatowski counters with a leg kick.
Hirigushi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hirigushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hirigushi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ignatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirigushi.
Ignatowski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hirigushi misses the shot to the body.
Hirigushi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kendo Hirigushi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ignatowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirigushi looks to land a right hand but Ignatowski moved out of range.
Hirigushi tries to bum rush Ignatowski with a series of wild strikes but Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ignatowski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hirigushi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hirigushi.
Ignatowski is looking to chop away at Hirigushi's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ignatowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ignatowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hirigushi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski wants to counter with a clinch but Hirigushi pushes him away.
Ignatowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Ignatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hirigushi lands a jab to Ignatowski's midsection.
Hirigushi throws out a loose jab but Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirigushi throws out the jab.
Ignatowski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hirigushi blocks it well.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut.
Hirigushi takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
Hirigushi throws a right and a left that Ignatowski avoids nicely. #T2#
Hirigushi stalks Ignatowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ignatowski's face. Ignatowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice defenses there by Ignatowski.
Hirigushi throws out a loose jab but Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatowski wants to counter the offense by Hirigushi and move into the clinch position.
Ignatowski thows a body kick. Hirigushi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hirigushi misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatowski! But no joy.
Hirigushi throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatowski counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirigushi scores with a nice right hand.
Hirigushi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ignatowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hirigushi missing with a left hand there. Ignatowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Hirigushi scores with a nice right hand.
Hirigushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi misses with a two punch combination.
Hirigushi backing away here, and Ignatowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hirigushi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ignatowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Hirigushi's leg but Hirigushi calmly moves out of range.
Kendo Hirigushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hirigushi throws the left hand but Ignatowski avoids the punch easily.
Ignatowski feints a counter leg kick.
Ignatowski ducks right into an uppercut from Hirigushi.
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Ignatowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Hirigushi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but Ignatowski avoids them all with ease.
Hirigushi misses with a wild combination.
Ignatowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hirigushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatowski.
Hirigushi stuns Ignatowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendo Hirigushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hirigushi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TC 5 Maki vs Holmes Jr
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Ji Woo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ji Woo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Ji Woo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ji Woo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ji Woo throwing strikes from guard but Ignatowski blocks nicely.
Ji Woo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ji Woo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ji Woo defends well.
Ignatowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ji Woo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ji Woo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ji Woo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji Woo wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ji Woo trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ji Woo tries to stand but Ignatowski is controlling from the bottom.
Ignatowski pulls Ji Woo in to control the position.
Ji Woo trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ignatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ji Woo with a hook.
Ji Woo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ignatowski misses with a two punch combination.
Ignatowski takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the body kick.
Ji Woo looks for a takedown but Ignatowski sprawls well.
A punch combination from Ji Woo misses.
Ignatowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Ji Woo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ji Woo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ignatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatowski scores with a jab. Ji Woo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ignatowski misses with a hook to the body
and Ji Woo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ji Woo throws a low kick, looking for Ignatowski's leg but Ignatowski calmly moves out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a straight right.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Ignatowski's head but Ignatowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Ji Woo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ignatowski as he avoids it easily.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bong Ji Woo.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick as Ji Woo jumps back.
Ignatowski throws a front kick that sends Ji Woo stumbling back into the cage.
Ignatowski cracks Ji Woo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Ji Woo checks it.
Ji Woo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ji Woo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ignatowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ji Woo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
Ji Woo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ignatowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignatowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ji Woo misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Ji Woo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski with the inside leg kick.
Ignatowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Ji Woo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ji Woo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Ignatowski is looking to chop away at Ji Woo's legs.
Ji Woo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick as Ji Woo jumps back.
Ji Woo looks to land a body kick but Ignatowski moved away.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ignatowski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ji Woo if he has to take too many more of those.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Ignatowski saw that one coming.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ji Woo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ignatowski with a body shot.#TD2#
Ignatowski gets caught napping as Ji Woo dives in and scores a takedown. Ignatowski manages to retain guard.
Ji Woo postures up in Ignatowski's guard and throws a big left but Ignatowski blocks it.
Ji Woo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ji Woo postures up in Ignatowski's guard and throws a big left but Ignatowski blocks it. #SUB2#
Ji Woo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Reverend Jim Ignatowski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ignatowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ignatowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ignatowski motions for Ji Woo to come forward. Ignatowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski with a jab.
Ignatowski connects with a right hand. Ji Woo shakes it off.
Ignatowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Ji Woo.
Ignatowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ji Woo counters with a series of strikes. Ignatowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ji Woo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Ignatowski ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ignatowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ignatowski jabs Ji Woo right on the nose. Ji Woo blinks but takes it well.
Ignatowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ji Woo. That did some damage!
Ji Woo blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Ji Woo moves in looking to clinch but Ignatowski pushes him off.
Ignatowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Ignatowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Ignatowski avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Ignatowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ji Woo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ji Woo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ji Woo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ji Woo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body
and Ji Woo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Ji Woo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Ji Woo misses with a wild body shot.
Ji Woo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ignatowski is fending him off so far but Ji Woo persists. Nope, Ignatowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Ji Woo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ignatowski back to the cage. Ji Woo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ignatowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Ji Woo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, jab by Ignatowski - just one landing.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ji Woo looks to land a combination but Ignatowski avoids it well.
Ignatowski digs a good body shot into Ji Woo's ribs.#T2#
Ignatowski thows a leg kick but Ji Woo checks it #TD2#
and Ji Woo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Ji Woo seems to be working for a kimura but Ignatowski defends the submission attempt.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Ji Woo is very close to passing his half guard.
Ji Woo is trying to control. Ignatowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Ji Woo seems to be working for a kimura but Ignatowski defends the submission attempt.
Ignatowski won't allow Ji Woo to pass to mount.
Ignatowski wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ji Woo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Ji Woo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignatowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ji Woo content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Ignatowski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Ji Woo is trying to work for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ji Woo wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ji Woo defends well.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ji Woo advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura here.
Ignatowski is controlling Ji Woo's trapped leg to prevent Ji Woo from advancing to side control.
Ignatowski won't allow Ji Woo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ji Woo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignatowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ji Woo trying to mount his opponent but Ignatowski defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ji Woo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ji Woo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Ji Woo is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski parries the strikes from Ji Woo easily there. Ji Woo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ignatowski to escape.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Ji Woo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ji Woo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ji Woo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is trying to control Ji Woo's posture but Ji Woo avoids it. #T1#
Ji Woo is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ji Woo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ji Woo is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ji Woo advances nicely into full mount.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski is squirming around, avoiding Ji Woo's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Ignatowski has given up his back.
Ji Woo is hanging on to Ignatowski's back as he tries to escape.
Bong Ji Woo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ji Woo looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Ji Woo working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ji Woo looking to break Ignatowski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ignatowski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ji Woo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ignatowski wants to control his opponent's hands but Ji Woo gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Ji Woo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ignatowski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ignatowski turns into Ji Woo and is now in his guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Ji Woo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ji Woo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. #REVB#
Ji Woo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Ji Woo defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Ji Woo defends it easily.
Ignatowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ji Woo content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Ji Woo trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ji Woo forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Ji Woo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignatowski is just riding it out for now. Ji Woo eventually gives up the hold.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Ji Woo has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bong Ji Woo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ji Woo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TC 1:Pearson vs Ringnes
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatowski moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Conan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ignatowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Conan misses.
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conan moves away.
Conan lunges at Ignatowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ignatowski's hand.
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conan blocks the body kick.
Conan with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conan throws the left hand but Ignatowski avoids the punch easily.
Conan backing away here, and Ignatowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatowski connects with a crisp jab.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Conan checks it.
A shot to the body from Ignatowski misses
and Conan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ignatowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Conan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Conan moves out of range of the body kick.
Conan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Conan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ignatowski!
Conan tries to bum rush Ignatowski with a series of wild strikes but Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ignatowski throws out a counter right but Conan avoids it with no problem.
A low kick lands for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick that knocks Conan off balance momentarily.
Ignatowski misses with an uppercut.
Ignatowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Conan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ignatowski as he avoids it easily.
Conan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Conan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Ignatowski connects with a body shot.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Conan.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatowski. #T2#
A jab from Conan misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ignatowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Conan misses with a looping left.
Ignatowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ignatowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Conan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is looking to slow Conan down with leg kicks.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but Conan avoids it.
Ignatowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Conan's head.
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Conan throws a nice looking combination but Ignatowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conan avoids a kick to the body.
Ignatowski lands with an overhand left.
Ignatowski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Conan throws the left hand but Ignatowski avoids the punch easily.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Conan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ignatowski pushes Conan away with a front kick.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski misses the body punch
letting Conan counter with a right hand.
Ignatowski scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignatowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conan looks to land a left hand but Ignatowski moved out of range nicely.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Conan checks it well.
Ignatowski throws a series of strikes that have Conan backpedaling.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Conan.
Good shot there by Ignatowski.
Conan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Ignatowski takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Conan tries to throw a body punch but Ignatowski avoids it by throwing Conan back against the cage.
Ignatowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Ignatowski misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conan.
A short right from Conan.
Ignatowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conan tries to throw a body punch but Ignatowski avoids it by throwing Conan back against the cage.
Conan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ignatowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Conan fails to land. #TD#
Conan pulls guard. #SUB#
Conan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conan working a defensive guard but Ignatowski passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Conan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Reverend Jim Ignatowski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Good shot there by Ignatowski.
Conan takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
Conan lands with an uppercut that bounces Ignatowski off the cage and back into range.
Ignatowski digs a good hook to Conan's body.
Conan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski tries to clinch up but Conan circles away and keeps his distance.
Conan connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from Ignatowski lands.
Conan misses with a looping left.
Conan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Conan misses with a straight left.
Ignatowski moves out of range as Conan strikes.
Ignatowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
No joy there for Conan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ignatowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ignatowski tries to avoid it but Conan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ignatowski to the ground. Ignatowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ignatowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatowski. #T1#
Conan throws a looping overhand right but Ignatowski ducks down to avoid it.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignatowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Conan misses with a hook to the body
and Ignatowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatowski scores with a push kick.
Conan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatowski.
Conan is looking to counter punch.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick.
Ignatowski wants to clinch up but Conan keeps it at a distance.
Ignatowski scores with a leg kick.
Conan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ignatowski thumps Conan with a low kick.#TD#
Conan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ignatowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Ignatowski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Conan 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 Ignatowski.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.#T2#
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski wants to control but Conan postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ignatowski is not content to let Conan control the position.
Conan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Conan working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski wants to control but Conan postures up.
The strikes coming from Conan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Conan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Conan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Conan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Conan lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Conan trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Conan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Conan trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Conan dominated that second round.
That's time! Conan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ignatowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatowski. That's going to slow Conan down.
A jab from Conan misses.
Ignatowski tries to clinch but Conan moves out of range.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from Ignatowski.
Conan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ignatowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conan doesn't seem bothered though.
Ignatowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatowski connects with a right hand. Conan shakes it off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conan is defended easily by Ignatowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatowski counters with an outside leg kick.
Conan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ignatowski on the side of the head.
Conan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab, jab by Ignatowski - just one landing. #T1#
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Conan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ignatowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Conan misses its intended target.
Ignatowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatowski lands an overhand right.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignatowski connects with the punch.
Conan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatowski moves away.
Ignatowski throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Conan counters with a single leg into guard. Ignatowski didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Ignatowski has his foot on Conan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conan looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conan defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for subs off his back but Conan has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Conan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ignatowski.
Conan working away.#T3#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control Conan's posture but Conan avoids it.
Ignatowski keeps Conan under control for a moment.
Conan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ignatowski's legs.
I wouldn't like to be where Ignatowski is right now.
Conan scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ignatowski isn't going anywhere.
Ignatowski is looking to regain half guard here but Conan keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Conan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ignatowski, who protects the arm well.
Ignatowski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Edward Conan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Conan working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Reverend Jim Ignatowski.
I think Ignatowski 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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:
FARTMMA 102
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatowski moves away.
Ignatowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawler misses the target.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Crawler's leg but Crawler calmly moves out of range.
Crawler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ignatowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crawler at a distance.
Ignatowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski lands with a nice body kick.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Crawler.
Ignatowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Ignatowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Ignatowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crawler fails to land with a series of punches.
Ignatowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ignatowski misses with the combination.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Ignatowski.
Crawler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Ignatowski throws a right hand that misses
and Crawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawler moves out of range of the body kick.
Crawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Crawler. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crawler counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatowski swings for the body but Crawler moves out of range.
Crawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Crawler has closed the distance and engaged Ignatowski in a clinch.
#T3#
Crawler lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Ignatowski.
#BC#
Ignatowski manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Crawler rushes Ignatowski and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatowski fails to land.
Ignatowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ignatowski avoids the elbow strike from Crawler, against the cage.
Ignatowski has a couple of punches blocked by Crawler.
Ignatowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawler.
Ignatowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatowski pushes Crawler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ignatowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crawler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crawler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crawler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatowski takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawler tries a body shot but Ignatowski blocks it.
Ignatowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ignatowski lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Ignatowski presses Crawler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ignatowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Crawler fails to land.
Crawler misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ignatowski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatowski.
Crawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Ignatowski.
Crawler misses with a body punch.
Crawler tries to circle away but Ignatowski has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Ignatowski.
Crawler takes a shot to the head.
Crawler stops a takedown attempt from Ignatowski.
Crawler lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Crawler.
Ignatowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crawler can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatowski controls the action.
Ignatowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatowski.
Crawler blocking some punches.
Ignatowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ignatowski wants to land a leg kick but Crawler is out of range.
Crawler wants to counter with a clinch but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Crawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski sets himself, and Crawler steps forward looking for the clinch! Ignatowski avoids it this time.#CL#
Ignatowski instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ignatowski jumps guard.
Ignatowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crawler can do to turn this around?
Crawler trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Crawler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crawler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crawler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crawler trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T1#
Crawler is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crawler is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crawler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ignatowski swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Crawler counter with a right hand.
Crawler loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
As Crawler tries to get set, Ignatowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Crawler manages to avoid the attempt.
Crawler misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crawler.
Crawler loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Crawler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignatowski.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Crawler misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Ignatowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski is looking to wear down Crawler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Crawler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ignatowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Crawler throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Crawler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ignatowski doesn't seem phased though.
Ignatowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Crawler is just out of range.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Ignatowski lands a left and a right that send Crawler crashing to the mat, dazed. Ignatowski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Crawler is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Night Crawler has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler connects with a body shot.
Crawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Ignatowski finish him?
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawler.
Crawler seems to have recovered his senses.
Crawler misses with a hook
and Ignatowski counters with a left to the body.
Crawler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
A big right from Crawler misses.
Crawler throws a hook but Ignatowski blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crawler.
Ignatowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crawler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crawler misses with a body punch
and Ignatowski counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatowski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice cross by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a lazy right hand but Crawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatowski cracks a nice hook into Crawler's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Night Crawler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Crawler throws the left hand but Ignatowski avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ignatowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crawler throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatowski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Crawler avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Crawler.
Crawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Crawler.
Ignatowski misses with a left hand
and Ignatowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ignatowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Ignatowski is predictable there
and Crawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crawler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ignatowski lands the left hand.
Ignatowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crawler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ignatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Night Crawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Crawler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Ignatowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crawler.
Crawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crawler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatowski can pounce on him.
Ignatowski works the jab nicely.
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crawler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatowski. Ignatowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Crawler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crawler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Crawler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawler pushes off an throws an elbow but Ignatowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crawler scores with a shot to the side of Ignatowski's head.
Ignatowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawler walks away with a smile on his face. Ignatowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crawler slips under a jab.
Ignatowski sets himself, and Crawler steps forward looking for the clinch! Ignatowski avoids it this time.
Ignatowski lands a body shot.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
A good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Crawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Ignatowski misses its target.
Crawler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crawler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatowski scores with a body shot.
A big left from Crawler misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Crawler coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Night Crawler.
Well Ignatowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! |
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Event:
FARTMMA 96
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Puller throws a looping overhand right but Ignatowski ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatowski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ignatowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ignatowski slips a jab from Puller.
Ignatowski stuns Puller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puller walks into a jab.
Puller misses with a straight right.
Ignatowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Puller is just out of range.
Puller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatowski. Ignatowski obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been hearing reports that Puller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ignatowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ignatowski scrambles back to his feet.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ignatowski misses with a body shot.
Ignatowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Puller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puller looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Puller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ignatowski on the side of the head.
Puller avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Puller misses its target.
Ignatowski swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatowski moves away from the strike by Puller. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatowski.
A left lands for Puller.
Puller sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ignatowski misses the jab.
Puller scores with a jab.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Puller counters with a one-two to the body.
Ignatowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ignatowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Puller throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatowski drops Puller with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Puller! Ignatowski dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
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Event:
FARTMMA 91
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Ignatowski catches Jansson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jansson blocks a jab.
Ignatowski slips under a jab from Jansson.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Ignatowski - just one landing.
Ignatowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Janssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ignatowski misses with the body kick
and Jansson counters with a nice body shot.
Ignatowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Jansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Jansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jansson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatowski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Jansson misses its intended target.
As Jansson backs away, Ignatowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatowski tests Jansson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crunch! Ignatowski slams his shin into Jansson's torso.#T1#
Ignatowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Jansson misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ignatowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ignatowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ignatowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jansson misses with an uppercut
and Ignatowski counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been informed that Jansson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ignatowski throws a body kick that misses
and Jansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jansson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jansson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ignatowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ignatowski misses with a hook to the body
and Jansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jansson unleashes a big counter combination but Ignatowski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jansson needs to keep his hands up - Ignatowski had a free shot at his head there.
Jansson throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Ignatowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ignatowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jansson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jansson! But no joy.
Jansson misses the jab.
Ignatowski throws a solid leg kick but Jansson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatowski.
Ignatowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jansson's calf.
Jansson throws out a loose jab but Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatowski connects with a crisp jab.
Jansson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ignatowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatowski catches Jansson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ignatowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ignatowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
A low kick from Ignatowski misses
and Jansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Ignatowski throws out a leg kick but Jansson moves out of range and Ignatowski only half commits.
A jab from Jansson misses.
Ignatowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ignatowski throws out a powerful jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Jansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jansson avoids a kick to the body.
Jansson checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Jansson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ignatowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jansson on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignatowski 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 Jansson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jansson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with an uppercut. Jansson saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a leg kick
letting Jansson counter with a right hand.
Jansson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Ignatowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ignatowski misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Ignatowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Jansson counters with a right hand to the body.
Ignatowski misses with a shot to the body
and Jansson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that round.
That's time! Ignatowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ignatowski lands with a straight right. Jansson didn't see that one coming.
Jab by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski lands a front kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignatowski 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 Jansson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jansson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jansson misses with a straight right.
Ignatowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jansson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick which misses Jansson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jansson tries to avoid it.
Jansson avoids the body shot from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Jansson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatowski.
Jansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ignatowski darts in trying to clinch
and Jansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Ignatowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jansson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ignatowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jansson misses with an uppercut.
Ignatowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jansson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jansson blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignatowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ignatowski wants to land a leg kick but Jansson is out of range.
Jansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ignatowski tries to clinch there but Jansson circles away.
Jansson blocks a low kick nicely.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ignatowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jansson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Ignatowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jansson in his tracks.
Ignatowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Ignatowski coming out on top.
Ignatowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jansson throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jansson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatowski throws a good cross that connects.
Jansson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Jansson misses.
Jansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jansson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ignatowski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jansson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice side step and Jansson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatowski. #T3#
Jansson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatowski misses with a hook. Jansson ducked under it nicely.
Jansson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jansson misses the target.
Ignatowski misses with a body punch
and Jansson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jansson throws out a loose jab but Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatowski. That's going to slow Jansson down.
Jansson misses with a looping right.
Ignatowski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jansson staying out of range there.
Ignatowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ignatowski throws a front kick that sends Jansson stumbling back into the cage.
Ignatowski scores with the left hand. Jansson knows he should have avoided that one.
Ignatowski takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4##CL#
Ignatowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ignatowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Jansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Jansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Ignatowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jansson can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a looping overhand right but Jansson ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatowski misses with a leg kick
and Jansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jansson counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Jansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Jansson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jansson throws a lazy right hand but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatowski misses with a left hand
and Jansson counters with a right hand to the body.
Ignatowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ignatowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ignatowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jansson misses the shot to the body.
Ignatowski throws a front kick aimed at Jansson's knee but Jansson avoids it well.
Jansson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ignatowski throws the left hand but Jansson avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Jansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski connects with a crisp jab.
Ignatowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jansson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jansson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jansson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Jansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jansson needs to keep his hands up - Ignatowski had a free shot at his head there.
Ignatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jansson's sensitive parts.
Jansson jabs Ignatowski right on the nose. Ignatowski blinks but takes it well.
Ignatowski misses with a looping right.
Jansson needs to keep his hands up - Ignatowski had a free shot at his head there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jansson checks a leg kick.
Jansson throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Ignatowski finds it's target.
Ignatowski lands an overhand right.
Ignatowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jan Jansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ignatowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatowski looks to throw the jab but Jansson is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jansson looks to land a right hand but Ignatowski moved out of range.
Ignatowski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ignatowski scores with a leg kick.
Ignatowski feints and then cracks Jansson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jansson down.
Ignatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jansson throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski tries to land a leg kick but Jansson saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Ignatowski misses
and Ignatowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jansson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatowski throws a good cross that connects.
Ignatowski throws a front kick that sends Jansson stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Ignatowski looks to throw a body kick
and Jansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Ignatowski. That snapped Jansson's head back.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ignatowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jansson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jansson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ignatowski tries to clinch up but Jansson circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the body from Ignatowski misses
and Jansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatowski scores with a leg kick.
Jansson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ignatowski.
Jansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ignatowski wants to slow Jansson down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Jansson misses.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Ignatowski staying out of range there.
Jab by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Jansson throws out a counter right but Ignatowski avoids it with no problem.
Ignatowski throws out a powerful jab.
Jansson misses with an uppercut.
Jansson slips under a jab.
Jansson jabs at Ignatowski's body.
Ignatowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jansson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Jansson.
Jansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Ignatowski is predictable there
and Jansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ignatowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The defeated Jan Jansson had this to say: 'He was the better fighter this time.
You win lose, and you some some.'.
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Event:
JBL Contenders IV
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Ignatowski there.
Ignatowski tries to land a leg kick but Hanying saw it coming and moves away.
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Hanying is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ignatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hanying went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hanying stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski swings for the body but Hanying moves out of range.
Hanying went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big right from Ignatowski misses.
Ignatowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatowski scores with a nice strike.
Ignatowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanying. Hanying circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski misses with an uppercut
and Hanying counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ignatowski is looking to slow Hanying down with leg kicks.
Ignatowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanying was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski misses with a leg kick
and Hanying counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Ignatowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ignatowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hanying counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Hanying looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hanying takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hanying counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick as Hanying jumps back.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Hanying cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatowski works Hanying's body with a nice hook.
Ignatowski throws a body kick that misses
and Hanying counters with a left and a right that stings Ignatowski.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ignatowski - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Ignatowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Ignatowski misses
and Hanying counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanying momentarily.
Hanying uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatowski.
Hanying displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatowski throws out the jab.
Ignatowski is looking to slow Hanying down with leg kicks.
Ignatowski tries to clinch there but Hanying circles away.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanying misses the target.
Hanying keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski tests Hanying's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatowski tries to land a body kick
and Hanying counters with a nice leg kick.
Hanying blocks a low kick nicely.
As Ignatowski looks to move away, Hanying throws a big counter combo but Ignatowski just gets out of the way.
Ignatowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanying swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Ignatowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanying checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatowski is looking to land body kicks.
Ignatowski throws a push kick but Hanying slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanying misses the target.
Ignatowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanying's sensitive parts.
Ignatowski thows a leg kick but Hanying checks it
and Hanying counters with a left and a right that stings Ignatowski.
Hanying slips under a jab from Ignatowski.
Hanying feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Ignatowski darts in and clinches Hanying up against the cage.
Hanying blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Ignatowski on the inside.
Hanying lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ignatowski or not.
Ignatowski lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Hanying breaks the clinch.
Good work by Hanying as he checks the leg kick.
Hanying seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Ignatowski throws a solid leg kick but Hanying takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatowski.
A slow jab from Ignatowski misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Hanying on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ignatowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanying uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanying sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatowski tries to clinch up but Hanying circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Hanying was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ignatowski misses with a hook to the body
and Hanying counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatowski misses with a body punch
and Hanying counters with a good low kick that Ignatowski was not able to check.
Ignatowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanying counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanying.
Ignatowski wants to land a leg kick but Hanying is out of range.
Hanying went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A clash of legs there as Hanying blocks the low kick.
Hanying appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ignatowski cracks Hanying with a good jab.
Ignatowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanying paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanying is looking for a counter combo.
Ignatowski misses with a leg kick.
Hanying is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hanying defending well as Ignatowski loads up on a big left hand.
Hanying swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanying avoids a kick to the body.
Hanying appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ignatowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hanying to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatowski tries to work over Hanying's front leg with a kick but Hanying checks it.
Hanying appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ignatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Ignatowski looks to move away, Hanying throws a big counter combo but Ignatowski just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatowski lands a nice looking body kick.
Hanying chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatowski can pounce on him.
Ignatowski throws a hook but Hanying blocks it.
Hanying went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hanying crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ignatowski - the referee stops the clock and Hanying gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ignatowski. Hanying manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ignatowski.#CL2#
Ignatowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanying.
Ignatowski presses Hanying against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ignatowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatowski fails to land.
Hanying misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Ignatowski breaks from the clinch.
Hanying checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hanying was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some bone on bone action there as Hanying checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Hanying as he checks the leg kick.
Hanying feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ignatowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanying is out of range and Ignatowski settles back down.
It looked like Hanying wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Good shot there by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ignatowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanying thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but Hanying moves out of range easily.
Hanying swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanying bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ignatowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanying has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ignatowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanying's head.
Ignatowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ignatowski misses with a right hand
and Hanying counters with a nice leg kick.
Ignatowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Hanying was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignatowski 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 Hanying has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanying and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ignatowski is looking to slow Hanying down with leg kicks.
Ignatowski throws a hook but Hanying blocks it.
Hanying seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanying ducks right into an uppercut from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski wants to slow Hanying down by chopping away at his legs.
Ignatowski throws out a loose jab but Hanying uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanying has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ignatowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanying's head.
An inside leg kick from Ignatowski misses.
Ignatowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanying. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Hanying blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Ignatowski looks to land a left hand but Hanying moved out of range nicely.
Hanying is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ignatowski throws out a powerful jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ignatowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatowski scores with a kick to the body.
Ignatowski thumps Hanying with a low kick.
Ignatowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanying moves out of range as Ignatowski throws a body kick.
Hanying fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ignatowski just manages to avoid it.
Ignatowski misses with a wild body shot.
As Ignatowski looks to move away, Hanying throws a big counter combo but Ignatowski just gets out of the way.
Ignatowski throws an off balance right hand
and Hanying counters with a two punch combo.
Ignatowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanying.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ignatowski thows a leg kick but Hanying checks it
and Hanying counters with a series of strikes. Ignatowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ignatowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanying. That did some damage!
Hanying walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski is looking to clinch.
Ignatowski thumps Hanying with a low kick.
Ignatowski wants to land a leg kick but Hanying is out of range.
Hanying swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatowski misses with a hook. Hanying ducked under it nicely.
Hanying throws a big counter combination but Ignatowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski misses with a left hand
and Hanying counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanying seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hanying uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatowski.
Hanying avoids the body shot from Ignatowski.
Hanying throws a counter high kick but Ignatowski was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Ignatowski tries to clinch but Hanying is having none of it.
Hanying feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big right from Ignatowski misses.
Hanying throws a big counter combination but Ignatowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Ignatowski lands with a cross.
Hanying takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski tries to land a body kick
and Hanying counters with a nice leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Hanying checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hanying checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hanying keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ignatowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ignatowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanying swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatowski throws a good cross that connects.
Liang Hanying has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hanying checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liang Hanying is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanying is out of range and Ignatowski settles back down.
Hanying half committed to a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanying checks a leg kick.
Hanying throwing a counter right hand but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Ignatowski throws a jab when Hanying was well out of range.
Hanying is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ignatowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanying walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ignatowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ignatowski.
Hanying avoids a kick to the body.
Ignatowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hanying takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Ignatowski tries to clinch but Hanying moves out of range.
Ignatowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignatowski throws an off balance right hand
and Hanying counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ignatowski's knee momentarily.
Ignatowski scores with a leg kick.
Hanying defending well as Ignatowski loads up on a big left hand.
Hanying half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hanying throws a big counter combination but Ignatowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ignatowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ignatowski misses with a looping left.
Ignatowski lands a nice shot that snaps Hanying's head back.
#T4#
Ignatowski misses with a hook. Hanying ducked under it nicely.
Hanying quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanying checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hanying is looking to counter punch.
Hanying takes one on the button.
Ignatowski lands with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Hanying wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanying stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ignatowski throws out a loose jab but Hanying uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanying looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ignatowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanying is looking to counter punch.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick which misses Hanying's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanying tries to avoid it.
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ignatowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
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Event:
JAG Evolution
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Xiu lands a body shot.
Ignatowski throws a jab when Xiu was well out of range.
Ignatowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Xiu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ignatowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Ignatowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Xiu lands with a left to the head.
Xiu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ignatowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xiu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Ignatowski breaks the clinch.
Xiu misses with a hook.
Ignatowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ignatowski walks into a left hand.
Xiu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatowski.
A bone on bone clash there as Xiu blocks the leg kick.
Xiu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiu.
Xiu blocks a jab.
Ignatowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiu.
Ignatowski avoids the head kick by Xiu.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiu moves forwards but Ignatowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiu.
Ignatowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ignatowski throws a push kick but Xiu slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Ignatowski is predictable there
and Xiu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignatowski's sensitive parts.
Xiu lands with a straight right. Ignatowski didn't see that one coming.
Xiu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiu takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Ignatowski moves into the clinch.
Xiu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiu misses with the head strike.
Ignatowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiu lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatowski stalling in the clinch but Xiu improves position.
Xiu avoiding damage as Ignatowski throws knees to the body.
Ignatowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xiu just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
A short uppercut from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiu has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatowski.
Xiu misses with the head strike.
Xiu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiu.
Xiu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xiu.
A short right from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xiu walks away with a smile on his face. Ignatowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Char Xiu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Reverend Jim Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws a chopping leg kick but Xiu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ignatowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ignatowski throws a wild body kick that Xiu sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Xiu misses.
Xiu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Ignatowski lands a body shot.
Ignatowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Ignatowski misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Ignatowski is predictable there
letting Xiu counter with a right hand.
Xiu looks to land a right hand but Ignatowski moved out of range.
Xiu lands a head kick. Ignatowski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xiu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatowski.
Xiu walks into a stiff left hand from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiu can pounce on him.
Xiu feints and then cracks Ignatowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatowski down.
Ignatowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xiu is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Ignatowski does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski blocks the body kick.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Xiu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ignatowski's knee momentarily.
Ignatowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xiu. Xiu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ignatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ignatowski checks a leg kick.
Xiu misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xiu.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Xiu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiu. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but Xiu avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ignatowski, right into the meat.
Xiu throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Xiu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ignatowski is out of range and Xiu settles back down.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski throws a hook but Xiu blocks it.
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Ignatowski throws a chopping leg kick but Xiu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and Xiu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Xiu scores with a head kick. Ignatowski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ignatowski cracks Xiu with a good jab.
Xiu scores with a leg kick.
Xiu motions for Ignatowski to come forward. Xiu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Char Xiu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Xiu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ignatowski looks for the body kick but Xiu saw that one coming.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Xiu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xiu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xiu checks it well.
Xiu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Ignatowski
and Xiu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Ignatowski as he checks the leg kick.
Xiu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatowski misses with a looping left.
Xiu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xiu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatowski checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiu. Ignatowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiu checks a leg kick.
It looked like Xiu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xiu lands a head kick!
Xiu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Ignatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ignatowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A leg kick checked by Xiu.
Ignatowski takes one on the button.
Good leg kick by Xiu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ignatowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiu moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ignatowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiu's hands.
Xiu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Ignatowski misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiu 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 Ignatowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignatowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ignatowski swings for the body but Xiu moves out of range.
Ignatowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiu checks a leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.#T2#
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Xiu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiu takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
Xiu lands a jab to the head.
Ignatowski blocks a head kick by Xiu.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiu throwing a counter right hand but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Xiu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ignatowski can do to turn this around?
Xiu throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatowski moves out of range easily.
Ignatowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xiu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut lands for Xiu. That snapped Ignatowski's head back.
Xiu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Xiu is wise to it.
Ignatowski lands a jab.
Xiu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatowski throws a looping overhand right but Xiu ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski cracks Xiu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xiu scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ignatowski - that will leave a mark!
Xiu misses with a wild body shot.
Xiu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiu misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body
and Xiu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiu checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
Xiu is looking to counter punch.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Xiu wants to slow Ignatowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Ignatowski scores with a nice body kick.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but Xiu moves out of range easily.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Xiu counters with a good low kick that Ignatowski was not able to check.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick as Xiu jumps back.
Xiu throws a jab when Ignatowski was well out of range.
Ignatowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Ignatowski works Xiu's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Xiu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ignatowski doesn't seem phased though.
Ignatowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ignatowski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Xiu counters with a nice body shot.
Ignatowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xiu scores with a jab. Ignatowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ignatowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good shot there by Xiu.
A punch lands to the side of Ignatowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Xiu.
Ignatowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiu.
Xiu scores with a spinning back kick!
Ignatowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiu is out of range and Ignatowski settles back down.
Ignatowski digs a good hook to Xiu's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Xiu misses.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Xiu.
Xiu cracks Ignatowski with an open hand slap.
Xiu is looking to chop away at Ignatowski's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Char Xiu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ignatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xiu throws a quick counter head kick but Ignatowski was just out of range.
Xiu connects with a leg kick. Ignatowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Char Xiu is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiu cracks the inside of Ignatowski's front leg.
Donk. Ignatowski catches Xiu right on the button with a cross.
Xiu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ignatowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ignatowski just manages to avoid it.
Xiu tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiu throws a big shot that misses.
Ignatowski jabs at Xiu's body.
Xiu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ignatowski wants to slow Xiu down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiu half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xiu throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatowski moves out of range easily.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignatowski 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 Xiu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.#T1#
Xiu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ignatowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiu's hands.#CL2#
Ignatowski drives through and clinches with Xiu against the cage.
Ignatowski can't find room to land a body shot as Xiu controls the action.
Ignatowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xiu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ignatowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xiu to keep the fight standing.
Xiu works on Ignatowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Ignatowski cracks Xiu with a nice body shot.
Xiu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Char Xiu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ignatowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiu.
Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatowski's elbow.
Xiu presses Ignatowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xiu lands a left hand.
Xiu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiu lands a nice uppercut.
Xiu lands a left hand.
Xiu scores with a shot to the side of Ignatowski's head. #ROC#
Ignatowski is rocked!
Xiu lands with a light punch inside.
Ignatowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Xiu finish him?
Ignatowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiu lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Xiu.
Xiu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ignatowski with a big uppercut! Ignatowski tries to clinch up but Xiu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ignatowski to the mat! Ignatowski covers up and Xiu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Char Xiu!
A victorious Char Xiu 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:
JAG Benedetti vs Woody II
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Ignatowski tries to land a leg kick but Bagueirau saw it coming and moves away.
Bagueirau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ignatowski circles away.
Ignatowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ignatowski throws the kick towards the body but Bagueirau avoids it.#TD#
Bagueirau shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bagueirau showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Bagueirau is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bagueirau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatowski sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Bagueirau wants to free his trapped foot but Ignatowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Bagueirau is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bagueirau is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bagueirau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignatowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bagueirau perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski looking to control.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bagueirau is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bagueirau is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Bagueirau is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bagueirau haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Bagueirau drops back looking for a leg! Ignatowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ignatowski manages to kick Bagueirau off! Bagueirau jumps back into Ignatowski's guard.
Bagueirau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Ignatowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bagueirau's head.
Ignatowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ignatowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bagueirau throws out the jab.
Bagueirau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatowski can pounce on him.
Bagueirau shoots in and drives through. Ignatowski sprawls well.
Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagueirau.
Ignatowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bagueirau misses with a straight right.
Bagueirau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sildosoves Bagueirau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagueirau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ignatowski as he jumps to the side.
Ignatowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bagueirau circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Bagueirau.
Bagueirau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bagueirau blocks the body kick.
Bagueirau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ignatowski defends it nicely.
Ignatowski pushes Bagueirau away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagueirau misses with a looping left.
Bagueirau fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sildosoves Bagueirau will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bagueirau cracks Ignatowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid body kick from Ignatowski.
Bagueirau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagueirau looks to land a left hand but Ignatowski moved out of range nicely.
Ignatowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Ignatowski. No joy for Bagueirau on that attempt.
Bagueirau backing away here, and Ignatowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bagueirau throws a hook but Ignatowski avoids it easily.
Ignatowski throws a counter combo.
Ignatowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Bagueirau shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bagueirau showed some decent athleticism there.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Bagueirau has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bagueirau is working for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bagueirau is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bagueirau trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for a guillotine here but Bagueirau defends easily.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Bagueirau from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bagueirau slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Bagueirau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bagueirau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.#T3#
Bagueirau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Bagueirau has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ignatowski!
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Bagueirau has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Bagueirau is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ignatowski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ignatowski shrugs it off.
Ignatowski is squirming around, avoiding Bagueirau's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Bagueirau has hold of Ignatowski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ignatowski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Bagueirau trying to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position but Bagueirau isn't that keen on the idea.
Bagueirau trying to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Bagueirau sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagueirau avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sildosoves Bagueirau dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bagueirau misses with a hook.
Bagueirau feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ignatowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bagueirau throws a hook to the side of Ignatowski's head but Ignatowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bagueirau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ignatowski can do to turn this around?
Ignatowski thumps Bagueirau with a low kick.
Bagueirau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bagueirau drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ignatowski sprawls and moves away.
Bagueirau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.#TD#
Bagueirau closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ignatowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Bagueirau keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ignatowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Bagueirau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB#
Bagueirau is trying to work for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
#SUB#
Bagueirau seems to be working for a kimura but Ignatowski defends the submission attempt.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Bagueirau sits in half guard.
Bagueirau is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ignatowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sildosoves Bagueirau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bagueirau is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bagueirau content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Bagueirau is working for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bagueirau.#T3#
Bagueirau misses with an uppercut
and Ignatowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bagueirau's knee momentarily.
Bagueirau shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ignatowski pinned against the cage. Ignatowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick.
Bagueirau takes one to the chin there.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bagueirau is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ignatowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bagueirau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ignatowski cracks the inside of Bagueirau's front leg.
Ignatowski cracks Bagueirau with a good jab.#ROC2#
Bagueirau is rocked!
Bagueirau throws out a loose jab but Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Bagueirau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ignatowski. Bagueirau shrugs it off though.
Bagueirau seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagueirau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ignatowski as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sildosoves Bagueirau. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Bagueirau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagueirau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ignatowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bagueirau shoots for a double leg takedown but Ignatowski sprawls well. He's pushed Bagueirau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bagueirau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ignatowski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bagueirau takes a step back to recover.
Ignatowski lands a really nice looking cross but Bagueirau seems unphased.
Ignatowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sildosoves Bagueirau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bagueirau drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ignatowski sprawls and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bagueirau has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sildosoves Bagueirau!
Sildosoves Bagueirau tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
JBL FNF VII
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ignatowski.
A T Rex Bottom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ignatowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatowski prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Ignatowski pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
A T Rex Bottom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A T Rex Bottom scoring with some ground and pound.
A T Rex Bottom is in close to Ignatowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
A T Rex Bottom chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Ignatowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but A T Rex Bottom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A T Rex Bottom postures up and lands a big shot to Ignatowski's brow.
A T Rex Bottom works over Ignatowski with some ground and pound from guard.
A T Rex Bottom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A T Rex Bottom works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
A T Rex Bottom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignatowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ignatowski is pressing down on A T Rex Bottom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A T Rex Bottom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ignatowski's head.
A T Rex Bottom trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
A T Rex Bottom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
A T Rex Bottom passes Ignatowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to control A T Rex Bottom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but A T Rex Bottom has control of the leg. #T3#
A T Rex Bottom drops an elbow to the side of Ignatowski's head.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but A T Rex Bottom has control of the leg.
A T Rex Bottom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back.
A T Rex Bottom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but A T Rex Bottom has passed to side control!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ignatowski wants to control but A T Rex Bottom postures up.
A T Rex Bottom trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
A T Rex Bottom controlling from side mount.
A T Rex Bottom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working. #SUB#
A T Rex Bottom working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
A T Rex Bottom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ignatowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ignatowski looks to land a body kick but A T Rex Bottom moved away.
A T Rex Bottom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ignatowski can do to turn this around?
Ignatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Ignatowski misses its intended target.
A T Rex Bottom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A T Rex Bottom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ignatowski sprawls and moves away.
A T Rex Bottom goes for a double leg but Ignatowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ignatowski continues to drive forward.
A T Rex Bottom connects with a single shot there.
A T Rex Bottom swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Ignatowski there.
A T Rex Bottom tries to close the distance and clinch but Ignatowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Ignatowski digs a good body shot into A T Rex Bottom's ribs.
A low kick from Ignatowski misses
enabling A T Rex Bottom to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ignatowski.
A T Rex Bottom tried to score with a low kick but Ignatowski checks it.
Ignatowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatowski swings for the body but A T Rex Bottom moves out of range.
A T Rex Bottom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A T Rex Bottom dives in and grabs Ignatowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ignatowski pushes down on A T Rex Bottom's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snake Under A T Rex Bottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ignatowski won't be happy with that.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatowski wants to control but A T Rex Bottom is keeping busy.
#SUB#
A T Rex Bottom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but A T Rex Bottom pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A T Rex Bottom passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignatowski!
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but A T Rex Bottom maintains control.
Ignatowski wants to control but A T Rex Bottom is having none of it.
A T Rex Bottom prevents Ignatowski from getting the reversal.
Ignatowski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
A T Rex Bottom wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ignatowski actively working from the bottom here.
A T Rex Bottom is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A T Rex Bottom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.
A T Rex Bottom with shots to the head and body - Ignatowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
A T Rex Bottom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Ignatowski working to try and regain half guard.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A T Rex Bottom tries to control but Ignatowski wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ignatowski thumps A T Rex Bottom with a low kick.
Ignatowski throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ignatowski won't be happy with that.
Ignatowski tries to buck A T Rex Bottom off but A T Rex Bottom is having none of it.
Ignatowski is still trying to improve position.
A T Rex Bottom is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
A T Rex Bottom tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no A T Rex Bottom has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A T Rex Bottom lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Ignatowski manages to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but A T Rex Bottom has control of the leg.
Ignatowski taking some punishment here, with A T Rex Bottom in his half guard.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A T Rex Bottom trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A T Rex Bottom stands up over Ignatowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A T Rex Bottom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
A T Rex Bottom landing some decent shots from guard.
A T Rex Bottom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A T Rex Bottom trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ignatowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. A T Rex Bottom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A T Rex Bottom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A T Rex Bottom trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but A T Rex Bottom is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
A T Rex Bottom passes into half guard.
A T Rex Bottom passes the guard and advances to mount!
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A T Rex Bottom looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A T Rex Bottom seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignatowski for as long as he can get away with.
A T Rex Bottom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but A T Rex Bottom pulls his head out easily.
A T Rex Bottom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back.
A T Rex Bottom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for A T Rex Bottom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Under A T Rex Bottom!
Our winner, Snake Under A T Rex Bottom, 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: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Ignatowski connects with an inside leg kick.
SixityEight wants to slow Ignatowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Ignatowski throws a big counter head kick but SixityEight avoids it with no problem.
SixityEight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ignatowski avoids it really well and circles away.
SixityEight backing away here, and Ignatowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
SixityEight looks to land a combination. Ignatowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
SixityEight closes the distance and pushes Ignatowski back into the cage.
Ignatowski looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SixityEight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatowski prevents a body shot from SixityEight.
Ignatowski is looking to control SixityEight's arms but SixityEight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ignatowski has his back to the cage.
Ignatowski swings wildly with an uppercut but SixityEight uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ignatowski has SixityEight pressed against the cage, preventing SixityEight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
SixityEight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ignatowski to keep the fight standing.
Ignatowski swings wildly with an uppercut but SixityEight uses good head movement to avoid it.
SixityEight lands a nice shot to the body.
Ignatowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but instead, SixityEight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ignatowski into the cage.
Ignatowski misses with a punch on the inside.
SixityEight is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ignatowski is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi SixityEight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SixityEight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatowski misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ignatowski manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Ignatowski avoids a kick to the body.
SixityEight checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
SixityEight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
SixityEight moves out of range of the body kick.
SixityEight blocks the body kick.
SixityEight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
SixityEight shoots in looking for a takedown. Ignatowski tries to sprawl out of it but SixityEight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ignatowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
SixityEight shoots in and drives through. Ignatowski sprawls well.
SixityEight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatowski throws out the jab.
Ignatowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to SixityEight's calf.#T3#
SixityEight tries to clinch there but Ignatowski circles away.
#CL#
SixityEight has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski has a couple of punches blocked by SixityEight.
Ignatowski throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatowski has a couple of punches blocked by SixityEight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatowski.
SixityEight is trying to force a seperation but Ignatowski has the dominant position.
SixityEight blocks an uppercut.
Ignatowski swings wildly with an uppercut but SixityEight uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Ignatowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
SixityEight blocks the body kick.
SixityEight tries to clinch up.#T4#
Ignatowski throws the kick towards the body but SixityEight avoids it.
Ignatowski swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and SixityEight moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
SixityEight blocking some punches.
SixityEight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ignatowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
SixityEight is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Ignatowski breaks the clinch.
Ignatowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
SixityEight is looking to score with low kicks.
Ignatowski is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
SixityEight tries to clinch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Ignatowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
SixityEight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ignatowski defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from SixityEight is defended easily by Ignatowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ignatowski throws an overhand right that lands on SixityEight's shoulder, as SixityEight tries to avoid the shot.
SixityEight shoots in looking for a takedown but Ignatowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing SixityEight's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ignatowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
SixityEight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
SixityEight blocks the body kick.
Ignatowski throws the kick towards the body but SixityEight avoids it.
Ignatowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract SixityEight.
Ignatowski scores with a kick to the body.
Ignatowski throws a body punch but SixityEight moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski scores with a leg kick.
Ignatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
SixityEight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SixityEight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SixityEight moves away.
Ignatowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
SixityEight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatowski. Ignatowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takeshi SixityEight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SixityEight tries to clinch there but Ignatowski circles away.
Ignatowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatowski tries a head kick but it misses.
SixityEight fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi SixityEight. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for SixityEight's leg but SixityEight calmly moves out of range.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick that knocks SixityEight off balance momentarily.
Ignatowski throws a wild body kick that SixityEight sees coming a mile off.
SixityEight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatowski throws out the jab.
Ignatowski misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ignatowski!
Takeshi SixityEight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SixityEight moves out of range as Ignatowski throws a body kick.
Ignatowski tries to land a front kick but SixityEight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
SixityEight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
SixityEight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
SixityEight slips a straight right by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatowski takes a swing at SixityEight's ribcage but misses.
Ignatowski looks to land a left hand but SixityEight moved out of range nicely.
SixityEight's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
SixityEight avoids a kick to the body.
Ignatowski seems to be stalking SixityEight here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! SixityEight drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
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