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Event: SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain     
Date:   Mar 17, 2024





180 cm
34 yrs
165 lbs



165 cm
40 yrs
144 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 13 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Flenderson shoots and misses #TD2#
and Delisle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flenderson's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (0) vs (2) Delisle
Delisle being controlled here momentarily.
Delisle stays in close to Flenderson's body and controls the position.
Flenderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Delisle controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Flenderson is keeping the position.#T1#
Delisle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flenderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
Delisle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Flenderson trying to keep a closed guard but Delisle is proving a slippery customer.
Delisle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Let's hope that Delisle 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass. #T3#
Delisle trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Delisle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Delisle 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.
Flenderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully. #T4#
Delisle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Delisle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Delisle keeps trying to improve his position.
Delisle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Flenderson has Delisle pulled in close to control his posture.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
Delisle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Delisle works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Delisle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Delisle is keen to just control but Flenderson is a slippery customer.
Delisle not doing much here.
Delisle is trying to control. Flenderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Flenderson tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg. #T7#
Delisle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Flenderson is staying active underneath Delisle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Delisle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Delisle wants to control but Flenderson is keeping him busy.
Delisle uses his free foot to push down on Flenderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Flenderson.
Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (0) vs (5) Delisle
Flenderson has given up his back. Will we see Delisle going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (0) vs (8) Delisle#T8##SUB2#
Delisle looking for the RNC.
Delisle is riding his opponent, not letting Flenderson buck him off.
Flenderson is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Delisle's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Delisle avoiding Flenderson 's attempts to control his hands.
Delisle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Flenderson.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Delisle.#T9#
Delisle tries to get the hooks in deep but Flenderson pushed the leg off.
Flenderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Delisle's guard. Nice work there by Flenderson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (8) Delisle
Delisle wants to control the position but Flenderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Flenderson tries to pass to full mount but Delisle defends it.
Delisle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Delisle.
Delisle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flenderson advances to half guard.
Delisle wants to improve his position but Flenderson is controlling well.
Delisle manages to get to full guard.
Delisle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Delisle is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T11#
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delisle looking to control.
Delisle pulls Flenderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Flenderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Flenderson stays in close to Delisle's body and controls the position.
Delisle wants to sweep but no luck.
Flenderson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet.
Delisle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Flenderson controls the pace.
Delisle keeping full guard, as Flenderson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Delisle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flenderson defends well.#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Delisle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (10) Delisle
Delisle stands and throws Flenderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (2) vs (13) Delisle
Flenderson prevents Delisle from improving position.
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Delisle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Flenderson!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Flenderson (2) vs (15) Delisle#T14#
Delisle tries to control but Flenderson wriggling away.
Delisle wants to take Flenderson's back here but Flenderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Flenderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Delisle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flenderson regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Delisle has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Flenderson defend it? Delisle steps over the head and cranks it - Flenderson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Delisle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gauthier Delisle!
During a confident post fight interview, Gauthier Delisle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi     
Date:   Mar 03, 2024





186 cm
30 yrs
175 lbs



165 cm
40 yrs
144 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Delisle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sova was covering up waiting for the punch and Delisle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (0) vs (2) Delisle
Sova 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.
Delisle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Delisle looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sova looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Delisle is defending well. Sova quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Delisle has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sova celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pavel Sova!
Pavel Sova decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi     
Date:   Feb 18, 2024





186 cm
25 yrs
182 lbs



165 cm
40 yrs
144 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexei Sykov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 12 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sykov closes the distance and pushes Delisle back into the cage.#TD#
Sykov gets control of Delisle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sykov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Delisle trying to control but Sykov is working from the bottom.
Delisle controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sykov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delisle forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sykov 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.
Delisle not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sykov gets full guard.
Delisle pushes down on Sykov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sykov tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg.
Delisle trying to control the pace.
Delisle tries to pass to full mount but Sykov defends it.
Sykov is looking to control Delisle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sykov avoid being mounted?#T2#
Sykov is not content to let Delisle control the position.
Delisle trying to mount his opponent but Sykov defends it.
Delisle wants to control but Sykov is keeping him busy.
Delisle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sykov wants to get back to full guard.
Delisle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sykov is looking for a sweep. Delisle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Sykov has his hands clasped together around Delisle's back. He's all about the action.
Delisle wants to control but Sykov is keeping him busy.
Sykov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sykov.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sykov holds on and takes a little breather.
Sykov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delisle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Sykov is looking for a triangle here but Delisle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (0) vs (3) Delisle#T4##SUB2#
Delisle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sykov, who protects the arm well.
Delisle controls the position.
Sykov is trying to control Delisle's posture but Delisle avoids it. #SUB2#
Delisle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sykov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sykov trying to control here. #T5#
Delisle trying to pass the guard but Sykov defending well.
Sykov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delisle is working away from the top position though.
Sykov is looking to improve his position.
Sykov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Delisle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Delisle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Sykov wants to sweep here but Delisle controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sykov working for a triangle but Delisle defends it easily.
Delisle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Sykov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T7#
Delisle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Delisle pushing down on Sykov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sykov trying to control from the bottom.
Delisle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sykov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8#
Delisle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sykov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sykov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Sykov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Delisle passes Sykov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sykov wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Delisle tries to pass to full mount but Sykov defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9##SUB#
Sykov looking for submissions off his back.
Sykov is refusing to be controlled, as Delisle sits in half guard.
Sykov wants to get back to full guard.
Delisle controlling the action here.
Delisle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sykov!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sykov (0) vs (6) Delisle
Sykov is squirming around, avoiding Delisle's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Sykov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Delisle controlling from the full mount.
Sykov tries to hold on but Delisle pushes him away.
Delisle trying to control but Sykov is having none of it.
Sykov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Delisle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Delisle wants to control the action but instead Sykov gets a body lock and reverses into Delisle's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (6) Delisle
Delisle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (2) vs (8) Delisle#T11#
Sykov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delisle is one step ahead there.
Sykov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sykov (4) vs (8) Delisle
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.
Delisle is trying to keep Sykov in close.
Delisle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
Delisle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sykov controls the pace.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov 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.
Delisle keeping full guard, as Sykov tries to pass.
Delisle is trying to keep Sykov in close.
Sykov preventing the sweep.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving. #T13##SUB#
Sykov 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. #SUB2#
Sykov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Delisle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sykov has managed to get both his arms back between Delisle's legs - danger averted.
Delisle is controlling Sykov's posture.
Delisle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sykov wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving.
Sykov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T14#
Sykov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Delisle trying to hold on to Sykov's head to control him but Sykov postures up.
Sykov prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Sykov wants to control but Delisle is keeping him busy.
Delisle manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delisle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delisle wins on points by 8 to 4.
Gauthier Delisle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '.

 

Event: SSG 267 Doe vs Hlervu     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024





165 cm
40 yrs
144 lbs



180 cm
28 yrs
168 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Toyotomi Ieyasu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Delisle tries to keep at a distance but Ieyasu has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Ieyasu jumps into guard, dragging Delisle to the mat.
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.
Delisle looking to pass the guard.
Ieyasu working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Ieyasu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Delisle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Delisle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Delisle'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle postures up.
Delisle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ieyasu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Delisle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Delisle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delisle is looking to advance position but Ieyasu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Delisle (0) vs (4) Ieyasu#SUB2#
Ieyasu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Delisle can't escape the position.
Ieyasu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delisle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Delisle is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Training Academy , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Delisle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ieyasu wants to pass to mount but Delisle is defending the position.
Delisle preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Delisle tries to roll over but Ieyasu keeps him under control.#T3#
Delisle is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ieyasu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Ieyasu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Delisle tries to get to full guard but Ieyasu has control of the leg.
Delisle wants to control but Ieyasu passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (0) vs (7) Ieyasu#T4#
Delisle is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Ieyasu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ieyasu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Delisle is looking for a sweep.
My spies in Rough House inform me that Ieyasu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ieyasu controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Ieyasu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ieyasu trying to control the action but Delisle is working from the bottom. #T5#
Delisle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ieyasu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ieyasu is working for a submission of some sort.
Ieyasu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Delisle's thigh. Delisle counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Delisle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Delisle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delisle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (7) Ieyasu#SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking for a triangle but Delisle pushes his legs off easily.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Ieyasu keeps moving.
Delisle content to stall in guard here.
Delisle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ieyasu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Ieyasu is trying to keep Delisle in close. #SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Delisle defends well.
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but Ieyasu is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ieyasu working for a triangle but Delisle defends it easily.
Delisle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (7) Ieyasu
Ieyasu is being controlled here. #T8#
Ieyasu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Delisle just content to control the position.
Ieyasu is looking for a sweep.
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ieyasu keeps working.
Delisle working away.
Ieyasu tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ieyasu can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Delisle controls the position from side control.
Ieyasu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Delisle controlling the position from side mount.
Delisle tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Ieyasu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ieyasu is looking for a sweep.
Ieyasu prevents Delisle from improving position.
Ieyasu is trying to get back to half guard.
Ieyasu struggling a bit here.
Ieyasu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delisle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Delisle happy to just control the position for now. #T11#
Delisle wants to control but Ieyasu is keeping him busy.
Delisle working away.
Delisle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ieyasu!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Delisle (7) vs (7) Ieyasu
Delisle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Delisle fails to take his opponent's back.
Delisle prevents Ieyasu from getting the reversal.
Delisle wants to control the pace but Ieyasu is squirming around nicely.
Ieyasu is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T12#
Ieyasu tries to hold on but Delisle pushes him away.
Ieyasu 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#
Delisle is trying to work for a kimura but Ieyasu is defending well.
Ieyasu trying to control from the bottom.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but Ieyasu defending well. #SUB2#
Ieyasu actively working from the bottom here.
Ieyasu wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy. #T13#
Delisle controlling the pace.
Delisle wants to take a breather but Ieyasu is having none of it.
Delisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ieyasu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Delisle seems content to control.#SUB2#
Ieyasu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Delisle pulls his head out easily.
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Ieyasu is defending well.
Delisle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (10) vs (7) Ieyasu
Delisle looking to control but Ieyasu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Delisle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ieyasu tries to hold on but Delisle pushes him away.
Delisle is trying to take his opponent's back.
Delisle content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ieyasu is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delisle takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
After winning the bout, Gauthier Delisle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SSG 261 Thumb vs Gascoigne     
Date:   Jan 28, 2024





177 cm
36 yrs
147 lbs



165 cm
40 yrs
144 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bremner closes the distance and pushes Delisle back into the cage.#TD#
Bremner pulls Delisle into guard.
Bremner 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.
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.
Bremner trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bremner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (0) Delisle
Delisle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bremner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (5) vs (0) Delisle
Delisle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bremner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bremner trying to control the action but Delisle is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bremner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Delisle, who protects the arm well.
Delisle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bremner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Bremner is keen to just control but Delisle is a slippery customer.
Delisle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Delisle is looking to improve his position.
Bremner wants to pass to mount but Delisle is defending the position.
Bremner wants to control but Delisle is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delisle trying to hold on to Bremner's head to control him but Bremner postures up.
Delisle tries to roll over but Bremner keeps him under control.
Delisle is not content to let Bremner control the position.#SUB#
Bremner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Delisle tries to get to full guard but Bremner has control of the leg. #T2#
Bremner stalling.
Bremner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bremner is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bremner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (8) vs (0) Delisle
Bremner trying to control the action but Delisle is working from the bottom.
Delisle tries to buck Bremner off but Bremner is having none of it.
Bremner trying to control the action but Delisle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bremner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Bremner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bremner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Delisle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bremner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bremner trying to control the action but Delisle is working from the bottom.
Delisle is looking to regain half guard here but Bremner keeps moving and retains side control.
Delisle wants to control but Bremner postures up.#SUB#
Bremner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Delisle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bremner wants to control but Delisle is keeping him busy. #T4#
Bremner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Delisle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Bremner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bremner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bremner trying to control the action but Delisle is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Delisle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bremner is looking to take a break and control but Delisle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Delisle is looking for a sweep.
Bremner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delisle keeps working. #T5##SUB#
Bremner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bremner wants to control but Delisle is keeping him busy.
Delisle wants to control but Bremner postures up.
Delisle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Delisle tries to get to full guard but Bremner has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner wants to free his trapped foot but Delisle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Delisle tries to roll over but Bremner keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bremner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Bremner wants to work for an arm triangle but Delisle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T6#
Delisle gets back to full guard.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delisle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delisle working a defensive guard here.
Bremner stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.
Bremner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Delisle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (8) vs (2) Delisle
Delisle slips nicely into half guard.
Bremner is not content to let Delisle control the position.#T7#
Delisle tries to pass to full mount but Bremner defends it.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Delisle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner gets back to full guard.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
Delisle slips nicely into half guard.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Delisle controlling the pace. #T8#
Delisle is looking to advance position but Bremner won't allow it.
Delisle wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bremner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bremner working for a triangle but Delisle defends it easily.
Delisle trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Delisle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bremner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Bremner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bremner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bremner is trying to control the position but Delisle postures up.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner wants to sweep here but Delisle controlling him for the moment.
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Bremner is keeping the position.
Bremner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delisle preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bremner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delisle is aware though and is defending well.#T10#
Delisle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Delisle 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.
Delisle won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Bremner is trying to control the position but Delisle postures up.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving. #SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delisle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Delisle 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.#T11##SUB#
Delisle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bremner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delisle has managed to get both his arms back between Bremner's legs - danger averted.
Delisle passes into half guard.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
Delisle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
Bremner gets full guard.
Delisle postures up.
Delisle won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Delisle 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.
Bremner controls Delisle momentarily but Delisle frees himself.
Delisle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Delisle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bremner is keeping the position for now. #T13##SUB#
Bremner working for a triangle but Delisle defends it easily.
Delisle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Delisle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (8) vs (5) Delisle
Delisle wants to control for a moment but Bremner uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Delisle prevents Bremner from improving his position.
Bremner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delisle is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Delisle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Delisle is keen to just control but Bremner is a slippery customer.
Bremner is looking to get back to full guard here but Delisle has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (8) vs (8) Delisle
Delisle taking a breather here.
Delisle trying to control the position but Bremner is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle tries to advance to mount but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Bremner gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Bremner takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Jaxon Bremner made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain     
Date:   Dec 24, 2023





165 cm
39 yrs
144 lbs



185 cm
35 yrs
184 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Macker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macker prevents the takedown attempt.
Delisle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Delisle goes for a takedown attempt but Macker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Macker looking to score a takedown here. Delisle is defending well but Macker drives through and ends up in Delisle's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Delisle (0) vs (2) Macker
Macker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macker 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.
Macker preventing the sweep.
Delisle pulls Macker in close to prevent any damage.
Delisle 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.#T1#
Macker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Delisle is trying to keep Macker in close.
Delisle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Macker 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.
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet. #T2#
Macker content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delisle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (2) Macker
Macker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delisle trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Delisle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macker's guard. #T3#
Macker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delisle is working away from the top position though.
Macker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Delisle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle is working hard here to advance position.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
Macker keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Delisle looking to sit in guard and control but Macker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (4) Macker#T4#
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delisle looking to control.
Delisle keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass.
Delisle wants to sweep but no luck.
Macker forces his way into half guard.
Delisle trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Delisle trying to get back to full guard but Macker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (2) vs (7) Macker
Macker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delisle is looking to escape. #T5#
Macker moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Delisle (2) vs (10) Macker
Delisle prevents Macker from getting a body triangle.
Macker is hanging on to Delisle's back as he tries to escape.
Delisle wants to control his opponent's hands but Macker gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Delisle trying to control the hands but Macker won't let him. #T6##SUB2#
Macker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Delisle knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Delisle for a finish.
Delisle wants to escape the position.
Macker is not going to allow Delisle to sit and survive in this position.
Macker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Delisle doesn't escape. #T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Macker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Delisle is trying to break free.
Macker is not going to allow Delisle to sit and survive in this position.
Delisle tries to break free.
Good control from Macker.
Delisle rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Delisle tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Delisle'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.#T8#
Macker is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position.
Delisle is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Delisle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Macker wants to take a breather but Delisle is having none of it.
Delisle is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Macker 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.
Delisle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delisle trying to control but Macker postures up.
Delisle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Delisle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Macker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macker won't allow Delisle to sweep him here. #T11#
Macker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Delisle is trying to get back to full guard.
Delisle wants to control but Macker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Macker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Delisle looking for submissions off his back.
Delisle tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.#T12#
Macker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Delisle is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Delisle moves into full guard.
Delisle being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Delisle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Macker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Delisle trying to control from the bottom.
Delisle is looking to improve his position.
Macker is looking to advance position but Delisle won't allow it.
Delisle tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Macker stalling.
Macker is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Macker controlling the pace.
Delisle is trying to maintain the position but Macker is very close to passing his half guard.
Macker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Macker wants to take a breather but Delisle is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle is pressing down on Macker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Delisle is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macker wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Dan Macker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SSG 226 Johnson vs Itinya     
Date:   Nov 12, 2023





175 cm
42 yrs
156 lbs



165 cm
39 yrs
144 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Verus stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Delisle 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: Verus (0) vs (2) Delisle
Verus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delisle is one step ahead there.
Delisle trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom.
Verus 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.
My spies in New York Training Academy inform me that Delisle has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Verus trying to control the position.
Verus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom. #T1#
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Verus is keeping the position.#SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Verus keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass.
Delisle trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom.
Verus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Verus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delisle looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Verus looking for a sweep. Not yet Verus, not yet.
Verus keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass. #SUB#
Verus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Verus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (2) Delisle
Delisle keeping moving, preventing Verus from controlling successfully.
Delisle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Delisle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Verus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Verus won't allow Delisle to sweep him here.
Verus looking to pass the guard.
Delisle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Delisle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Verus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Verus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Verus trying to control but Delisle is working from the bottom.
Verus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle is trying to keep Verus in close.
Verus preventing the sweep.
Delisle trying to control the position. #T4#
Verus is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Delisle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (4) Delisle
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but Verus is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Verus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Delisle has picked Verus up and slammed him! Verus can't keep hold of the triangle and Delisle manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (2) vs (7) Delisle
Verus is looking for a sweep.
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verus keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verus can't do much from the bottom here.
Delisle is looking to take a break and control but Verus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Verus tries to bench press Delisle off him but Delisle keeps the position.
Delisle controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Delisle 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.
Delisle tries to advance to mount but Verus denies him.
Verus is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verus keeps working.
Verus is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Verus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Verus prevents Delisle from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Verus wants to get back to full guard but Delisle has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (2) vs (10) Delisle
Delisle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Verus is looking to escape.
Delisle content just to control the position here.
It looks like Delisle 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.#T7#
Delisle wants to take Verus's back but he can't do it this time.
Delisle controlling the pace for now.
Verus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Delisle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Verus is looking to escape.
Delisle controlling his opponent.
Delisle fails to take his opponent's back.
Delisle controlling from mount.
Delisle prevents Verus from getting the reversal.#T8#
Verus wants to control but Delisle is having none of it.
Verus working to try and regain half guard.
Delisle fails to take his opponent's back.
Delisle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Verus wants to control but Delisle is having none of it.
Delisle moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Verus (2) vs (13) Delisle#SUB2#
Delisle looking for the choke but no joy.
Delisle biding his time, looking for the opening. #T9#
Verus looking very determined here, making life difficult for Delisle.
Delisle slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Delisle tries to get the hooks in deep but Verus pushed the leg off.
Delisle just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Verus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Delisle's guard. Nice work there by Verus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (4) vs (13) Delisle
Verus trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB#
Verus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Verus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Delisle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delisle 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: Verus (4) vs (15) Delisle
Delisle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Verus!
Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (4) vs (18) Delisle
Verus tries to hold on but Delisle postures up.#T11#
Delisle tries to control but Verus wriggling away.
Verus is controlling an arm, preventing Delisle from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Verus can't escape the position.
Verus gets back to half guard.
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verus keeps working.
Verus tries to roll over but Delisle keeps him under control.
Verus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Delisle is trying to control. Verus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Verus wants to improve his position but Delisle is controlling well.
Delisle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Verus!
Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (4) vs (21) Delisle
Verus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Delisle fails to move to back control.
Verus 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: Verus (6) vs (21) Delisle
Verus wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving.
Delisle wants to sweep but no luck.
Verus trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Verus 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.
Verus preventing the sweep.
Delisle keeps trying to improve his position.
Verus trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delisle wants to sweep here but Verus controlling him for the moment.
Delisle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Verus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (6) vs (23) Delisle
Verus keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully. #T14#
Verus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delisle trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom.
Verus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Verus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Verus is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (8) vs (23) Delisle
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delisle wins on points by 23 to 8.
Our winner, Gauthier Delisle, 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.

 

Event: SSG 221 Feet vs Solo     
Date:   Oct 29, 2023





165 cm
39 yrs
144 lbs



183 cm
33 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Alvarez clinches up with Delisle and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Delisle.
Delisle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Alvarez is trying to trip Delisle. He has hold of a leg but Delisle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alvarez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Delisle (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Delisle is keeping the position.
My spies in Master Chai's Dojo inform me that Alvarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Delisle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delisle is one step ahead there.
Alvarez has his hands on Delisle's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez pulls Delisle in to control the position. #T1#
Alvarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Alvarez.
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Delisle'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.
Delisle is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Delisle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alvarez controlling the position for now.
Delisle controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Delisle is looking to advance position but Alvarez won't allow it.
Delisle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Delisle works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez is not content to let Delisle control the position. #T3#
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (5) vs (4) Alvarez
Delisle trying to control here. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but Delisle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvarez to get the leverage.
Delisle wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Delisle looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Delisle defending well.
Alvarez moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (7) Alvarez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delisle gets back to half guard.
Delisle wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Delisle is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Delisle defends it.
Alvarez moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (10) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Delisle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Delisle is defending well.
Delisle struggling a bit here.#T6##SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Delisle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Delisle struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Delisle is looking to regain half guard here but Alvarez keeps moving and retains side control.
Delisle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Delisle (9) vs (10) Alvarez#T7#
Alvarez rolls, trying to escape but Delisle keeps control of the position.
Alvarez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Alvarez staying busy and making it hard for Delisle to control.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Delisle manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Alvarez right now.
Alvarez turns into Delisle and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (9) vs (12) Alvarez
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Delisle is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Delisle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delisle keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Delisle is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.
Delisle is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T9#
Delisle keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Delisle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Delisle's guard. #SUB2#
Alvarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Delisle sees it coming and defends easily.
Delisle wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here. #T10#
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Delisle wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Delisle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alvarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Delisle is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez trying to control the pace.
Alvarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (9) vs (15) Alvarez#T11#
Delisle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Delisle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Delisle is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Delisle defending well.
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Delisle is holding on to half guard well.
Delisle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Delisle gets back to full guard.
Delisle looking to control.
Delisle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet.
Delisle keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass. #T13#
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (9) vs (18) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Delisle is defending well.
Alvarez works to advance to full mount. Delisle defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Delisle (9) vs (20) Alvarez
Alvarez looking to control but Delisle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez fails to advance to Delisle's back.
Delisle is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T14#
Delisle tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Delisle is controlling an arm, preventing Alvarez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB2#
Delisle defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alvarez.
Delisle tries to improve his position but instead Alvarez has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Delisle (9) vs (23) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for the choke from the back.
Delisle is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Delisle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Delisle rolls, trying to escape but Alvarez keeps control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 23 to 9.
A relieved looking Owen Alvarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SSG 213 Majere vs Makarov     
Date:   Oct 15, 2023





184 cm
21 yrs
160 lbs



165 cm
39 yrs
144 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Stix Itinya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Delisle fails with a takedown attempt.
Delisle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Itinya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Itinya moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Itinya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Itinya is trying to drag Delisle to the mat but Delisle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Delisle wants a takedown.
Stix Itinya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
Delisle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Itinya after a bit of a struggle.
Delisle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Itinya fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Itinya moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Itinya has picked Delisle up - he's going for a ride! Itinya dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (0) Delisle
Itinya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delisle works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Itinya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Itinya won't allow Delisle to sweep him here.
Delisle is trying to keep Itinya in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Delisle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (2) vs (2) Delisle#T2#
Delisle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Itinya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delisle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Delisle preventing the sweep.
Itinya is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Itinya keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving.
Delisle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Delisle is looking to pass into half guard but Itinya pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Itinya is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (4) vs (2) Delisle
Itinya passes Delisle's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Itinya trying to control the action but Delisle is working from the bottom.
Delisle is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Delisle is defending against the submission attempts here by Itinya.
Itinya controlling the pace.
Delisle is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Itinya controlling the pace.
Delisle is looking for a sweep. Itinya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Itinya is trying to control. Delisle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Itinya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Delisle!
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (7) vs (2) Delisle
Delisle is trying to escape the mount. #T6#
Itinya wants to take his opponent's back but Delisle doesn't allow it.
Delisle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Delisle has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Itinya (10) vs (2) Delisle
Delisle wants to escape the position.
Delisle trying to control the hands but Itinya breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Delisle right now.
Delisle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Delisle breaks Itinya's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (10) vs (4) Delisle#T7#
Itinya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Delisle stopping the sweep attempt from Itinya.
Delisle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Itinya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Delisle stands and throws Itinya's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (10) vs (7) Delisle
Itinya gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Itinya (10) vs (9) Delisle#T8#
Delisle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Itinya is trying desperately to improve position.
Delisle controlling the pace for now.
Itinya tries to hold on but Delisle postures up.
Delisle wants to take his opponent's back but Itinya doesn't allow it.
Delisle is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Itinya is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Itinya (10) vs (12) Delisle
Itinya looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Itinya is keeping busy.
Itinya trying to control the action but Delisle just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Itinya trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Delisle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Itinya prevents Delisle from getting a body triangle.
Delisle is riding his opponent, not letting Itinya buck him off. #T11#
Delisle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Delisle is trying to stick to Itinya's back but Itinya is turning into Delisle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Delisle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Itinya.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Itinya (12) vs (12) Delisle
Itinya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Delisle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itinya controls the pace.
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet.
Delisle is pulling down on Itinya's head. It's preventing any offense from Itinya, at least for the moment.
Delisle controls Itinya momentarily but Itinya frees himself. #T12#
Itinya controls from within his opponent's guard.
Itinya preventing the sweep.
Itinya passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Itinya (15) vs (12) Delisle
Delisle manages to get back to half guard.
Delisle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Itinya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Delisle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Itinya is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Itinya wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving.
Itinya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Delisle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Itinya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Delisle has his foot on Itinya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Itinya works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya takes the fight on points by 15 to 12.
A very excited looking Stix Itinya 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.

 

Event: TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023





160 cm
36 yrs
150 lbs



165 cm
38 yrs
144 lbs


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 56 wins and 18 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Delisle 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.#TD#
Lee wants the takedown. Delisle is fighting it off but Lee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Delisle's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Delisle
Delisle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Delisle trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Delisle is keeping the position.
Lee passes Delisle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Delisle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Delisle defending well.
Lee controlling the action here.
Delisle keeping control of the position.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Lee 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#
Lee prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Delisle tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T3#
Delisle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delisle being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Delisle is keeping the position.
Delisle controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Delisle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Delisle wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee postures up.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Delisle is trying to keep Lee in close. #T6#
Delisle is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Delisle is keeping the position.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.#T7#
Lee postures up.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Delisle is controlling Lee's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Delisle working a defensive guard here.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Lee won't allow Delisle to sweep him here.
Lee is fighting to break Delisle's control of his arms but Delisle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Delisle controlling Lee's posture. #SUB2#
Delisle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard. #T10#
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Delisle defends it. #T11#
Delisle tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee moves into full mount! Delisle won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Delisle
Delisle is controlling an arm, preventing Lee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Delisle to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (8) vs (0) Delisle
Lee controls the position.
Delisle tries to break free. #T12#
Lee controlling from the back.
Lee'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.
Delisle is trying to break free.
Delisle trying to control but not successfully.
What can Delisle do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T13#
Delisle wants to escape the position.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Delisle.
Delisle can't escape the position.
Delisle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Lee controlling well, preventing Delisle from escaping the position.
Delisle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Delisle trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee controlling from the back.
Delisle trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Delisle right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Delisle manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (8) vs (2) Delisle

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
John Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CWC 349     
Date:   Mar 26, 2023





167 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs



165 cm
36 yrs
144 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Phil St. Georges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
St. Georges shoots in looking for a takedown. Delisle tries to sprawl out of it but St. Georges keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Delisle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Delisle feints and as St. Georges raises his hands in defense, Delisle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St. Georges (0) vs (2) Delisle
St. Georges wants to sweep here but Delisle controlling him for the moment.
Delisle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now.
St. Georges wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges is pulling down on Delisle's head. It's preventing any offense from Delisle, at least for the moment.
Delisle 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.
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard. #T1#
St. Georges trying to keep a closed guard but Delisle is proving a slippery customer.
St. Georges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Delisle controls the pace.
St. Georges looking to control.
Delisle stays in close to St. Georges's body and controls the position.
St. Georges 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.
Delisle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
St. Georges is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Delisle 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.
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard.
Delisle stopping the sweep attempt from St. Georges.
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard.
Delisle is still trying to improve position.
St. Georges is controlling Delisle's posture.
Delisle controls from within his opponent's guard.
St. Georges is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Delisle content to stall in guard here.
Delisle looking to pass the guard.
Delisle is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delisle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Delisle stopping the sweep attempt from St. Georges.
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard.
Delisle content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as St. Georges holds on and takes a little breather.
St. Georges 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#
St. Georges keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass.
Delisle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delisle is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
St. Georges trying to control the position.
Delisle content to stall in guard here.
Delisle stopping the sweep attempt from St. Georges.
Delisle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
St. Georges is trying to control the position but Delisle postures up. #T7#
Delisle 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.
Delisle looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Delisle's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (2) vs (2) Delisle
Delisle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as St. Georges controls the pace.
Delisle is trying to keep St. Georges in close.
St. Georges controlling from the top position.
St. Georges has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving.
St. Georges won't allow Delisle to sweep him here.
Delisle working a defensive guard but St. Georges manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (5) vs (2) Delisle
Delisle gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: St. Georges (7) vs (2) Delisle
Delisle is working to get back to half guard.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
Delisle gets back to half guard.#T9#
Delisle is looking for a sweep. St. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delisle moves into full guard.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving.
Delisle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St. Georges sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Delisle's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Delisle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delisle keeping full guard, as St. Georges tries to pass.
Delisle wants to sweep here but St. Georges controlling him for the moment.
St. Georges controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Delisle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St. Georges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
St. Georges is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Delisle working for a triangle but St. Georges defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Delisle looking to hit a scissor sweep but St. Georges is one step ahead there.
St. Georges stands and throws Delisle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (10) vs (2) Delisle#T11#
Delisle is trying to improve his position.
Delisle trying to remain calm as St. Georges controls from the top position.
Delisle is looking to reverse the position.
St. Georges tries to advance to mount but Delisle instead regains half guard.
Well, if St. Georges 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.
St. Georges is pressing down on Delisle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Delisle is holding on for now. #SUB#
St. Georges is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Delisle is just riding it out for now. St. Georges eventually gives up the hold. #T12#
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but Delisle defending well.
Delisle is trying to control but can't.
St. Georges is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Delisle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
St. Georges stalling.
Delisle trying to hold on to St. Georges's head to control him but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges controlling the action here.
St. Georges seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Delisle for as long as he can get away with.
Delisle is looking to improve his position.
Delisle 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.
Delisle regains full guard. Nicely done.
St. Georges passes Delisle's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14#
Well, if St. Georges 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.
Delisle is looking for a sweep. St. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delisle is trying to maintain the position but St. Georges is very close to passing his half guard.
Delisle tries to get to full guard but St. Georges has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Delisle looking for submissions off his back.
St. Georges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Delisle is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Phil St. Georges 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.

 

Event: CWCFN 12     
Date:   Jan 28, 2023





180 cm
28 yrs
135 lbs



165 cm
35 yrs
144 lbs


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 18 wins and 25 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Esteves stuffs the takedown.
Delisle shoots in looking for a takedown. Esteves tries to sprawl out of it but Delisle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Esteves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Esteves as Delisle shoots in.
Vartan Esteves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delisle is defended easily by Esteves.
Esteves attempts a counter takedown but Delisle avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle goes for a double leg but Esteves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Esteves continues to drive forward.
Esteves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delisle sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Delisle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Esteves feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Delisle or perhaps it was just good defense by Esteves, which made it look bad.
Esteves feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Delisle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Delisle showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Delisle
Esteves won't allow Delisle to pass to mount.
Esteves regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Esteves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Delisle defends it easily.#T2#
Delisle stopping the sweep attempt from Esteves.
Delisle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Esteves tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Delisle has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (5) Delisle
Esteves is trying to escape the mount.
Delisle content just to control the position here.
Esteves is desperately trying to improve his position but Delisle has a good base and remains in mount.
Delisle avoids the attempt from Esteves to control.#T3#
Esteves is looking to improve his position but Delisle isn't that keen on the idea.
Delisle controlling from mount.
Esteves is looking to get to half guard.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.
Delisle controlling the position easily from mount.
Delisle trying to control but Esteves is having none of it. #T4#
Delisle with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Esteves tries to reverse the position but Delisle maintains control.
My spies in New York Training Academy inform me that Delisle has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Esteves tries to hold on but Delisle pushes him away.
Esteves wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (0) vs (8) Delisle
Esteves just trying to survive but Delisle is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Esteves's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Delisle is cranking Esteves's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Esteves! He's tightened the choke and Esteves is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gauthier Delisle!
A relieved looking Gauthier Delisle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 333 - Prelims     
Date:   Jan 15, 2023





165 cm
35 yrs
144 lbs



177 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laperierre fails to land the takedown.
Delisle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laperierre tries to avoid it but Delisle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laperierre to the ground. Laperierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Laperierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laperierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Delisle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Laperierre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Delisle (0) vs (2) Laperierre
Delisle wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Delisle holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Delisle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laperierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle is pulling down on Laperierre's head to control his posture. #T1#
Delisle trying to control the position.
Laperierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Laperierre 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.
Delisle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laperierre looking to pass the guard.
Laperierre is fighting to break Delisle's control of his arms but Delisle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Delisle wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Laperierre advances to half guard.
Laperierre controlling the action here.
Delisle tries to roll over but Laperierre keeps him under control.#T3#
Delisle is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laperierre content to control rather than advance.
Delisle wants to improve his position but Laperierre is controlling well. #T4#
Delisle wants to control but Laperierre is keeping busy.
Laperierre prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Laperierre moves into full mount! Delisle won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (0) vs (5) Laperierre
Delisle is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laperierre controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Delisle is trying desperately to improve position.
Laperierre avoids the attempt from Delisle to control.
Delisle is trying to reverse the position but instead Laperierre has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Delisle (0) vs (8) Laperierre
We've been hearing good reports from Delisle'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.
Laperierre keeps control of the position as Delisle tries to break free.
Laperierre controls the action.#T6#
Delisle is really stuck here.
Delisle trying to control the action but Laperierre just sinks the hooks in.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Delisle tries to escape the position.
Laperierre just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Delisle can't escape the position. #T7#
Laperierre slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Laperierre has the hooks in. Delisle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Laperierre trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Delisle doesn't escape.
Delisle wants to control his opponent's hands but Laperierre gets his hands free.
Delisle is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Laperierre looking for the RNC.
Laperierre controlling from the back.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Delisle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Laperierre controlling the position well here. Delisle rolled but Laperierre kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Delisle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Delisle is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Laperierre controlling the pace for now.
Laperierre tries to control but Delisle wriggling away.
Delisle wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Delisle tries to reverse the position but Laperierre maintains control.
Laperierre looking to control but Delisle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Delisle wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.#T10#
Delisle is desperately trying to improve his position but Laperierre has a good base and remains in mount.
Delisle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Delisle wants to improve his position but Laperierre is controlling well.
Laperierre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Delisle is looking for a sweep. Laperierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laperierre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Delisle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Delisle moves into full guard.
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laperierre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Delisle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laperierre 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.
Delisle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laperierre is one step ahead there.
Laperierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Delisle has his hands on Laperierre's head, controlling the position.
Laperierre forces his way into half guard.
Laperierre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14#
Delisle is trying to get back to full guard.
Delisle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laperierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle keeping moving, preventing Laperierre from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Ian Laperierre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 332 - Prelims     
Date:   Jan 08, 2023





165 cm
35 yrs
144 lbs



177 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Laperierre has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Delisle as Laperierre shoots in.#TD#
Delisle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laperierre's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.
Delisle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delisle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (0) Laperierre
Delisle 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 Laperierre's shoulder. That is not cool.
Delisle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laperierre for as long as he can get away with.
Delisle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Delisle continues to stall.#T2#
Laperierre prevents Delisle from improving position.
Laperierre struggling a bit here.
Laperierre is being controlled here.
We've been hearing good reports from Delisle'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.
Laperierre is not content to let Delisle control the position.
Delisle advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Delisle (7) vs (0) Laperierre#SUB#
Delisle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Laperierre has worked his arm free - good work by Laperierre! #T3#
Delisle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Delisle tries to move to mount but Laperierre blocks the move with his legs.
Laperierre is trying to control Delisle's posture but Delisle avoids it.
Delisle trying to control the action but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Laperierre is trying to control Delisle's posture but Delisle avoids it.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Delisle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Delisle wants to control but Laperierre is keeping him busy.
Delisle working away.
Delisle just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle'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#
Laperierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Delisle moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Delisle (9) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Delisle has a good base and remains in mount.
Delisle trying to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Delisle controlling from mount.
Delisle wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Laperierre tries to improve his position but Delisle has taken his back! Delisle has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Laperierre tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Delisle pushes Laperierre away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gauthier Delisle!
Gauthier Delisle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC Fight Night 8     
Date:   Nov 16, 2022





170 cm
28 yrs
144 lbs



165 cm
35 yrs
144 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 23 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Delisle shoots for a double leg takedown but Saldini sprawls well. He's pushed Delisle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Delisle shoots in but no luck this time.
Gauthier Delisle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delisle.
Saldini drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delisle sprawls and moves away.
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
Delisle goes for a double leg but Saldini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saldini continues to drive forward.
Delisle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saldini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delisle somewhat.
Saldini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saldini but Saldini pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Saldini as Delisle shoots in.
Saldini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Delisle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saldini pinned against the cage. Saldini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Delisle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saldini to the mat! Saldini manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Delisle
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Delisle slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Saldini wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg.
Delisle is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now.
Delisle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saldini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Saldini trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Delisle is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Saldini is defending against the submission attempts here by Delisle.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.
Delisle controlling the pace.
Delisle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Saldini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Delisle trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Delisle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saldini's guard.
Delisle wants to pass to mount but Saldini is defending the position.
Delisle trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Delisle 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.
Saldini is trying to get back to full guard.
Delisle wants to pass to mount but Saldini is defending the position. #T6#
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Delisle is keen to just control but Saldini is a slippery customer.
Saldini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delisle trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Delisle has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Saldini to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Delisle is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Saldini pulls down on the head and he's put Delisle to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Angelo Saldini!
A relieved looking Angelo Saldini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 328     
Date:   Oct 30, 2022





165 cm
34 yrs
144 lbs



175 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jafar clinches.
Delisle is trying to drag Jafar to the mat but Jafar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Delisle gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (0) Jafar
Delisle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
Delisle postures up.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle won't allow Jafar to sweep him here.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar seems keen to control Delisle's posture.#T1#
Delisle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Delisle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jafar is positioning himself well to prevent Delisle advancing to mount.
Delisle tries to pass to full mount but Jafar defends it. #SUB#
Delisle seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Delisle'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.
Delisle is pressing down on Jafar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jafar is holding on for now. #SUB#
Delisle wants to work for an arm triangle but Jafar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Delisle wants to free his trapped foot but Jafar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Delisle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jafar!
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (0) Jafar#SUB#
Delisle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jafar has worked his arm free - good work by Jafar! #SUB#
Delisle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jafar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jafar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Delisle trying to control the action but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Delisle controlling the position.
Jafar tries to buck Delisle off but Delisle is having none of it.#SUB#
Delisle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jafar has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
You can see the frustration on Jafar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Jafar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Delisle's best efforts.#SUB#
Delisle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jafar has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Delisle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jafar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delisle.
Delisle is stalling here. Jafar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Delisle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jafar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Delisle (5) vs (4) Jafar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Jafar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delisle keeps working.
Delisle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jafar is keen to just control but Delisle is a slippery customer.
Jafar stalling away here and it's allowed Delisle to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Delisle is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up. #T6#
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jafar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Jafar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Delisle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jafar has managed to get both his arms back between Delisle's legs - danger averted.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now.
Delisle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet. #SUB#
Delisle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Delisle has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jafar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (7) Jafar
Jafar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Delisle (5) vs (9) Jafar
Jafar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delisle is looking to escape.
Delisle is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Jafar controlling the position easily from mount.
Jafar wants to control the pace but Delisle is squirming around nicely.
Delisle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jafar controlling his opponent. #T9#
Delisle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Delisle is trying to get back to full guard.
Delisle wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy.
Jafar is taking a breather. Delisle 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.
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Jafar trying to control the action but Delisle is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Delisle won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Delisle is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Jafar is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position.
Delisle tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Delisle won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Jafar wants to control but Delisle is keeping him busy.
Jafar prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Delisle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jafar is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Delisle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jafar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Delisle!
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (12) Jafar
Delisle wants to hold on but Jafar pushes him away.
Delisle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Delisle won't allow it.
Delisle is not content to let Jafar control the position.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Delisle controlling the position for now.#T12#
Delisle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Delisle.#SUB#
Delisle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delisle is trying to keep Jafar in close.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now.
Jafar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T13#
Delisle managing to control the position.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Delisle is pulling down on Jafar's head to control his posture.
Delisle is trying to keep Jafar in close.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there. #T14#
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jafar trying to control but Delisle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jafar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Delisle wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar wins on points by 12 to 5.
Nuri Jafar made sure to mention his sponsor, Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview.

 

Event: 300.F.C FIGHT 6     
Date:   Oct 08, 2022
#R1#
Bottles misses with a body kick.
Delisle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bottles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bottles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delisle moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bottles misses the target. #TD#
Delisle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bottles is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Delisle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bottles wants to control but Delisle postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle landing strikes.
Delisle advances nicely into full mount.
Delisle is looking to work his way around to Bottles's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Delisle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottles working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Bottles tries to hold on but Delisle postures up.
Delisle scoring with strikes but Bottles is staying in there.
Bottles is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Delisle fails to take his opponent's back.
Bottles is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bottles is trying to escape the mount.
Bottles wants to control but Delisle is having none of it.
Delisle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bottles is squirming around, avoiding Delisle's attempts to control the action.
Bottles tries to hold on but Delisle postures up.
Delisle with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Bottles is rocked!
Delisle mounts Bottles! Really nice guard pass there!
Bottles is still in real trouble! Can Delisle finish him?
Delisle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Delisle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bottles to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bottles shrugs it off.
Bottles is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Delisle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bottles has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Delisle throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bottles has his hands clasped together but Delisle breaks the hold and Bottles is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Delisle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gauthier Delisle!
An out of breath Gauthier Delisle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GC 443: Divisek VS Lentz     
Date:   Jul 10, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Delisle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hageman's guard.
Delisle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Delisle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
Hageman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delisle prevents Hageman from getting back to his feet.
Delisle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman wants to sweep here but Delisle controlling him for the moment.
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Hageman is keeping the position.#T1#
Delisle passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Delisle is trying to work for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Delisle is thwarting Hageman's attempts to control the position.
Delisle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hageman!
Hageman prevents Delisle from taking his back.
Delisle controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Delisle fails to take his opponent's back.
Delisle tries to control but Hageman wriggling away.
Delisle thowing shots but they're missing.
Hageman manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Delisle is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB2#
Delisle is trying to work for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Delisle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Delisle is keen to just control but Hageman is a slippery customer.
Delisle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Delisle works his way into full mount!
Delisle raining down shots from the mount!#T4##SUB2#
Delisle looking for a guillotine from mount but Hageman is having none of it.
Delisle wants to control the pace but Hageman is squirming around nicely.
Delisle is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delisle tries to control but Hageman wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle takes Hageman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hageman is in trouble.
Delisle looking to hold on to the position here but Hageman rolls and ends up regaining guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delisle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hageman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Delisle backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
Hageman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Delisle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Delisle is working for a kimura but Hageman is defending it quite comfortably.
Delisle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Delisle goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hageman turns into him and now he's in Delisle's guard.
Hageman looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Delisle has a closed guard, preventing Hageman from standing up.
Delisle is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hageman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Delisle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delisle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Delisle connects with a nice short shot to Hageman's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hageman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Delisle 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.
Delisle throws a strike but Hageman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hageman won't allow Delisle to sweep him here.
Delisle controls Hageman momentarily but Hageman frees himself.
Hageman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet. #SUB2#
Delisle has an active guard here but Hageman has managed to pass into half guard.
Delisle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Delisle wants to improve his position but instead Hageman has moved into half guard.
Delisle trying to control but Hageman postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Delisle keeping control of the position.
Hageman is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Hageman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Delisle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Delisle tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control.
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 Diego Hageman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hageman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Delisle moves out of range easily.
Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Delisle moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Delisle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hageman - the referee stops the clock and Delisle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hageman. Delisle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Delisle misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Hageman misses.
Hageman ducks under a wild hook from Delisle.
Diego Hageman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hageman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Delisle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Delisle avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Delisle avoids the head kick by Hageman.
Delisle throws a low kick, looking for Hageman's leg but Hageman calmly moves out of range.
Delisle throws a right hand that Hageman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hageman also avoids with ease.
Delisle misses with a looping right.
Delisle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hageman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Delisle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hageman. #TD2#
Delisle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hageman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hageman's guard now, I'm sure.
Hageman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delisle content to stall in guard here.
Delisle trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Delisle postures up and lands a big shot to Hageman's brow.
Delisle looking to sit in guard and control but Hageman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Hageman wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving.
Hageman preventing the sweep.
Delisle pulls Hageman in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Delisle working for submissions but it's allowed Hageman to get to half guard.
Delisle trying to control here. #T3#
Hageman prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Delisle is trying to control but can't.
Delisle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hageman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hageman lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delisle tries to roll over but Hageman keeps him under control.
Hageman is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position.
Delisle gets back to full guard.
Hageman wants to pass the guard but Delisle is keeping the position.
Delisle managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Delisle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Hageman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hageman 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diego Hageman!

 

Event: GC 439: Str�lman VS Areni     
Date:   Jun 26, 2022
#R1#
C K slips under a jab from Delisle.#CL2#
C K moves into the clinch.
Delisle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. C K fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
C K rushes Delisle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Delisle goes for a takedown attempt but C K pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A lazy left from Delisle finds it's target.
A left and a right from Delisle both land. Nice combination.
C K moves out of range as Delisle strikes.
Delisle walks into a straight right hand from C K.
C K scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
C K moves into range and connects with a jab.
Delisle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
C K gets in close and instigates a clinch.
C K lands a hook to the side of the head.
C K throws a punch but it's blocked by Delisle.
C K misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delisle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but C K gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Delisle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delisle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but C K pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Delisle looking for a takedown.
C K fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
C K misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delisle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. C K fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Delisle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
C K manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Delisle manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Delisle keeping full guard, as C K tries to pass.
Delisle is trying to control the position but C K postures up. #SUB#
Delisle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
C K forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Delisle is looking to control C K's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Delisle avoid being mounted?
Delisle is looking for a sweep. C K is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
C K uses his free foot to push down on Delisle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Delisle.
C K trying to control but Delisle is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
C K controlling his opponent.
Delisle can't escape the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delisle is working hard here to advance position.
C K can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delisle is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by C K.
C K unloading with bombs!
Delisle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Delisle distracts C K with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but C K is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delisle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Delisle got a little sloppy there for a moment and C K has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delisle has managed to get both his arms back between C K's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Delisle got a little sloppy there for a moment and C K has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delisle has managed to get both his arms back between C K's legs - danger averted.
C K is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Delisle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Delisle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from C K.
Delisle can't keep his opponent in guard - C K advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
C K is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delisle defends it well.
Delisle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis C K dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A big right from C K misses.
Delisle throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Delisle tenderised C K's leg. C K is trying to keep his angry face on.
Delisle fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
C K has managed to clinch.
C K has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delisle blocking some punches.
C K stops a takedown attempt from Delisle.
Delisle blocks an uppercut.
Delisle tries to score a body lock takedown but C K shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Delisle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delisle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
C K gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delisle.
C K misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle blocks an uppercut.
C K working aggressively here.
C K misses with some punches.
C K fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delisle blocking some punches.
Delisle is working for takedown but C K is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
C K misses with the head strike.
C K throws a punch but it's blocked by Delisle.
C K gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delisle.
C K lands with a short punch from the clinch.
C K has a couple of punches blocked by Delisle.
Delisle wants to take the fight to the mat but C K manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Delisle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Delisle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
C K has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Delisle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if C K can turn it around.
Delisle blocking some punches.
C K misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from C K.
Delisle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
C K scores with a shot to the side of Delisle's head.
C K lands a right hand that snaps the head of Delisle backwards.
C K swings away with an uppercut that misses.
C K is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Delisle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but C K pulls him back up using the underhooks.
C K misses with a punch on the inside.
C K tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from C K. #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!
C K fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delisle has C K pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. C K manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Delisle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but C K pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Delisle wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Delisle has clasped his hands together around C K's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
C K tries to bench press Delisle off him but Delisle keeps the position.
Delisle cracks C K with a big elbow.
C K tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delisle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Delisle has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gauthier Delisle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delisle prevents C K from getting the reversal.
Delisle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
C K is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Delisle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Delisle prevents C K from getting the reversal.
Delisle unloading with bombs!
C K tries to get back to half guard but can't.
C K regains half guard.
Delisle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Delisle lands a big elbow.
C K tries to get back to half guard but can't.
C K is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Delisle is working for a guillotine from mount but C K frees his head quite easily. #T4#
Delisle fails to move to back control.
C K in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Delisle wants to finish this one by submission but C K is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Delisle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delisle is looking to work his way around to C K's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Delisle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Delisle has control of C K's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and C K regains control of the situation pretty easily.
C K is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louis C K will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Delisle misses with a hook.
C K tries to clinch up but Delisle circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delisle. C K does a little dance to reset his feet.
C K tries to clinch up but Delisle circles away and keeps his distance.
Delisle connects with a leg kick.
C K tries to clinch but Delisle is having none of it.
Delisle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delisle.
C K misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
C K has managed to clinch.
Delisle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
C K scores with a shot to the side of Delisle's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle goes for a takedown attempt but C K pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Delisle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delisle moves away from the strike by C K.
C K throws a jab when Delisle was well out of range.
Delisle walks into a jab.#CL2#
C K moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Delisle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Delisle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. C K avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
C K is pressed up against the cage. Delisle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag C K down to the mat. C K avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for C K.
Delisle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
C K wants to clinch.
Delisle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Delisle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from C K.#CL2#
C K has closed the distance and engaged Delisle in a clinch.
C K throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from C K fails to land.
C K misses with some punches.
Delisle tries for a takedown. No joy.
C K lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
C K has a couple of punches blocked by Delisle.
Delisle blocking some punches.
Louis C K seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Delisle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but C K is defending well.
Louis C K is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
C K working aggressively here.
C K stops a takedown attempt from Delisle.
Delisle wants to take the fight to the mat but C K manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
C K lands a left hand.
Delisle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. C K gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown 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!
A short right from C K on the inside.
C K prevents a takedown attempt there.
Delisle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but C K gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Delisle wants a takedown but no success here.
C K lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Delisle wants a takedown.
Delisle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Delisle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. C K fights it off and pushes away nicely.
C K works the jab nicely.
C K is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Delisle throws a looping overhand right but C K ducks down to avoid it.
Delisle moves forwards but C K connects with a nice, crisp jab.
C K throws a big shot that misses.
C K tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delisle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by C K as he connects with a hook.
Louis C K is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from C K misses its intended target. #CL2#
C K clinches up against the cage.
Delisle wants a takedown.
Delisle is trying to drag C K to the mat but C K just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Delisle can't get the takedown. #T4#
Delisle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. C K is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Delisle drops down looking for an ankle pick but C K pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gauthier Delisle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
C K misses with some punches.
Delisle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. C K is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Delisle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but C K regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
C K has his hands on Delisle's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis C K comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got C K 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis C K!

A relieved looking Louis C K thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 148     
Date:   May 25, 2022
#R1#
Cabrera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Delisle. Delisle obviously looking to wear him down.
Delisle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Delisle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delisle.
Cabrera with a nice cross.
Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Delisle checks the leg kick.
Delisle misses with a hook
and Cabrera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delisle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cabrera avoids a kick to the body.
Delisle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Delisle misses with a body kick.
Delisle thows a body kick. Cabrera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delisle lands a lovely overhand right.
Heller Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a series of strikes that have Delisle backpedaling.
An inside leg kick from Cabrera misses.
Delisle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the head.
Delisle ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.#TD2#
Delisle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cabrera is trying to control the position but Delisle postures up.
Delisle scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Delisle controlling him for the moment.
Cabrera is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at FF Forever that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Cabrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Delisle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Cabrera has his foot on Delisle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Delisle works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Delisle controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Delisle landing with the ground and pound.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving. #SUB#
Cabrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delisle is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Delisle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Delisle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Delisle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Delisle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delisle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Delisle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Cabrera controls Delisle momentarily but Delisle frees himself.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
Delisle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Delisle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Cabrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Delisle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Cabrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Delisle defends it easily.
Delisle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Delisle trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom. #T4#
Delisle cracks Cabrera with a solid left hand.
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass.
Cabrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Cabrera has his foot on Delisle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Delisle works his way back into a safe position though.
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
Delisle lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Delisle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Delisle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delisle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Delisle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabrera's head.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
Delisle is in close to Cabrera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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 Heller Cabrera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Delisle slips the punch.
Delisle looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Delisle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cabrera dips to his left and cracks Delisle with an uppercut!
Cabrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delisle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Cabrera 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Delisle's legs.
Delisle darts in looking for a takedown but Cabrera gets double underhooks and turns Delisle into the cage. #TD2#
Delisle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cabrera is looking to get back to is feet but Delisle passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Cabrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Cabrera is trying to buck Delisle off.
A lull in the action here.#ES#
Cabrera throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Delisle misses with a straight left.
Cabrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Delisle shoots in for a double leg but Cabrera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Cabrera does it's job there.
Delisle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delisle.
Delisle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delisle throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Delisle manages to avoid it.
Cabrera stalks Delisle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Delisle's face. Delisle staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
Cabrera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Delisle scores with a sloppy right hand. Cabrera should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Delisle is out of range.
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
Heller Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
Heller Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Cabrera misses.
And Delisle tries to counter it with a takedown but Cabrera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Delisle down.
Cabrera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cabrera misses with a double jab.
Delisle misses with a low kick.
Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Delisle.
Nice defenses there by Delisle.
Delisle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabrera defends it well.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Delisle checks a leg kick.
Delisle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabrera defends it well.#T3#
Cabrera fails to land with a series of punches.
Delisle blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
Delisle scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Delisle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet but Delisle passes into half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #ES#
Cabrera kicks off Delisle and gets to his feet.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delisle misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Heller Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Delisle misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Delisle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Delisle wants to slow Cabrera down by chopping away at his legs.
Delisle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabrera is able to avoid easily.
Delisle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cabrera pinned against the cage. Cabrera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delisle moves away.
Cabrera throws a jab when Delisle was well out of range.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delisle slips a jab from Cabrera.
Delisle misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heller Cabrera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cabrera misses the jab.
Delisle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabrera on the side of the head.
Cabrera misses with a low kick.
Delisle loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
Cabrera is looking for a counter combo.
Delisle lands a jab to Cabrera's midsection.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Delisle is out of range.
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Delisle avoids them all with ease.
Delisle shoots for a double leg takedown but Cabrera sprawls well. He's pushed Delisle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Delisle missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Delisle.
Delisle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delisle swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range. #T1#
Nice jab there from Delisle.
Delisle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Cabrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delisle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Delisle throws a solid leg kick but Cabrera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Delisle.
Delisle scores with a jab.
Delisle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cabrera defends well and Delisle ends up having to push Cabrera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Delisle defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Delisle can pounce on him.
Cabrera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delisle throws a solid leg kick but Cabrera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Delisle.
Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Delisle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cabrera misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Cabrera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delisle circles away quickly and effectively.
Delisle with a jab.
Delisle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heller Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
A jab from Delisle misses.
Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delisle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Delisle avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Delisle.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delisle.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delisle can do to turn this around?
Delisle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cabrera momentarily.
Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Delisle misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Delisle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Delisle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delisle.
Nice uppercut lands for Delisle. That snapped Cabrera's head back.
Delisle tries to land a leg kick but Cabrera saw it coming and moves away.
Cabrera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Delisle does it's job there.
Delisle slips a jab from Cabrera.
Delisle shoots in but Cabrera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cabrera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4##TD2#
Delisle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cabrera's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cabrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gauthier Delisle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Delisle is looking for a kimura but Cabrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Delisle to get the leverage.
Delisle uses his free foot to push down on Cabrera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cabrera.
Delisle wants to control the pace but Cabrera is squirming around nicely.
Cabrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gauthier Delisle.
I think Cabrera 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heller Cabrera!

A victorious Heller Cabrera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 134     
Date:   Apr 06, 2022
#R1#
Hermann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Delisle is just out of range.
Delisle connects with a crisp jab.
Hermann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Delisle.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
A jab from Hermann misses.
Delisle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Delisle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Hermann.
Delisle looks to throw the jab but Hermann is out of range.
Hermann moves out of range as Delisle strikes.
Hermann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delisle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delisle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle moves out of range as Hermann strikes.
Delisle misses with a right hand
and Delisle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hermann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delisle.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermann misses the target.
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but Delisle ducks down to avoid it.
Hermann pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Delisle is just out of range.
Delisle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheers as Delisle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hermann doesn't seem phased though.
Hermann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delisle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delisle misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Delisle misses with a body kick.
Delisle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hermann sprawls well. Hermann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delisle gets slowly back to his feet.
Karl Hermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
Hermann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Delisle has time to react.
Hermann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Delisle's hands.
Hermann looks to land a right hand but Delisle moved out of range.
Hermann misses with a hook.#T2#
Hermann misses with a straight right. #CL#
Hermann has Delisle up against the cage in a clinch.
Hermann gets underhooks to prevent Delisle's takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann is leaning against Delisle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hermann misses with the head strike.
Delisle tries to pull guard but Hermann won't allow it.
Hermann avoiding damage.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delisle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hermann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hermann looks to throw the jab but Delisle is out of range.
Delisle looks for the body kick but Hermann saw that one coming.
Hermann lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. Hermann catches Delisle right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Delisle looking to score a takedown here. Hermann is defending well but Delisle drives through and ends up in Hermann's guard.
Delisle won't allow Hermann to get back to his feet. #T3#
Hermann tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Hermann pushes Delisle off and gets back to his feet.
Hermann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hermann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Delisle takes one to the side of the head.
Delisle avoids the body shot from Hermann.
Delisle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hermann misses with a head kick.
Delisle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermann.
Delisle slips under a jab.
Karl Hermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delisle misses the jab.
Delisle moves out of range as Hermann strikes.
Hermann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Delisle misses.
Delisle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermann scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Hermann.
A head kick misses from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a looping left.
Delisle lands a leg kick that knocks Hermann off balance momentarily.
Hermann looks to land a left hand but Delisle moved out of range nicely.
Delisle connects with the punch.
Delisle missing with a left hand there. Hermann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermann misses with a looping right.
Delisle closes the distance and clinches up with Hermann, looking for a takedown. Delisle pushes Hermann against the cage but Hermann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delisle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Delisle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Delisle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Delisle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hermann throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Delisle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Hermann has one foot on Delisle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hermann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
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#
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Delisle's shoulder, as Delisle tries to avoid the shot.
Hermann looks to land a left hand but Delisle moved out of range nicely.
And Delisle tries to counter it with a takedown but Hermann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Delisle throws a jab but it's blocked by Hermann.
Hermann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hermann crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Delisle - the referee stops the clock and Hermann gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Delisle. Hermann manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hermann misses with a head kick.
Hermann throws the left hand but Delisle avoids the punch easily.
Delisle staying out of range there.
Hermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delisle.
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Delisle works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hermann moves into the clinch.
Hermann lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Hermann fails to land.
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!
Delisle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hermann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hermann throws a big shot that misses.
Delisle slips a straight right by Hermann.
Delisle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hermann defends it well.#T1#
Hermann missing with a left hand there. Delisle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delisle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but Delisle ducks down to avoid it.
Delisle slips under a jab.
Delisle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Delisle wants to slow Hermann down by chopping away at his legs.
Karl Hermann is winning the standup battle so far.
Delisle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
Delisle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Delisle with a nice cross.
Hermann throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Hermann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delisle swats away the attempt to clinch by Hermann.
Delisle feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Hermann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delisle feints the counter takedown.
Hermann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delisle.
A head kick from Hermann lands but Delisle takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Delisle shoots in and gets a takedown into Hermann's guard.

Hermann is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hermann is pressed up against the cage. Delisle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hermann down to the mat. Hermann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hermann misses with a wild body shot.
Hermann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delisle.
Hermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delisle can do to turn this around?
Delisle shoots in but Hermann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karl Hermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
Delisle scores with a nice head shot.
Delisle slips under a jab from Hermann.#T3#
Hermann throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Hermann misses.
Hermann looks to land a left hand but Delisle moved out of range nicely.
Hermann throws the left hand but Delisle avoids the punch easily.
Delisle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hermann defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
A left lands for Hermann.
Hermann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Delisle moves out of range as Hermann strikes.
Delisle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Delisle scores with a body shot.
Hermann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Delisle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hermann is trying to defend but Delisle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delisle trying to pass the guard but Hermann defending well. #T4#
Hermann is staying active underneath Delisle, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES#
Hermann pushes Delisle off and gets back to his feet.
Delisle connects with a looping right hand.
Hermann throws a leg kick but Delisle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hermann misses with an uppercut. Delisle saw that one coming.
Delisle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hermann defends it well.
Delisle shoots in looking for a takedown. Hermann tries to sprawl out of it but Delisle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hermann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Delisle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hermann!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Hermann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Delisle connects with the punch.
Hermann scores with a punch to the head.
Delisle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
Hermann misses the body punch #TD2#
and Delisle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Hermann manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hermann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delisle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Delisle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hermann to the mat! Hermann manages to get full guard.
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermann is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermann wants to sweep here but Delisle controlling him for the moment.
Delisle is looking to work some ground and pound but Hermann has wrist control.#T1#
Hermann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delisle is one step ahead there.
Hermann keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass.
Karl Hermann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Delisle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hermann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hermann has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hermann wants to get up but he can't break Delisle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Delisle is working an open guard so Hermann takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Karl Hermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Delisle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delisle defending well as Hermann loads up on a big left hand.
Hermann throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delisle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hermann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Delisle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Delisle misses with an uppercut.
Hermann throws out a loose jab but Delisle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Hermann - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Delisle.
Delisle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Delisle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Delisle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Delisle gets the takedown into side control.

Hermann throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Hermann misses with a looping left.
Hermann misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Hermann there.
Delisle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hermann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Delisle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Delisle gets tackled into the cage by Hermann. Hermann maintains the clinch.
Delisle is trying to drag Hermann to the mat but Hermann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Delisle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hermann smiles and moves away.
Karl Hermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
Nice defenses there by Hermann.
Hermann lands a nice shot to the body.
Delisle misses with a looping left.
Hermann misses with a looping left.#T4#
A jab from Hermann misses.
Hermann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Delisle counters with a single leg into guard. Hermann didn't expect that.
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!
Hermann has his hands on Delisle's head, controlling the position.
Delisle is looking to work some ground and pound but Hermann has wrist control.
Gauthier Delisle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Delisle has gone for a leg lock! Hermann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Delisle's guard.#REVR#
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet.
Hermann wants to stand but Delisle has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Hermann wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Delisle's closed guard. He's half up but Delisle has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Delisle pivots and extends the arm, Hermann falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Delisle! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gauthier Delisle!
Our winner, Gauthier Delisle, 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.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 126     
Date:   Mar 09, 2022
#R1#
Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delisle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Delisle throws a body punch but Cabrera moves out of range.
Delisle misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delisle. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delisle throws out the jab.
Delisle has a takedown stuffed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Delisle gets the takedown into side control.
Cabrera is not content to let Delisle control the position.
Delisle tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Cabrera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Delisle off and has taken his back!
Cabrera controls the position.
Cabrera continues to stall.
Delisle trying to control but not successfully.
Delisle is in bad spot here. #SU#
Cabrera has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!
Delisle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Delisle throws an overhand right that lands on Cabrera's shoulder, as Cabrera tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Cabrera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cabrera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delisle.
Delisle misses with a looping left.
Delisle misses the jab.
Delisle misses with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delisle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Cabrera clinches up against the cage.
Cabrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Delisle backwards.
Delisle tries to pull guard but Cabrera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heller Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
Delisle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cabrera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Delisle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Cabrera thumps Delisle with a low kick.
Delisle slips a jab from Cabrera.
Delisle scores with a sloppy right hand. Cabrera should have avoided that one.
Delisle 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.
Delisle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Cabrera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Delisle slips the punch.
Delisle ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Delisle throws a wild body kick that Cabrera sees coming a mile off.
Cabrera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Delisle misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Delisle closes the distance and clinches up with Cabrera, looking for a takedown. Delisle pushes Cabrera against the cage but Cabrera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Delisle moves out of range easily. #T4#
Delisle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Delisle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Delisle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Delisle shoots in and drives through. Cabrera sprawls well.
Delisle shoots in but Cabrera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cabrera looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Delisle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delisle.
It looked like Cabrera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Delisle.
Delisle is looking to land body kicks.
Delisle shoots for a takedown but Cabrera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Delisle misses with a left hand
letting Cabrera counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heller Cabrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Delisle throws a body kick that misses
and Cabrera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Delisle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Delisle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Delisle misses with a body kick.
Cabrera is looking to counter punch.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delisle.
Cabrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Delisle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delisle circles away quickly and effectively.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Delisle is just out of range.
Delisle misses with a takedown attempt
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle shoots in looking for a takedown but Cabrera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delisle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cabrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heller Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
Delisle shoots in but Cabrera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cabrera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Delisle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cabrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cabrera rushes Delisle and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Delisle is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Cabrera piles on the pressure and Delisle crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heller Cabrera!
Heller Cabrera thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 119     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022
#R1#
Delisle lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Delisle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Delisle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Petrov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Delisle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Delisle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle misses with the ground and pound.
Petrov is trying to get back to half guard.
Delisle taking a breather here.
Delisle trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Delisle tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
Delisle in side control, throwing shots but Petrov defends.
Delisle advances to mount.
Delisle thowing shots but they're missing.
Petrov can't escape the position.
Delisle punching from mount but Petrov doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Petrov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Delisle.
Petrov stops Delisle from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Delisle swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Petrov is now in Delisle's guard. A big mistake from Delisle there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Delisle looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily. #SUB2#
Delisle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
Delisle is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up. #T3#
Petrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Delisle working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Petrov has passed into half guard!
Delisle tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
Petrov is trying to control. Delisle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrov prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Delisle is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Delisle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle is in trouble now - Petrov has advanced to mount!
Delisle is trying to reverse the position but instead Petrov has taken his back - oops!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delisle 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#
The fighters circling - Delisle throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Delisle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Delisle passes into half guard.
Delisle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrov is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB2#
Delisle is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Petrov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Petrov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Delisle is looking for a sweep.
Delisle is being controlled here.
Delisle struggling a bit here.
Petrov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Delisle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petrov controls the position.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delisle keeps working.
Delisle can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Delisle is trying to work for a sweep but Petrov has mounted him!
Petrov tries to control but Delisle wriggling away.
Delisle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Delisle has a hand on Petrov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Petrov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Delisle is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
Delisle regains half guard.#T4#
Delisle tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Petrov wants to take a breather but Delisle is having none of it.
Petrov wants to pass to mount but Delisle is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Petrov seems to be working for a kimura but Delisle defends the submission attempt.
Delisle moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gauthier Delisle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Delisle saw it coming and moves away.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Delisle misses.
Gauthier Delisle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delisle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Delisle darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Delisle into the cage.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
Delisle throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Delisle's knee momentarily.
The fighters circling - Delisle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Delisle slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle throws a body kick that misses.
Delisle needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Delisle misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Delisle misses.
Aaron Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Delisle lands.
Delisle catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Delisle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Delisle misses the jab.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Delisle in his tracks.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Delisle misses the target.
Delisle tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delisle throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Aaron Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gauthier Delisle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Delisle misses with a body kick.
Delisle is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delisle moves away.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Delisle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Delisle.
Delisle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Delisle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delisle moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Delisle ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Delisle.#T3#
Delisle connects with the punch.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gauthier Delisle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delisle misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Delisle throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Delisle's head.
The fighters circling - Delisle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delisle scores with a jab. Petrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Delisle moves out of range of the strikes.
Delisle throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Delisle moves out of range and Petrov only half commits.
Petrov tries to work over Delisle's front leg with a kick but Delisle checks it. #T4#
Delisle misses with an uppercut.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delisle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Delisle ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Delisle misses with a looping left.
Delisle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Delisle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petrov has control of Delisle's left arm, preventing Delisle from doing any damage.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Delisle controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gauthier Delisle.
Well Delisle 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delisle!

Gauthier Delisle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Menshikov 3     
Date:   Dec 29, 2021
#R1#
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been told by River's head coaches at Rivers Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
River scores with a nice body kick.
Delisle dodges the punch combination from River.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Delisle misses.
Delisle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Delisle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
River jabs Delisle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Delisle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
Delisle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delisle shoots for a takedown but River saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River lands a nice looking body kick.
River throws a hook but Delisle blocks it.#T1#
River moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Delisle looks for a takedown but River sprawls well.
Delisle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but River swivels and escapes.
Charlie River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
Delisle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Delisle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
River knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Delisle on the ground.#SUB2#
Delisle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, River rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Delisle's guard! Nice work there by River! #SU#
River decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River is looking to chop away at Delisle's legs. #T2#
Delisle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River swings for the body but Delisle moves out of range. #TD2#
Delisle scores with a takedown into River's guard.#ES#
River is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delisle.
Delisle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delisle throws a leg kick which misses River's front leg but catches the back leg as River tries to avoid it.
Delisle has a takedown stuffed.
Delisle has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from River misses.
A jab from River finds it's way through Delisle's defenses. #TD2#
Delisle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Delisle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Delisle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and River defends it well. #SUB2#
Delisle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so River is just riding it out for now. Delisle eventually gives up the hold.
Delisle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Delisle is looking for a kimura but River is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Delisle to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
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#
Delisle fails with a takedown attempt.
Delisle throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River throws a looping overhand right but Delisle ducks down to avoid it.
River tries to score with a low kick but Delisle moves his leg out of the way.
And Delisle tries to counter it with a takedown but River pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Delisle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Delisle scores with a nice head shot.
Charlie River is winning the standup battle so far.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Delisle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? River is fending him off so far but Delisle persists. Nope, River circles away and we're back to standing.
River looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Delisle counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delisle tries to score with some ground and pound. River controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Check out the look on Delisle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Delisle working the ground and pound but River is defending the strikes.
Delisle trying to control the position but River is working away.
Delisle tries to advance to mount but River denies him.
River pushes Delisle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Delisle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gauthier Delisle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Delisle in side control lands a decent elbow.
River is not content to let Delisle control the position. #SUB2#
Delisle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, River rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Delisle's guard! Nice work there by River! #T2##SUB2#
Delisle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Delisle 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.#SUB2#
Delisle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead River passes into side control.
Delisle is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Delisle looks to move to half guard but instead River has passed into mount! Damn!
Delisle is looking to get to half guard.
Delisle wants to hold on but River pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delisle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
River is looking to stand but Delisle has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delisle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Delisle is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Charlie River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delisle throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Delisle.
River takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Delisle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Delisle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River misses with a wild body shot.
Delisle cracks River with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River tries to clinch but Delisle is having none of it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River slaps away a takedown attempt from Delisle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Delisle with a poor takedown
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delisle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as River sprawls well. River wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delisle gets slowly back to his feet.
Charlie River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
River throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Delisle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
River is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delisle is controlling him.
Delisle postures up in River's guard and throws a big left but River blocks it.
Delisle throwing strikes from guard but River blocks nicely.
My spies in New York Training Academy inform me that Delisle has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Delisle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! River is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Delisle, into his guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Delisle is on top in guard. #REVB#
River keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully. #ES#
River pushes Delisle off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by River.#T3#
Delisle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
River displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delisle.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delisle can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Delisle. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Delisle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Delisle lands in his opponent's guard.
River keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass.
Delisle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Delisle wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
River wants to stand and escape but Delisle is having none of it.
Gauthier Delisle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delisle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of River's head.
Delisle trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gauthier Delisle.
I think River 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie River!

A very excited looking Charlie River 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.

 

Event: SMASH: Andonian vs Chaos     
Date:   Nov 19, 2021
#R1#
Matonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delisle tests Matonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gauthier Delisle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Delisle. That's going to slow Matonen down.
A jab from Delisle finds it's way through Matonen's defenses.
Delisle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Delisle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Delisle shoots in but Matonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Delisle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matonen. Matonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Matonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Delisle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the body from Delisle misses
and Matonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matonen slips a jab from Delisle.
Delisle checks a leg kick nicely.
Matonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Delisle ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
A big right from Matonen misses.
Delisle cracks Matonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matonen's coach down at Old Irish’s Fighter Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matonen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Delisle tries for a takedown but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Delisle is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks. #T2#
Matonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matonen looks to land a combination. Delisle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delisle walks into a jab.
Matonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delisle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Matonen misses its intended target. #CL2#
Matonen drives through and clinches with Delisle against the cage.
Delisle tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Delisle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matonen pushes Delisle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike.
Delisle tries to score a body lock takedown but Matonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Delisle fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Delisle has clasped his hands together around Matonen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Delisle in side control, throwing shots but Matonen defends. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Matonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Delisle wants to control but Matonen is keeping him busy.
Matonen keeping his opponent close.
The ground and pound from Delisle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Delisle grinds an elbow into Matonen's temple.
Matonen is looking for a sweep.
Delisle trying to control the position but Matonen is working away.
Delisle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matonen prevents Delisle from improving position. #T4#
Matonen defending against the ground and pound.
Matonen tries to bench press Delisle off him but Delisle keeps the position. #SUB#
Delisle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Delisle has an Americana. Matonen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Delisle is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Delisle hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gauthier Delisle!
A very excited looking Gauthier Delisle 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.
Usko Matonen spoke after the fight, saying 'Another decision lost? This was my last fight. '.

 

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Torsten     
Date:   Oct 15, 2021
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruz.
We've been hearing reports that Cruz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cruz cracks Delisle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Delisle.
Delisle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side.
Cruz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz lands with a hook. Delisle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Delisle checks the leg kick.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Delisle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Delisle tries to counter it with a takedown but Cruz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Delisle on the side of the head.
Delisle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Cruz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Delisle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delisle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Delisle doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Delisle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delisle misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dom Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
Delisle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz is able to avoid easily.
Delisle 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.
Delisle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cruz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Delisle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cruz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Delisle's head backwards.
Delisle takes one to the side of the head.
Delisle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delisle throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Delisle avoids it well.
Delisle ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz swings for the body but Delisle moves out of range. #T2#
Delisle moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Delisle.
Cruz scores with a body shot.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Delisle.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Cruz lands a jab to the head.
Delisle takes one to the side of the head.
Delisle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Delisle avoids it well.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Delisle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delisle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Delisle is out of range. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Cruz cracks Delisle with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Delisle is defended easily by Cruz.
Delisle dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on Delisle's head and hops out.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Delisle moves away and avoids it.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Delisle's ribs.
Cruz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Delisle connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Delisle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Delisle fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Cruz throws a combination. Delisle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delisle drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Delisle with a hook.
Cruz misses with an uppercut #TD2#
so Delisle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Delisle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Delisle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delisle works his way into side control.
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Delisle's best efforts.
Cruz is concentrating on defense, preventing Delisle from advancing position.
Delisle stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Delisle slips a jab from Cruz.
Cruz connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Delisle slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Delisle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cruz defends it well.
Cruz scores with the left hand. Delisle knows he should have avoided that one.
Cruz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Delisle tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Delisle to the ground. Delisle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Delisle feints the counter takedown.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Delisle with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Delisle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Delisle lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Delisle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cruz is trying to control the position but Delisle postures up.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Delisle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz managing to control the position.
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Delisle trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Delisle is looking to advance position but Cruz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Cruz breaks from Delisle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Delisle tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz lands a couple of good shots and Delisle has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cruz lands with a hammerfist to the side of Delisle's head.
Gauthier Delisle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Delisle is keeping busy.
Delisle is really stuck here.
Cruz punches Delisle on the ear.
Can Delisle hold on?! Cruz is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Will Cruz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T3#
Delisle covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Cruz lands a shot to the body.
Delisle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cruz dominating with strikes here.
Delisle tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Delisle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz works his way into full mount!
Delisle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Delisle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Delisle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Delisle can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz is nestled in close to Delisle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Delisle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Delisle is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz is nestled in close to Delisle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Delisle is rocked!
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Delisle defending well.
Cruz is keen to just control but Delisle is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Delisle shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delisle.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Delisle throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Delisle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Cruz throws a hook but Delisle blocks it.#TD2#
Cruz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Delisle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle passes into half guard.
Delisle lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Delisle trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz trying to control but Delisle postures up.
Delisle trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Cruz is staying active underneath Delisle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Delisle is controlling well.
Cruz trying to control here.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Delisle wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Delisle controlling the pace.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delisle is working away from the top position though.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Delisle is controlling well.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz controls Delisle momentarily but Delisle frees himself.
Dom Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Delisle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz won't allow Delisle to sweep him here.
Cruz content to stall in guard here.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Delisle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cruz trying to control but Delisle is working from the bottom.
Delisle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Delisle's guard.
Gauthier Delisle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delisle is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Delisle has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz passes the guard and advances to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cruz 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!

Dom Cruz made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021





168 cm
31 yrs
145 lbs



165 cm
30 yrs
144 lbs


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 21 wins and 12 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Archer clinches up with Delisle and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Delisle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Delisle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Delisle 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: Archer (0) vs (2) Delisle
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Delisle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy.
Archer wants to get back to full guard but Delisle has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Delisle
Delisle trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer tries to reverse the position but Delisle maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle can't control as he wanted to and Archer manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Archer tries to roll over but Delisle keeps him under control.#T1#
Delisle trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Delisle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Delisle's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (5) Delisle
Archer tries to get the hooks in deep but Delisle pushed the leg off.
Delisle is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Archer off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Delisle trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Archer is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Delisle knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Delisle for a finish. #SUB#
Archer has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Delisle is defending well but eventually Archer manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Delisle has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Able Archer!
An out of breath Able Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C57: Corassa vs. Time II     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1#
Delisle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dinu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dinu throws a head kick but Delisle moves out of range.
Dinu blocks a head kick by Delisle.
Delisle just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDinu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Delisle.
Dinu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
Dinu misses with a combination #TD2#
and Delisle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Delisle looking to sit in guard and control but Dinu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dinu being controlled here momentarily.
Delisle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Delisle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Delisle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dinu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Dinu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Delisle is looking to slow Dinu down with leg kicks.
Delisle lands with a good body shot.
Delisle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Delisle walks into a straight right hand from Dinu.
Dinu scores with a body shot.
Whack! Dinu lands a heavy head kick that drops Delisle. The ref tackles Dinu to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Delisle was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ryan Dinu!
Ryan Dinu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C50: Maestre vs. Zan     
Date:   Jul 17, 2021
#R1#
A combination from Delisle does no damage.
Umm punishes Delisle's body with a nice straight punch.
Delisle fails with the takedown
and Umm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
Umm looks to score with a jab to the body but Delisle is just out of range.
Delisle misses with a left hand
and Umm counters with a straight right hand.
Umm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Umm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delisle.
Umm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Umm tries to avoid it but Delisle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Umm to the ground. Umm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Umm throws a jab when Delisle was well out of range.
Delisle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Delisle keeps the fight on the outside.
Delisle misses with an uppercut
and Umm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Umm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umm throws a jab when Delisle was well out of range.
Umm looks to land a right hand but Delisle moved out of range.
Delisle misses the shot to the body.
Umm cracks Delisle with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Delisle is rocked!
Delisle circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Umm. Delisle falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Umm!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rect Umm!
A victorious Rect Umm thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C45: Umm vs. Kuwabara     
Date:   Jun 26, 2021
#R1#
Lydon chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Delisle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Lydon manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD2#
Delisle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lydon to the ground. Delisle is now in Lydon's guard.
Lydon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delisle preventing the sweep.
Lydon wants to get back to his feet but Delisle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Delisle landing some decent shots from guard.
Lydon looking to control.
Delisle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lydon wants to sweep but no luck.
Lydon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Delisle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lydon is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Delisle working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Delisle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Delisle slows the pace down.
Lydon is trying to buck Delisle off.
Lydon is looking for a sweep.
Delisle trying to control the position but Lydon is working away.
Lydon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Delisle is trying to control the action in half guard but Lydon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lydon wants to get back to his feet.
Delisle is keen to just control but Lydon is a slippery customer.
Delisle prevents Lydon from standing back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delisle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lydon tries to kick Delisle off but Delisle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Delisle is trying to control. Lydon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Delisle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lydon tries to avoid it but Delisle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lydon to the ground. Lydon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lydon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lydon scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
Delisle looks to land a right hand but Lydon moved out of range.
Delisle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lydon.
Lydon misses with a looping right.
Delisle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lydon counters with a straight right hand.
Lydon throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Delisle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Delisle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lydon is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Delisle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lydon is staying active underneath Delisle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Delisle working over Lydon with some ground and pound. Lydon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lydon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Delisle manages to move to mount!
Delisle with a couple of short strikes.
Delisle content just to control the position here.
Lydon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Delisle won't let Lydon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4#
Lydon is looking to improve his position but Delisle isn't that keen on the idea.
Lydon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Delisle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lydon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Delisle is tightening it up a little... Lydon has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lydon reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lydon taps out! Nice BJJ there by Delisle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gauthier Delisle!
An out of breath Gauthier Delisle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C39: Steve vs. Jako     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1##TD#
Delisle shoots in and gets a takedown into Coco's guard.

Coco wriggles free and stands up.
Fanta Coco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coco doesn't manage to clinch there - Delisle circles away.
Coco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delisle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coco sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Delisle closes the distance and clinches.
Coco tries to land knees in the clinch but Delisle avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Delisle tightens his grip and picks Coco up, before dumping him to the ground. Coco manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coco is looking to stand up but Delisle isn't so interested in that idea.
Coco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delisle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Delisle pushes down on Coco's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Coco has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#ES2#
Coco kicks Delisle off and gets back to his feet.
Delisle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coco misses with the combination.
Delisle throws a right and a left that Coco avoids nicely.
Coco tries a quick counter leg kick but Delisle is wise to it.
Delisle throws a good cross that connects.
Coco looks for the body kick but Delisle saw that one coming. #T1##CL#
Delisle gets a clinch.
Delisle is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Coco.
Coco tries a body shot but Delisle blocks it.
Coco tries to work over Delisle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Delisle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Coco wants to get back to his feet but Delisle passes into half guard. #REVB#
Delisle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Delisle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Delisle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Coco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delisle. #ES2#
Coco kicks Delisle off and gets back to his feet.
Delisle sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#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!
Coco thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Delisle if he has to take too many more of those.
Coco thows a body kick. Delisle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Delisle is breathing heavily.
Coco thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Delisle if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Coco clinches.
Coco tries to land knees in the clinch but Delisle avoids the damage to the body.
Coco throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Coco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delisle lands a glancing blow to the side of Coco's head.
Coco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coco tries a head kick but it misses.
Delisle tries to counter with a takedown but Coco is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Coco gets caught napping as Delisle dives in and scores a takedown. Coco manages to retain guard.

Coco has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Delisle has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Delisle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Coco tries to work over Delisle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delisle wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Delisle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delisle wants a takedown but no success here.
Coco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #TD#
Delisle wants the takedown. Coco is fighting it off but Delisle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Coco's guard against the cage.
Delisle won't allow Coco to get back to his feet.
Delisle landing some decent shots from guard.
Delisle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delisle is controlling him.
Delisle slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Delisle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Delisle is looking to take a break and control but Coco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Delisle prevents Coco from standing back up.
We've been hearing that Delisle has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#ES2#
Coco kicks Delisle off and gets back to his feet.
Delisle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coco defending well as Delisle loads up on a big left hand.
Delisle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delisle scores with a jab. Coco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coco stuffs the takedown.
Coco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Coco.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fanta Coco dominated that round.
That's time! Delisle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Coco moves into the clinch.
Delisle has Coco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Coco.
Delisle is trying to drag Coco to the mat but Coco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Coco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coco landing knees to the body.
Coco stops a takedown attempt from Delisle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Delisle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Delisle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Coco is trying to keep an underhook but Delisle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Delisle prevents Coco from standing back up.
Delisle throwing shots but Coco is blocking nicely.
Fanta Coco has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coco won't allow Delisle to pass to mount.
Coco is trying to stand up here but Delisle is controlling him well. #T1##ES2#
Coco kicks off Delisle and gets to his feet.
Coco connects with a body shot that sends Delisle's belly button to the back.
Coco scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coco throws a sloppy head kick and Delisle moves out of range easily.
Fanta Coco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delisle.
Coco works Delisle's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coco.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
Fanta Coco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coco tries to clinch up but Delisle circles away and keeps his distance.
Coco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Delisles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Coco misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delisle closes the distance and clinches up with Coco, looking for a takedown. Delisle pushes Coco against the cage but Coco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Delisle shoots in for a double leg but Coco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coco lands with an uppercut that bounces Delisle off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Coco connects with a body shot.
Gauthier Delisle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delisle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Coco tries to clinch but Delisle is having none of it. #TD#
Coco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Delisle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Coco wants to stand but Delisle is controlling the position.
Delisle advances position into side control!
Coco tries to escape but Delisle is in control.
Delisle cracks Coco with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Coco wants to get back to his feet.
Coco takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Delisle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Delisle has an Americana. Coco didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Delisle is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Delisle hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gauthier Delisle!
A very excited looking Gauthier Delisle 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.

 

Event: C33: Lydon vs. Umm     
Date:   May 01, 2021
#R1#
Delisle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dom Severini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severini throws a body shot but no joy.
Delisle feints the counter takedown.
Severini misses with a wild body shot.
Severini throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Delisle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delisle.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Severini pulls Delisle in close to prevent any damage.
Delisle pushes down on Severini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Severini keeps working.
Severini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severini is looking for a sweep. Delisle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delisle is looking to advance position but Severini won't allow it.
Delisle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Delisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Severini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Delisle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Delisle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Delisle in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Delisle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Severini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Severini is refusing to be controlled, as Delisle sits in half guard.
Severini is looking to improve his position.
Severini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#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.
Delisle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Delisle content to control rather than advance.
Severini wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Severini won't allow Delisle to pass to mount.
Delisle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Severini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Severini is pressing down on Delisle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Severini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Severini content to control rather than advance.
Severini'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.#T3#
Delisle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delisle trying to control here.
Severini trying to control the action but Delisle is working from the bottom.
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Severini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Severini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Delisle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Delisle is not content to let Severini control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Delisle wants to improve his position but Severini is controlling well.
Severini trying to control from half guard but Delisle is working away.
Delisle controlling the position for now.
Delisle is trying to get back to full guard.
Severini wants to pass to mount but Delisle is defending the position.
Delisle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Delisle.
Severini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Severini stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.#SU#
Severini stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Delisle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Severini avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gauthier Delisle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Severini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Severini swinging wildly here.
Delisle feints the counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Severini.
Donk. Severini catches Delisle right on the button with a cross.
Severini ducks under a wild hook from Delisle.
Severini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Severini takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Severini throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Delisle counters with a shoot takedown. Severini fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Delisle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Severini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Severini keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
Severini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Delisle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Delisle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Delisle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Delisle throws a big elbow that misses.
Delisle throws a big elbow that misses.
Severini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delisle is one step ahead there.
Severini looking to control.
Severini controlling Delisle's posture.
Severini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gauthier Delisle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Delisle won't allow Severini to sweep him here.
Delisle trying to control but Severini is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Delisle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Severini keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Delisle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Severini is on top in guard. #REVR#
Delisle has his hands on Severini's head, controlling the position.
Severini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Severini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Delisle is on top in guard. #REVB#
Severini controlling Delisle's posture.
Delisle trying to control but Severini is working from the bottom. #T3#
Severini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Delisle is trying to maintain the position but Severini is very close to passing his half guard.
Severini blocks the strikes from Delisle.
The fighters are battling for position here. Delisle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Delisle is trying to control the position but Severini postures up.
Severini wants to pass the guard but Delisle is keeping the position.
Delisle trying to control the position.
Severini stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.
Severini trying to control the position from guard on top but Delisle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Severini is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Severini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Delisle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Severini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Severini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Delisle clinches up with Severini and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gauthier Delisle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Severini throws a body punch but Delisle moves out of range.
Severini throws a body punch but Delisle moves out of range.
Severini misses with a series of wild punches.
Delisle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Delisle lands with a good body shot.
Delisle fails with the takedown.
Severini is looking to wear down Delisle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Severini misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severini swings for the body but Delisle moves out of range.
Delisle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Severini looks to score with a jab to the body but Delisle is just out of range.
Delisle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Severini swivels and escapes.
Delisle wants to clinch.#T1#
Severini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Delisle on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
Severini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Severini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Delisle has a takedown stuffed.
Dom Severini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
Severini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Severini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Delisle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Severini doesn't seem phased though.
Gauthier Delisle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delisle lands a jab to the nose.
and Severini counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Delisle! He's just covering up as Severini starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
After the big win, Dom Severini made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: C26: Shamrock vs. Delisle     
Date:   Mar 28, 2021
#R1#
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Delisle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Delisle lands in his opponent's guard.
Delisle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Delisle 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.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Delisle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Delisle is pressing down on Shamrock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shamrock is holding on for now.
Delisle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Delisle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shamrock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shamrock is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Delisle controlling the action here.
Delisle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamrock's head.
Delisle controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shamrock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delisle.
Delisle shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shamrock is looking to counter punch.
Delisle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.#T3#
Delisle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Delisle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Delisle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Delisle controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Delisle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shamrock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Delisle has managed to get both his arms back between Shamrock's legs - danger averted.
Delisle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Shamrock is trying to keep Delisle in close.
Delisle 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.
Delisle won't allow Shamrock to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Delisle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shamrock throws a jab when Delisle was well out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Delisle scores with a takedown into Shamrock's guard.
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delisle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shamrock takes one to the chin there.
Delisle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Delisle moves out of range of the strikes.
Stan Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delisle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shamrock defends well and Delisle ends up having to push Shamrock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Delisle dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Delisle's head and hops out.
Stan Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.#TD2#
Delisle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shamrock's half guard.
Delisle is looking to advance position but Shamrock won't allow it.
Delisle is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamrock is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Delisle trying to mount his opponent but Shamrock defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Delisle in particular looking to stall.
Shamrock is controlling Delisle's trapped leg to prevent Delisle from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle wants to free his trapped foot but Shamrock is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Delisle is working for a kimura but Shamrock is defending it quite comfortably.
Delisle stalling. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shamrock wants to get back to full guard.
Delisle trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Delisle.
Delisle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Delisle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Delisle fails with the takedown.
Delisle takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Delisle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Delisle is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamrock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Delisle is working for an americana but Shamrock has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Delisle was thinking about the submission.
Shamrock controls Delisle momentarily but Delisle frees himself.
Delisle stays in close to Shamrock's body and controls the position.
Delisle trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Delisle content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Delisle slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Delisle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shamrock as he jumps to the side.
Delisle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.#TD2#
Shamrock gets caught flat footed, as Delisle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delisle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shamrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Shamrock, not yet.
Delisle advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Delisle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delisle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shamrock! #TD2#
Delisle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shamrock is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Delisle is working for a kimura but Shamrock is defending it quite comfortably.
Shamrock is staying active underneath Delisle, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Delisle is pressing down on Shamrock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shamrock is holding on for now.
Delisle not doing much here. #SUB2#
Delisle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shamrock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shamrock wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Delisle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stan Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shamrock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Delisle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Delisle's back!
Gauthier Delisle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Delisle biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Delisle trying to control the hands but Shamrock won't let him.
Delisle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
I really don't envy Delisle right now.
Gauthier Delisle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Delisle keeps trying to improve his position.
What can Delisle do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Delisle looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Delisle is in bad spot here.
Shamrock is trying to stick to Delisle's back but Delisle is turning into Shamrock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shamrock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Delisle.
Shamrock is adopting a defensive guard.
Delisle 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#
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamrock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Shamrock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Delisle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle forces his way into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gauthier Delisle.
I've got Delisle 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delisle!

After winning the bout, Gauthier Delisle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: C19: Shabazz vs. Lydon     
Date:   Feb 27, 2021
#R1#
A nice combination there by Delisle.
Coco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delisle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delisle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coco misses with an attempted mid kick.
Delisle feints the counter takedown.
Coco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coco connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab lands there for Coco.
Delisle throws out a loose jab but Coco uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Delisle forces Coco back against the cage and clinches.
Coco misses with a punch to the body.
Coco tries a body shot but Delisle blocks it. #BC#
Coco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delisle misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coco works Delisle's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Delisle misses.
Coco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Coco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Delisle 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.
Coco throws a leg kick which misses Delisle's front leg but catches the back leg as Delisle tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Delisle.
Coco lands a leg kick that knocks Delisle off balance momentarily.
Delisle is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Coco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delisle misses with a takedown attempt - Coco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Delisle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coco scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
Delisle throws a hook but Coco blocks it.
Coco is looking to chop away at Delisle's legs.
Coco throws a head kick that misses.
Delisle with the counter takedown but Coco avoids it easily.
Coco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delisle.
Coco throws out a leg kick but Delisle moves out of range and Coco only half commits. #T2#
Coco moves out of range as Delisle strikes.
Coco slaps away a takedown attempt from Delisle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coco tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Delisle counters with a shoot takedown. Coco fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Delisle controls the pace.
Coco keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass.
Coco is looking to stand up but Delisle isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coco's guard.
Coco is in trouble now - Delisle has advanced to mount!
Delisle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coco is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delisle controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Coco is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB2#
Delisle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Coco has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Delisle won't let Coco get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Delisle controlling the position easily from mount.
Delisle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Delisle lands a nice shot to the head.
Delisle looking to control but Coco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coco is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T4#
Delisle with good strikes from the mount here!
Coco wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delisle controlling from mount.
Coco is squirming around, avoiding Delisle's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Coco tries to buck Delisle off so he can stand up but Delisle has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Coco falls backwards, slamming Delisle to the mat but Delisle holds on tight! Coco is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gauthier Delisle!
An out of breath Gauthier Delisle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Combate 15: Out vs. Raymaker 2     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Severini looks to land a right hand but Delisle moved out of range.
Delisle feinted with a counter takedown.
Delisle scores with a nice head shot.
Delisle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Severini tries to avoid it but Delisle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Severini to the ground. Severini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Severini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Delisle.
Delisle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Severini connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delisle has been cut.
Severini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Severini looks to land a left hand but Delisle moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Delisle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Delisle'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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delisle trying to control the action but Severini is working from the bottom.
Delisle happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Severini tries to buck Delisle off but Delisle is having none of it.#SUB#
Delisle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Severini, who protects the arm well.
Severini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Delisle seems content to control.
Delisle is pressing down on Severini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Severini is holding on for now.
Severini is looking for a sweep. Delisle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delisle wants to take a breather but Severini is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Delisle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Severini!
Delisle fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Delisle with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Severini is desperately trying to improve his position but Delisle has a good base and remains in mount.
Severini holds on for dear life, controlling Delisle's posture momentarily. #SUB#
Delisle looking to secure an arm triangle but Severini defends it well. #T3#
Delisle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Severini's face.
Severini controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severini tries to lock up and control but Delisle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Severini is looking to get to half guard.
Delisle avoids the attempt from Severini to control.
Severini is looking to improve his position but Delisle isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Severini takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Severini takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Delisle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Severini is looking to escape. #SUB#
Delisle looking to secure an arm triangle but Severini defends it well.
Delisle unloads with some shots from mount but Severini bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Severini tries to hold on but Delisle postures up.
Severini is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delisle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delisle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Delisle misses with a double jab.
Severini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delisle.
Delisle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Severini.
Severini throws a good cross that connects.
Severini lands a nice shot to the body.
Severini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Severini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Severini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delisle.
Severini scores with a sloppy right hand. Delisle should have avoided that one.
Severini with a jab.#ROC2#Delisle is rocked!
Delisle has his takedown stuffed
and Severini counters with a crisp right that sends Delisle to the canvas! Severini follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
Dom Severini took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Combate 10: Scott vs. Shabazz     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Ishmael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delisle manages to avoid it.
Delisle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ishmael.
Ishmael looks to land a right hand but Delisle moved out of range.
Ishmael jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ishmael loads up on a big right hand but Delisle slips the punch.
Delisle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ishmael as he jumps to the side.
Ishmael moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Delisle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ishmael looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delisle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ishmael wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishmael being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Ishmael wants to improve his position but instead Delisle has moved into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Delisle in particular looking to stall.
Ishmael wants to improve his position but Delisle is controlling well.
Ishmael keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Delisle 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.
Ishmael tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg. #T2#
Delisle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Delisle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ishmael is desperately trying to improve his position but Delisle has a good base and remains in mount.
Delisle content just to control the position here.
Delisle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Delisle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ishmael for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle'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.
Ishmael is desperately trying to improve his position but Delisle has a good base and remains in mount.
Ishmael is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Ishmael is still trying to improve position.
Delisle controlling his opponent.
Ishmael can't escape the position.
Delisle controlling the position easily from mount.
Ishmael tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Delisle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ishmael can't escape the position.
Delisle controlling the pace for now.
Ishmael is wriggling around trying to escape.
Delisle controlling from mount.
Ishmael really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Ishmael 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. #SUB#
Delisle is working for a rear naked choke. Ishmael is not defending it well and Delisle has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ishmael refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ishmael's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gauthier Delisle!
Gauthier Delisle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CFN5: Lydon vs. Bailey     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delisle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Little.
Delisle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Little swivels and escapes.
Delisle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Delisle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Delisle showed some decent athleticism there.
Delisle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
Little 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.
Delisle controlling the pace.
Delisle tries to pass to full mount but Little defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle controlling the action here.
Little tries to kick Delisle off in order to stand up. Delisle Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Little is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Delisle is controlling him well.#T1#
Little wants to get back to his feet but Delisle is dominant here and he's now got Little's back!
Little trying to get back to his feet but Delisle is in full control for now. #SUB#
Delisle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Delisle working for the choke.
Delisle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Little.
Little is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Delisle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2#
Little is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Delisle looking for the RNC.
Little is trying to stand back up.
Little is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Delisle tries to keep control of the position but Little is staying busy.
Delisle has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Delisle is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Delisle has good solid back control here.
Little is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Delisle has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Little's body.
Little is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Delisle off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Little defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Delisle controlling the positon.
Delisle'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.#SUB#
Delisle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Little is defending well though. Delisle let's go of the attempt for now.
Little wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Delisle looking for the choke but no joy.
Delisle tries to get the hooks in deep but Little pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Little is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Delisle controlling from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Delisle is persistently looking for the submission but Little is defending it well.
Little is trying to get back to his feet but Delisle has full control of the position and if anything, Little has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delisle 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#
Little lands with a hook. Delisle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Delisle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Little tries to kick Delisle off but Delisle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Delisle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Further stalling from Delisle.
Delisle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Little can do to turn this around?#ES2#
Little pushes Delisle off and gets back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Little.
Delisle walks into a straight right hand from Little.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Delisle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Little being controlled for a moment.
Little is trying to buck Delisle off.
Delisle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Little!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Delisle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Little is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Little is controlling an arm, preventing Delisle from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Little is trying to stand.
Delisle looking to control and managing it successfully.
Little is trying to stand.
Little has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Little is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
Delisle wants to control but Little is keeping busy.
Little is trying to stand back up.
Delisle has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Little's body.
Little trying to get back to his feet but Delisle is in full control for now.
Delisle is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Little defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Delisle's arms.
Little trying to get back to his feet but Delisle is in full control for now. #T3##SUB#
Delisle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Little is defending well though. Delisle let's go of the attempt for now.
Little trying to get back to his feet but Delisle is in full control for now. #SUB#
Delisle is looking for the choke from the back position but Little is controlling his hands well.
Little wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Delisle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Little defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Little wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Delisle looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Delisle's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Delisle controls the action.#T4#
Little is trying to get back to his feet but Delisle has full control of the position and if anything, Little has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Delisle 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, Little has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Delisle is looking to control Little but Little is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Little is trying to stand back up.
Delisle just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Little trying to get back to his feet but Delisle is in full control for now.
Will Delisle go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Little is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delisle 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#
Little swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Delisle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delisle.
Delisle won't allow Little to get back to his feet.
Delisle stays in close to Little's body and controls the position.
Little is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delisle is controlling him.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but Little is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Little is wriggling around but Delisle manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little is refusing to be controlled, as Delisle sits in half guard.
Delisle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Little tries to kick Delisle off but Delisle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Delisle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Delisle is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Delisle stops Little from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Little moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Little lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Little.
Little pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delisle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Little counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Delisle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Little.
Gauthier Delisle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##TD#
Delisle drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Little is looking to stand up but Delisle isn't so interested in that idea.
Delisle 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.
Little is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Delisle is controlling him.
Delisle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Little wants to get back to his feet but Delisle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but Little is retaining full guard.
Delisle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Little cracks Delisle with an open hand slap.
A left lands for Little.
Delisle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Little cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Little paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Little ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delisle moves away.#TD#
Delisle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Samuel Little has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Little trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Delisle forces his way into half guard.
Little flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Delisle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Delisle controlling the action here.
Delisle blocks the strikes from Little. #T4#
Little wants to get back to his feet.
Delisle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Delisle uses his free foot to push down on Little's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Little.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
Delisle fails to take his opponent's back.
Little is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Delisle tries to control but Little wriggling away.
Little srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Delisle controlling from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samuel Little.
I think Delisle 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delisle!

After winning the bout, Gauthier Delisle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Combate 3: Zoo vs. Matusov     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Delisle moves into range and clinches up with Switzer.
Switzer has a couple of punches blocked by Delisle.
Switzer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Switzer.
Switzer misses with a punch to the body.
Switzer throws a punch but it's blocked by Delisle.
Delisle goes for a takedown attempt but Switzer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Delisle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Switzer takes a swing at Delisle's ribcage but misses.
Yelch Switzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Delisle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Switzer did well to prevent Delisle getting side control.
Delisle content to control rather than advance.
Switzer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delisle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Delisle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Delisle maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Switzer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Delisle has cracked it and Switzer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Delisle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gauthier Delisle!
A very excited looking Gauthier Delisle 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.

 

Event: CFN2: Lundgren vs. Conway     
Date:   Sep 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Delisle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delisle passes Cartwright's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright is pressing down on Delisle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Delisle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Delisle pushes his legs off easily.
Cartwright seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Delisle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Delisle advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Let's hope that Delisle 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.
Cartwright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Delisle gets full guard.
Delisle keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Delisle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Delisle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cartwright's guard. #SUB2#
Delisle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cartwright doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delisle. #SUB#
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Delisle wants to work for an arm triangle but Cartwright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delisle is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delisle controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Delisle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cartwright defends it well. #SUB2#
Delisle is working for a kimura but Cartwright is defending it quite comfortably.
Delisle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cartwright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Delisle maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cartwright could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Delisle has cracked it and Cartwright is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Delisle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gauthier Delisle!
A relieved looking Gauthier Delisle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 14, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1890 p4p, 111 weight class) and Gauthier Delisle (ranked 1822 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison Jr.'s entrance music is Face The Pain. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




182 cm
30 yrs
146 lbs



165 cm
22 yrs
144 lbs


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 7 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Delisle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Delisle 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: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (2) Delisle
Morrison Jr. won't allow Delisle to pass to mount.
Delisle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. trying to hold on to Delisle's head to control him but Delisle postures up.
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy.
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.
Delisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morrison Jr. knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morrison Jr. wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delisle is looking for a kimura here.
Delisle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morrison Jr.!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (5) Delisle
Morrison Jr. working to try and regain half guard.
Delisle tries to take Morrison Jr.'s back but instead Morrison Jr. uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking to control Delisle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morrison Jr. avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delisle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Delisle trying to control from Morrison Jr.'s half guard. Morrison Jr. has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Delisle trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Delisle's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (5) Delisle
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delisle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delisle working a defensive guard here.

Delisle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morrison Jr. defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Delisle is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. postures up.
Delisle 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.
Delisle wants to improve his position but instead Morrison Jr. has moved into half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Delisle is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is trying to control. Delisle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Delisle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Delisle is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. is pushing down on Delisle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Delisle is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrison Jr. has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison Jr. trying to mount his opponent but Delisle defends it.
Delisle is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Morrison Jr. jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (5) Delisle
Morrison Jr. works to advance to full mount. Delisle defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (5) Delisle

Morrison Jr. is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Delisle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Morrison Jr. moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (10) vs (5) Delisle

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Delisle right now.
Delisle is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Morrison Jr. off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Delisle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Morrison Jr..

Delisle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Morrison Jr. trying to control momentarily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Delisle rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Morrison Jr. is thwarting Delisle's attempts to control the position.
Morrison Jr. trying to mount his opponent but Delisle defends it.
Morrison Jr. prevents Delisle from improving his position.

Delisle is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Morrison Jr. has latched onto it... Big trouble! Morrison Jr. pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Delisle is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Morrison Jr.!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Morrison Jr.!
After winning the bout, David Morrison Jr. thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 17, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gauthier Delisle (ranked 1699 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morrison Lee (ranked 606 p4p, 77 weight class). Lee has chosen The Pretender as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.




165 cm
21 yrs
144 lbs



181 cm
36 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Lee 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: Delisle (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee prevents Delisle from improving his position.

Delisle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Delisle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Lee 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee fails to move to back control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle working to try and regain half guard.
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
Delisle gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Delisle!
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (0) vs (8) Lee
Delisle working to try and regain half guard.
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Delisle to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Delisle (0) vs (11) Lee
Lee trying to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lee biding his time, controlling Delisle.
Delisle is trying to break free.
Delisle prevents Lee from getting a body triangle.
Delisle can't escape the position.
Delisle is working hard here to advance position.

Lee looking for the RNC.
Delisle is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delisle manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Delisle.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (11) Lee
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delisle is one step ahead there.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (13) Lee
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving.
Lee advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delisle defends it well.
Delisle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delisle is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Delisle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Delisle working a defensive guard here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Lee has gone for a leg lock! Delisle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (4) vs (13) Lee
Lee keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
Delisle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Delisle passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Delisle wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.

Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Delisle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee 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.
Lee moves into full guard.

Lee looking for a guillotine here but Delisle defends easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.

Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee is trying to control the position but Delisle postures up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
Lee looking to control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Delisle won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delisle advances to half guard.

Delisle is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Delisle to get the leverage.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg.
Lee is trying to control but can't.

Lee looking for submissions off his back.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Delisle 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.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Delisle trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.

Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Delisle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Delisle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Delisle trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Delisle won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Delisle is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Delisle has managed to sneak the leg through.

Delisle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delisle.
Delisle is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Delisle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to sweep here but Delisle controlling him for the moment.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee is still trying to improve position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.

Lee working for a triangle but Delisle defends it easily.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Delisle manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (4) vs (15) Lee
Delisle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Delisle (6) vs (15) Lee
Delisle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Delisle stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (9) vs (15) Lee
Delisle trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delisle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Delisle controlling the position.
Delisle trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Delisle keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 15 to 9.
Morrison Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 3     
Date:   May 06, 2019
#R1##TD#
Delisle dives in and scores a takedown into Muramasa's guard.#SUB2#
Muramasa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Delisle has his hands clasped together but Muramasa extends and breaks Delisle's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Muramasa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miyazawa Muramasa!
Our winner, Miyazawa Muramasa, 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.

 

Event: The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   May 05, 2019
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Shelton. No joy for Delisle on that attempt.
Shelton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shelton misses the shot to the body.
Shelton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delisle.
Shelton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shelton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Shelton throws a body punch but Delisle moves out of range.
Delisle wants to counter the offense by Shelton and move into the clinch position.
Nice takedown defense from Shelton. No joy for Delisle on that attempt.
Shelton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delisle was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelton.
Delisle leaves Shelton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Delisle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shelton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delisle sprawls and moves away.
Delisle has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shelton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shelton looks to throw the jab but Delisle is out of range.
A cross from Shelton lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Delisle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shelton is trying to defend but Delisle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shelton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Delisle jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Delisle tries for a kimura but Shelton is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Delisle works to advance to full mount. Shelton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Delisle pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shelton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shelton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shelton won't allow Delisle to sweep him here.
Shelton throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Delisle is looking for a triangle but Shelton pushes his legs off easily.
Shelton works over Delisle with some ground and pound from guard.
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet. #T2#
Shelton throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Delisle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shelton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shelton stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.
Shelton is looking to work some ground and pound but Delisle has wrist control.
Shelton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Delisle wants to control but Shelton postures up.
Delisle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Delisle is pressing down on Shelton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Delisle 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! Shelton rolls with it to try and escape but Delisle cranks on the arm and Shelton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gauthier Delisle!
A very excited looking Gauthier Delisle 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.

 

Event: The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Delisle throws a body shot but no joy.
Rautio loads up on a big right hand but Delisle slips the punch.#TD2#
Delisle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rautio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rautio is trying to control Delisle's posture but Delisle avoids it. #SUB2#
Delisle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rautio keeps working. #SUB2#
Delisle tries for a kimura but Rautio is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Rautio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Delisle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Delisle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rautio is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1#
Rautio is not content to let Delisle control the position.
Delisle working away.
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rautio keeps working.
Delisle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rautio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rautio is trying to control Delisle's posture but Delisle avoids it.
Rautio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rautio is trying to escape the position but Delisle is controlling the position.
Delisle working away.
Delisle trying to control the action but Rautio is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rautio gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Rautio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rautio wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy.
Rautio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rautio won't allow Delisle to pass to mount.
Delisle is keen to just control but Rautio is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Delisle is trying to control the action in half guard but Rautio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rautio is positioning himself well to prevent Delisle advancing to mount. #T3#
Delisle prevents Rautio from improving his position.
Rautio is not content to let Delisle control the position.
Delisle uses his free foot to push down on Rautio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rautio.
Delisle controlling the pace for now.
Rautio is looking to improve his position but Delisle isn't that keen on the idea.
Rautio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rautio trying to control but Delisle postures up.
Rautio is staying active underneath Delisle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Delisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rautio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rautio trying to control from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Delisle seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rautio wants to improve his position but Delisle is controlling well. #SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rautio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delisle is thwarting Rautio's attempts to control the position.
Delisle works his way into side control.
Rautio wants to control but Delisle postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rautio gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Delisle seems to be working for a kimura but Rautio defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delisle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rautio misses with a looping left.
Delisle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rautio.
Rautio dives in for a single leg takedown but Delisle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rautio misses with a hook. Delisle ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Delisle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Delisle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rautio is looking for a sweep.
Rautio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rautio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delisle is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Delisle is working for a kimura but Rautio is defending it quite comfortably.
Delisle not doing much here. #T1##SUB2#
Delisle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Delisle 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.
Rautio trying to control but Delisle postures up.
Rautio tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Delisle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rautio tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg.
Rautio wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Delisle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rautio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delisle.
Rautio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delisle is working away from the top position though.
Rautio tries to roll over but Delisle keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Delisle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rautio has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Delisle not doing much here.
Rautio is trying to control but can't.
Rautio gets back to full guard.
Rautio trying to keep a closed guard but Delisle is proving a slippery customer.
Delisle looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rautio working for a triangle but Delisle defends it easily.
Rautio is controlling Delisle's posture.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Delisle advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Delisle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
I wouldn't like to be where Rautio is right now.
Rautio tries to bench press Delisle off him but Delisle keeps the position.
Rautio is trying to control Delisle's posture but Delisle avoids it.
Rautio is looking to reverse the position.
Rautio struggling a bit here.
Delisle tries to move to mount but Rautio blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rautio can't do much from the bottom here.
Delisle remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delisle 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#
Rautio throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Delisle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rautio!
Rautio is trying to improve his position.
Delisle trying to control the action but Rautio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Delisle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rautio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rautio is not content to let Delisle control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rautio is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Rautio wants to control but Delisle is having none of it.#SUB2#
Rautio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Delisle. #SUB2#
Delisle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rautio manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rautio is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Delisle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Delisle trying to control the position but Rautio is working away.
Rautio is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rautio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Delisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rautio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rautio trying to control but Delisle postures up.
Delisle prevents Rautio from improving his position.
Rautio trying to control here.
Delisle is looking to advance position but Rautio won't allow it.
Well,Rautio is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Delisle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rautio tries to roll over but Delisle keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Delisle is working for a kimura but Rautio is defending it quite comfortably.
Rautio is trying to maintain the position but Delisle is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Delisle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rautio is just riding it out for now. Delisle eventually gives up the hold.
Rautio is trying to control but can't.
Alvar Rautio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rautio wants to improve his position but Delisle is controlling well.
Delisle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rautio!
Rautio is looking to get to half guard.
Delisle controlling from the full mount. #T4##SUB2#
Delisle has hold of Rautio's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rautio manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rautio is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rautio can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rautio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rautio tries to hold on but Delisle postures up.
Rautio regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle wants to free his trapped foot but Rautio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Delisle is trying to control the action in half guard but Rautio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier Delisle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Delisle 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Gauthier Delisle!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Gauthier Delisle!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Gauthier Delisle!

Gauthier Delisle wins by unanimous decision!

A victorious Gauthier Delisle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: IVT Test     
Date:   Apr 19, 2019

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gauthier Delisle (ranked 1629 p4p, 80 weight class) and Isaac Cox (ranked 5299 p4p, 215 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Isaac Cox was going to win. Let's see if he was right.




165 cm
19 yrs
144 lbs



166 cm
22 yrs
141 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of The Island, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gauthier Delisle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of The Island, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isaac Cox!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cox doesn't manage to clinch there - Delisle circles away.

Delisle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Delisle (2) vs (0) Cox
Cox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Delisle controls the pace.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Delisle from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cox can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Delisle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Delisle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cox is keeping the position for now.
Delisle advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Delisle (5) vs (0) Cox
Cox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cox keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox struggling a bit here.
Delisle moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Delisle (7) vs (0) Cox
Delisle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cox is looking to escape.
Delisle fails to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delisle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cox is looking to escape.

Delisle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cox has worked his arm free - good work by Cox!

Delisle tries for a kimura but Cox is defending well.

Delisle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cox keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Delisle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cox has escaped the position, nice work there.
Delisle tries to move to mount but Cox blocks the move with his legs.
Delisle moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Delisle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cox has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Delisle takes a little break here. Cox wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Delisle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Delisle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Delisle tries for a kimura but Cox is defending well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Delisle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cox has escaped the position, nice work there.

Delisle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Delisle trying to control the action but Cox is working from the bottom.

Delisle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Delisle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Delisle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cox has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Delisle but great work by Cox.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Delisle (7) vs (4) Cox
Delisle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Delisle struggling a bit here.
Delisle regains half guard.
Cox wants to pass to mount but Delisle is defending the position.
Cox prevents Delisle from improving his position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Delisle is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Buoy Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Delisle is trying to control but can't.
Delisle is looking to improve his position.
Delisle is trying to control but can't.
Delisle wants to improve his position but Cox is controlling well.
Delisle is working hard here to advance position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Delisle gets back to full guard.
Delisle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delisle trying to control the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Delisle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delisle is pulling down on Cox's head. It's preventing any offense from Cox, at least for the moment.

Delisle is looking for a triangle but Cox pushes his legs off easily.
Delisle is trying to control the position but Cox postures up.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Delisle 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.

Delisle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cox defends well.
Delisle controlling Cox's posture.
Delisle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cox is one step ahead there.

Delisle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Delisle working for a triangle but Cox defends it easily.
Delisle is trying to keep Cox in close.
Delisle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cox is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cox is fighting to break Delisle's control of his arms but Delisle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Delisle wants to sweep here but Cox controlling him for the moment.
Delisle looking to control.

Delisle has his foot on Cox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cox works his way back into a safe position though.
Delisle keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.

Delisle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cox is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Delisle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delisle takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Gauthier Delisle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: IVT 6     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Delisle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lau's guard.
Delisle advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Delisle is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lau looks calm but he's in trouble here. Delisle gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lau is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Delisle lets go of the hold and Lau can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gauthier Delisle!
A victorious Gauthier Delisle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: IVT 2     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Pardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pardo throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Delisle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pardo is trying to escape back to his feet but Delisle uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB#
Delisle has hold of Pardo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pardo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Delisle cranks the arm and Pardo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pardo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gauthier Delisle!
After winning the bout, Gauthier Delisle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Miller gets caught flat footed, as Delisle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Delisle forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Delisle 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.
Miller has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Delisle has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Miller defend it? Delisle steps over the head and cranks it - Miller is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Delisle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gauthier Delisle!
A victorious Gauthier Delisle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 26, 2018
#R1#
Build scores with a leg kick.
Delisle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Build fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delisle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Delisle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Build wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Delisle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Build really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delisle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Delisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Build knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Build is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Delisle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Delisle wants to free his trapped foot but Build is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Delisle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Delisle seems to be working for a kimura but Build defends the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delisle is controlling the pace. #T1#
Delisle moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Delisle is working to tighten his grip on Build's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Build has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Delisle is really squeezing tight and eventually Build passes out! Delisle breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gauthier Delisle!

 

 
 
 
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