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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 61 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 52 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wang looking for a takedown.
Wang is looking for a takedown.
Wang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramirez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wang tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wang to the ground. Wang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wang is looking to counter the offense by Ramirez and move into the clinch.#CL#
Wang pushes Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ramirez successfully pulls guard.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control the position here.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Ramirez#T2#
Ramirez won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wang controlling the position for now.#T3#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
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.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
#T4#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ramirez not doing much here.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it. #T6#
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang gets full guard.
Wang is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture. #T7#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T9#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang controlling the position.#T10#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Ramirez trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Wang trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
#T13#
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 2 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Threads of Fate for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 60 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 52 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ignatowski. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wang (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
Wang tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
Wang regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ignatowski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position. #T1#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away. #T2#
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Wang won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ignatowski seems to be working for a kimura but Wang defends the submission attempt.
Wang is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Wang tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.#T4#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang gets back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Wang managing to control the position.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Wang controlling the position.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T7#
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T8#
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Wang is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T10#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang continues to stall.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T13#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Wang has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T14#
Wang managing to control the position.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 4 to 0.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 98
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 59 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 30 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Scott shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Scott was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wang (0) vs (4) Scott
Wang tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (0) vs (6) Scott
Wang is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott content just to control the position here.
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.
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Wang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Wang tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Wang trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Scott manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (9) Scott
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (9) Scott
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Scott has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (11) Scott
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scott controls the pace.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Scott won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Wang is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.#T8#
Scott being controlled here momentarily.
Wang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scott has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (14) Scott
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Scott controlling the position.
Wang tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
Scott in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Scott controlling the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Scott working away.#T11#
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wang keeping his opponent close.
Wang is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face as Scott controls the position.
Wang prevents Scott from improving position. #T12#
Scott staying calm.
Wang is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scott's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
Scott wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Scott is controlling the pace.
Wang is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?#T14#
Scott trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, Tyron Scott, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 97
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 36 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 59 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wang lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang 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.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controlling from the top position. #T1#
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriquez 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.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Wang is fighting to break Rodriquez's control of his arms but Rodriquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Wang pushes down on Rodriquez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Rodriquez is defending the position. #T3#
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodriquez gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Wang wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T5#
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
More stalling from Wang.
Wang wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Wang content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rodriquez's legs.
The referee asks Wang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
Rodriquez stops Wang from passing to mount.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Rodriquez's face as Wang controls the position.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
Rodriquez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (5) Wang
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Rodriquez not doing much here.
#T9#
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Wang seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
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.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
Wang working a defensive guard but Rodriquez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (5) Wang#T11#
Wang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodriquez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (9) Wang
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.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rodriquez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wang.
#T12#
Good control from Wang.
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T13#
Wang is trying to control but Rodriquez is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriquez 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: Rodriquez (7) vs (9) Wang
Rodriquez looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (11) Wang
Rodriquez managing to control the position. #T14#
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodriquez has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 11 to 7.
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 96
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 59 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wang avoids it really well and circles away.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wang defends it nicely.#TD#
Wang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Kersikov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Kersikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controls the position from side control.#T1#
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kersikov tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.
Kersikov is still trying to improve position.
Wang controls the position from side control.#T2#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov seems a little lost for a moment, as Wang dominates the positioning.#T3#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Wang controlling from side mount.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
#T6#
Kersikov won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang trying to control the pace.
Further stalling from Wang.
Wang works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (0) Kersikov
Wang content just to control the position here. #T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.#T8#
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9##T10#
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Wang is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Wang continues to hold on tight.#T12#
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang continues to stall.#T13#
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape. #T14#
Wang controlling from mount.
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 95
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 116 wins and 88 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 58 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang has managed to clinch.
Wang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sparxx after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Wang has Sparxx pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wang pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Sparxx tumbling to the mat - Wang dives into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparxx controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparxx has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparxx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.#T2#
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sparxx keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sparxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (2) Wang
Sparxx controls the position.
Wang trying to control the position but Sparxx manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sparxx trying to control momentarily.
#T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
Wang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wang trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
#T6#
Wang is controlling Sparxx's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wang tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet. #T7#
Wang looking to control.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang looking to control.
Sparxx trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #T8#
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
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.#T10#
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully. #T11#
Sparxx is stalling in the full guard.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx being controlled here momentarily. #T12#
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang trying to control the position here. #T13#
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage.
Wang is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up. #T14#
Wang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparxx is now in half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Wang trying to control here.
Wang wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Tyrone Sparxx thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 94
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 34 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 58 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Rodriquez tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Rodriquez pulls guard.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez pulls Wang in to control the position.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang stays in close to Rodriquez's body and controls the position. #T1#
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.
Rodriquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Wang passes Rodriquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wang wants to advance to full mount but Rodriquez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriquez pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T3#
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Rodriquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wang has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (3) Wang
Rodriquez struggling a bit here.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
Wang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rodriquez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rodriquez has one of Wang's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T4#
Wang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rodriquez stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T5#
Wang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rodriquez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
Wang advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang looking to control but Rodriquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is having none of it.#T7#
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriquez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Rodriquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang stalling. #T9#
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Rodriquez won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Rodriquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (5) Wang
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (7) Wang
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Rodriquez is trying to keep Wang in close.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T12#
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Wang.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T13#
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (10) Wang
Wang taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Long Wang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 93
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 48 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 58 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramirez tries to avoid it but Wang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramirez to the ground. Ramirez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Wang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ramirez sprawls well initially but Wang persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.
Ramirez has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez 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: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving his position.#T1#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Wang#T4#
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wang stalling.
Wang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (2) vs (7) Wang#T5#
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.#T6##T7#
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling from mount.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away. #T8#
Wang controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez 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: Ramirez (4) vs (7) Wang
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T11#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang controlling the position.#T13#
Wang wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Wang controlling the position.#T14#
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Wang controlling the position.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (9) Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 9 to 4.
Long Wang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 92
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 113 wins and 88 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 57 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx shoots in looking for a takedown but Wang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sparxx's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sparxx throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wang's waist but Wang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparxx off to one side.
Sparxx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wang swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparxx, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Wang forces Sparxx back against the cage and clinches.
Wang has Sparxx pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sparxx manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sparxx prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparxx jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wang walks away with a smile on his face. Sparxx gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Wang has managed to clinch.
Sparxx prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Wang wants the takedown. Sparxx is fighting it off but Wang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sparxx's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang pushing down on Sparxx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sparxx controlling the position for now.#T2#
Wang controlling the action here.
Sparxx controlling the position for now.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Wang is continuing to stall.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Wang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sparxx is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Wang working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sparxx's thigh. Sparxx counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.#T5#
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Wang content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Wang passes Sparxx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Wang wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx is holding on to half guard well.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
Wang is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Wang trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) Wang
Sparxx is being controlled here.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
Sparxx prevents Wang from moving into mount.
Wang is trying to move to mount but Sparxx reverses beautifully and ends up in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (5) Wang
Wang is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx pushes down on Wang'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.#T10#
Wang wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
Sparxx stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
Sparxx being controlled here momentarily.
Sparxx seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang is pulling down on Sparxx's head to control his posture. #T13#
Sparxx advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (5) Wang
Sparxx just content to control the position.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Sparxx staying calm.
Wang manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Sparxx is heads and Wang is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Tyrone Sparxx thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 91
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 57 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 54 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Merlin manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Wang drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Merlin
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merlin's guard.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang trying to control the pace.
Merlin is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Merlin is still trying to improve position.
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang trying to control the pace. #T2#
Wang is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.#T3#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merlin is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merlin avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang is taking a breather. Merlin 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.#T5#
Merlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg. #T6#
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merlin is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Wang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Merlin
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Wang.
Wang wants to control the pace but Merlin is squirming around nicely.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merlin for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Wang looking to control but Merlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang avoids the attempt from Merlin to control.
Wang controlling from mount.
Wang continues to hold on tight.#T9#
Merlin wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang continues to stall.#T10#
Merlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
More hug and hope from Wang.#T12#
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Merlin is looking to escape.
Merlin can't escape the position.
#T13#
Wang content just to control the position here.
Merlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Wang controlling from mount.
Merlin is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Long Wang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 90
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 26 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 57 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Scott drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Wang
Scott slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wang controlling Scott's posture.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Scott has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scott's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Wang
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Scott keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T3#
Wang content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Scott has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Wang wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
More stalling from Wang.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T7#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T8#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Scott is controlling Wang's posture.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Wang wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (2) vs (5) Wang
Wang passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Scott! Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (2) vs (7) Wang
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Wang wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Scott regains half guard.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wang prevents Scott from improving his position.
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (2) vs (10) Wang#T12#
Scott is letting Wang control him for a moment.
Scott prevents Wang from improving position.
Wang taking a breather here.
Scott is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang controlling from side mount. #T13#
Wang laying and praying for a moment but Scott takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wang wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it. #T14#
Wang trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 10 to 2.
Our winner, Long Wang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 111 wins and 87 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 56 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sparxx closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wang to the mat! Wang manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang is controlling Sparxx's posture.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is pulling down on Sparxx's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparxx, at least for the moment.#T1#
Sparxx passes Wang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang controlling the position well.
Sparxx controlling the pace. #T2#
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sparxx is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Sparxx content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Wang tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparxx prevents Wang from improving his position.
Sparxx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Sparxx looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang pulls Sparxx in to control the position.
Wang keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sparxx's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T6#
Further stalling from Sparxx.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T7#
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Sparxx is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T8#
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T11#
Wang controlling Sparxx's posture.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Wang controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Wang keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Wang controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself. #T14#
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparxx is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Tyrone Sparxx retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tyrone Sparxx made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 88
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 46 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 56 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wang defends it nicely.
Wang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Wang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wang.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wang shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Wang
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.#T2#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage. #T4#
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Wang
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Ramirez is trying to escape the mount.
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T8#
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ramirez 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: Ramirez (4) vs (5) Wang#T9#
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg. #T14#
Ramirez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez is stalling here. Wang is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ramirez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (9) Wang
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 87
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 56 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 53 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Merlin wants it to stay on the feet.
Merlin with the counter takedown but Wang avoids it easily.
Merlin's coach down at KFA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Merlin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Merlin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Wang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wang (4) vs (0) Merlin
Wang works to advance to full mount. Merlin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (6) vs (0) Merlin
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merlin for as long as he can get away with.
Merlin 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: Wang (6) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Wang has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Merlin from advancing position. #T4#
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merlin controlling the pace.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang trying to get back to full guard but Merlin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (6) vs (5) Merlin#T5#
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Wang manages to control the position for a moment.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.#T7#
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Wang tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Merlin looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Merlin trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Wang reaches up and holds on to Merlin to control the position.
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.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Wang gets back to half guard.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Merlin looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (8) vs (5) Merlin#T14#
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is looking to advance position but Merlin won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 86
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 30 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 55 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang clinches up against the cage.
Rodriquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wang is defending well.#TD2#
Wang lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang stalling.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg. #T1#
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it. #T3#
Wang controlling the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang trying to control the pace. #T4#
Rodriquez wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang is taking a breather. Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez controlling the position for now.
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang prevents Rodriquez from improving his position.#T5#
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Wang is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now.
Wang controlling the action here. #T6#
Yet more stalling tactics from Wang.
Rodriquez trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Wang is stalling here. Rodriquez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wang seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rodriquez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Wang
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodriquez taking a breather here. #T8#
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez controlling the position.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (7) vs (2) Wang
Wang just trying to survive but Rodriquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rodriquez trying to control.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
#T10#
Wang turns into Rodriquez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (4) Wang
Wang 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.
Rodriquez has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage. #T11#
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang is looking to pass into half guard but Rodriquez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodriquez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (9) vs (4) Wang
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriquez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T12#
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wang trying to get back to full guard but Rodriquez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (12) vs (4) Wang
Rodriquez controlling from the full mount.
Wang gets back to half guard.#T13#
Wang controlling the position for now.
Rodriquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Nick Rodriquez retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 85
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 55 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 51 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wang wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Wang shoots in and gets a takedown into Merlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang preventing the sweep.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merlin pulls Wang in to control the position.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wang passes Merlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Wang moves into full mount! Merlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Merlin
Merlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Merlin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Merlin won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is thwarting Merlin's attempts to control the position.
Merlin won't allow Wang to pass to mount. #T3#
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.
Merlin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Wang is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now.
Wang content to control rather than advance.
Wang continues to hold on tight.
Merlin won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Merlin tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.#T5#
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Merlin is holding on to half guard well.
Wang controlling the action here.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Wang controlling the pace.
Merlin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Merlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merlin's guard.
Wang is looking to pass Merlin's guard but actually Merlin recovers to full guard.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.#T8#
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (0) Merlin
Wang staying calm.#T9#
Wang moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (10) vs (0) Merlin
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merlin tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Further stalling from Wang.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Wang is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T11#
Merlin working to try and regain half guard.
Merlin wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Merlin tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Merlin is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merlin for as long as he can get away with.
Merlin is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Merlin tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Merlin can't escape the position.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
After winning the bout, Long Wang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 84
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 34 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 55 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik rushes Wang and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kulik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kulik 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.#CL2#
Wang clinches. #TD2#
Wang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wang manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (0) vs (4) Wang
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik wants to control but Wang postures up.
Wang tries to move to mount but Kulik blocks the move with his legs.
Kulik is being controlled here.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang working away.
Wang controls the position.
Wang trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kulik being controlled for a moment.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kulik is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Wang controlling from side mount.
Wang trying to control the position but Kulik is working away. #T3#
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik prevents Wang from improving position.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kulik manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wang.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Kulik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang preventing the sweep.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#T5#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (7) Wang
Wang trying to control the action but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T6#
Kulik is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Wang staying calm.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T7#
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wang has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (0) vs (9) Wang
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Kulik tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T8#
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kulik wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Kulik is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Wang wants to control but instead Kulik manages to regain half guard.
Wang stalling.
Wang is keen to just control but Kulik is a slippery customer.#T10#
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wang is looking to pass Kulik's guard but actually Kulik recovers to full guard.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #T12#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Kulik trying to control the position.
Kulik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T14#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang pushing down on Kulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kulik moves into full guard.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 9 to 0.
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 83
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 54 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 34 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Kulik. No joy for Wang on that attempt.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes Wang back into the cage.
Kulik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulik prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulik wants a takedown but no success here.
Kulik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wang pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Kulik has picked Wang up - he's going for a ride! Kulik dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Kulik
Wang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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.
Wang is staying active underneath Kulik, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Kulik seems to be working for a kimura but Wang defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Kulik prevents Wang from improving his position.#T2#
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kulik wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang wants to control the action here but instead Kulik manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Wang wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.#T4#
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.
Kulik tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Kulik manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wang (0) vs (8) Kulik#T5#
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wang tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
#T6#
Kulik not allowing Wang to control his hands.
Wang tries to escape the position.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as Wang tries to buck him off.
Wang staying busy and making it hard for Kulik to control. #T7##SUB2#
Wang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kulik.
Wang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wang breaks Kulik's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (8) Kulik#T8#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Kulik is trying to keep Wang in close.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (8) Kulik
Wang is trying to move to mount but Kulik reverses beautifully and ends up in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (5) vs (10) Kulik
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang controlling Kulik's posture.
Kulik 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. #T10#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Wang controlling Kulik's posture. #T11#
Wang continues to stall.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Wang controlling the position.
Kulik 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.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T13#
Kulik passes Wang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Wang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 10 to 5.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 82
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 44 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 54 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ramirez 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: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Wang
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ramirez 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Wang
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Wang won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang 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.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramirez controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
More stalling from Wang.
Wang postures up.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang postures up.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Wang 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.
Ramirez is controlling Wang's posture.
Wang stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position. #T6#
Wang passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez is in trouble now - Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Wang
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Wang is continuing to stall.#T8#
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Wang isn't that keen on the idea.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.#T9#
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Wang tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Wang controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Wang looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Wang trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang content just to control the position here. #T14#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 5 to 2.
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 81
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 28 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 53 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Rodriquez gets control of Wang's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodriquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Wang postures up.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Wang#T2#
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
Rodriquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Rodriquez'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.#T4#
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Wang looking to control.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Wang managing to control the position. #T6#
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.#T7#
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez looking to control.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rodriquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang stays in close to Rodriquez's body and controls the position. #T8#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T11#
Rodriquez pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang being controlled here momentarily.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.#T12#
Rodriquez being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wang won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here. #T13#
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang preventing the sweep.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14#
Wang trying to move into half guard but instead Rodriquez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rodriquez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wang for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 80
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 42 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 53 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Wang
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang managing to control the position.
Wang keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T2#
Wang is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ramirez trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ramirez stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Wang managing to control the position.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.#T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez 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.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet. #T8#
Wang keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.#T9#
Ramirez forces his way into half guard.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Wang is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet. #T11#
Ramirez 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.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12##T13#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
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.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Wang
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Wang stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T14#
Wang won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Ramirez is heads and Wang is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Wang wins on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 79
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 28 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 52 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Rodriquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Wang wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Rodriquez has passed into half guard.
Rodriquez wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position. #T2#
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang can't escape the position.
Wang wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.#T3#
Wang can't escape the position.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Rodriquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez fails to advance to Wang's back.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Rodriquez's attempts to control the action.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang tries to control Rodriquez's body but Rodriquez pushes him off. Wang squirms to his side and now Rodriquez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Wang
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriquez controlling from mount.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is controlling Rodriquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
Wang controlling the position for now.
Rodriquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Rodriquez trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
#T10#
Wang controlling the position for now.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Rodriquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang looking to control.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang pulls Rodriquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriquez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wang pulls Rodriquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriquez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Nick Rodriquez retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Nick Rodriquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 78
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 51 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 28 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wang is defended easily by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Wang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rodriquez's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
Wang is taking a breather. Rodriquez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang passes Rodriquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodriquez desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodriquez for as long as he can get away with.
Wang continues to stall.
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now.
Wang is controlling the pace.
#T3#
More hug and hope from Wang.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Rodriquez is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Rodriquez is trying to keep Wang in close.
Rodriquez managing to control the position.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriquez has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Wang pulls Rodriquez in to control the position.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Rodriquez is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Rodriquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez stalling. #T8#
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (5) Rodriquez
Rodriquez controlling the pace for now.
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Rodriquez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wang (2) vs (8) Rodriquez
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
Wang is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wang trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11#
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Rodriquez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
#T12#
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
Rodriquez not allowing Wang to control his hands.
Rodriquez struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T13#
Wang tries to escape the position.
Wang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rodriquez.
Wang trying to control the position but Rodriquez manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
#T14#
Wang trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
Wang's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Rodriquez's hands.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez gets his hands free as Wang looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 8 to 2.
Nick Rodriquez is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Nick Rodriquez 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.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 77
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 51 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 47 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Wang takes the fight into the clinch.
Merlin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Merlin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Long Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Merlin.#TD2#
Merlin gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Merlin
Wang controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.#T1#
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Merlin stalling.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Merlin stalling.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Wang is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Wang controlling the position.#T3#
Merlin preventing the sweep. #T4#
Wang has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Merlin preventing the sweep.
Wang seems keen to control Merlin's posture.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Merlin
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merlin for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Merlin defends it.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wang moves into full mount! Merlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (2) Merlin
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang continues to stall.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Merlin is trying to escape the mount.
Wang content just to control the position here. #T7#
Merlin is working to get back to half guard.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.#T9#
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Wang.
More hug and hope from Wang.#T10#
Merlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Merlin is trying to escape the mount.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Wang continues to hold on tight.#T11##T12#
Merlin is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Merlin is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Merlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Merlin is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Wang is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Long Wang retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Long Wang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 76
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 27 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 51 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wang pushes Rodriquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriquez 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.#TD2#
Wang turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Wang
Rodriquez prevents Wang from moving into mount.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
Wang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rodriquez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (0) vs (6) Wang
Rodriquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Rodriquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Wang is stalling here but it's allowed Rodriquez to get half guard.
Wang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rodriquez reverses the position - he's now on top in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (6) Wang
Wang controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Wang pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.#T6#
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (8) Wang#T7#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodriquez's guard.
Rodriquez trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriquez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well. #T8#
Wang is taking a breather. Rodriquez 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.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working. #T9#
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (11) Wang
Rodriquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang is trying to control here but Rodriquez has managed to regain half guard.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rodriquez! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (14) Wang
Wang content just to control the position here.
Wang wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
Rodriquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Rodriquez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wang controlling the pace. #T12#
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Rodriquez is defending the position.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T13#
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
Wang not doing much here.
Rodriquez is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
Wang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (17) Wang#T14#
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Wang tries to control but Rodriquez wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is stalling here but it's allowed Rodriquez to get half guard.
Rodriquez won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 17 to 2.
Long Wang is the new super heavyweight champion!
Long Wang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 75
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 51 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 40 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wang closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the cage.#TD#
Wang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang advances to half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez keeping control of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ramirez wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Ramirez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Ramirez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez seems keen to control Wang's posture.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Ramirez controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramirez is trying to keep Wang in close.
#T4#
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Wang content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang controlling from the top position. #T7#
Wang continues to stall.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Ramirez is trying to keep Wang in close.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T8#
Wang forces his way into half guard.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.#T9#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.
More hug and hope from Wang.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Wang content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Wang passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Ramirez
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Wang content just to control the position here.
Wang trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang controlling his opponent. #T12#
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape. #T13#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Wang continues to hold on tight.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 74
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 50 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 27 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wang is defended easily by Rodriquez.#TD#
Wang scores with a takedown into Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
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.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T1#
Rodriquez controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodriquez 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: Wang (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Rodriquez won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Wang working a defensive guard but Rodriquez passes into half guard.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Wang controlling the position well.
Wang trying to hold on to Rodriquez's head to control him but Rodriquez postures up.
#T4#
Wang is controlling Rodriquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rodriquez is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Wang wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Wang controlling Rodriquez's posture.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriquez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (2) Rodriquez
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Rodriquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (4) Rodriquez
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang is trying to keep Rodriquez in close.
Wang is pulling down on Rodriquez's head to control his posture.
Wang controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself. #T7#
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Wang wants to control the position but Rodriquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Wang is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang has his hands clasped together around Rodriquez's back. He's all about the action.
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang is staying active underneath Rodriquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriquez in particular looking to stall.
Wang is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?#T10#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang has Rodriquez pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang wants to control the position but Rodriquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wang is controlling Rodriquez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriquez from advancing to side control.
Rodriquez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.#T11#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang trying to control the position.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Wang trying to control the position.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Wang is pulling down on Rodriquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriquez, at least for the moment.#T12#
Rodriquez trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (4) vs (7) Rodriquez
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Rodriquez working away.#T13#
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Rodriquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang prevents Rodriquez from improving position.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Rodriquez working away.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriquez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 7 to 4.
Nick Rodriquez is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nick Rodriquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 73
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 50 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 17 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scott is working for takedown but Wang is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Wang has Scott pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Scott tumbling to the mat - Wang dives into Scott's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Scott
Wang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Scott
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang is controlling Scott's posture.
Wang controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Wang controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Wang controlling the position.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (2) Scott
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #T3#
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang is fighting to break Scott's control of his arms but Scott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scott seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wang 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. #T6#
Scott trying to control the position here.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position.
Scott pulls Wang in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang passes Scott's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Wang is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Wang trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
Wang trying to advance position but Scott counters by regaining guard. #T9#
Scott trying to control the position here.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Wang is fighting to break Scott's control of his arms but Scott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang forces his way into half guard.
Scott is trying is best to control the position here.
Wang controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.#T11#
Further stalling from Wang.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position.
Scott moves into full guard.
#T12#
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scott for as long as he can get away with.
Wang continues to hold on tight.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang 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.
Wang continues to stall.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scott trying to control the position.
Wang passes Scott's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Long Wang retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Long Wang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 72
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 16 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 50 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang 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: Scott (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott seems keen to control Wang's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is fighting to break Scott's control of his arms but Scott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.#T2#
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scott has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Scott trying to control the position.
Wang is pushing down on Scott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scott is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang stalling.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Wang trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Wang wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position.
Scott desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scott haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Scott wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang trying to advance position but Scott counters by regaining guard.
Scott controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T8#
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Wang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Scott's legs.
Wang taking a breather here.
Scott stops Wang from passing to mount.
Wang wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Wang tries to move to full mount but Scott actually manages to regain half guard. #T9#
Scott is in trouble now - Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (0) vs (8) Wang
Scott wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Scott wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Wang looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Scott is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
Wang tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
Wang controlling his opponent. #T13#
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Wang controlling his opponent. #T14#
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Yet more stalling tactics from Wang.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott is trying to escape the mount.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 8 to 0.
Long Wang is the new super heavyweight champion!
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tyron Scott was interviewed post fight and said 'Pathetic win. You trash and everyone khow it!'. |
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Event:
WP 71
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 42 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 50 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wang showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Wang
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wang is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ignatowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Wang#T1#
Wang controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Wang controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang trying to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.#T3#
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Wang wants to control the pace but Ignatowski is squirming around nicely.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang wants to control but instead Ignatowski manages to regain half guard.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Wang prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski is controlling Wang's trapped leg to prevent Wang from advancing to side control.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Ignatowski defends it.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Wang passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ignatowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (8) Wang
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away. #T5#
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ignatowski is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Yet more stalling tactics from Wang.
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.#T6#
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.#T7#
Wang tries to control but Ignatowski wriggling away.
Wang prevents Ignatowski from getting the reversal.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Ignatowski has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Wang's lack of action.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang trying to control the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Wang is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Wang is controlling the pace.
The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.
Wang trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Wang stalling.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Wang stalling.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Wang moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (11) Wang
Wang takes a little break here. Ignatowski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ignatowski prevents Wang from moving into mount.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang tries to advance position but instead Ignatowski slips a leg back in to half guard.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Ignatowski defends it.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Wang content to control rather than advance.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (14) Wang
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ignatowski regains half guard.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Wang controlling the action here. #T12#
Wang is looking to stall here but Ignatowski recovers full guard.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (14) Wang
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski passes Wang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (16) Wang
Wang is controlling the pace.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T14#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang stands and throws Ignatowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (19) Wang
Wang controlling the position.
Wang trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to advance position but instead Ignatowski slips a leg back in to half guard.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 19 to 2.
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 70
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 50 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 45 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merlin showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Merlin
Wang keeping hold of Merlin's head, controlling as best he can.
Merlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Merlin is looking to advance position but Wang won't allow it.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang pulls Merlin in to control the position.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Merlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #T3#
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Wang wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
Wang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Wang controlling the position.#T5#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wang is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture. #T6#
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Merlin
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T8#
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard. #T9#
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (2) Merlin
Wang passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Merlin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (7) vs (2) Merlin
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Merlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merlin for as long as he can get away with.
Merlin working to try and regain half guard.
Wang content just to control the position here. #T12#
Wang continues to stall.
Merlin tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang controlling from mount. #T13#
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Merlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling from mount. #T14#
Merlin is working to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 69
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 25 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 50 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang moves to clinch but Rodriquez breaks away #TD#
so Rodriquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Wang
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.
Wang seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controlling Rodriquez's posture. #T1#
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Wang wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodriquez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriquez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet. #T4#
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriquez is retaining full guard.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
Wang is thwarting Rodriquez's attempts to control the position.
Wang controlling the action here.#T6#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is defending well.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rodriquez won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang controlling the pace. #T7#
Rodriquez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wang content to control rather than advance.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well.
Rodriquez is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodriquez avoid being mounted?#T8#
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodriquez won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.
Rodriquez trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #T9#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Wang pushing down on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodriquez trying to control here.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Wang passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (5) Wang
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang is continuing to stall.#T11#
Rodriquez tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Rodriquez is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Wang wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.
Wang tries to control but Rodriquez wriggling away.
Rodriquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Rodriquez tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wang wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 5 to 2.
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 68
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 28 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 50 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wang clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Wang tightens his grip and picks Kulik up, before dumping him to the ground. Kulik manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik managing to control the position.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang controlling from the top position. #T2#
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang stays in close to Kulik's body and controls the position.
Kulik can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Kulik is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
Wang not doing much here.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Wang wants to pass to mount but Kulik is defending the position.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well. #T6#
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang controlling from mount.
More stalling from Wang.#T7#
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wang wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely.
Kulik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Wang controlling his opponent.
Kulik can't escape the position.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Wang tries to control but Kulik wriggling away.
Kulik wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Wang controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Wang trying to control but Kulik is having none of it. #T11#
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang content just to control the position here. #T12#
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulik is looking to escape.
Kulik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Well,Kulik is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Wang looking to control but Kulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulik is trying to escape the mount.
Kulik is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Kulik tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Kulik is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang wants to control the pace but Kulik is squirming around nicely.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang is stalling here but it's allowed Kulik to get half guard.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Long Wang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 67
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 49 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 28 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulik as he avoids it easily.
Kulik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Kulik closes the distance and clinches.
Wang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulik prevents it.
Kulik wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Kulik manages to pull guard.
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Kulik
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulik passes into half guard.
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Kulik wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Kulik prevents Wang from improving his position.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it. #T3#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang trying to control here.
Kulik controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Kulik 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.#T4#
Wang is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
Wang is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Kulik wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #T6#
Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
Wang won't allow Kulik to pass to mount.
Wang controlling the position well. #T7#
Wang is trying to control but can't.
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.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang wants to control the position but Kulik says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kulik wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it. #T9#
Wang trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kulik manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Kulik
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Kulik seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wang is holding on tight.
#T10#
Wang is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kulik has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wang (0) vs (8) Kulik
Kulik has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and Wang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (8) Kulik
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik looking to control.
Wang controlling from the top position. #T13#
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (10) Kulik
Wang keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Vasiliy Kulik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 66
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 40 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 48 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang moves into range and clinches up with Ignatowski.
Wang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ignatowski after a bit of a struggle.
Ignatowski is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Wang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang can't get the takedown.
Ignatowski is looking for a takedown.
Ignatowski is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Reverend Jim Ignatowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ignatowski is defending well.#TD2#
Wang has picked Ignatowski up - he's going for a ride! Wang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Wang
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Ignatowski is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?
Wang is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatowski is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?#T2#
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Wang stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Wang is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ignatowski trying to control the position here.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang controlling from the top position.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Ignatowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
Well, if Ignatowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wang is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
Wang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T7#
Ignatowski stalling away here and it's allowed Wang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wang is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T8#
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T9#
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Ignatowski passes into half guard.
Wang keeping control of the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg. #T11#
Ignatowski is looking to stall here but Wang recovers full guard.
Wang has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski controlling from the top position.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatowski passes Wang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wang has his hands clasped together around Ignatowski's back. He's all about the action.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wang keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T13#
Wang trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Wang is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ignatowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ignatowski gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Our winner, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 65
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 47 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 43 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Wang closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Merlin has picked Wang up - he's going for a ride! Merlin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wang is controlling Merlin's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wang wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Wang trying to control the position here.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merlin trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Merlin is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Merlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Wang trying to control the position here.
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T6#
Merlin is still trying to improve position.
Wang pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Further stalling from Wang.
Merlin is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Merlin has managed to sneak the leg through.#T8#
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang controlling the position for now.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang is controlling Merlin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T9#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Merlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T11#
Wang continues to stall.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Wang is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T12#
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang pulls Merlin in to control the position.
Merlin stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Merlin
Wang is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it.
Wang is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #T14#
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Xavier Merlin 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.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 64
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 49 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 47 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jello tries to pull guard but Wang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Jello pulls guard successfully.
Wang passes Jello's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wang not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Jello won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Jello is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.#T2#
Jello trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.
Jello wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Jello is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Jello wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Wang not doing much here.
Jello is positioning himself well to prevent Wang advancing to mount. #T5#
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Jello tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.#T6#
Wang trying to pass the guard but Jello defending well.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Wang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (3) Wang
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Jello can't escape the position.
Wang wants to control the pace but Jello is squirming around nicely.
Jello gets back to half guard.
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Wang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (6) Wang#T9#
Wang avoids the attempt from Jello to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang prevents Jello from getting the reversal.
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Jello wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Jello is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Wang content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Wang.
Wang looking to control but Jello is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Wang controlling from mount.
Jello tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang controlling his opponent. #T13#
Wang looking to control but Jello is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jello wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang tries to control but Jello wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 6 to 0.
A relieved looking Long Wang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
WP 63
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 39 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 46 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Wang
Wang is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski just content to control the position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ignatowski working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #SUB#
Ignatowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Wang has one of Ignatowski's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Wang manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wang is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.#T4#
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Wang tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ignatowski has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Wang
Wang stops Ignatowski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Ignatowski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wang to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wang shrugs it off.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski fails to advance to Wang's back.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Ignatowski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is having none of it. #T7#
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wang is holding on tight.
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is having none of it. #T8#
Wang gets back to half guard.
Wang moves into full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski postures up.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Ignatowski passes into half guard.
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
Wang is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (4) Wang
Wang trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
Wang controlling the position well here. Ignatowski rolled but Wang kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wang wants to control but Ignatowski manages to buck him off and is now in Wang's guard! Nice work there by Ignatowski! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (4) Wang
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ignatowski is looking to pass into half guard but Wang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wang is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (6) Wang
Wang pushing down on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignatowski is not content to let Wang control the position.#T12#
Wang is looking to advance position but Ignatowski won't allow it.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang stalling away here and it's allowed Ignatowski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ignatowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T14#
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Wang is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (9) Wang
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ignatowski gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 62
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 46 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Catch Wrestler! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wang (4) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Wang wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him busy.
Catch Wrestler looking for a sweep but Wang has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (6) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.#T1#
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Catch Wrestler is trying to escape the mount.
Wang controlling his opponent. #T2#
Catch Wrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Catch Wrestler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Catch Wrestler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Catch Wrestler is looking to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Catch Wrestler is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Wang controlling the action here.
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg. #T5#
Wang controlling the pace.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Catch Wrestler is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Catch Wrestler avoid being mounted?
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang is looking to advance position but Catch Wrestler won't allow it. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
Wang stalling.
Catch Wrestler wants to sweep but Wang has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (9) vs (0) Catch Wrestler#T7#
The referee asks Wang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Catch Wrestler is looking to reverse the position.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catch Wrestler keeps working.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control.
Catch Wrestler is holding Wang down, trying to stall.#T8#
Wang slows the pace down.
Catch Wrestler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wang works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (12) vs (0) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Catch Wrestler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Catch Wrestler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Catch Wrestler working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Catch Wrestler is still trying to improve position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang avoids the attempt from Catch Wrestler to control.#T12#
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang wants to control the pace but Catch Wrestler is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T13#
Catch Wrestler is looking to improve his position but Wang isn't that keen on the idea.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T14#
Catch Wrestler tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Catch Wrestler is working to get back to half guard.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
Long Wang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 60
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 85 wins and 48 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 45 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Wang drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Wang
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jello trying to control the position here.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jello wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello is pulling down on Wang's head. It's preventing any offense from Wang, at least for the moment.#T3#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Jello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Wang
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang seems keen to control Jello's posture.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.#T6#
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jello trying to control the pace.
Wang tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.#T7#
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wang trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8#
Jello slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang is controlling Jello's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Wang is controlling Jello's trapped leg to prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Wang wants to get back to full guard but Jello has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Wang
Wang isn't going anywhere.
Jello trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Jello working away.#T11#
Jello just content to control the position.
Wang is not content to let Jello control the position.
Wang is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it.
Wang tries to bench press Jello off him but Jello keeps the position. #T12#
Wang trying to control but Jello flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (2) Wang
Jello controlling from the back.
Wang trying to control but not successfully.
Wang is really stuck here.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wang.
Jello not allowing Wang to control his hands. #T13#
Jello controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
Jello controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Jello kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jello's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (8) vs (4) Wang
Jello keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #T14#
Jello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A relieved looking Moldy Jello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 58
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 76 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 44 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sparxx closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wang did well to prevent Sparxx getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang controlling the position for now.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Wang gets back to full guard.
Wang controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Sparxx is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx content to stall in guard here.
Wang trying to control the position.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Wang pulls Sparxx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparxx from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang looking to control.
Wang controlling Sparxx's posture.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wang for as long as he can get away with.
Wang has Sparxx pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Sparxx controlling from the top position.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet. #T8#
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wang is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself. #T9#
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wang controls Sparxx momentarily but Sparxx frees himself.
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wang wants to control the position but Sparxx says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T10#
Wang is looking to control Sparxx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Sparxx advancing to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparxx in particular looking to stall.
Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Wang has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T12#
Wang controlling the position.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there. #T13#
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Wang
Sparxx pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Sparxx is heads and Wang is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 57
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 44 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 47 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Jello gets tackled into the ropes by Wang. Wang maintains the clinch.
Wang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jello looking for a takedown. #TD#
Wang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Jello
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jello can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wang is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard.
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Jello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving. #T3#
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello trying to control the position.
Jello being controlled here, momentarily.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there. #T4#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jello keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Jello being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Wang stands and throws Jello's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Jello
Wang wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Wang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jello will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jello is not content to let Wang control the position. #T6#
Jello tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.
Jello is trying to control Wang's posture but Wang avoids it.
Wang just content to control the position.
Jello is not content to let Wang control the position. #T7#
Wang slows the pace down.
Jello is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Wang happy to just control the position for now.
Wang advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (7) vs (0) Jello
Wang avoids the attempt from Jello to control.#T9#
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jello tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jello is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Wang trying to control but Jello is having none of it.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Wang controlling from mount.
Wang trying to control but Jello is having none of it.
Wang controlling from mount. #T12#
Wang prevents Jello from getting the reversal.
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Jello is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Wang controlling his opponent.
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Jello reaches up and holds on to Wang to control the position.
Jello wants to control but Wang is having none of it.#T14#
Jello regains half guard.
Wang is looking to advance position but Jello won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang trying to control the action but Jello is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
WP 56
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 43 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 60 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Wang gets a double leg takedown into Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turturro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wang 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#
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4##T5#
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang preventing the sweep. #T6#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
Turturro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Turturro
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turturro looking to control.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Wang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Turturro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (4) Turturro
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turturro trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.#T11#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is pulling down on Turturro's head to control his posture.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T12#
Wang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Turturro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (4) vs (7) Turturro
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Wang is trying to control Turturro's posture but Turturro avoids it.
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wang is looking to control Turturro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Turturro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Wang seems keen to control Turturro's posture.
Further stalling from Wang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 7 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Turturro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 55
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 48 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 42 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balkan (4) vs (0) Wang
Wang is trying to get back to half guard.
Balkan controlling from side mount.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Balkan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Balkan prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Balkan controlling the position. #T2#
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Balkan controlling the position from side mount.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Balkan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wang has one of Balkan's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Balkan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T6#
Wang is trying to control Balkan's posture but Balkan avoids it.
Balkan taking a breather here.
Wang tries to buck Balkan off but Balkan is having none of it.#T7#
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Balkan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Balkan content to control rather than advance.
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Balkan from advancing position. #T9#
Wang is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Balkan advancing to mount.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang won't allow Balkan to pass to mount. #T10#
Balkan content to control rather than advance.
Wang wants to improve his position but Balkan is controlling well.
Balkan wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang controlling the position well. #T11#
Still in half guard, Balkan seems content to control.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Balkan prevents Wang from improving his position.#T12#
Wang is controlling Balkan's trapped leg to prevent Balkan from advancing to side control.
Wang wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
Balkan stalling.
Balkan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wang for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Balkan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T14#
Balkan is controlling the pace.
Balkan prevents Wang from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
Boris Balkan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 54
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 42 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 59 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Wang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turturro did well to prevent Wang getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Turturro
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Turturro is defending well.
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.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to advance position but Turturro counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Turturro pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Turturro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.#T5#
Turturro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang won't allow Turturro to sweep him here. #T6#
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position. #T7#
Turturro sneaks back into half guard.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turturro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T8#
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Turturro is defending well.
Turturro is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Turturro tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang not doing much here.
Turturro tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.#T10#
Wang stalling.
Wang prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro is not content to let Wang control the position.#T11#
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turturro keeping hold of Wang's head, controlling as best he can. #T12#
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turturro won't allow Wang to pass to mount. #T13#
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Turturro won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 53
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 42 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 40 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Merlin is defended easily by Wang.
Merlin shoots in for a double leg but Wang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Merlin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Merlin
Wang 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Wang wants to control the position but Merlin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wang trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang keeping hold of Merlin's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Wang continues to stall.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang is doing well to control the position and prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Wang is pulling down on Merlin's head. It's preventing any offense from Merlin, at least for the moment.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully. #T4#
Wang looking to control.
Wang is pulling down on Merlin's head to control his posture.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Merlin has passed into half guard.
Wang trying to control but Merlin postures up.
Wang is not content to let Merlin control the position.#T5#
Merlin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Merlin
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.#T6#
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Wang wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merlin tries to push Wang's head away but Wang is holding on tight.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is having none of it. #T7#
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Wang tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Wang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Merlin prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang controlling the position well.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (4) vs (5) Merlin#SUB#
Merlin fending off the submission attempt from Wang. #T9#
Merlin turns into Wang and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (7) Merlin
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (6) vs (7) Merlin
Wang is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Merlin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (6) vs (9) Merlin#T10#
Merlin 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.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (8) vs (9) Merlin
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (11) vs (9) Merlin#SUB#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Merlin is defending well. #SUB#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Merlin is defending well. #SUB#
Wang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Merlin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wang but great work by Merlin. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (11) vs (13) Merlin#T11#
Merlin working away.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Merlin has knee on belly momentarily but Wang bucks him off and regains half guard.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg. #T12#
Wang won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang trying to control here.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang controlling the position well. #T13#
Wang wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang is holding on to half guard well.#T14#
Merlin prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (15) vs (13) Merlin#SUB#
Wang has got one arm under Merlin's chin. This could be trouble... Merlin trying to control the other hand but Wang gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Merlin has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Wang!
After winning the bout, Long Wang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 52
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 33 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 42 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wang closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Wang has picked Lavicci up - he's going for a ride! Wang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Wang wants to advance to full mount but Lavicci doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Wang trying to move into half guard but instead Lavicci has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Wang
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to control the position.
Wang controlling the position.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Ajax Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lavicci won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Wang controlling the position.#T2#
Wang keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Wang#T3##SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Lavicci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (4) Wang
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've been hearing that Lavicci has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Wang looking to control.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang has control of Lavicci's left arm, preventing Lavicci from doing any damage. #T4#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang trying to control the position.
Wang has control of Lavicci's left arm, preventing Lavicci from doing any damage.
Wang trying to control the position.
#T5#
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (6) Wang
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (6) Wang
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #T6#
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Wang managing to control the position.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (8) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7##SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Wang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lavicci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lavicci.
Wang passes Lavicci's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8#
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is not content to let Wang control the position.#SUB2#
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Lavicci defends the submission attempt.
Lavicci controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Lavicci defends the submission attempt.
Lavicci won't allow Wang to pass to mount. #T9##SUB2#
Wang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Wang is working for an americana but Lavicci has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Wang was thinking about the submission.
Lavicci pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Lavicci has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Wang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lavicci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (8) vs (8) Wang#T10#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (8) vs (10) Wang
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Wang trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Wang is looking to pass into half guard but Lavicci pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lavicci is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (10) vs (10) Wang
Wang keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T11#
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavicci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Still in half guard, Lavicci seems content to control.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lavicci slows the pace down in half guard.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Wang is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Wang recovers full guard. #T14#
Wang keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Wang is pulling down on Lavicci's head to control his posture.
Wang is trying to control the position but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Wang gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Wang wins on points by 11 to 10.
A very excited looking Long Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 51
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 36 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 42 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but Wang won't allow it.
Wang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kersikov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Wang closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Wang lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Kersikov is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T3#
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Our spies down at at Ajax Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T4#
Kersikov won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang trying to control the position.
Kersikov is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov won't allow Wang to sweep him here. #T5#
Wang managing to control the position.
Wang wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang controlling the position.#T6#
More stalling from Wang.
Kersikov passes into half guard.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Wang controlling the position well.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang pulls Kersikov in to control the position. #T7#
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Kersikov trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T9#
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Wang pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
The adventures of Wang the control monster continue. Boring.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Wang
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Wang
Wang has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Wang trying to control the position.
#T12#
Kersikov trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Wang seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kersikov has recovered full guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (6) Wang
Wang managing to control the position. #T13#
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang is controlling Kersikov's posture.#T14#
Wang looking to control.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Wang gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Wang wins on points by 7 to 6.
After winning the bout, Long Wang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 32 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 41 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lavicci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lavicci gets caught flat footed, as Wang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Lavicci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Wang
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Wang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (2) vs (6) Wang
Lavicci is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (6) Wang#T2#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (6) Wang
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Lavicci tries for a kimura but Wang is defending well. #T3#
Wang regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lavicci's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
#T4#
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Lavicci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura here.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Wang counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Lavicci got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lavicci has managed to get both his arms back between Wang's legs - danger averted.#T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lavicci has passed into half guard!
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well. #T7#
Lavicci working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wang's thigh. Wang counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wang pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang seems keen to control Lavicci's posture.#T8#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well. #T9##SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lavicci pulls his head out easily.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavicci is looking to pass Wang's guard but actually Wang recovers to full guard.
Lavicci pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Lavicci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (6) Wang
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Lavicci controlling from mount.
Wang 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.
Wang is in trouble now - Lavicci has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (13) vs (6) Wang
Wang gets back to half guard.
Lavicci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (16) vs (6) Wang
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Lavicci has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T11#
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
Lavicci wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang trying to control the position.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci slips nicely into half guard.#T13#
Lavicci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lavicci'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.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 49
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 18 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 40 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Wang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rodriquez regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Rodriquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriquez is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.
Rodriquez postures up.
#SUB2#
Wang looking for subs off his back but Rodriquez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wang keeping hold of Rodriquez's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriquez sits in half guard.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriquez controls the pace.#T4#
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang wants to control the position but Rodriquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Wang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rodriquez passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Wang
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Rodriquez 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 Wang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Wang is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Wang tries to buck Rodriquez off but Rodriquez is having none of it.#T5#
Wang tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rodriquez easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (7) vs (2) Wang
Wang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Wang is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez controlling the action here. #T6#
Wang wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Wang tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rodriquez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wang tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.#T7#
Rodriquez not doing much here.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
#T8##SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriquez pulls his head out easily.
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang is in trouble now - Rodriquez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez is looking to work his way around to Wang's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T9#
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Wang tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Wang is just holding on here. Rodriquez manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (13) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez trying to control.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Rodriquez is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T12#
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Rodriquez controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to control the position but Rodriquez manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Rodriquez.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rodriquez is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
Wang is keeping busy.
Wang tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wang's body.
#SUB#
Wang is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Rodriquez has locked on a rear naked choke here! Wang is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriquez!
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 48
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 43 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 40 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang shoots for a takedown but Jello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Wang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (0) vs (4) Wang#SUB2#
Wang has hold of Jello's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jello seems comfortable defending it but Wang has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jello is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jello is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wang couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Long Wang!
Our winner, Long Wang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Moldy Jello stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
WP 47
Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 40 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 32 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Wang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wang looking for subs from the bottom but Ramirez mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Wang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (11) Ramirez
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wang is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez uses his free foot to push down on Wang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (14) Ramirez#T4#
Ramirez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wang (0) vs (17) Ramirez
Wang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ramirez.
Wang can't escape the position.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Wang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (17) Ramirez#SUB#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (19) Ramirez#SUB#
Wang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ramirez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (22) Ramirez
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ramirez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (2) vs (24) Ramirez
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez wants to take his opponent's back but Wang doesn't allow it.
Wang tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Wang 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#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Ramirez not doing much here.
Wang is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving his position.#SUB#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Wang with the active half guard here but Ramirez passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (27) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
Wang tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position. #T8#
Ramirez gets to mount! Wang was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (2) vs (29) Ramirez
Ramirez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (32) Ramirez
Wang gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB#
Wang has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ramirez. Oh but Wang has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ramirez goes limp - he's gone! Wang jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Long Wang!
Long Wang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 46
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 39 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wang moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ignatowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Wang
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ignatowski passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Wang
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Wang tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Wang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Wang
Wang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (0) Wang
Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang regains half guard.#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wang has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ignatowski escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ignatowski! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (0) Wang
Wang prevents Ignatowski from moving into mount.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but Wang denies him.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ignatowski gets to mount! Wang was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (15) vs (0) Wang
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Wang regains half guard.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignatowski prevents Wang from improving his position.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (4) Wang#SUB2#
Wang working for a choke but Ignatowski is defending well. #SUB2#
Ignatowski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ignatowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5##SUB2#
Wang working for the choke.
Ignatowski rolls, trying to escape but Wang keeps control of the position.
Our spies down at at Ajax Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Wang working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ignatowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wang's guard. Nice work there by Ignatowski.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (4) Wang
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignatowski advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it. #T6##SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Wang is in trouble now - Ignatowski has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (20) vs (4) Wang
Wang prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (20) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Ignatowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (22) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Ignatowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatowski has managed to get both his arms back between Wang's legs - danger averted.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8##SUB2#
Wang is looking for a triangle but Ignatowski pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Wang has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (6) Wang
Wang tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Ignatowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ignatowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wang looking for a sweep but Ignatowski has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (27) vs (6) Wang
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski wants to take Wang's back here but Wang is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #SUB2#
Wang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ignatowski passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (30) vs (6) Wang
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Wang wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Wang is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.#SUB2#
Wang looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ignatowski pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (33) vs (6) Wang
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang regains half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well. #T11#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Wang looking for subs from the bottom but Ignatowski mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (36) vs (6) Wang#T13#
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ignatowski fails to move to back control.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (36) vs (8) Wang
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Wang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wang has Ignatowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (38) vs (8) Wang
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 38 to 8.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 45
Date: Oct 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 39 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 30 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.#TD2#
Wang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB#
Wang has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wang is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ramirez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wang's body to avoid the submission. Wang has instead reached around Ramirez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wang arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Long Wang!
A very excited looking Long Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 44
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 31 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 39 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wang clinches up with Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kersikov lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Wang
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wang is tightening it up a little... Kersikov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kersikov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kersikov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Long Wang!
A victorious Long Wang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Volodymyr Kersikov was interviewed post fight and said 'Volodymyr Kersikov took an IQ test today and scored 144.'. |
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Event:
WP 43
Date: Oct 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 38 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Wang#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wang with the active half guard here but Ignatowski passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Wang
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Wang is being controlled here.
Wang tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ignatowski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Wang has given up his back. Will we see Ignatowski going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (10) vs (0) Wang
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Wang pushed the leg off.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Ignatowski doesn't have the hooks in and Wang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Wang
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Wang drops back looking for a leg! Ignatowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ignatowski manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Ignatowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ignatowski uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) Wang#T2#
Wang tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but Wang denies him.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Wang is in trouble now - Ignatowski has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (2) Wang#SUB#
Ignatowski working for a submission but Wang is keeping him at bay.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (21) vs (2) Wang
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Wang showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Wang tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wang tries to break free.
Ignatowski trying to control.
Wang tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wang prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.
Wang breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (21) vs (4) Wang#T5#
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wang is thwarting Ignatowski's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignatowski trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6##SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ignatowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wang. #SUB2#
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignatowski is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (4) Wang
Wang is trying to work for a sweep but Ignatowski has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (27) vs (4) Wang#T7#
Ignatowski prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski takes Wang's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (30) vs (4) Wang
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Ignatowski keeps control of the position.
Wang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ignatowski.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ignatowski controlling the positon.#T8#
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Wang wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ignatowski controlling the positon.
Wang is really stuck here.
Wang is keeping busy.
Wang tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ignatowski is looking to control Wang but Wang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wang tries to roll but Ignatowski sticks to his back.
#T9#
Wang turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (30) vs (6) Wang#SUB#
Ignatowski has his foot on Wang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wang works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Wang drops back looking for a leg! Ignatowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ignatowski manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Ignatowski's guard. #SUB2#
Wang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ignatowski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (32) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Ignatowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T10#
Our spies down at at Ajax Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ignatowski is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Wang looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ignatowski passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (35) vs (6) Wang
Wang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Ignatowski passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (38) vs (6) Wang
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (38) vs (8) Wang
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (38) vs (11) Wang#SUB2#
Wang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ignatowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?#T12##SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignatowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Ignatowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (40) vs (11) Wang
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (40) vs (13) Wang#T13#
Ignatowski has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Wang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ignatowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ignatowski has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (42) vs (13) Wang#SUB2#
Wang has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a triangle but Ignatowski pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.#T14##SUB2#
Wang is looking for a triangle here but Ignatowski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (45) vs (13) Wang
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ignatowski is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (47) vs (13) Wang
Ignatowski manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (50) vs (13) Wang
Ignatowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wang.
Wang wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ignatowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 50 to 13.
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 42
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 15 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 37 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wang wants to clinch up but Rodriquez keeps it at a distance.
Rodriquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wang as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Wang darts in and clinches Rodriquez up against the cage.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rodriquez after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Rodriquez gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Wang#SUB2#
Wang looking for subs from the bottom but Rodriquez mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang can't escape the position.
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.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Wang looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rodriquez pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (0) Wang
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Wang prevents Rodriquez from taking his back.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriquez controlling from mount.
Wang is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (11) vs (0) Wang#T3#
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wang can't escape the position.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (11) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Rodriquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (13) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wang working for a triangle but Rodriquez defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Wang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodriquez has picked Wang up and slammed him! Wang can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodriquez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (16) vs (2) Wang
The referee asks Rodriquez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rodriquez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodriquez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (16) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Wang patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Rodriquez showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a choke. Rodriquez gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Rodriquez manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (18) vs (6) Wang#T5##SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriquez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wang looks winded!#SUB2#
Wang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rodriquez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (21) vs (6) Wang
Rodriquez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (23) vs (6) Wang#T6#
Wang tries to improve his position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (26) vs (6) Wang
Wang tries to break free.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez controls the action.
Wang tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rodriquez 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.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Wang is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Wang looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (29) vs (6) Wang
Wang is trying to break free.
Wang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
Rodriquez controls the action.
Wang wants to escape the position.
Rodriquez controls the position.#T8#
Wang tries to break free.
Rodriquez controls the action.
Wang tries to escape but Rodriquez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
Rodriquez has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Rodriquez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T10#
Rodriquez has good solid back control here.
Wang is really stuck here.
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wang regains half guard.
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rodriquez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (32) vs (6) Wang#T11#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez 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 Wang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang looks to move to half guard but instead Rodriquez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (34) vs (6) Wang
Rodriquez looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Rodriquez prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Wang 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.
Rodriquez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (37) vs (6) Wang
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
Rodriquez controls the action.#T13#
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wang can't escape the position.
Rodriquez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Rodriquez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wang is defending well though. Rodriquez let's go of the attempt for now.#T14#
Wang can't escape the position.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
Wang tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Rodriquez.
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (37) vs (8) Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 37 to 8.
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 41
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 34 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 36 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Xavier Merlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wang enables Merlin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Merlin is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang controlling the position.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Merlin is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Merlin can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
I've been told that Wang has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Wang trying to advance position but Merlin counters by regaining guard.
Wang wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Merlin 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: Merlin (4) vs (2) Wang
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Wang is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Wang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T4#
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Wang is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Wang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Merlin escapes and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (2) Wang
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merlin is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Wang trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T7#
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merlin defends well.
Merlin looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (4) Wang#T8#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Merlin can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9##SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura but Merlin is defending well.
Wang content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Merlin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T11#
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Merlin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Merlin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Merlin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (11) vs (4) Wang
Wang struggling a bit here.#T12#
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard. #T13#
Wang is looking to get back to full guard here but Merlin has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (14) vs (4) Wang
What's Wang going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Merlin trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
Wang is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Merlin is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (16) vs (4) Wang#T14#
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (16) vs (6) Wang
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang pushes down on Merlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
A very excited looking Xavier Merlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 40
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 36 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik moves into the clinch successfully.
Kulik wants to take the fight to the mat but Wang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kulik is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wang tries for a takedown but Kulik manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Kulik gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) Wang
Kulik wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulik pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang trying to control here.
#T1#
Wang is pressing down on Kulik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang looking to control.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T2#
Wang keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kulik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Kulik is looking to advance position but Wang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) Wang
Wang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Kulik regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kulik is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
#SUB#
Kulik has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wang escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wang! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (2) vs (7) Wang#T5#
Kulik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wang off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (6) vs (7) Wang
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
#T6#
Kulik has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik trying to control momentarily.
Wang just trying to survive but Kulik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kulik trying to control momentarily.
#T7#
Wang trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kulik is looking to control Wang but Wang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wang.
Will Kulik go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Wang tries to break free.
Kulik is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wang trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T9#
Wang is in bad spot here.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as Wang tries to buck him off.
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kulik's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (6) vs (9) Wang#T10#
Kulik looking to control.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (6) vs (12) Wang
Kulik tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (6) vs (14) Wang
Kulik tries to hold on but Wang postures up.#T11#
Kulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kulik turns into him and now he's in Wang's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (14) Wang
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T12#
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position. #T13#
Wang is controlling Kulik's posture.
Wang controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (16) Wang#T14#
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (16) Wang
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 16 to 10.
A very excited looking Long Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 39
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 28 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 35 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but Wang sprawls well.#CL2#
Wang moves into the clinch successfully.
Wang can't get the takedown.
Ramirez has Wang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramirez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramirez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang goes for a takedown attempt but Ramirez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.
Nice sprawl there from Wang as Ramirez shoots in.#CL2#
Ramirez tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ramirez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramirez is defending well.
Wang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramirez after a bit of a struggle.
Ramirez is pressed up against the cage. Wang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ramirez down to the mat. Ramirez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ramirez 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: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
#T1#
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wang reverses the position - he's now on top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
I've been told that Wang has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Ramirez wants to control the position but Wang says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Wang is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg. #T3#
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working. #SUB2#
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Wang wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Wang wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T6#
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Ramirez postures up.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T7#
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Wang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramirez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Wang is controlling Ramirez's posture.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Ramirez trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #T10#
Wang is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
#T11#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Wang working for submissions but it's allowed Ramirez to get to half guard.
Ramirez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wang! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Wang
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang 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.#T12#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Wang wants to control the action here but instead Ramirez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (2) Wang#T13#
Ramirez tries to push Wang's head away but Wang is holding on tight.
Wang tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez looking to take Wang's back but Wang rolls and after a scramble, Wang ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Wang to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (10) vs (4) Wang#T14#
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (12) vs (4) Wang
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Wang looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 38
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 28 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 34 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ramirez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wang was covering up waiting for the punch and Ramirez finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang gets full guard.#T1#
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Wang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ramirez has picked Wang up and slammed him! Wang can't keep hold of the triangle and Ramirez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is staying tight to Wang's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Ramirez tries to advance to mount but Wang denies him.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it. #T3#
Ramirez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wang tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.
Wang tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ramirez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Wang
Ramirez tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away. #T5#
Wang can't escape the position.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang 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.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wang is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wang tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.#T7#
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount. #T9#
Wang tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10##SUB2#
Wang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ramirez has passed into half guard!
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Wang
Wang gets back to half guard.#T11#
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Wang controlling the position well.
Wang trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (13) vs (0) Wang
Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Ramirez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (16) vs (0) Wang
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T12#
Ramirez controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Ramirez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (16) vs (2) Wang
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramirez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ramirez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ramirez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ramirez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (20) vs (2) Wang#T13#
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Wang is trying to escape the position but Ramirez is controlling the position. #T14#
Ramirez tries to move to mount but Wang blocks the move with his legs.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 37
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 30 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 33 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang moves into range and clinches up with Kersikov.#TD#
Wang is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kersikov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wang to the mat. Wang regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Wang#SUB2#
Wang has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
Wang is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Kersikov trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wang working for submissions but it's allowed Kersikov to get to half guard.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang regains half guard.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T6#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Wang is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Wang has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang gets full guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T8#
Wang controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov won't allow Wang to sweep him here. #T9#
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Kersikov passes into side control, despite Wang's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Wang
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Wang has one of Kersikov's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Wang tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kersikov easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (10) vs (0) Wang#T10#
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang regains half guard.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kersikov'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.#T11#
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Wang won't allow it.
Wang is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov prevents Wang from improving his position.
Kersikov is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Well, if Kersikov 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.
#T13#
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
#T14#
Wang wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 36
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 33 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 32 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) Wang
Wang tries to buck Merlin off but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin working away.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Merlin controls the position.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Merlin 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 Wang's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face as Merlin controls the position. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang prevents Merlin from moving into mount.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Merlin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merlin pulls his head out easily.
Merlin prevents Wang from improving his position.#T2#
Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.
Merlin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (0) Wang
Wang prevents Merlin from moving into mount. #T3#
Wang tries to bench press Merlin off him but Merlin keeps the position.
Merlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Wang is being controlled here.
Merlin working away.#T4#
Merlin advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (9) vs (0) Wang
Merlin controlling his opponent.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard. #T5#
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Wang controlling the position for now.#T6#
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Merlin is stalling here. Wang is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Merlin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (9) vs (4) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merlin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Merlin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wang but great work by Merlin. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (13) vs (4) Wang#T7#
Merlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wang wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang is trying to control but Merlin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (16) vs (4) Wang
Wang wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (16) vs (6) Wang#T9#
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang stays in close to Merlin's body and controls the position.
Merlin can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (16) vs (9) Wang
Wang controls the position.#SUB2#
Wang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T11##SUB2#
Wang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Wang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Wang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T12##SUB2#
Wang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Merlin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (18) vs (9) Wang#T13#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Merlin is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Merlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wang for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Merlin'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.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Merlin defends easily.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang has his hands on Merlin's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
A victorious Xavier Merlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 35
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 29 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 32 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
Bogdan Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wang as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Wang gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Wang
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.
Kersikov is not content to let Wang control the position. #SUB2#
Wang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kersikov is not content to let Wang control the position. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.
Wang trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.#SUB2#
Wang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Wang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kersikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?#T3#
Kersikov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Wang 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.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it. #T5##SUB2#
Wang 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.
Wang is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Wang passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (7) Wang
Wang trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Wang working away.
Wang trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T7#
Kersikov tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.#T8#
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wang working away.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #SUB2#
Wang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kersikov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9##SUB2#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Kersikov is defending well.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wang.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T10#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang controlling from the top position.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T11##SUB2#
Wang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Wang
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Wang controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #T13#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T14#
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 7 to 2.
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 34
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 31 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 32 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Merlin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wang did well to prevent Merlin getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Merlin
Wang won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
Wang is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang trying to control here.
#SUB#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Merlin#T2#
Merlin controls the position.
Merlin trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Merlin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Merlin wants to control for a moment but Wang uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wang wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Merlin stalling.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away. #T7#
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang has a hand on Merlin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Merlin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (8) Merlin
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang can't escape the position.
#T10#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Wang wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.#T12#
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Merlin is stalling here but it's allowed Wang to get half guard.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (4) vs (8) Merlin#T13##SUB#
Wang is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Wang working for a choke but Merlin is defending well. #SUB#
Wang looking for the choke from the back.
Will Wang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T14##SUB#
Merlin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wang.
Wang tries to keep control of the position but Merlin is staying busy.#SUB#
Wang is looking for the choke from the back position but Merlin is controlling his hands well.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.#SUB#
Wang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Merlin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Merlin for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wang's guard. Nice work there by Merlin.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (10) Merlin
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 10 to 4.
A very excited looking Xavier Merlin 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.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 33
Date: Sep 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 31 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wang is trying to defend but Ignatowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Wang
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at Ajax Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang is pulling down on Ignatowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Ignatowski, at least for the moment.#T1#
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang being controlled for a moment.
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wang, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Ignatowski is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang is controlling Ignatowski's trapped leg to prevent Ignatowski from advancing to side control.
Wang is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it. #T4#
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ignatowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5#
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #T6#
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ignatowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead Wang has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) Wang
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Wang wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T8#
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang advances to half guard.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T9##SUB2#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatowski sees it coming and defends easily.#T10##SUB2#
Ignatowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
Wang is taking a breather. Ignatowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Wang has latched onto it... Big trouble! Wang pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ignatowski is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 32
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 36 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 30 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Jello drives through with a takedown into Wang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Wang
Jello pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jello trying to control the pace.
Wang trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Jello content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Wang gets full guard.
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Jello's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Jello postures up.
Jello is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wang for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang working a defensive guard but Jello manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang is trying to work for a sweep but Jello has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (0) Wang
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Wang has given up his back. Will we see Jello going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (0) Wang
I really don't envy Wang right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang trying to control the hands but Jello breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Wang tries to buck him off.
Jello tries to keep control of the position but Wang is staying busy.#T5#
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.
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang tries to hold on but Jello postures up.#T6#
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Wang
Jello keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (5) Wang#SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jello has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wang but great work by Jello. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (14) vs (5) Wang#T7#
Jello has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wang! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (16) vs (5) Wang
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Jello avoids the attempt from Wang to control.#T8#
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang tries to hold on but Jello postures up.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Jello wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Jello moves to his opponent's back but Wang bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Jello. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (16) vs (7) Wang
Wang postures up.
#T10#
Wang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jello manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (18) vs (7) Wang
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
Wang is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Jello wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang controlling the position.
Jello's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
Jello controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12##SUB2#
Wang has an active guard here but Jello has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang wants to control the position but Jello says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang trying to control here.
#T14#
Wang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jello controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
Moldy Jello seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 31
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 11 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 29 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodriquez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wang is in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriquez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position. #T1#
Rodriquez has control of an arm but Wang manages to advance to Rodriquez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Rodriquez defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (7) vs (6) Wang
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodriquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.#T3#
Wang trying to control the position.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Ajax Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rodriquez is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB2#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriquez defends it easily.
Rodriquez trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Wang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rodriquez escapes and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (6) Wang
Rodriquez slows the pace down.
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T7#
Rodriquez controls the position.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Wang is trying to work for a sweep but Rodriquez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (12) vs (6) Wang
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodriquez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Wang tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Rodriquez tries to control but Wang wriggling away. #T10#
Wang looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Wang wants to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away.
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Rodriquez's attempts to control the action.
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodriquez tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriquez has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T13#
Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
#T14#
Rodriquez not doing much here.
Rodriquez trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 30
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 25 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 29 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Wang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kersikov is defended easily by Wang.
Kersikov sets himself, and Wang steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wang quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Wang
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.
Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wang is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB2#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Wang controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Wang
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4##SUB2#
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage.
Kersikov wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #T5##SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wang.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it. #T6##SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wang is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position. #T7#
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is in trouble now - Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Wang#SUB2#
Wang looking to secure an arm triangle but Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Wang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. Wang eventually gives up the hold.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Wang is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #T10#
Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
My spies in Ajax Gym inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #T12#
Kersikov wants to control but Wang passes easily into half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kersikov reverses the position - he's now on top in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (5) Wang
Wang has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture. #T13#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang looking to control.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T14#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Long Wang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 29
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 11 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 28 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wang darts in and clinches Rodriquez up against the ropes.
Wang wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodriquez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wang tries for a takedown but Rodriquez manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Rodriquez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (0) Wang
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.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
Wang breaks Rodriquez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (2) Wang
Rodriquez pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (6) vs (2) Wang
Wang seems keen to control Rodriquez's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodriquez passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (9) vs (2) Wang
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez controls the position from side control.#T2#
Wang looking for a sweep but Rodriquez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (11) vs (2) Wang
Wang regains half guard.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Wang tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodriquez is controlling the pace.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom. #T4#
Wang trying to control here.
Rodriquez stalling.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodriquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Rodriquez has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodriquez passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (14) vs (2) Wang
Wang is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez tries to move to mount but Wang blocks the move with his legs.
Wang tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position. #T7#
Wang is trying to control Rodriquez's posture but Rodriquez avoids it.
Rodriquez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodriquez trying to control the position but Wang is working away. #T8#
Wang struggling a bit here.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang trying his best to control but Rodriquez has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (16) vs (2) Wang#T9#
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (19) vs (2) Wang
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rodriquez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rodriquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wang tries to break free.
Wang looking to control the position.
Rodriquez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10#
Wang tries to break free.
Wang trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
Wang tries to break free.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Rodriquez is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Wang tries to break free.
Wang breaks Rodriquez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (19) vs (4) Wang
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriquez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriquez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriquez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (23) vs (4) Wang
Rodriquez slows the pace down.
Rodriquez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (25) vs (4) Wang#T13#
Wang tries to reverse the position but Rodriquez maintains control.
Rodriquez avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Wang has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (28) vs (4) Wang
Rodriquez is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Wang is really stuck here.
#T14#
Rodriquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wang's body.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wang trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez takes the fight on points by 28 to 4.
Nick Rodriquez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 28
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 26 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wang drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Ajax Gym inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Wang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Wang managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Wang pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB2#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
Kersikov stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Wang
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kersikov's best efforts.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov won't allow Wang to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Wang
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Wang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kersikov's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to control here.
Wang wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7##SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wang moves into full guard.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.#SUB2#
Wang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kersikov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Wang has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.#T8#
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang looking to control.
#T9#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.#T10#
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a triangle here but Kersikov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (11) vs (2) Wang
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang controlling the position well. #T11#
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov prevents Wang from improving his position.#T12#
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov controlling the pace. #SUB#
Kersikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Kersikov passes into side control, despite Wang's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (14) vs (2) Wang#T13#
Kersikov wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kersikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (16) vs (2) Wang
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Wang can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Bogdan Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 27
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 26 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Wang on that attempt.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wang as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Wang has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Wang is working for takedown but Kersikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kersikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.#CL2#
Wang clinches up with Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage.
Wang can't get the takedown.
Kersikov stops a takedown attempt from Wang.
#TD#
Kersikov is trying to trip Wang. He has hold of a leg but Wang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kersikov persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Wang
Our spies down at at Ajax Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into half guard.
Wang is controlling Kersikov's trapped leg to prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.#T2#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Wang is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Kersikov is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Wang#T4#
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Wang#SUB2#
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Wang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. Wang eventually gives up the hold. #T5##SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Wang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Wang wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#T6##SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wang 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#
Wang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7##SUB2#
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Wang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wang is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wang. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #T8##SUB2#
Wang is looking for submissions but instead, Kersikov has regained full guard.
#SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (8) vs (4) Wang
Wang regains half guard.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9##SUB2#
Wang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kersikov escapes and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (11) vs (4) Wang
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Wang is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Wang gets back to half guard.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Wang wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (14) vs (4) Wang
Wang looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (16) vs (4) Wang#T11#
Wang holds of for dear life.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (16) vs (6) Wang
Kersikov pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Wang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (18) vs (6) Wang#T12##SUB2#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.#T13##SUB2#
Wang is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Wang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
Kersikov prevents Wang from improving his position.#T14#
Wang wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (21) vs (6) Wang
Wang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Wang is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (24) vs (6) Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 24 to 6.
A victorious Bogdan Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 26
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 10 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wang pushes Rodriquez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wang is working for takedown but Rodriquez is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Rodriquez jumps guard.
My spies in Aimon bodaus ja sparri inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodriquez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodriquez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (0) Wang
Rodriquez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Wang looking to control.
#SUB2#
Wang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rodriquez is defending well. Wang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rodriquez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wang celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
After winning the bout, Long Wang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 25
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 24 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kersikov's coaches at KFA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wang 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.
#T1##SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kersikov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kersikov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Wang
Wang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (6) Wang#T2##SUB2#
Kersikov is trying to defend against the choke here but Wang has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Wang Tightens the hold and Kersikov taps out furiously! Wang displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Wang!
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 24
Date: Aug 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 26 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 41 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turturro somewhat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wang enables Turturro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Turturro
Wang trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Wang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Wang controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T1#
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Turturro content to stall in guard here.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #T2#
Wang is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Turturro
Wang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (2) Turturro#SUB#
Wang looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Turturro wants to control but Wang is having none of it.#SUB#
Wang looking for a guillotine from mount but Turturro is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Wang is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Turturro has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Turturro! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (5) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Turturro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (7) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang sneaks back into half guard.#T5#
Wang trying to control but Turturro postures up.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wang is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
Turturro is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wang wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Turturro is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Wang defends the submission attempt.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away. #T7#
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Turturro prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Wang controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself.
Turturro 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.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wang pushes a forearm under Turturro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Turturro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 23
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 25 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Wang
Our spies down at at Aimon bodaus ja sparri inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Wang has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Wang looking to control.
#T1#
Kersikov trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Kersikov won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Wang seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Wang has an active guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Wang is trying to control but Kersikov passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Wang#T4#
Wang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Wang#SUB2#
Wang looking to break Kersikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kersikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Wang is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. Wang let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Wang looking for the choke but no joy.
Wang doesn't have the hooks in and Kersikov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) Wang
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) Wang
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov prevents Wang from improving his position.#T6#
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Wang controlling the position well.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it. #T7#
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #T8##SUB2#
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Wang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wang has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (6) Wang#T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Wang working for submissions but it's allowed Kersikov to get to half guard.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kersikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (6) Wang
Kersikov prevents Wang from getting the reversal.#T10#
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #T11#
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang is controlling Kersikov's trapped leg to prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Kersikov is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Wang tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Wang working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Volodymyr Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 22
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 27 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Merlin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Merlin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Merlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Merlin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Wang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merlin has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin stalling.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merlin pulls his head out easily.
Merlin is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merlin trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (4) Wang
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin 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: Merlin (4) vs (4) Wang
Merlin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (4) Wang
Merlin wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (6) Wang
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5##SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Merlin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (9) vs (6) Wang
Wang wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself. #SUB2#
Merlin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Wang has locked up a guillotine! Wang's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Merlin is holding on here and Wang must be using up a lot of energy. Merlin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Wang gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Long Wang!
Our winner, Long Wang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 21
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 25 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ignatowski looking to score a takedown here. Wang is defending well but Ignatowski drives through and ends up in Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Ignatowski
Wang has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ignatowski stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #T1#
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Ignatowski is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wang has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ignatowski is looking to defend but Wang has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ignatowski! Wang pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ignatowski taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Long Wang!
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 20
Date: Jul 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 24 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 27 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Wang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Merlin lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merlin defends it easily.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Merlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merlin has managed to get both his arms back between Wang's legs - danger averted.
Merlin advances to half guard. #T1#
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin not doing much here.
#SUB#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Merlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard.
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
Wang has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Merlin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Merlin! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Merlin
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#T5##SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (5) Merlin#SUB#
Wang 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#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
#T6##SUB#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merlin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Wang wants to work for an arm triangle but Merlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Merlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #SUB#
Wang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wang prevents Merlin from improving his position.#T7##SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
Merlin trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Merlin is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
#SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Wang wants to work for an arm triangle but Merlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8##SUB#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
Merlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
Merlin is controlling Wang's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T9##SUB#
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura but Merlin is defending well.
Merlin is concentrating on defense, preventing Wang from advancing position. #SUB#
Wang 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Merlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Wang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Merlin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wang has Merlin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (7) Merlin
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang can't keep his opponent in guard - Merlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.#T11#
Merlin won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T12#
Wang wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Merlin pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it. #T13##SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is trying to control but Merlin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (10) Merlin
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Wang wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Xavier Merlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 19
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 24 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 24 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Wang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control but Wang postures up.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Wang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Ignatowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
#SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Wang has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ignatowski defend it? Wang steps over the head and cranks it - Ignatowski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Long Wang!
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
wp 17
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 14 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wang has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Wang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joteel fails to pull guard.
Joteel is trying to pull guard but Wang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Joteel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Joteel to the mat. Joteel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joteel (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Joteel.#SUB2#
Wang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Wang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang passes Joteel's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Wang 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.
Joteel wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
#T1##SUB#
Joteel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Joteel defends it well. #SUB2#
Wang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Joteel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joteel has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Joteel wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang passes Joteel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joteel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wang.
Joteel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joteel.
Wang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (0) vs (5) Wang#T3##SUB2#
Wang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joteel has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Wang is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Joteel looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wang gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Joteel is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wang lets go of the hold and Joteel can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Long Wang!
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 18
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 13 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 24 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Wang shoots in and bounces Joteel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joteel (0) vs (2) Wang
Joteel is trying to keep Wang in close.
Joteel 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.
Joteel is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Wang 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.
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Wang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
My spies in Aimon bodaus ja sparri inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wang drops back looking for a leg! Joteel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joteel manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Joteel's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Joteel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joteel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (2) Wang
Joteel won't allow Wang to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Joteel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wang has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Joteel is looking to defend but Wang has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Joteel! Wang pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Joteel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Long Wang!
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 16
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kersikov drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Kersikov
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.#SUB#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controlling Kersikov's posture. #SUB#
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1##SUB#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wang is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wang 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##SUB#
Wang isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov stacks Wang on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kersikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (0) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Wang tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T3#
Wang is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Wang tries to improve his position but Kersikov has taken his back! Kersikov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Wang tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kersikov pushes Wang away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Volodymyr Kersikov!
Volodymyr Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 15
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 24 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Merlin shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Wang clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Merlin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wang regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Wang
Merlin won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merlin controls the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merlin looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Merlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (2) Wang
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wang's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
Wang wants to sweep but Merlin has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (2) Wang#T2#
Merlin wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang looking for a sweep but Merlin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (9) vs (2) Wang
Wang regains half guard.
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Merlin is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merlin moves into full mount! Wang won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (12) vs (2) Wang
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Merlin is staying active.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang gets back to half guard.#T5#
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Merlin defends easily.
Merlin looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (12) vs (4) Wang
Wang wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.#T6##SUB2#
Wang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Merlin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wang has Merlin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (14) vs (4) Wang
Merlin won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Wang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Merlin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (17) vs (4) Wang
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Wang is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?#T8#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (20) vs (4) Wang
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang tries to buck Merlin off but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #T9#
Wang looks to move to half guard but instead Merlin has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (22) vs (4) Wang
Merlin tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang can't escape the position.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Wang is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Merlin wants to control the action but instead Wang gets a body lock and reverses into Merlin's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (22) vs (6) Wang
Merlin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (22) vs (9) Wang#SUB2#
Wang swings around for an armbar but Merlin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (24) vs (9) Wang
Wang trying to control the position here.
Merlin pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12#
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Merlin prevents Wang from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wang looking for subs from the bottom but Merlin mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (27) vs (9) Wang
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin controlling from mount.
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Merlin prevents Wang from getting the reversal.#T14#
Merlin controlling from mount.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Merlin looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 27 to 9.
A victorious Xavier Merlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
wp 14
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez goes for a double leg but Wang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wang continues to drive forward.#TD#
Rodriquez pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Rodriquez trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriquez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriquez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriquez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rodriquez (4) vs (0) Wang
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang looking for a sweep but Rodriquez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (6) vs (0) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Rodriquez controlling from mount.
Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (9) vs (0) Wang
Wang is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Rodriquez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wang.#T3#
Wang trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Rodriquez is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodriquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang is really stuck here.
#T4#
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wang has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (12) vs (0) Wang
Rodriquez keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Rodriquez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
#T5#
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.
Rodriquez has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rodriquez controlling from the back.
Wang trying to control the hands but Rodriquez won't let him.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
#T6#
Rodriquez has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Wang has hold of Rodriquez's leg, trying to break free but it's let Rodriquez lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Wang is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Rodriquez throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriquez!
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 13
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 22 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang moves into range and clinches up with Kersikov.
Wang has Kersikov pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kersikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Wang is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Kersikov can't fight it off and eventually Wang manages to take the fight to the floor. Kersikov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.#SUB2#
Wang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
My spies in Aimon bodaus ja sparri inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Kersikov works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Wang
Kersikov trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kersikov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Kersikov wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang tries to control but Kersikov manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Wang
Wang has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Wang buck him off.
Kersikov is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
Wang trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
#T4#
Kersikov is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Wang is trying to break free.
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.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
#T5#
Wang just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wang tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Wang is staying busy.
Wang can't escape the position.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but Wang is staying busy.
Wang tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape. #T6#
Will Kersikov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wang trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wang breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (4) Wang
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (12) vs (4) Wang#T7#
Wang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (12) vs (8) Wang#SUB2#
Wang working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Wang looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Wang 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, Kersikov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Kersikov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wang's arms. #SUB2#
Wang looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a rear naked choke here but Kersikov reverses the position brilliantly into Wang's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (14) vs (8) Wang#T8##SUB2#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Wang is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Wang wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Kersikov stalling.
Wang wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T11#
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
#SUB2#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Kersikov 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.
Wang controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #T13##SUB2#
Wang working for a triangle but Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Wang is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Wang pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 12
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 22 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kersikov. #TD2#
Wang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Wang#SUB2#
Wang tries for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB2#
Wang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Kersikov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Wang swings around for an armbar but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Wang#T1#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Wang has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Wang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wang's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T2#
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Wang is controlling Kersikov's trapped leg to prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Wang tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Wang
Wang wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.#T3#
Wang has given up his back here. Will Kersikov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (4) Wang
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang can't escape the position.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wang wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
What can Wang do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kersikov avoiding Wang 's attempts to control his hands.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
#T4#
Kersikov 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.
Wang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wang tries to escape the position.
Wang trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Wang wants to escape the position.
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T5#
Kersikov is looking to control Wang but Wang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Wang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
Wang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wang wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T6##SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Wang gets back to full guard.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wang looking to control.
#T7##SUB2#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Wang's legs - danger averted.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (6) Wang#SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (6) Wang
Wang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (6) Wang#T8#
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wang's legs.
Wang trying to control but Kersikov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (16) vs (6) Wang
Wang breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (16) vs (8) Wang#SUB2#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (18) vs (8) Wang#SUB2#
Wang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kersikov has picked Wang up and slammed him! Wang can't keep hold of the triangle and Kersikov manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (21) vs (8) Wang#T9#
Wang looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (23) vs (8) Wang
Wang tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Wang is just holding on here. Kersikov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (26) vs (8) Wang
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
#T10#
Kersikov controls the action.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
Wang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wang is trying to break free.
Wang trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Wang buck him off.
Wang wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Wang.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov'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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T13#
Wang is in bad spot here.
Kersikov not allowing Wang to control his hands.
Good control from Kersikov.
Wang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Kersikov controlling the action here.#T14#
Wang is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (29) vs (8) Wang
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Wang regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 29 to 8.
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 11
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jello closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jello lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Wang#SUB2#
Wang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jello defends it easily.
Wang wants to hit a sweep here but Jello passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Wang
Jello wants to take Wang's back here but Wang is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jello 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.
Jello content just to control the position here.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello controlling from the full mount.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Jello controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jello moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (0) Wang#T4#
Jello trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wang for as long as he can get away with.
Wang breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (8) vs (2) Wang#T5#
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jello looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jello looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jello! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (12) vs (2) Wang
Wang looks to move to half guard but instead Jello has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (14) vs (2) Wang
Wang is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (17) vs (2) Wang
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
Jello controls the position.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
#T7#
Jello is trying to stick to Wang's back but Wang is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (17) vs (4) Wang#SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jello looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jello looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jello! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (21) vs (4) Wang
Jello taking a break here but Wang is having none of it and regains half guard.
Wang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello content to control rather than advance.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Jello sits in half guard.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
Jello is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Wang trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
#SUB#
Jello is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Jello trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Wang is trying to keep Jello in close.
#SUB2#
Wang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jello escapes and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (24) vs (4) Wang#T11#
Wang tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Wang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (24) vs (6) Wang
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello is concentrating on defense, preventing Wang from advancing position.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is defending well. #SUB2#
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Wang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12##SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura but Jello is defending it quite comfortably.
Jello trying to control here.
#T13#
Jello regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Wang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jello is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jello has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (26) vs (6) Wang
Jello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
Jello pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Wang trying to control but Jello postures up.
Wang wants to sweep but Jello has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (29) vs (6) Wang
Wang wants to control but Jello postures up.
Wang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (29) vs (8) Wang
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 29 to 8.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 10
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Wang drives through and clinches with Jello against the cage.
#TD#
Jello gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wang has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jello escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jello! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Wang
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello working away.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello taking a breather here.
Jello tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wang's legs. #T1#
Wang is trying to escape the position but Jello is controlling the position.
Wang prevents Jello from moving into mount.
Wang tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Jello wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang trying his best to control but Jello has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (0) Wang#T2#
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (0) Wang
Wang tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
Jello controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Jello kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
Wang wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Wang trying to control the hands but Jello breaks the grip.
Wang is trying to break free.
Wang turns into Jello and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Wang#T4#
Jello keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jello pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (12) vs (2) Wang#T6#
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wang controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself. #T7#
Jello won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang pulls Jello in close to prevent any damage.
Jello preventing the sweep.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jello 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.
Wang has Jello pulled in close to control his posture. #T9##SUB2#
Wang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jello has passed into half guard!
Wang wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Wang is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Jello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jello slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang is controlling Jello's trapped leg to prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Jello is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jello is looking to advance position but Wang won't allow it.
Wang has a hand on Jello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (15) vs (2) Wang
Wang is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Jello content just to control the position here.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jello controlling from mount.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Jello controlling from mount.
Jello tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang tries to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A relieved looking Moldy Jello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 9
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jello drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jello (4) vs (0) Wang
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello working away.
Wang looking for a sweep but Jello has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (6) vs (0) Wang
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (9) vs (0) Wang
Jello has good solid back control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Wang tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
Jello keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Jello is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Good control from Jello.
Jello keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Jello keeps control of the position easily here as Wang tries to buck him off.
Jello not allowing Wang to control his hands. #T3#
What can Wang do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wang holding both Jello 's hands and preventing any damage.
Wang wants to escape the position.
Wang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Wang buck him off. #T4#
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jello has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jello controlling from the back.
Wang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5#
Will Jello go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
Wang really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Jello's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
#T6#
Jello is trying to stick to Wang's back but Wang is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (9) vs (2) Wang
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jello holds on and takes a little breather.
Wang 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.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jello wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Jello pulls Wang in to control the position.
Jello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (11) vs (2) Wang#T8#
Wang is trying to keep Jello in close.
Wang working a defensive guard but Jello manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (14) vs (2) Wang
Wang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (16) vs (2) Wang
Wang tries to control the position but Jello now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (19) vs (2) Wang
Wang staying busy and making it hard for Jello to control.
Jello controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Jello kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
Wang wants to escape the position.
Good control from Jello.
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Jello wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Wang tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Wang right now.
#T10#
Jello not allowing Wang to control his hands.
Jello trying to control momentarily.
#T11#
Wang tries to break free.
Jello avoiding Wang 's attempts to control his hands.
Jello is looking to control Wang but Wang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wang tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jello controlling the positon.
Jello trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T12#
Wang trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Wang just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wang can't escape the position.
Wang trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Wang tries to break free.
Jello is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Jello has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wang wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wang wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Moldy Jello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 8
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 4 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang has Rodriquez up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Rodriquez jumps into guard, dragging Wang to the mat.
Wang being controlled here momentarily.
Rodriquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wang has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (3) Wang
A lull in the action here.
Wang working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from improving position. #T1#
Rodriquez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (0) vs (5) Wang
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rodriquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodriquez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriquez wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rodriquez is holding on tight.
#T3#
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rodriquez is looking to get to half guard.
Wang wants to take Rodriquez's back but he can't do it this time. #T4#
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rodriquez is controlling an arm, preventing Wang from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Rodriquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Wang tries to control but Rodriquez wriggling away.
Rodriquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.
Wang fails to take his opponent's back.
Rodriquez is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action.
Rodriquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape. #T7#
Rodriquez is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang wants to take his opponent's back but Rodriquez doesn't allow it.
Rodriquez has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Wang's lack of action.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Rodriquez defending well. #T9#
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang is pressing down on Rodriquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriquez is holding on for now.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodriquez is positioning himself well to prevent Wang advancing to mount.
Rodriquez trying to control from the bottom.
Wang trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T10#
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang content to control rather than advance.
Rodriquez is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it. #T11#
Rodriquez trying to control but Wang postures up.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodriquez tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Rodriquez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rodriquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Rodriquez defends it.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Rodriquez trying to control but Wang postures up.
Wang trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T14#
Wang is controlling the pace.
Rodriquez controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriquez won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 5 to 0.
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 6
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jello shoots in and gets a takedown into Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Wang
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jello wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Jello 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.
Wang seems keen to control Jello's posture.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jello's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Wang has his hands on Jello's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang looking to control.
#T5#
Jello trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jello pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jello is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg. #T6#
Jello controlling the pace.
Wang trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Jello advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang is controlling Jello's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Jello controlling the action here.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Wang is pulling down on Jello's head to control his posture.
Wang is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Jello being controlled here momentarily.
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Wang wants to hit a sweep here but Jello passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Wang tries to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling his opponent.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Jello is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Wang is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jello has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (8) vs (0) Wang#T13#
Jello controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
Good control from Jello.
Wang tries to break free.
#T14#
Jello controls the action.
Wang is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Wang do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Moldy Jello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP5
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 11 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan dives in for a single leg takedown but Wang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Wang has MacGowan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending MacGowan tumbling to the mat - Wang dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Wang#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan is controlling Wang's posture.
Wang won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Wang passes into half guard.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
MacGowan won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Wang's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T3#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang controlling the action here.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Wang
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang content just to control the position here.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T4#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wang fails to take his opponent's back. #T5#
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wang controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wang jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (8) Wang
Wang just content to control the position.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang taking a breather here. #T6#
Wang tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacGowan's legs.
MacGowan tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Wang controls the position.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
Wang takes a little break here. MacGowan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
MacGowan wants to control but Wang postures up.#T7#
Wang controls the position.
MacGowan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wang is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (0) vs (10) Wang
Wang controlling his opponent.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang controlling from mount.
MacGowan prevents Wang from taking his back.
Wang moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (0) vs (13) Wang#T8#
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
Wang is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
What can MacGowan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
MacGowan tries to roll but Wang sticks to his back.
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for MacGowan.
Wang is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Wang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan tries to break free.
Wang biding his time, looking for the opening.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang is continuing to stall.#T10#
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Wang gets his hands free.
MacGowan breaks Wang's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) Wang
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wang dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (15) Wang
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Wang pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wang is now in half guard.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang trying to control the pace. #T13#
Wang uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (18) Wang
Wang is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
MacGowan has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (21) Wang
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Wang keeps control of the position.
Wang is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Wang controls the action.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Wang won't let him.
Wang has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wang avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 21 to 2.
A very excited looking Long Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 4
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jello swivels and escapes.#TD#
Jello looking to score a takedown here. Wang is defending well but Jello drives through and ends up in Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Wang
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jello stalling. #T1#
Jello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.#T2#
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Jello stalling.
Wang is looking to get back to full guard here but Jello has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Wang#T3#
Wang tries to bench press Jello off him but Jello keeps the position.
Jello has knee on belly momentarily but Wang bucks him off and regains half guard.
Jello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Wang is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang is doing well to control the position and prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wang for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Jello trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang controlling the position well.
Jello controlling the pace. #T6#
Jello is looking to stall here but Wang recovers full guard.
Jello preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass. #T7#
Jello advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (0) Wang
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wang tries to control but Jello manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (11) vs (0) Wang#T8#
Jello gets his hands free as Wang looks to control.
Wang tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jello is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Jello has good solid back control here. #T9#
Wang tries to break free.
Jello 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.
Jello continues to stall.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wang trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Jello controlling from the back.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jello is looking to control Wang but Wang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wang can't escape the position.
#T12#
Good control from Jello.
Jello is trying to stick to Wang's back but Wang is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (11) vs (2) Wang
Jello trying to control the position here.
Wang controlling from the top position.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jello pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Wang passes Jello's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (11) vs (5) Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
Moldy Jello decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 3
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wang has managed to clinch.
Jello drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Wang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jello is trying to keep an underhook but Wang manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control from Jello's half guard. Jello has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
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.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.#T1#
Wang controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Wang won't allow Jello to sweep him here. #T2#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Jello pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Jello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Wang
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Wang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jello is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Wang#T4#
Jello advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (2) Wang
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Jello controlling from mount.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling his opponent.
Wang 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.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Wang moves into full guard.
Wang managing to control the position.
Wang looking to control but Jello passes into half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Jello moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Wang
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Jello in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Jello working away.
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wang trying to remain calm as Jello controls from the top position.
Jello'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.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T10#
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Jello keeps moving and retains side control.
Wang trying to control but Jello flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (2) Wang
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jello avoiding Wang 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Jello go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11#
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Jello has good solid back control here.
Wang just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12#
Wang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jello is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Jello 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.
Wang tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang 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.#T13#
Jello is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
Wang trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang turns into Jello and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (13) vs (4) Wang
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Jello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang won't allow Jello to sweep him here. #T14#
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Wang wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Moldy Jello retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Moldy Jello thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WPGC 3.0
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang tries to clinch but Merlin is having none of it. #CL2#
Wang moves into the clinch.#TD#
Merlin has Wang pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Merlin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wang tumbling to the mat - Merlin dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Merlin defends it. #T1#
Merlin wants to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well. #SUB2#
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang trying to control from half guard but Merlin is working away.
Wang controlling the action here.#T2#
Wang is trying to control the action in half guard but Merlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang is just content to waste time from the top position. Merlin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Wang 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.
Wang forces his way into half guard.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Wang wants to work for an arm triangle but Merlin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura but Merlin is defending well.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang is controlling the pace.
#T5##SUB2#
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wang not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura but Merlin is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Wang moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (2) vs (5) Wang
The referee asks Wang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Merlin is defending well. #T7#
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
Merlin is trying to get back to half guard.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working. #SUB2#
Wang tries for a kimura but Merlin is defending well.
Merlin stops Wang from passing to mount. #T8#
Wang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Merlin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wang's guard! Nice work there by Merlin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (5) Wang
Merlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T9#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang wants to control the position but Merlin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang moves into full guard.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #T10#
Merlin 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.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wang pushes a forearm under Merlin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Merlin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WPGC 2.0
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (0) vs (4) Wang#SUB2#
Wang tries for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Wang advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (0) vs (6) Wang
Wang looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wang content just to control the position here.
Wang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ramirez is holding on tight.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away. #T2#
Wang wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Wang is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ramirez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ramirez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (6) Wang
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez postures up.
#T3#
Wang seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at KFA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Wang wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away. #T5#
Wang keeping hold of Ramirez's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (6) Wang
Wang holding on.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Ramirez working away.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Ramirez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Ramirez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramirez prefers to stall for the moment though.#T8#
Wang is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T9#
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Ramirez from advancing position.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wang trying to control here.
Wang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T10#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T11#
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang is controlling Ramirez's trapped leg to prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Wang won't allow it.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Wang trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (6) Wang
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez wants to take Wang's back here but Wang is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T14#
Wang tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (6) Wang
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is trying to stick to Wang's back but Wang is turning into Ramirez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ramirez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (11) vs (8) Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
CWC 348
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 27 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang has closed the distance and engaged Jiurgite in a clinch.
#TD2#
Wang turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (4) Wang
Jiurgite is trying to improve his position.
Jiurgite seems a little lost for a moment, as Wang dominates the positioning.
Jiurgite manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wang's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Jiurgite is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wang is aware though and is defending well.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Wang trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Jiurgite can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (7) Wang
Jiurgite is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Jiurgite sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wang is pressing down on Jiurgite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jiurgite is holding on for now.
Wang prevents Jiurgite from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wang controlling the action here.
Jiurgite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Wang is keen to just control but Jiurgite is a slippery customer.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
Wang is thwarting Jiurgite's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Jiurgite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Jiurgite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jiurgite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Jiurgite seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiurgite is retaining full guard.
Jiurgite wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jiurgite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Jiurgite's legs - danger averted.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Jiurgite being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiurgite is retaining full guard.
Jiurgite being controlled here, momentarily.
Jiurgite 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.
Jiurgite managing to control the position. #T7#
Wang trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite 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: Jiurgite (2) vs (7) Wang
Wang tries to get to full guard but Jiurgite has control of the leg.
Wang 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.
Wang is looking to control Jiurgite's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jiurgite in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Jiurgite sits in half guard.
Wang is trying to control but Jiurgite manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (7) Wang
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Jiurgite has a good base and remains in mount.
Jiurgite tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Jiurgite's lack of action.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Jiurgite trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.#T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jiurgite in particular looking to stall.
Wang wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Jiurgite wants to work for an arm triangle but Wang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jiurgite trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it. #T11#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Jiurgite has control of the leg.
Wang trying to control here.
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Jiurgite is looking to advance position but Wang won't allow it. #T12#
Wang is controlling Jiurgite's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jiurgite working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wang's thigh. Wang counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jiurgite content to stall in guard here.
Jiurgite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #T13#
Wang keeping full guard, as Jiurgite tries to pass.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Jiurgite advances to half guard.
Wang is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.#T14#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jiurgite 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. #SUB2#
Wang has his foot on Jiurgite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jiurgite works his way back into a safe position though.
Jiurgite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 7 to 5.
A very excited looking Long Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 342
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 27 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lemieux closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wang (0) vs (4) Lemieux
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacktalians MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lemieux wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lemieux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wang is doing well to control the position and prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemieux is working away from the top position though.
Wang 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.
Lemieux trying to advance position but Wang counters by regaining guard.
Lemieux being controlled here momentarily.
Lemieux trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Lemieux won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang managing to control the position.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang has his hands on Lemieux's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lemieux defends it easily.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemieux is one step ahead there.
Lemieux stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (7) Lemieux
Wang sneaks back into half guard.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lemieux is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Lemieux has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Lemieux wants to work for an arm triangle but Wang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lemieux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lemieux's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (4) vs (7) Lemieux
Wang controlling well, preventing Lemieux from escaping the position.
Wang not allowing Lemieux to control his hands.
Wang controlling well, preventing Lemieux from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lemieux preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wang. #SUB#
Wang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lemieux knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lemieux for a finish.
I would not like to be Lemieux right now.
#T6##SUB#
Lemieux defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wang keeps control of the position as Lemieux tries to break free.
#SUB#
Wang has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Lemieux right now.
#SUB#
Wang is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Lemieux with him. Lemieux is trying to defend but Wang has an arm under the chin now! Lemieux grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Wang!
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 337
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Arthur Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Morgan rushes Wang and presses him up against the cage.
Morgan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Wang is trying to trip Morgan. He has hold of a leg but Morgan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wang persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. #SUB#
Morgan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wang stacks Morgan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wang! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (5) Wang
A lull in the action here as Wang stalls from top position.
Morgan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morgan (0) vs (7) Wang#T1#
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morgan reaches up to try and control the position but Wang seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Morgan rolls and tries to escape and now Wang has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (0) vs (10) Wang#SUB2#
Wang looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Wang looking to break Morgan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morgan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wang controlling well, preventing Morgan from escaping the position.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Morgan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wang.
A lull in the action here.
#T2##SUB2#
Wang looking to break Morgan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morgan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Wang is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Wang is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morgan wants to escape the position.
Wang tries to keep control of the position but Morgan is staying busy.
Morgan tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Morgan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Wang working for a choke but Morgan is defending well.
Wang is riding his opponent, not letting Morgan buck him off.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Wang looking for the RNC.
Morgan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wang's guard. Nice work there by Morgan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (10) Wang#T4#
Wang controlling the position.
Wang is trying to keep Morgan in close.
Morgan stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang pulls Morgan in close to his closed guard and prevents Morgan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wang is pulling down on Morgan's head. It's preventing any offense from Morgan, at least for the moment.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Wang is controlling Morgan's posture.
Wang keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Wang has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morgan (2) vs (14) Wang
Morgan can't escape the position.
Morgan tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang controlling from mount. #T7#
Wang takes Morgan's back. Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (2) vs (17) Wang
Wang not allowing Morgan to control his hands. #SUB2#
Morgan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wang's arms.
Morgan trying to control the hands but Wang breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Morgan right now.
#SUB2#
Wang is persistently looking for the submission but Morgan is defending it well.
Wang trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T8#
Wang controlling the position well here. Morgan rolled but Wang kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wang struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wang trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Morgan doesn't escape.
Morgan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. #SUB#
Morgan working for submissions but it's allowed Wang to get to half guard.
Morgan gets full guard.
Wang stays in close to Morgan's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Morgan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wang is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Morgan. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (2) vs (20) Wang#T10##SUB2#
Wang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan struggling a bit here.
Morgan tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.#SUB2#
Wang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wang taking a breather here. #T11#
Wang trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.
Wang gets to mount! Morgan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morgan (2) vs (22) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is working for a guillotine from mount but Morgan frees his head quite easily.
Morgan is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Wang content just to control the position here.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Morgan has given up his back here. Will Wang look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (2) vs (25) Wang
Wang is looking to control Morgan but Morgan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Morgan wants to escape the position.
Morgan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wang.
I really don't envy Morgan right now.
#SUB2#
Morgan is holding on to Wang 's glove but Wang gets free and slips his arm under Morgan 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Morgan is tapping furiously and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Wang!
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WPGC 10.5
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Rodriquez jumps guard and drags Wang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rodriquez controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Rodriquez seems keen to control Wang's posture.
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Wang won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
Wang wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez controlling the position.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Rodriquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wang has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (3) vs (0) Rodriquez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Rodriquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang 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 Rodriquez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez is not content to let Wang control the position. #SUB#
Wang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wang moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (5) vs (0) Rodriquez#T3#
Wang trying to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rodriquez is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rodriquez is trying to control but can't.
Wang wants to take a breather but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Rodriquez is pulling down on Wang's head. It's preventing any offense from Wang, at least for the moment.
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodriquez's guard.
Wang is trying to control. Rodriquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodriquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodriquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (5) vs (4) Rodriquez#T6#
Rodriquez is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Rodriquez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Rodriquez keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Rodriquez looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Wang is controlling Rodriquez 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (7) vs (4) Rodriquez
Wang is looking to pass into half guard but Rodriquez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodriquez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (7) vs (6) Rodriquez#T7#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wang's guard.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriquez sits in half guard.
Rodriquez trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
Rodriquez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wang's thigh. Wang counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rodriquez passes Wang's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8#
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Rodriquez 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.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9##SUB2#
Rodriquez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodriquez is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #T10#
Rodriquez controlling the action here.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Rodriquez is looking to stall here but Wang recovers full guard. #T11#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (7) vs (9) Rodriquez
Rodriquez is trying to move to mount but Wang reverses beautifully and ends up in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (9) vs (9) Rodriquez
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Rodriquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez moves into full guard.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang passes easily into half guard.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Rodriquez manages to get to full guard.
Rodriquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (9) vs (11) Rodriquez
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #T14#
Wang is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up. #SUB2#
Rodriquez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodriquez has Wang in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (11) vs (11) Rodriquez
Wang is pushing down on Rodriquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rodriquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
Wang stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Rodriquez gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Rodriquez wins on points by 12 to 11.
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WPGC 9
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes Wang back into the cage.#TD#
Wang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Kulik
Wang wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kulik for as long as he can get away with.
Kulik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kulik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wang has Kulik in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (5) Kulik#T2#
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kulik taking a breather here.
Kulik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Kulik trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kulik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kulik's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Wang gets back to full guard.
Wang is trying to keep Kulik in close.
#T4#
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T5#
Wang is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kulik forces his way into half guard.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Wang controlling the position well.
Kulik is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wang! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (8) Kulik
Wang wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Wang can't escape the position.
#T7#
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kulik wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Wang reaches up to try and control the position but Kulik seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Wang rolls and tries to escape and now Kulik has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Wang (2) vs (11) Kulik
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wang turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (11) Kulik#T8#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kulik controlling Wang's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (13) Kulik
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kulik postures up.
Wang keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
Wang pulls Kulik in to control the position.
Kulik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wang's guard.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulik trying to control the pace. #T12#
Wang is in trouble now - Kulik has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (4) vs (16) Kulik
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Kulik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulik fails to move to back control.
Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik content just to control the position here. #T14#
Kulik wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kulik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 16 to 4.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WPGC 8.5
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wang moves into range and clinches up with Kid.
Kid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wang goes for a takedown attempt but Kid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Kid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kid drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Long Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Disco Kid.#TD2#
Kid feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Kid
Kid wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang keeping full guard, as Kid tries to pass. #T1#
Wang is controlling Kid's posture.
Kid won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Kid is stalling in the full guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully. #T2#
Wang is trying to control the position but Kid postures up.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kid controls the pace.
Wang controlling the position.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kid is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Kid trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kid trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully. #T5#
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Kid
Wang is thwarting Kid's attempts to control the position.
Wang is looking to pass Kid's guard but actually Kid recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Wang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kid dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (4) Kid
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Kid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kid trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Kid passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (7) Kid
Kid wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #T7#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kid is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kid might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang is trying to control Kid's posture but Kid avoids it. #T8##SUB2#
Kid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wang, who protects the arm well.
Kid is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Kid tries to move to full mount but Wang actually manages to regain half guard.
Wang is looking to control Kid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Kid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Kid is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kid is looking to stall here but Wang recovers full guard.
Kid passes Wang's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T11#
Wang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Kid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang keeping control of the position.
Kid passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wang! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (10) Kid
Kid tries to control but Wang wriggling away. #T12#
Wang gets back to half guard.
Kid is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Kid is very close to passing his half guard.
Kid trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away. #SUB2#
Kid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kid wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang trying to hold on to Kid's head to control him but Kid postures up.
Kid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Wang controlling the position for now.
Kid is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Kid has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid wins on points by 10 to 2.
Disco Kid bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WPGC 7.5
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Wang
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignatowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang stops Ignatowski from passing to mount. #SUB#
Ignatowski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ignatowski's guard! Nice work there by Wang! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) Wang
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ignatowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wang. #T1#
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
I've been told that Wang has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Ignatowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2##SUB2#
Wang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ignatowski has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Wang prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignatowski is just riding it out for now. Wang eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Wang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ignatowski is just riding it out for now. Wang eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignatowski has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Wang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (2) Wang
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ignatowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T5#
Ignatowski is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ignatowski wants to control the position but Wang frees himself and scrambles - Ignatowski manages to regain control in side control.
Wang stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Wang wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.#T6#
Wang is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but Wang blocks the move with his legs.
Ignatowski laying and praying for a moment but Wang takes advantage and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Wang is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ignatowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wang dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (4) Wang#T8##SUB2#
Wang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wang has Ignatowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (4) Wang
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (6) Wang
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
Wang pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Ignatowski is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ignatowski avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ignatowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatowski sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but Ignatowski defends the submission attempt.#T10#
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ignatowski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (6) Wang
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (8) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Wang.
Ignatowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (11) Wang
Ignatowski is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ignatowski has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatowski is defending well. #T12##SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ignatowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wang but great work by Ignatowski. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (16) vs (11) Wang
Ignatowski wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ignatowski in the domination position with Wang hanging on.
Ignatowski controlling the position. #T13#
Ignatowski advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (18) vs (11) Wang
Ignatowski prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Wang wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Ignatowski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wang has worked his arm free - good work by Wang!
#T14##SUB#
Ignatowski tries for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ignatowski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ignatowski's guard! Nice work there by Wang! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (13) Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 18 to 13.
An out of breath The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WPGC 6
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Aristotle Sparbot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparbot is defended easily by Wang.#TD2#
Wang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sparbot to the ground. Wang is now in Sparbot's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparbot (0) vs (2) Wang#SUB2#
Wang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sparbot keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Sparbot wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot 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.
Sparbot wants to hit a sweep here but Wang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparbot there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparbot (0) vs (5) Wang
Sparbot is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.#T1##SUB2#
Wang is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sparbot to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sparbot shrugs it off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sparbot to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparbot (0) vs (8) Wang
Sparbot is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Wang looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Sparbot taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Wang!
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WPGC 5.5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 29 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Halo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wang is in Halo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halo can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Halo defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (5) Wang
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Wang has control of Halo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Halo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Halo tries to improve his position but Wang has taken his back! Wang has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Halo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Wang pushes Halo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Wang!
A very excited looking Long Wang 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.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
WPGC 4.5
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 20 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wang pushes Brown up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wang has Brown pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Brown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Brown
Brown trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Brown trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Wang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T2#
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Brown
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Wang passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wang prevents Brown from improving his position.#SUB#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Wang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (2) Brown
Brown wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Brown is holding on tight.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Wang 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#
Wang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #T5#
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wang.
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brown gets full guard.
Wang is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown keeping hold of Wang's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Wang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6#
Wang is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (2) Brown#SUB#
Wang working for a submission but Brown is keeping him at bay.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wang to get the leverage. #T7#
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Wang has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (11) vs (2) Brown#SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Wang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brown has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wang but great work by Brown. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (11) vs (6) Brown
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Wang wants to control but Brown postures up.#T8##SUB2#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang seems a little lost for a moment, as Brown dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Wang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wang defends it well. #T10#
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Brown is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away. #T11#
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (15) vs (6) Brown
Brown trying to control the position but Wang manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Wang patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Wang looking to break Brown's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brown remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Wang working for the choke.
Wang avoiding Brown 's attempts to control his hands.
Brown breaks Wang's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (15) vs (8) Brown
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (17) vs (8) Brown
Brown keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T12#
Brown working a defensive guard but Wang manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (20) vs (8) Brown
Brown gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (23) vs (8) Brown#T13##SUB#
Wang tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Brown wants to control but Wang postures up.#SUB#
Wang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Wang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brown tries to improve position but can't. #T14#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wang working away.#SUB#
Wang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown stops Wang from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 23 to 8.
Our winner, Long Wang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WPGC 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Derek Erwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erwin (0) vs (2) Wang
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.
Erwin is controlling Wang's trapped leg to prevent Wang from advancing to side control.
Wang wants to take a breather but Erwin is having none of it.
Wang prevents Erwin from improving his position.
Wang is keen to just control but Erwin is a slippery customer.
Erwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Erwin is staying active underneath Wang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Erwin's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Erwin can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Erwin tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang trying to control the action but Erwin is working from the bottom.
Erwin gets full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Erwin keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #T2#
Erwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Erwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Erwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Erwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Erwin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Erwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erwin (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang pulls Erwin in close to his closed guard and prevents Erwin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Erwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Erwin passes into half guard.
Erwin is looking to stall here but Wang recovers full guard.
Erwin 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. #T5#
Erwin stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (5) vs (2) Wang
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erwin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Erwin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Erwin keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Erwin taking a break here but Wang is having none of it and regains half guard.
Erwin is controlling the pace.
Wang is staying active underneath Erwin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Erwin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Erwin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Erwin (5) vs (6) Wang
Erwin is trying to break free.
Erwin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wang tries to keep control of the position but Erwin is staying busy.#SUB2#
Erwin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wang.
Wang avoiding Erwin 's attempts to control his hands. #T8#
Erwin tries to roll but Wang sticks to his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wang's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wang biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Wang 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, Erwin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Erwin is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Wang looking to break Erwin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Erwin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T9#
Erwin is keeping busy.
Erwin trying to control the hands but Wang breaks the grip.
Erwin is really stuck here.
Wang is trying to stick to Erwin's back but Erwin is turning into Wang. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wang's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Erwin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erwin (7) vs (6) Wang
Erwin wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Erwin won't allow Wang to sweep him here. #T10#
Wang pulls Erwin in close to prevent any damage.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Erwin from controlling successfully.
Erwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang wants to control but Erwin passes easily into half guard.
#T11#
Erwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang wants to control but Erwin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (10) vs (6) Wang
Erwin is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Erwin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Erwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T13#
Erwin controlling the position from side mount. #T14#
Erwin working away.
Erwin wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
After winning the bout, Derek Erwin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WPGC 1
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 27 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Wang tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Gracie
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Gracie
Wang trying to control the position here.
Wang 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Wang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wang wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang gets back to full guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (5) Gracie
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wang is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (2) vs (7) Gracie
Wang wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.#T3#
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Wang tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Wang (2) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie gets his hands free as Wang looks to control. #T4#
Wang tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Wang trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Wang is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
#T5##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Wang is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to break Wang's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wang remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie is trying to stick to Wang's back but Wang is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (10) Gracie
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (12) Gracie
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is trying to keep Gracie in close.
#SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Wang is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T9#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (6) vs (12) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Wang defends it easily.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (9) vs (12) Gracie
Wang wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Wang has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (11) vs (12) Gracie#T11#
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang wants to take his opponent's back but instead Gracie manages to regain half guard.
Wang is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wang seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (11) vs (16) Gracie
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Wang defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (11) vs (18) Gracie
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Well,Wang is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gracie tries to control but Wang wriggling away. #T13#
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wang (11) vs (21) Gracie
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Wang is staying busy.#T14#
Wang trying to control but not successfully.
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie is trying to stick to Wang's back but Wang is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (13) vs (21) Gracie
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wang defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 21 to 13.
A victorious Ruben Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 8
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Wang
Brown pulls Wang in to control the position.
Brown trying to control the position.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture.
Wang trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Wang wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Wang to get to half guard.
Wang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brown reverses the position - he's now on top in Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Wang
Brown won't allow Wang to sweep him here. #T2#
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Our spies down at at Iron Sharpens Iron inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Brown stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
Brown pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Wang is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Brown is looking to pass Wang's guard but actually Wang recovers to full guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Wang is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to sweep but Brown has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Wang
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Wang wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away. #SUB2#
Wang looking for subs from the bottom but Brown mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Wang
Wang is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Brown controlling his opponent.
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Brown tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Brown prevents Wang from getting the reversal.#T8#
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (4) Wang
Wang trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.#SUB#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wang is aware though and is defending well.
Wang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (7) Wang#SUB2#
Wang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9#
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well. #SUB2#
Wang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Wang eventually gives up the hold.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang passes into side control, despite Brown's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (10) Wang
Wang taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wang content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is in trouble now - Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (13) Wang
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Brown can't escape the position.
Wang looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Brown is holding on tight.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wang wants to take Brown's back but he can't do it this time.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wang wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Brown wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Well,Brown is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang can't control as he wanted to and Brown manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (16) Wang
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14#
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Wang is just content to waste time from the top position. Brown takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 16 to 8.
A relieved looking Long Wang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Tokyo
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 31 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jello somewhat.#TD#
Jello fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wang to the ground. Jello is now in Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Wang
Jello is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jello being controlled here momentarily.
Jello 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.
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Wang controlling Jello's posture.
Jello 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.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello postures up.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Wang#T2#
Wang trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Wang being controlled here momentarily.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jello haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.#T4#
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (4) vs (2) Wang
Jello won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Jello postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Wang is trying to keep Jello in close.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Our spies down at at Iron Sharpens Iron inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Wang wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Wang wants to control the position but Jello says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang wants to sweep but Jello has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (7) vs (2) Wang
Jello 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 Wang's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jello trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jello'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.
Jello wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #T9#
Jello controlling from side mount.
A control attempt from Wang but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (9) vs (2) Wang
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Wang 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.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Jello wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Jello prevents Wang from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang is doing well to control the position and prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to control but Jello passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (12) vs (2) Wang#T12#
Wang struggling a bit here.
Jello advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (14) vs (2) Wang
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Wang wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello wants to take Wang's back but he can't do it this time.
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (17) vs (2) Wang
Wang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wang tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Wang trying to control but not successfully.
Wang tries to break free.
Jello tries to keep control of the position but Wang is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Jello kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Our winner, Moldy Jello, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
CWC 328 - Omoran vs Trump
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Majere gets caught napping as Wang dives in and scores a takedown. Majere manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Majere
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Majere is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang 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.#SUB2#
Majere looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majere is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Majere is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Majere keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Majere's guard.
Majere is in trouble now - Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Majere
Wang tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Majere is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Majere 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.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Majere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang controlling the action here.
Majere 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.
Wang prevents Majere from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Majere! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (0) Majere#T3#
Majere can't escape the position.
Wang controlling from mount.
Wang looking to control but Majere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Majere is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Majere is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Wang is looking to work his way around to Majere's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Majere is looking to get to half guard.
Majere slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (11) vs (0) Majere
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T5#
Majere is wriggling around trying to escape.
Majere 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: Wang (11) vs (2) Majere
Wang keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Majere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (13) vs (2) Majere#SUB2#
Majere looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wang passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (16) vs (2) Majere#SUB#
Wang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6#
Wang advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (18) vs (2) Majere
Wang is looking to work his way around to Majere's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Majere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Majere has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Wang's lack of action.
Majere is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Majere is staying active underneath Wang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Majere wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Majere moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wang defends it easily.#T8#
Wang passes into half guard.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang trying to control the pace.
Majere is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Wang controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Majere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Majere tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Majere looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wang has picked Majere up and slammed him! Majere can't keep hold of the triangle and Wang manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (21) vs (2) Majere
Majere is not content to let Wang control the position.
Majere tries to improve position but can't.
Majere is not content to let Wang control the position. #T11#
Majere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Majere is not content to let Wang control the position.
Majere tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Majere is letting Wang control him for a moment. #T12#
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Majere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang happy to just control the position for now.
Wang advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (23) vs (2) Majere#T13#
Wang trying to control but Majere is having none of it.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
Majere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang tries to take his opponent's back but Majere turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (23) vs (4) Majere
Majere slips nicely into half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Majere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wang is just riding it out for now. Majere eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Majere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wang is just riding it out for now. Majere eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
A victorious Long Wang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 4
Date: Oct 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; Eliott Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Leighton has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Leighton drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Leighton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wang uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (0) vs (3) Wang
Leighton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wang's best efforts.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leighton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Leighton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wang is looking to stall here but Leighton recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wang passes into half guard. #T1#
Wang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (0) vs (6) Wang
Leighton tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Leighton is working hard here to advance position.
Leighton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leighton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leighton tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away. #T3##SUB2#
Wang swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Leighton is now in Wang's guard. A big mistake from Wang there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (6) Wang
Wang is trying to keep Leighton in close.
#SUB2#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Leighton defends easily.
Wang is trying to control the position but Leighton postures up.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (8) Wang#SUB#
Leighton looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
#T4#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang is pushing down on Leighton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leighton is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leighton wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Wang is taking a breather. Leighton 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.#T5#
Leighton is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leighton trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wang is just content to waste time from the top position. Leighton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Leighton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Wang trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Wang pushes down on Leighton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wang is looking to advance position but Leighton won't allow it.
Leighton tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Leighton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Wang is thwarting Leighton's attempts to control the position.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Leighton is defending the position.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Leighton is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Leighton is defending the position. #SUB#
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Leighton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leighton is trying to control but can't.
Leighton gets back to full guard.
#T9##SUB#
Leighton is looking for a triangle here but Wang uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (2) vs (11) Wang
Leighton tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Leighton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wang's best efforts.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Leighton defends it.
Leighton is not content to let Wang control the position.#SUB#
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.#T10##SUB#
Leighton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wang is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leighton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Wang is trying to control. Leighton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leighton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Leighton is defending well. #T12#
Wang is trying to control. Leighton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Leighton looking for submissions off his back.
Leighton won't allow Wang to pass to mount. #SUB#
Leighton looking for submissions off his back.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Well,Leighton is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Leighton is staying active underneath Wang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leighton is in trouble now - Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (2) vs (14) Wang
Leighton is trying to escape the mount.
Wang tries to control but Leighton wriggling away. #T14#
Wang prevents Leighton from getting the reversal.
Wang tries to control but Leighton wriggling away.
Wang fails to advance to Leighton's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang prevents Leighton from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, Long Wang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 33 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang looking to control.
Hell is stalling in the full guard.
Hell preventing the sweep.
Hell wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Hell won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Hell trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Hell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang controlling the position.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Hell works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang keeping hold of Hell's head, controlling as best he can.
Hell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Hell advancing to mount. #T2#
Hell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hell wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position. #SUB#
Hell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hell.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Wang is trying to control Hell's posture. Hell takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Wang! Hell is rotating here... this could be the end... Wang is out! Hell has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan Hell!
Ryan Hell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Norman Pearson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Pearson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wang prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Pearson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wang can't fight it off and eventually Pearson manages to take the fight to the floor. Wang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pearson (2) vs (0) Wang
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pearson trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Pearson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (2) vs (2) Wang
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wang trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Wang passes Pearson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pearson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pearson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pearson is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Pearson won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Wang is trying to control the action in half guard but Pearson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pearson tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Pearson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (2) vs (5) Wang#SUB2#
Wang is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pearson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pearson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (4) vs (5) Wang
Pearson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Pearson stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (7) vs (5) Wang#SUB#
Pearson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pearson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pearson wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pearson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pearson working away.#T5##SUB#
Pearson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pearson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Pearson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wang is not content to let Pearson control the position.
Pearson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Pearson sits in half guard.
Wang wants to sweep but Pearson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (10) vs (5) Wang#SUB#
Pearson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pearson wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pearson is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now. #SUB#
Pearson is working for a kimura but Wang is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pearson looking to pass the guard.
Wang looking to control.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pearson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pearson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pearson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pearson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Pearson wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Pearson slips nicely into half guard.
Pearson tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Pearson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T9#
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Pearson from advancing position.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
Wang keeping full guard, as Pearson tries to pass.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Wang keeping full guard, as Pearson tries to pass.
Pearson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang controlling Pearson's posture.
Pearson trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Pearson is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Pearson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wang has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pearson (10) vs (7) Wang
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pearson is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pearson avoid being mounted?#T12#
Pearson is staying active underneath Wang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang is looking to advance position but Pearson won't allow it.
Wang controlling the pace.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Pearson defends it.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Pearson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pearson has a hand on Wang's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wang takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (10) vs (10) Wang
Wang wants to control the pace but Pearson is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Wang content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Pearson gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Pearson takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A relieved looking Norman Pearson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 30 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Coe looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) Wang
Coe wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coe controls the pace.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (2) Wang
Coe managing to control the position.
Wang won't allow Coe to sweep him here.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (2) vs (5) Wang
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coe is not content to let Wang control the position. #T2#
Coe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wang trying to control the action but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe is looking for a sweep.
Coe is not content to let Wang control the position.
Coe tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wang presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Coe (2) vs (7) Wang#T3#
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coe tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Coe is working to get back to half guard.
Wang tries to control but Coe wriggling away. #T4#
Coe prevents Wang from taking his back.
Coe is looking to get to half guard.
Wang wants to control the pace but Coe is squirming around nicely.
Coe can't escape the position.
Coe looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Coe (2) vs (10) Wang#T5#
Wang is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Coe can't escape the position.
Wang just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Coe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Coe looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Wang is taking a breather. Coe 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.
Coe trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Coe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wang is looking to advance position but Coe won't allow it.
Coe is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coe avoid being mounted?
Coe is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Coe is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coe avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Coe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Coe gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Coe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Coe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Coe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Coe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Wang pushing down on Coe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Coe desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T10#
Wang works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (2) vs (13) Wang
Wang avoids the attempt from Coe to control.
Coe can't escape the position.
#T11#
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coe tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Coe wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Coe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coe is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Coe is working to get back to half guard.
Wang wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang prevents Coe from getting the reversal.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coe wants to control but Wang is having none of it.#T13#
Coe can't escape the position.
Coe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Coe trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (2) vs (16) Wang
Coe working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Wang trying to control but Coe is having none of it.
Coe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang looking to control but Coe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang fails to move to back control.
Coe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 16 to 2.
Our winner, Long Wang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pikey Chav! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chav leaves Wang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chav feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Chav rushes Wang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chav fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Chav drags the fight down to the ground.
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Wang 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.
Chav being controlled here, momentarily.
Chav tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang slips nicely into half guard.
Chav is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard. #SUB#
Chav is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Chav tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Chav works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang 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.
Wang stands and throws Chav's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chav (0) vs (3) Wang#T2#
Chav is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chav tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Wang easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chav (0) vs (5) Wang
Chav tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang wants to control but Chav has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T3#
Chav slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chav keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Chav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Chav is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Chav is trying to keep Wang in close.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chav swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chav lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chav (2) vs (5) Wang
Chav looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chav (2) vs (7) Wang
Chav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chav looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chav is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T5#
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chav is keeping the position for now.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Chav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chav working for a triangle but Wang defends it easily.
Chav is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chav working a defensive guard here.
#T6##SUB#
Chav is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.
Chav wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Chav had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wang defends it easily.
Wang forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Chav actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Wang is trying to control. Chav wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Wang wants to work for an arm triangle but Chav is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wang prevents Chav from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chav is working hard here to advance position.
Wang is looking to advance position but Chav won't allow it.
Chav is trying to control but Wang manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chav (2) vs (10) Wang#T8#
Chav keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chav keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Chav is controlling an arm, preventing Wang from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Chav sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chav knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chav tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.#T10#
Wang is taking a breather. Chav 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.
Chav is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard.
Chav keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wang is looking to advance position but Chav won't allow it. #SUB#
Chav looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chav keeping hold of Wang's head, controlling as best he can.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Chav is defending the position.
Wang prevents Chav from improving his position.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Chav is looking to get back to full guard here but Wang has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Chav (2) vs (13) Wang
Chav is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Chav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chav is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Wang wants to control but Chav is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Wang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chav tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Wang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chav is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chav is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Chav sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chav trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chav (2) vs (16) Wang
Chav is looking to improve his position but Wang isn't that keen on the idea.
Wang looking to control but Chav is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chav 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: Chav (4) vs (16) Wang
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chav (4) vs (18) Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 18 to 4.
A victorious Long Wang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Trump vs Nickal
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wang has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Wang feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Wang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Wang
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wang postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to control the position but Wang postures up. #SUB#
Wang content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Brown has locked up a guillotine! Brown's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Wang is holding on here and Brown must be using up a lot of energy. Wang has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Brown gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jab Brown!
An out of breath Jab Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Prelims
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Jorge Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wang's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Dos Santos#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura but Wang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Santos to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is working for a kimura but Wang is defending it quite comfortably.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Dos Santos has control of the leg.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dos Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dos Santos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (4) vs (2) Dos Santos
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dos Santos 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.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Dos Santos trying to control the hands but Wang won't let him.
Dos Santos tries to roll but Wang sticks to his back.
Wang has good solid back control here.
Wang has the hooks in. Dos Santos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dos Santos trying to control the position but Wang manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2#
Dos Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Wang gets his hands free.
Wang controls the position.
Dos Santos wants to escape the position.
Wang trying to control.
Dos Santos is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wang off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dos Santos.#T3#
Dos Santos tries to break free.
Dos Santos turns into Wang and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (4) Dos Santos
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dos Santos controls the pace.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Wang pulls Dos Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Dos Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Wang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dos Santos is defending well. Wang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dos Santos has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wang celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
A relieved looking Long Wang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GC 433: Mollen VS Gonza
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Wang takes one to the side of the head.
Mardov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wang is fending him off so far but Mardov persists. Nope, Wang circles away and we're back to standing.
Wang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wang leaves Mardov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Wang misses its target.#CL#
Wang rushes Mardov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Wang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mardov.
Wang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mardov.
Long Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Mardov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mardov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wang after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Mardov wants to stall.
Wang stops a takedown attempt from Mardov.
Wang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mardovs head.
Mardov trying to control the position but instead, Wang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mardov into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Wang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T2#
Mardov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wang.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mardov is keeping the position for now.
Mardov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mardov, not yet.
Wang throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mardov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Mardov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mardov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Wang is looking for a triangle but Mardov pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB#
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mardov won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Mardov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang is trying to keep Mardov in close.
#T4#
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.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mardov misses with a combination
and Wang counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mardov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mardov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wang's head backwards.
Nice shot by Wang.#TD2#
Mardov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wang throws a shot from downtown. Mardov moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Mardov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Mardov. That snapped Wang's head back.
Mardov looks for a takedown but Wang sprawls well.
Mardov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wang defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Wang misses the target.#TD2#
Mardov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mardov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mardov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mardov prevents Wang from improving his position.#T1#
Mardov wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Mardov controlling the action here.
Wang tries to roll over but Mardov keeps him under control.
Mardov trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang is pressing down on Mardov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Wang throws an elbow that misses. Mardov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wang's guard. Nice move by Mardov!#REVB##SUB#
Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mardov defends it easily.
Mardov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang is trying to control the position but Mardov postures up.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Mardov has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Mardov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang cracks Mardov with a solid left hand.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mardov is keeping the position for now.
Wang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mardov holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mardov 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.
Mardov managing to control the position.
Wang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang works over Mardov with some ground and pound from guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Mardov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Long Wang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mardov connects with a looping right hand.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Randy Mardov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Mardov. That snapped Wang's head back.
Mardov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mardov wants it to stay on the feet.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Randy Mardov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mardov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang avoids the body shot from Mardov.
Mardov slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wang has Mardov up against the cage in a clinch.
Wang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mardov.
Wang gets underhooks to prevent Mardov's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Mardov can't get the takedown.
Long Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Mardov.
Wang prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang tries to work over Mardov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wang working aggressively here.
Wang stops a takedown attempt from Mardov.
Mardov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wang.
Long Wang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mardov trying to control the position but instead, Wang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mardov into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mardov prevents it.
#TD#
Wang is trying to trip Mardov. He has hold of a leg but Mardov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wang persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wang passes Mardov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Wang is looking to advance position but Mardov won't allow it.
Mardov is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mardov defends it well.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Mardov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang content to control rather than advance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mardov trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mardov controlling the position well.
Long Wang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Wang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mardov is just riding it out for now. Wang eventually gives up the hold.
Randy Mardov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mardov sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Wang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Wang!
A very excited looking Long Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GC 426: Slugs VS Anderson
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Marius slips under a jab.
Wang misses with a hook
and Marius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wang throws out a loose jab but Marius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wang throws a shot from downtown. Marius moves away and avoids it.
Marius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marius is looking to slow Wang down with leg kicks.
Marius lands a slapping body shot.
Wang throws a shot from downtown. Marius moves away and avoids it.
Marius misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Wang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marius kicks Wang off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marius lands a leg kick that knocks Wang off balance momentarily.
A shot to the body from Marius misses
and Wang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Some wild striking there from Marius.
#T1#
Wang takes one to the chin there.
Wang checks a leg kick nicely.
Wang 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.
A head kick misses from Marius.
Marius tries to clinch there but Wang circles away.
Marius lands a right hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wang checks a leg kick.
Wang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marius throws out the jab.
Marius misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Wang blocks the leg kick.
Marius looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Wang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wang stuns Marius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wang throws a hook to the side of Marius's head but Marius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marius throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it.
Marius throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marius. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wang is able to avoid easily.
Sloppy strikes from Wang. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang throws the kick towards the body but Marius avoids it.
Gaius Marius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang blocks a jab.
And Wang tries to counter it with a takedown but Marius pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Wang wants to slow Marius down by chopping away at his legs.
Gaius Marius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marius throws a body shot but no joy.
Marius throws a leg kick but Wang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wang throws out a counter right but Marius avoids it with no problem.
Marius scoring well with a low kick there.
Wang misses the jab.
Wang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Marius.
Marius lands a jab-cross combination.
A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target.
Marius looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Marius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Marius stuffs the takedown attempt from Wang. Wang gets slowly back to his feet.
Marius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marius is looking to slow Wang down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wang misses with a looping left.
Marius with a nice cross.
Wang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marius feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wang throws a lazy uppercut
and Marius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marius crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wang - the referee stops the clock and Marius gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wang. Marius manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wang swings for the body but Marius moves out of range.
Wang blocks a leg kick.
Wang throws a body kick that misses
and Marius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?
Marius will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marius defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Marius misses
and Wang counters with a two punch combo.
Marius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wang is out of range.
Wang throws a series of punches but Marius moves out of range. #T1#
Marius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marius.
Wang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wang throws a hook but Marius avoids it easily.
Marius slips a jab from Wang.
Marius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wang throws a big shot that misses.
Marius slips a straight right by Wang.
Wang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Wang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Marius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marius throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wang counters with a leg kick.
Marius misses with a wild body shot.
Wang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marius tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marius.
Marius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marius under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Wang does no damage.
Marius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
A low kick lands for Marius.
Wang goes for a double leg but Marius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marius continues to drive forward.
Gaius Marius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.
Marius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.
Wang walks into a stiff left hand from Marius.
Wang tries to land a leg kick but Marius saw it coming and moves away.
Wang throws a low kick but Marius moves out of range easily.
Gaius Marius is winning the standup battle so far.
Marius thows a leg kick but Wang checks it
and Wang counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Marius - just one landing.
Marius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marius wants to clinch.
Wang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Wang checks a leg kick.
Wang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marius with a body shot.
Marius moves away from the strike by Wang.
Marius misses with a jab to the body
and Wang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. Marius catches Wang right on the button with a cross.
Marius misses with a leg kick
and Wang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang throws a leg kick but Marius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marius misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Long Wang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marius misses with a hook. Wang ducked under it nicely.
Wang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marius misses with a leg kick.
Marius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Marius shows good takedown defense.
Wang throws a low kick but Marius moves out of range easily.
Wang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wang lands a jab to the head.
Wang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius wants to slow Wang down by chopping away at his legs.
Wang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marius throws a wild body kick that Wang sees coming a mile off.
Marius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marius.
#T1#
Marius misses with a lunging right hand
and Wang counters with a stiff right hand.
Wang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wang checks a leg kick.
Wang throws a hook but Marius blocks it.
Wang loads up on a big right hand but Marius slips the punch.
Marius throws an off balance right hand
and Wang counters with a leg kick.
Wang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marius throws a leg kick but Wang checks it.
Marius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wang counters with an inside leg kick.
Wang throws a hook but Marius blocks it.
Wang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Marius tries to land a leg kick but Wang saw it coming and moves away.
Wang misses with a left hand
and Marius counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Marius moves into the clinch successfully.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Wang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Wang controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang blocking some punches.
Wang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Marius.
Marius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wang blocks a head kick by Marius.
Marius just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang lands with an overhand left.
Wang lands a nice hook to Marius's body. Marius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab lands there for Marius.
Wang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marius works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Wang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wang lands in his opponent's guard.
Marius has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wang off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marius misses with a body shot.
Marius throws a front kick aimed at Wang's knee but Wang avoids it well.
Wang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marius does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marius takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
Wang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaius Marius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marius 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaius Marius!
An out of breath Gaius Marius thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
GC 421 Garrett vs. Tanahashi
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Wang.
Marius throws a jab but it's blocked by Wang.
Wang connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Marius.
A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target.
Marius throws a counter high kick but Wang was just alert enough to avoid it.
Marius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wang.
Wang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marius. Marius obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Wang blocks the low kick.
Wang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marius will feel that in the morning.
Nice body punch from Wang.
Marius drops his hands momentarily and Wang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marius throws a front kick aimed at Wang's knee but Wang avoids it well.
Wang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marius.
Wang looks to land a combination but Marius avoids it well.
Marius tried to counter with a leg kick but Wang avoided it.#T1#
Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marius at a distance.
A low kick from Marius is predictable there
and Wang counters with a good, hard body kick but Marius shrugs it off.
Wang tries to clinch up but Marius circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Wang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marius is breathing heavily.
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Marius is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Marius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marius.
Wang checks a leg kick.
Marius fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Wang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marius, pushing him back against the cage.
Marius looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wang wants to get back to striking at distance but Marius won't allow it.
Wang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wang lands a nice shot to the body.
Marius prevents a body shot from Wang. #T2#
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marius looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Marius.#CL2#
Wang rushes Marius and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Marius is looking to break free of the clinch but Wang has double underhooks.
Wang has Marius pressed against the cage, preventing Marius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wang tries a body shot but Marius blocks it.
Marius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marius.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marius is working Wang over against the cage.#T3#
Marius lands a right hand.
Marius tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Marius.
Stalling in the clinch from Wang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marius.
Wang prevents a body shot from Marius.
Marius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marius pushes Wang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wang is trying to break free.#BC#
Marius manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Wang both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marius tries a head kick but it misses.
Wang throws a low kick but Marius avoids it.
As Wang backs away, Marius returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Wang tries to clinch up but Marius circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Wang finds it's way through Marius's defenses.
Marius throws a head kick that half lands.
Marius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Wang misses with a hook. Marius ducked under it nicely.
Marius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Wang gets a clinch.
Wang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wang is trying to break the clinch but Marius has him pressed against the cage.
Wang blocks a body shot from Marius.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wang blocks a body shot from Marius.
Marius throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang.
Marius throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Long Wang will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wang.
Long Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick from Marius, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marius avoids the body shot from Wang.
#CL2#
Wang closes the distance and clinches.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Marius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wang misses with the head strike.
Wang is trying to force a seperation but Marius has the dominant position.
Wang lands with a left to the head.
Wang blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wang misses with a knee strike.
Wang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Marius on the inside. #T1#
Marius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Marius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wang prevents a body shot from Marius.
Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marius tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
Marius misses with a punch on the inside.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marius misses with a punch on the inside.
Wang lands an elbow that stopped Marius in his tracks for a moment.
Marius keeps control of Wang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wang has a couple of punches blocked by Marius.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Wang prevents a body shot from Marius.
Marius tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
#BC2#
Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marius avoids the body shot from Wang.
Marius wants to slow Wang down by chopping away at his legs.
Good shot there by Marius.
Marius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang throws a series of punches but Marius moves out of range.
Marius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marius lunges at Wang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wang's hand. #T3#
Marius misses with an uppercut
and Wang counters with a left and a right that stings Marius.
Marius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Wang. Those never looked like landing.
Marius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marius.
Marius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Wang gets tackled into the cage by Marius. Marius maintains the clinch.
Wang prevents a body shot from Marius. #BC2#
Wang breaks from the clinch.
Wang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marius counters with a low kick, right behind Wang 's knee.
Marius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marius can pounce on him.
Wang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marius half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Wang 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.
Marius tests Wang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marius loads up on a big right hand but Wang slips the punch.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Marius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wang with a nice cross.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang throws a head kick that misses.
Wang looks to land a combination but Marius avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Marius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marius misses with an uppercut.
Marius stuns Wang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marius takes one on the button.
Marius with a hook.
Wang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Marius sizes up Wang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Wang moves out of range of the strikes.
Wang has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Wang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Marius counter with a right hand.
Wang misses with a wild combination.
Wang throws a leg kick but Marius checks it.
Marius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wang checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang throws out a loose jab but Marius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wang throws a lazy uppercut
and Marius counters with a good low kick that Wang was not able to check.
Wang looks to land a combination but Marius avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Marius misses its target.
Marius throws a leg kick
and Wang counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Marius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Wang sends Marius down but not out. Wang dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Marius is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang misses with the ground and pound.
Oh Marius is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marius sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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!
Marius prevents Wang from improving position.
Marius seems to have got his legs back now.
Wang trying to control the position but Marius is working away. #T2#
Wang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marius will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wang working the strikes but Marius uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #ES#
Marius manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wang keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Wang avoids a wild elbow strike from Marius.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Marius.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wang lands an uppercut.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Marius.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marius digs a right hand into Wang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wang's gas tank.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow. #T4#
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marius misses with the head strike.
Marius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wang or not.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
Gaius Marius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Wang avoids a wild elbow strike from Marius.
Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius is working Wang over against the cage.
Marius has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
Marius lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wang misses with the head strike.
Marius swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Long Wang.
I think Wang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
GC 414 Keji vs. Son
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Wang moves into the clinch successfully.
Moura lands a right hand.
Wang stalling in the clinch.
Moura working aggressively here.
Wang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#It looks like Harry Moura has been cut.
Wang misses with a body punch.
Wang lands an elbow inside.
Moura misses with a punch on the inside.
Wang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Moura.
Wang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moura stalls.
Moura is trying to break the clinch but Wang is controlling him.
Moura lands a left hand.
#T1#
Moura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Moura misses with some punches.
Wang lands an elbow just above Moura 's eye.
Wang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moura gets through Wang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moura taking a breather.
Moura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang blocking some punches.
#BC#
Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang lands with a cross.
Wang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Moura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Moura throws a big shot that misses.
Moura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Wang forces Moura back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Moura misses with some punches.
Wang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wang working aggressively here.
#BC#
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wang doesn't seem bothered though.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Moura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moura works the jab nicely.
Wang checks the leg kick.
Harry Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang throws a body punch but Moura moves out of range.
Wang blocks a head kick by Moura.
Moura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Wang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Moura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moura misses with a wild body shot.
Moura tried to score with a low kick but Wang checks it.
Wang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Moura misses.
Wang throwing a counter right hand but Moura manages to avoid it.
Wang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wang throws a series of punches but Moura moves out of range.
Wang lands a nice hook to Moura's body. Moura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Moura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
An inside leg kick from Moura misses.
Moura avoids the body shot from Wang.
Moura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moura connects with a single shot there.
We've been informed that Moura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wang staying out of range there.
Wang tried to counter with a leg kick but Moura avoided it.
Wang moves to clinch but Moura breaks away
and Moura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wang thinking. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moura scores with a body shot.
Wang defending well as Moura loads up on a big left hand.
Moura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moura tries to avoid it but Wang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moura to the ground. Moura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moura throws a lazy right hand but Wang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Moura.
Wang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wang.
Wang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Moura with a hook.
Wang with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Moura blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wang with a nice calf kick.
Moura checks a leg kick nicely.
Wang backing away here, and Moura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Moura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Moura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Moura throws a low kick, looking for Wang's leg but Wang calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Wang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wang fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circling - Moura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moura manages to circle out of the way.
Nice jab there from Wang.
Moura fails with the takedown.
Wang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Moura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moura has time to react.
Wang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang fails to land with a series of punches.
Wang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wang moves out of range as Moura strikes.
Wang fakes the leg kick and cracks Moura in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
A punch combination from Wang misses.
Wang missing with a left hand there. Moura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moura.
Moura ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
Moura misses with an uppercut. Wang saw that one coming.
Moura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wang if he has to take too many more of those.
Moura throws a sloppy body shot
and Wang counters with a left to the body.
Wang walks into a left hand.
Moura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Moura scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Moura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Moura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moura.
Wang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Wang is predictable there #TD2#
and Moura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wang!
Wang tries to bench press Moura off him but Moura keeps the position. #SUB2#
Moura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Moura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Moura keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB2#
Moura has hold of Wang's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wang seems comfortable defending it but Moura has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wang is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wang is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Moura couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Moura!
Harry Moura decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
GC 410 Championship Chaos
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Krampus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Wang blocks the low kick.
Krampus misses the jab.
Krampus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wang tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Krampus counters with a shoot takedown. Wang fights it but they end up in guard.
Krampus trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Krampus 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.
Krampus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krampus trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Krampus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang keeping full guard, as Krampus tries to pass.
Krampus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krampus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Krampus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Krampus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krampus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krampus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krampus is trying to control the position but Wang postures up. #T3#
Wang passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krampus is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Krampus is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krampus working a defensive guard here.
Krampus keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Krampus is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Krampus working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krampus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wang at a distance.
Krampus lands a really nice looking cross but Wang seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Wang. Those never looked like landing.
Wang throws a low kick but Krampus moves out of range easily.
Wang slips under a jab from Krampus.
Wang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Krampus blocks it well.
Wang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krampus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Krampus moves into range and clinches up with Wang.
Krampus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krampus misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Krampus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wang avoids the body shot from Krampus.
Krampus shoots in but Wang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krampus tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Wang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Wang.#CUT2#It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krampus was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krampus digs a good hook to Wang's body.
#TD#
Krampus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wang quickly recovers to half guard.
Krampus controlling the action here. #T1##SUB#
Krampus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Krampus has control of the leg. #SUB#
Krampus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Krampus is working for a submission of some sort.
Dexter Krampus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#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.
Krampus is looking to stall here but Wang recovers full guard.
Krampus postures up.
Krampus postures up in Wang's guard and throws a big left but Wang blocks it.
Wang trying to control the position.
Krampus is working Wang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Krampus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krampus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?
Krampus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krampus looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wang throwing strikes but missing.
Krampus keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Krampus can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Krampus keeping hold of Wang's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Krampus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang is fighting to break Krampus's control of his arms but Krampus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Krampus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Dexter Krampus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Krampus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wang misses with a low kick.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krampus misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krampus. That's going to slow Wang down.
Krampus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wang blocks a head kick by Krampus.
Wang is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Krampus is looking to wear down Wang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Wang closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Krampus.
Krampus misses with a punch on the inside.
Krampus looking to stall.
Wang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Krampus after a bit of a struggle.
Wang blocks an uppercut.
Wang blocks an uppercut.
Wang throws a head punch that misses.
Krampus throws a head punch that misses.
Krampus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krampus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Krampus wants the takedown. Wang is fighting it off but Krampus persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wang's guard against the cage.
Krampus scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krampus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Krampus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krampus keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Krampus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krampus trying to control the position here.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Krampus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wang distracts Krampus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Krampus is defending well.
Krampus is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Krampus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wang wants to control but Krampus is keeping him busy.
Wang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Krampus trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Wang prevents Krampus from improving his position.#SUB#
Krampus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Wang there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Krampus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus'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.#R4#
Krampus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krampus scores with a nice head shot.
Wang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Krampus eats them both and turns towards Wang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krampus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wang as he avoids it easily.
Krampus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wang throws a jab when Krampus was well out of range.
Wang misses with a body kick.
Wang blocks a low kick nicely.
Krampus scores with a jab to the body.
Krampus tests Wang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Krampus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krampus keeps Wang at a distance using the push kick.
Krampus tries to land a leg kick but Wang saw it coming and moves away.
Krampus throws a leg kick
and Wang counters with a good, hard body kick but Krampus shrugs it off.
Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krampus is looking to counter the offense by Wang and move into the clinch.
Krampus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Krampus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krampus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Krampus.
Krampus scores with a decent looking hook.
Wang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wang misses the body punch
and Krampus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krampus as he jumps to the side.
Krampus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dexter Krampus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.
Wang is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Krampus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krampus backing away here, and Wang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dexter Krampus is winning the standup battle so far.
Krampus misses the shot to the body.
Krampus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Krampus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krampus cracks Wang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wang throws a leg kick but Krampus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krampus. Krampus obviously looking to wear him down.
Krampus scores with a spinning back kick!
Krampus lands a jab to the head.
Wang motions for Krampus to come forward. Wang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krampus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Krampus throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Krampus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Krampus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krampus uses his free foot to push down on Wang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wang. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Krampus's attempts to control the action.
Wang holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Krampus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Krampus cracks Wang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Krampus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wang looks a forlorn figure.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Krampus had his way with Long Wang in that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
That's time! Krampus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Wang swings for the body but Krampus moves out of range.
Wang lands a nice looking body shot.
Krampus's corner calls for a 1-2. Krampus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krampus lands a nice looking body shot.
Long Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krampus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wang on the side of the head.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krampus manages to avoid it.
Krampus lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Wang misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus misses the jab.#TD#
Wang gets caught flat footed, as Krampus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wang is controlling Krampus's posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang trying to control the position.
#T1#
Krampus trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krampus looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Krampus 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.
Krampus has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
Long Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dexter Krampus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Wang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wang wants to control from the top but Krampus keeps moving.
Wang with a nice head shot there.
Krampus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wang puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Krampus is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krampus avoid being mounted?
Krampus manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wang throwing strikes from guard but Krampus blocks nicely.
Wang wants to control from the top but Krampus keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krampus misses with the combination.
Wang throws a head kick that Krampus semi-blocks.
#T4#
Krampus cracks Wang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krampus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Wang.
Krampus cracks Wang with an open hand slap.
Krampus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
A shot to the liver by Krampus. Beautiful body shot.
Wang cracks Krampus with an open hand slap.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krampus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wang in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Krampus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krampus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Krampus!
Dexter Krampus is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dexter Krampus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
SYN 847 Po vs. Al Din
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Kawamata slips under a jab from Wang.
Kawamata swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range. #CL2#
Kawamata closes the distance and clinches.
Kawamata misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kawamata fails to land.
We've been hearing reports that Wang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Kawamata manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Kawamata looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kawamata looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wang has picked Kawamata up and slammed him! Kawamata can't keep hold of the triangle and Wang manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata prevents Wang from moving into mount.
Kawamata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kawamata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Kawamata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wang lands a nice short elbow.
Kawamata tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kawamata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kawamata won't allow Wang to pass to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kawamata is trying to get back to full guard.
Kawamata trying to control from the bottom.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Kawamata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang lands strikes from half guard.
Wang is stalling here. Kawamata is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wang seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kawamata has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face as Kawamata controls the position. #T3#
Kawamata tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kawamata gets to mount! Wang was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kawamata tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang 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.
Still in half guard, Kawamata seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Wang wants to improve his position but instead Kawamata has moved into half guard.
Kawamata perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wang moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kawamata passes into side control.
Kawamata is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawamata might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kento Kawamata 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#
Wang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Wang slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kawamata.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kawamata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kawamata but Kawamata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kawamata.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawamata lands with a right hand.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Kawamata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawamata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kawamata lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kawamata jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang fails with the takedown.
Kawamata swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Wang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kawamata with a nice calf kick.
Kawamata misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Nice body punch from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Wang does it's job there.
Kawamata tries to clinch but Wang moves out of range.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wang moves out of range of the body kick from Kawamata.
Wang misses with an uppercut.
Kawamata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawamata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kawamata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wang's head.
Wang lands a really nice looking cross but Kawamata seems unphased.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Wang tries for a takedown but Kawamata circles away easily
and Kawamata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawamata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Kawamata misses.
Wang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Kawamata works Wang's body with a nice hook.
Kawamata with a nice calf kick.
Kawamata lands a glancing blow to the side of Wang's head.
Wang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kawamata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kawamata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wang misses with a body shot
and Kawamata counters with a nice body kick.
Kawamata with a nice calf kick.
Kawamata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wang finds it's way round the side to connect with Kawamata's head.
Wang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kawamatas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kawamata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kawamata throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kawamata throws a right and a left that Wang avoids nicely.
Wang avoids the body shot from Kawamata.
Wang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wang.
Kawamata tries a low kick but Wang avoids it.
Wang slips under a jab.
Kento Kawamata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawamata slips a jab from Wang.#T3#
Wang tries to clinch but Kawamata is having none of it.
Kawamata misses with a wild body shot.
Wang needs to keep his hands up - Kawamata had a free shot at his head there.
Kawamata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kawamata enables Wang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kawamata manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kawamata is trying to keep Wang in close.
Kento Kawamata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wang trying to control but Kawamata is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kawamata looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wang passes into half guard.
Wang controlling the action here. #T4#
Wang lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Kawamata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kawamata is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kawamata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is nestled in close to Kawamata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kento Kawamata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Wang wants to clinch up but Kawamata keeps it at a distance.
Wang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wang scores with a punch to the head.
Kawamata avoids the body shot from Wang.
Kawamata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wang throws a shot from downtown. Kawamata moves away and avoids it.
Kawamata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kawamata tries to clinch up.
Kawamata lands with a good body shot.
Wang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawamata misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Kawamata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang lunges at Kawamata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kawamata's hand.
Wang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kawamata pinned against the cage. Kawamata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice straight punches there by Kawamata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kawamata.#T1#
Wang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kawamata circles away.
Wang 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.
Kento Kawamata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Kawamata.
Kawamata is looking to clinch.
Kawamata with a jab.
Kawamata thumps Wang with a low kick.
Kawamata swinging wildly here.
Wang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawamata finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kawamata connects with a looping right hand.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Kawamata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawamata cracks Wang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kawamata cracks Wang with a good jab.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wang throws a head kick but Kawamata moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata lands with a hook. Wang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Long Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kento Kawamata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wang throws a leg kick but Kawamata checks it.
Kawamata only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kawamata motions for Wang to come forward. Kawamata throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Kawamata gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wang trying to control but Kawamata is working from the bottom.
Kawamata trying to control the position.
Wang wants to control from the top but Kawamata keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kawamata holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Wang distracts Kawamata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wang wants to control from the top but Kawamata keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kawamata throws a leg kick but Wang moved away.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
Kawamata scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kawamata connects with a nice looking jab.
Kawamata thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a hook. Wang ducked under it nicely.
Kawamata cracks Wang with a good jab.
Kawamata cracks a nice hook into Wang's ribs.
Wang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kawamata tries to work over Wang's front leg with a kick but Wang checks it.
Wang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kawamata as he jumps to the side.
Wang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kawamata tries to work over Wang's front leg with a kick but Wang checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamata avoids the head kick by Wang.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wang.
Wang is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kento Kawamata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kawamata 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 Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kento Kawamata!
A victorious Kento Kawamata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
SYN 840 Mfer vs. Jean
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Wang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
Wang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wang checks a leg kick.
Wang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Buren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wang.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
Wang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Wang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Van Buren moves into the clinch.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Wang jumps guard and drags Van Buren to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Van Buren stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.#SUB#
Van Buren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Buren puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wang 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.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Buren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Buren's back!
Wang trying to control momentarily.
#T2##SUB#
Van Buren is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wang missing with strikes from the back.
Wang throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Wang 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, Van Buren has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wang is throwing shots to the body but Van Buren manages to wriggle free. Wang pounces on him again and ends up in Van Buren's guard.#T3#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Buren pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Van Buren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wang.
Van Buren pulls Wang in to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wang throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Buren keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Van Buren wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Buren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van Buren keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Wang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
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 Long Wang will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Buren throws a jab when Wang was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Van Buren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Wang ducked under it nicely.
Wang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A shot to the body from Wang misses
and Van Buren makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wang really felt that one!
Van Buren throws the left hand but Wang avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
Wang looks to land a combination but Van Buren avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Buren. That's going to slow Wang down.
Wang takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Wang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Buren scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Van Buren connects with a leg kick.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Wang pushes Van Buren up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Van Buren breaks from the clinch.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Wang should have avoided that one.
Van Buren looks to land a body kick but Wang moved away.
Wang throws a right hand that Van Buren ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Buren also avoids with ease.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Wang counters with a straight right hand.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Van Buren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Van Buren does it's job there.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Wang's body. Wang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Buren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Wang moves away and avoids it.
Wang is looking to wear down Van Buren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Wang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Buren tries to land a knee to the head but Wang blocks with his arms.
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wang blocks the elbow strike.
Van Buren can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Van Buren tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
Van Buren is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wang is defending well for now.
Wang prevents a body shot from Van Buren.
Van Buren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Wang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Buren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Buren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Van Buren.
#BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang checks the leg kick.
Van Buren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Wang needs to keep his hands up - Van Buren had a free shot at his head there.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wang tries to clinch
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren throws a leg kick which misses Wang's front leg but catches the back leg as Wang tries to avoid it.
Wang slips a jab from Van Buren.
Wang throws a big counter combination but Van Buren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Wang off balance momentarily.
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Wang's body. Wang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joost Van Buren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Buren throws a shot to the body.
Van Buren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wang throws a right and a left that Van Buren avoids nicely.
Wang avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Wang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Long Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch.
Wang has his takedown stuffed
and Van Buren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Buren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Buren but Van Buren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good shot there by Van Buren.#T1#
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Van Buren thuds a left hand into Wang's body.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
Wang rushes Van Buren and presses him up against the cage.
Van Buren misses with an elbow strike.
Van Buren gets underhooks to prevent Wang's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Wang's body. Wang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Van Buren tenderised Wang's leg. Wang is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Wang gets tackled into the cage by Van Buren. Van Buren maintains the clinch.
Van Buren lands with a light punch inside.
Van Buren misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wang.
Wang jumps guard but Van Buren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Buren is pushing Wang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Buren throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
Van Buren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Wang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Wang.
#BC2#
Van Buren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Wang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt - Van Buren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Buren swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Wang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Van Buren gets a clinch.
Van Buren gets underhooks to prevent Wang's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Wang is working for takedown but Van Buren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren throws a head punch that misses.
Van Buren with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Buren.
Wang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Buren digs a right hand into Wang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wang's gas tank. #BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren lands a nice looking body shot.
Wang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Van Buren closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Buren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
SYN 832 Sitsongrit vs. William
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wang.
Wang 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.#TD2#
Gustafsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gustafsson lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Wang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gustafsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Wang breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gustafsson.
Wang explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang throws a big shot that misses.
Gustafsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wang misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Gustafsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wang prevents it.
Long Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.#T1#
Gustafsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustafsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustafsson is trying to drag Wang to the mat but Wang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but Wang holds him up against the cage and eventually Gustafsson drops back down to his feet.
Gustafsson looking for a takedown. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gustafsson jumps guard but Wang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gustafsson can't get the takedown.
Wang gets underhooks to prevent Gustafsson's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Wang manages to break the clinch.
Wang throws a one two combo.
#CUT#It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Wang lands a glancing blow to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Wang throws a big shot that misses.
Gustafsson feints the counter takedown.
Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
and Wang counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gustafsson! He's just covering up as Wang starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Wang!
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 814 Maluga vs. McNasty
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Kawamata connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wang. Wang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kawamata moves away from the strike by Wang.
Kawamata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Wang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kawamata tries a head kick but it misses.
Wang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kawamata scores with a jab. Wang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kawamata throws a low kick but Wang moves out of range easily.
Wang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kawamata throws a leg kick
and Wang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawamata tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawamata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawamata throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wang.
Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawamata clobbers Wang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawamata lands a leg kick that knocks Wang off balance momentarily.#T1#
Kawamata lands a leg kick that knocks Wang off balance momentarily.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Kawamata stuffs the takedown attempt from Wang. Wang gets slowly back to his feet.
Wang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kento Kawamata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Kawamata. That snapped Wang's head back.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.#CL2#
Kawamata rushes Wang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wang prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawamata throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang. #TD2#
Kawamata drags the fight down to the ground.
Kawamata controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself. #SUB2#
Kawamata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.#T2#
Wang trying to control but Kawamata is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawamata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kawamata is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kawamata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Kawamata is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Kawamata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wang defends it easily.
Wang advances position into side control!
Wang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kawamata some visible discomfort.
#T4#
Wang cracks Kawamata with a big elbow.
Kawamata tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Wang trying to control but Kawamata is having none of it.
Wang lands a heavy elbow.
Kawamata regains half guard.
Kawamata is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang lands with a punch from half guard.
Wang works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kento Kawamata dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The crowd cheers as Wang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kawamata doesn't seem phased though.
Wang checks a low kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata scores with a sloppy right hand. Wang should have avoided that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kawamata!
Wang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Kawamata lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wang cracks Kawamata with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kawamata misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Wang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kawamata's guard.
Long Wang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang wants to control from the top but Kawamata keeps moving.
Wang postures up and lands a big shot to Kawamata's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kawamata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Kawamata's legs - danger averted.
Wang works over Kawamata with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Kawamata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kawamata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kawamata keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kawamata is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kawamata is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Kawamata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wang is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kawamata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wang trying to control but Kawamata is working from the bottom.
Kawamata is trying to keep Wang in close.
Wang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wang trying to control but Kawamata is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kawamata working for a triangle but Wang defends it easily.
#T3#
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kawamata is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Kawamata keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawamata is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
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.#TD#
Wang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kawamata did well to prevent Wang getting side control.
Kawamata moves into full guard.
Wang trying to control but Kawamata is working from the bottom.
Wang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kawamata keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kawamata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kawamata slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Kawamata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from Wang.
Kento Kawamata seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Kawamata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wang blocks a body shot from Kawamata.
Wang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kawamata is defending well.
Kawamata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawamata throws a head punch that misses.
Wang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Wang.
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
#T1#
Kawamata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kawamata lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Wang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kawamata is trying to keep an underhook but Wang manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kawamata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kawamata wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kawamata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kawamata is trying to get back to full guard.
Kawamata makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kawamata.#T2#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawamata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawamata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wang distracts Kawamata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Kawamata has his feet on Wang's thighs here. He's pushed Wang off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wang screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kento Kawamata!
After winning the bout, Kento Kawamata thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabazz is just out of range.
It looked like Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shabazz lands with a right hand.
Wang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shabazz backs up against the cage.
Wang throws out a loose jab but Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wang connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Shabazz. Beautiful body shot.
Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Wang slips the punch.
We've been informed that Wang has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shabazz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shabazz throws a sloppy body shot
and Wang counters with an outside leg kick.
Shabazz jabs at Wang's body.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shabazz.
Shabazz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shabazz misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Wang.
Wang misses with a straight left.
Shabazz throws a right hand that misses
and Wang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabazz moves away.
Shabazz tried to score with a low kick but Wang checks it.
Shabazz swings widly with a right hand
and Wang counters with a nice body shot.
Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shabazz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shabazz misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Wang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shabazz's guard.
Shabazz has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shabazz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Shabazz wants to improve his position but instead Wang has moved into half guard.
Wang is keen to just control but Shabazz is a slippery customer.
Wang is looking to advance position but Shabazz won't allow it.
Wang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shabazz keeping control of the position.
Shabazz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Shabazz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang wants to control the pace but Shabazz is squirming around nicely.
Wang throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shabazz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shabazz wants to get back to full guard.
Shabazz is staying active underneath Wang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang controlling the action here.
Shabazz wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
#T4#
Wang throwing shots but Shabazz is blocking nicely.
Shabazz trying to control but Wang postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is nestled in close to Shabazz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shabazz is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Shabazz tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Shabazz wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang 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#
Sloppy strikes from Wang. Those never looked like landing.
Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shabazz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wang blocks the body kick.
Shabazz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz throws a jab when Wang was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Wang misses.
Shabazz thows a body kick. Wang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wang avoids the body shot from Shabazz.
We've been told by Shabazz's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Long Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wang avoids a kick to the body.
Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabazz.#T1#
Shabazz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wang is able to avoid easily.
Wang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shabazz lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick from Shabazz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shabazz swings widly with a right hand
letting Wang counter with a right hand.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Shabazz.
It seemed like Wang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
Shabazz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wang misses with a looping left.
Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Wang tries to land a front kick but Shabazz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shabazz slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shabazz on the side of the head.
Wang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabazz.
Some wild striking there from Shabazz.
#T2#
Wang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Shabazz misses.
Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Wang counter with a right hand.
Shabazz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shabazz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wang doesn't seem bothered though.
Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Wang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shabazz throws a jab when Wang was well out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shabazz - that will leave a mark!
Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shabazz misses with a hook. Wang ducked under it nicely.
Shabazz misses with a looping left.
Shabazz takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
Wang throws a front kick that sends Shabazz stumbling back into the cage.
Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Shabazz connects with a solid leg kick.
Wang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shabazz's hands.
A jab from Wang misses.
Wang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabazz.
Wang misses with a head kick.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shabazz.
Shabazz misses with a hook.
Wang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shabazz scores with a hook to the body. Wang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shabazz misses with a body kick.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Shabazz. Those never looked like landing.
Wang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shabazz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Shabazz misses with a hook to the body
and Wang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Wang feints and as Shabazz raises his hands in defense, Wang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shabazz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Shabazz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shabazz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shabazz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rahim Shabazz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
As Shabazz backs off Wang throws a huge counter combo but Shabazz manages to avoid it all.
Rahim Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Wang ducks down to avoid it.
Wang slips under a jab.
Wang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shabazz takes a step back to recover.
Shabazz lands with a shot to the body.
Shabazz throws a right hand that misses
and Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Shabazz thuds a left hand into Wang's body.
Shabazz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wang counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
Shabazz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shabazz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shabazz throws a hook but Wang avoids it easily.
Wang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shabazz defends it well.
Shabazz takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
Rahim Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Shabazz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shabazz throws an off balance right hand
and Wang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shabazz misses the jab.
Wang works the jab nicely.
Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shabazz.
Wang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shabazz throws a lazy body kick
and Wang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wang scoring well with a low kick there.
Shabazz blocks a jab.
Wang tries to clinch but Shabazz is having none of it.
Good exchange - Shabazz coming out on top.
Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
Shabazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wang.#T2#
Shabazz throws a lazy body kick
and Wang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shabazz really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabazz works Wang's body with a nice hook.
Shabazz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wang finds it's way round the side to connect with Shabazz's head.
Wang avoids the body shot from Shabazz.
Shabazz connects with a body shot.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Shabazz.
Shabazz misses with a hook. Wang ducked under it nicely.
Shabazz looks to land a body kick but Wang moved away.
Wang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shabazz swinging wildly here.
Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabazz is just out of range.
Shabazz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wang can pounce on him.
Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shabazz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Wang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wang slips a straight right by Shabazz.
Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shabazz throws a sloppy head kick and Wang moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Wang.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Wang defending well as Shabazz loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Shabazz throws the left hand but Wang avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wang! But no joy.
Shabazz is looking to land body kicks.
Wang tries to clinch but Shabazz moves out of range.
Shabazz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shabazz misses with a jab to the body
and Wang counters with a solid body kick.
Shabazz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 kick lands to the mid section there for Wang.
Shabazz throws a leg kick
enabling Wang to counter with a crisp jab.
Shabazz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wang to score with a decent uppercut.
Wang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Shabazz throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Wang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shabazz misses with a hook
and Wang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Long Wang.
I think Wang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Long Wang!
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Rossi vs Peterson
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wang is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wang. #BC2#
Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang throws an off balance right hand
and Liu counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Wang moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Wang's head back.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Wang clinches up against the cage.
Wang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Liu looking to stall.
#BC2#
Wang breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Wang.
Liu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wang at a distance.
Wang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liu counters with a two punch combo.
Long Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wang moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Wang throws a sloppy head kick
and Liu counters with a body kick. #TD2#
Wang feints and as Liu raises his hands in defense, Wang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wang.
Liu working a defensive guard here.
Liu pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Wang is looking to work some ground and pound but Liu has wrist control.
Wang wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
Wang postures up and lands a big shot to Liu's brow. #T2##ES#
Liu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wang off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liu.
Wang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Wang throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Wang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Wang tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu fakes the leg kick and cracks Wang in the body. #CL2#
Wang has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Wang tries to throw a body punch but Liu avoids it by throwing Wang back against the cage. #T3#
Liu prevents a body shot from Wang.
Liu is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Wang.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wang swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Wang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wang throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Wang throws a counter combo.#T4#
Wang tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Liu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liu.
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Wang moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu is looking to wear down Wang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice straight punches there by Wang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Wang misses
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Wang misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Wang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body kick from Liu.
Wang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu backing away here, and Wang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Liu 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#
Liu cracks Wang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Liu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A left lands for Wang.#CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Liu takes one on the button.
Wang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.
A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Wang.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wang at a distance.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu blocks a head kick by Wang.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Liu misses
and Wang counters with a left to the body.
Wang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu thows a body kick. Wang tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Wang forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
Wang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Wang tightens his grip and picks Liu up, before dumping him to the ground. Liu manages to land in guard.
Liu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu lands with a light punch inside.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Liu lands with a right to the head.
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Long Wang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Wang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Wang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
Liu scores with a nice body kick.
Liu scores with a kick to the body.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Wang's head back.
Liu lands a body shot.
Liu misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Wang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liu.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Wang's head back.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wang tries for a takedown but Liu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Liu scores with a jab to the head.
Liu thows a body kick. Wang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Liu.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?
Liu works Wang's body with a nice hook.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
A head kick from Liu lands but Wang takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang thuds a left hand into Liu's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liu. Wang shrugs it off though.
Liu looks for the body kick but Wang saw that one coming.
As Liu backs off Wang throws a huge counter combo but Liu manages to avoid it all.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Wang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wang scores with a jab.
Wang misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.#CL2#
Wang clinches up against the cage.
Liu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liu.
A shot in the inside from Liu.
Wang throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Wang manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Liu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Liu lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wang.
Wang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Liu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Wang has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
#BC#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang lands with a nice combination. Liu backs away looking to recover.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wang avoids the head kick by Liu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Wang closes the distance and pushes Liu back into the cage.#T1##BC2#
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick from Liu.
Liu works the jab nicely.
Liu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liu as he jumps to the side.
Liu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liu digs a good hook to Wang's body.
Liu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liu.
Wang wants to clinch.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Long Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Wang fails to land with a series of punches.
Wang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wang swings widly with a right hand
and Liu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liu blocks a head kick by Wang.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wang loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Liu throws a push kick but Wang slaps the foot to one side.
Wang is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wang throws a head kick that misses.
Wang takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Liu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wang eats them both and turns towards Liu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wang is looking to clinch. #T3#
Wang throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Wang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Liu.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Liu.
Liu throws a nice head kick!
Wang looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Wang digs a good hook to Liu's body.
A jab from Wang misses.
Liu connects with a body shot.
Liu connects with the punch.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4##TD2#
Wang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Liu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wang is in Liu's guard.
Liu pushes Wang off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang darts in trying to clinch
and Liu counters with a series of strikes. Wang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang.
Wang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Liu looks for the body kick but Wang saw that one coming.
Wang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
A very excited looking Jun Liu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lynn vs Mazziotti 2
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Wang. That snapped Rautio's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wang.
Wang misses with a combination
and Rautio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wang throws a series of punches but Rautio avoids them all with ease.
Wang lands with an uppercut that bounces Rautio off the cage and back into range.
Wang looks for a takedown but Rautio sprawls well.
Rautio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wang looks to clinch
and Rautio counters with a nice body shot.
Wang misses with a shot to the body
and Rautio counters with a stiff right hand.
Wang swings for the body but Rautio moves out of range.
#TD#
Wang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rautio was covering up waiting for the punch and Wang finishes the takedown easily into 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!
Wang trying to control but Rautio is working from the bottom. #T1#
Wang controlling from the top position.
Rautio looking to control.
Wang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wang 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.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rautio is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rautio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rautio is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Rautio postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rautio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wang.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Wang trying to control but Rautio flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Wang trying to control the position but Rautio manages to sink in the hooks.
Wang is really stuck here.
#T4#
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Rautio controlling from the back.
Wang wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rautio is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Rautio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Rautio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wang moves in looking to clinch but Rautio pushes him off.
Wang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rautio scores with a sloppy right hand. Wang should have avoided that one.
Rautio throws a looping overhand right but Wang ducks down to avoid it.
Long Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rautio scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt
and Rautio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rautio keeps the fight on the outside.
Wang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rautio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Rautio.#T1#
Wang tries to clinch up but Rautio circles away and keeps his distance.
Rautio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Rautio tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rautio.
Rautio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rautio gets tackled into the cage by Wang. Wang maintains the clinch.
Rautio tries to throw a body punch but Wang avoids it by throwing Rautio back against the cage.
Rautio misses with a punch on the inside.
Rautio lands an uppercut.
Rautio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Wang turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Wang is working to tighten his grip on Rautio's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rautio has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wang is really squeezing tight and eventually Rautio passes out! Wang breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Long Wang!
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Camara vs Colucci
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Canto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Canto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been informed that Wang has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wang looks to land a combination. Canto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Canto throws a leg kick but Wang checks it.
Canto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Canto.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canto.
Canto takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Wang.
Wang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang works the jab nicely.
Canto throws a big shot that misses.
Canto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canto misses the shot to the body.
Wang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Canto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Wang blocks a jab.
Wang throws out a counter right but Canto avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Canto.
Wang throws a head kick that half lands.
Canto walks into a stiff left hand from Wang.
Wang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Canto misses with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wang!
Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canto.
Wang walks into a stiff left hand from Canto.
Canto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canto manages to avoid it.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Canto throws a big shot that misses.
Canto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wang looks for a takedown but Canto sprawls well.#T2#
Canto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Canto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
A jab from Canto finds it's way through Wang's defenses.
Wang dives in for a single leg takedown but Canto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zuillnic Canto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.
Canto moves forwards but Wang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Canto walks into a straight right hand from Wang.
Canto tries to bum rush Wang with a series of wild strikes but Wang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canto lands with a good body shot.
Wang looks to land a left hand but Canto moved out of range nicely.
Canto stuffs the takedown attempt from Wang. Wang gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Canto misses the target.
Wang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Canto looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Wang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canto.
Canto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Canto.
Wang looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Canto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Canto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Canto wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Canto is working hard here to advance position.
Wang wants to sweep here but Canto controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Wang has his foot on Canto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canto works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Canto looking to pass the guard.
Canto pushing down on Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Canto wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Canto is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zuillnic Canto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Canto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Canto.
Wang misses with a lunging right hand
and Canto counters with a series of strikes. Wang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wang misses with a two punch combination.
Canto misses with a hook
and Wang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wang throws a shot to the body.
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wang cracks Canto with an open hand slap.
Canto throws a body shot but no joy.
Canto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Canto misses with a looping right.
Zuillnic Canto is winning the standup battle so far.
Canto avoids the body shot from Wang.
Canto misses with a wild body shot.
Wang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wang cracks a nice hook into Canto's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Wang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Canto's guard.
Canto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wang's guard. #REVR##T1#
Canto passes Wang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Canto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wang's head.
Wang is pressing down on Canto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Canto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Canto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Canto has Wang in his guard.#REVB#
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Canto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Canto defends easily.
#SUB2#
Canto is posturing up here but Wang has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Canto tries to roll out but it's too tight and Canto has to tap! Slick submission there by Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Zuillnic Canto stepped up to the mic, saying 'F*ck you all.'. |
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Event:
PANDA 44
Date: Nov 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wang.
Wang scores with a spinning back kick!#TD#
Robertsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Robertsson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've been hearing that Robertsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Robertsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wang is trying to control the position but Robertsson postures up.
Robertsson content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Wang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Robertsson is defending well. Wang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Robertsson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wang celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PANDA 38
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRobbie throws the left hand but Wang avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from McRobbie.
Kasey McRobbie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRobbie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wang! But no joy.
McRobbie throws a sloppy head kick
and Wang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Kasey McRobbie has been cut.
Wang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McRobbie with a nice cross.
Wang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McRobbie.
Nice defenses there by Wang.
McRobbie with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wang.
McRobbie looks to land a left hand but Wang moved out of range nicely.
Wang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McRobbie with a body shot.
McRobbie scores with the left hand. Wang knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRobbie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McRobbie blocks a jab.
Wang staying out of range there.
McRobbie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.#T1##KD2#
Wang connects with a vicious head kick that knocks McRobbie to the floor! Wang dives in looking for the finish!#ROC2#McRobbie is rocked!#SUB#
McRobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oh McRobbie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McRobbie wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
McRobbie seems to have got his legs back now.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wang is keen to just control but McRobbie is a slippery customer.#SUB#
McRobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wang wants to take a breather but McRobbie is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wang is working for a kimura but McRobbie is defending it quite comfortably.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRobbie manages to get to full guard.
Wang landing with the ground and pound.
Wang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but McRobbie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
McRobbie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McRobbie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McRobbie looking to pass the guard.
Wang looking to control.
McRobbie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but McRobbie is one step ahead there.
Wang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McRobbie defends well.
McRobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Wang has his foot on McRobbie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McRobbie works his way back into a safe position though.
Wang keeping moving, preventing McRobbie from controlling successfully. #SUB#
McRobbie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wang! #REVB#
McRobbie wants to control but Wang postures up.
Wang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Wang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McRobbie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wang connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kasey McRobbie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McRobbie throws a sloppy head kick and Wang moves out of range easily.
McRobbie throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. McRobbie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from McRobbie as Wang shoots in.
McRobbie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McRobbie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRobbie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRobbie was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
McRobbie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRobbie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McRobbie's hands.
Wang connects with a good right hand that stumbles McRobbie. McRobbie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McRobbie.
Wang throws a head kick but McRobbie moves out of range.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang defending well as McRobbie loads up on a big left hand.
Wang only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
McRobbie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wang slips a jab and a cross from McRobbie.
#CL2#
Wang moves into range and clinches up with McRobbie.
Wang dodges an elbow strike from McRobbie.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wang as McRobbie tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang misses with an attempted mid kick.
McRobbie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wang avoids a punch combination nicely.
McRobbie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from McRobbie.
McRobbie looks to land a combination. Wang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McRobbie throws a series of punches but Wang avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Wang looks to land a body kick but McRobbie moved away.
McRobbie misses with a wild body shot.
Wang counters with a body kick.
Wang digs a good body shot into McRobbie's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRobbie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wang can pounce on him.
Wang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McRobbie as he avoids it easily. #KD2#
Wang throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as McRobbie stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Wang follows into mount!
Wang tries to control but McRobbie wriggling away.
McRobbie 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#
McRobbie actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wang lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Wang working over McRobbie with some ground and pound. McRobbie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McRobbie trying to control but Wang postures up.
#SUB#
Wang moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from McRobbie.#SUB2#
Wang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wang working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long Wang has got the better of the ground game so far.
McRobbie manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Wang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wang is keen to just control but McRobbie is a slippery customer.
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. Wang connects with a nice short shot to McRobbie's temple.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McRobbie is trying to get back to full guard.
McRobbie taking some punishment here, with Wang in his half guard.
McRobbie moves into full guard.
Wang wants to pass the guard but McRobbie is keeping the position.#SUB#
McRobbie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
McRobbie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kasey McRobbie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McRobbie throws a nice looking combination but Wang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McRobbie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McRobbie throws a head kick but Wang moves out of range.
McRobbie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McRobbie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wang counters with a stiff right hand.
Wang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wang blocks a head kick by McRobbie.
Wang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McRobbie lands a jab to Wang's midsection.
McRobbie throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang with the inside leg kick.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Long Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wang fakes the leg kick and cracks McRobbie in the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Wang takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Wang blocks an elbow strike from McRobbie.
McRobbie is trying to stall.
McRobbie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wang lands an elbow inside that McRobbie shrugs off. #BC2#
Wang breaks from the clinch.
Wang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McRobbie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kasey McRobbie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McRobbie avoids the body shot from Wang.
Wang misses with a kick to the body.
McRobbie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from McRobbie.
Wang throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kasey McRobbie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Long Wang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McRobbie finds it's way round the side to connect with Wang's head.
McRobbie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRobbie misses with a head kick.
Wang cracks a nice hook into McRobbie's ribs.
Wang slips a straight right by McRobbie.
A countering left hand to the body from Wang misses.
McRobbie throws a sloppy head kick
and Wang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McRobbie really felt that one!
McRobbie throws a shot from downtown. Wang moves away and avoids it.
McRobbie misses with a combination
and Wang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McRobbie thinking.
A combination from McRobbie does no damage.
Kasey McRobbie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McRobbie thuds a left hand into Wang's body.
Some wild striking there from Wang.
#T3#
McRobbie throws a poor cross that misses
and Wang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from McRobbie does no damage.
Wang lands the left hand.
McRobbie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRobbie throws out a loose jab but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McRobbie.
Wang with the counter takedown but McRobbie avoids it easily.
Wang slips a straight right by McRobbie.
Wang is looking to slow McRobbie down with leg kicks.
McRobbie scores with a jab to the jaw.
McRobbie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Wang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wang lands in his opponent's guard.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Wang wants to control from the top but McRobbie keeps moving.
Wang is working McRobbie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Wang connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
McRobbie looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
#SUB#
McRobbie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Wang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wang 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Wang!
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
PANDA 28
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanel.
Wang throws a push kick but Sanel slaps the foot to one side.
Sanel misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Wang gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sanel has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wang is on him like a limpet, forcing Sanel back against the cage.
Sanel throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang.
Sanel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wang or not.
Wang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wang can't get the takedown.
Sanel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wang or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang is trying to force a seperation but Sanel has the dominant position.
Sanel struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
Wang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wang fails to pull guard.
Alojz Sanel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.#T1#
Wang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanel misses with the head strike.
Wang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanel pushes Wang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wang wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanel won't allow it.
Sanel lands a body punch.
Wang looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Sanel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanel gets through Wang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Wang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanel lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Sanel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wangs head.
Nice body punch from Sanel.
A body shot lands from Sanel.
Sanel lands a shot to the body.#T2##BC#
Sanel breaks from the clinch.
Sanel just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Sanel lands.
Wang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Sanel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#KD#
Sanel cracks Wang with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sanel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wang to stand back up!
Wang throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanel. #T3#
Wang tries to clinch there but Sanel circles away.
#KD#
Sanel cracks Wang with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wang looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sanel finish him?
#ROC#Wang is rocked!
Sanel lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alojz Sanel!
In his post fight interview, Alojz Sanel gave a big smile as he said 'I'm thrilled to get my hand raised by Herb Dean. There's always a chance he lets you die in here, so pulling off the win feels amazing. I'd like to thank my sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and CONQUER, for their unwavering support. They're amazing. I AM THE CHAMPION!'.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
PANDA 21
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Wang lands but Lewis takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.#TD#
Wang gets caught napping as Lewis dives in and scores a takedown. Wang manages to retain guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
Wang 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.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Lewis is pushing down on Wang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wang is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewis has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lewis is working for a submission of some sort.
Wang trying to control here.
#T1##SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Lewis is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lewis wants to work for an arm triangle but Wang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lewis pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lewis is working away from the top position though.
Wang regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lewis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Lewis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wang lands a big elbow.
Lewis is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Public Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wang lands a couple of good shots and Lewis has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wang is landing with strikes from the back.
Wang scores with punches and elbows.
Wang controlling well, preventing Lewis from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Wang looking for the RNC.
Wang is not going to allow Lewis to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Lewis takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Lewis staying busy and making it hard for Wang to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang is trying to stick to Lewis's back but Lewis is turning into Wang. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wang's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lewis.
Lewis preventing the sweep.
Lewis postures up.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.#SUB2#
Wang is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lewis has his hands clasped together but Wang extends and breaks Lewis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
A relieved looking Long Wang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Kyle Goose ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wang manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Wang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Goose quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goose (0) vs (2) Wang
Goose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Goose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang is looking to pass Goose 's guard but actually Goose recovers to full guard. #T1#
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Goose is retaining full guard.
Goose keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Goose pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Wang trying to control but Goose is working from the bottom. #T2#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wang pushes down on Goose 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goose defends it well. #T3#
Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goose (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang wants to control but Goose is keeping him busy.
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Goose is looking to reverse the position.
Wang has knee on belly momentarily but Goose bucks him off and regains half guard.
Goose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang trying to control from Goose 's half guard. Goose has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Goose is retaining full guard. #T5#
Wang trying to control but Goose is working from the bottom.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang trying to control but Goose is working from the bottom.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Goose is keeping the position.#T6#
Goose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Goose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goose keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang passes Goose 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Wang wants to pass to mount but Goose is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang trying to control the action but Goose is working from the bottom.
Wang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Goose ! Score +3 for passing guard: Goose (0) vs (8) Wang
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goose is looking to escape.
Goose doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T8##SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar but Goose turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goose . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goose (2) vs (8) Wang
Goose won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Goose controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T9#
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goose tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang wants to control but Goose passes easily into half guard.
Wang trying to control here.
#T10#
Goose prevents Wang from improving his position.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang wants to hit a sweep here but Goose passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Goose (5) vs (8) Wang
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Wang is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Wang tries to improve his position but instead Goose has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goose (8) vs (8) Wang
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.
Goose keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Good control from Goose .#T12#
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Goose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang tries to control the position but Goose now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Goose (11) vs (8) Wang
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Goose keeps control of the position.
#T14#
Goose is trying to stick to Wang's back but Wang is turning into Goose . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Goose 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goose (11) vs (10) Wang
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goose is keeping the position for now.
Wang 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.
Wang is looking to advance position but Goose has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goose (15) vs (10) Wang
Goose controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goose takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
Kyle Goose decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Wang counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (4) Wang
Wang staying calm.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang works to advance to full mount. Rodriquez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (0) vs (6) Wang#T1#
Rodriquez tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rodriquez's coaches at Hell's Balls Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Wang looking to control but Rodriquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in Doom's Gym inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang looking to control but Rodriquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodriquez is controlling an arm, preventing Wang from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rodriquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rodriquez is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Rodriquez tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Wang goes for an armbar but Rodriquez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rodriquez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (6) Wang
Wang keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass. #SUB2#
Wang working for a triangle but Rodriquez defends it easily.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Rodriquez passes Wang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez is taking a breather. Wang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well. #T4#
Rodriquez controlling the pace.
Wang is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rodriquez jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (6) Wang
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Rodriquez controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Rodriquez trying to control the position but Wang is working away. #T5#
Rodriquez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Rodriquez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rodriquez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6##SUB#
Rodriquez looking for a submission but Wang manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Rodriquez is working hard here to advance position.
Rodriquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriquez is looking to pass into half guard but Wang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wang is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (8) Wang
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Wang passes Rodriquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wang is looking to advance position but Rodriquez won't allow it.
Rodriquez wants to sweep but Wang has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (11) Wang
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriquez prevents Wang from moving into mount.
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rodriquez is trying to work for a sweep but Wang has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rodriquez (5) vs (13) Wang#T9#
Wang wants to control the pace but Rodriquez is squirming around nicely.
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
Rodriquez is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Wang wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodriquez is looking to escape.
Rodriquez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
Rodriquez keeping hold of Wang's head, controlling as best he can. #T11#
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Rodriquez defends it.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Rodriquez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rodriquez moves into full guard.
#T12#
Wang slips nicely into half guard.
Wang wants to take a breather but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping him busy.
Wang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (16) Wang#SUB2#
Wang looking to secure an arm triangle but Rodriquez defends it well. #T13#
Rodriquez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Rodriquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodriquez wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Rodriquez regains half guard.
Rodriquez is concentrating on defense, preventing Wang from advancing position.
Rodriquez continues to stall.#T14#
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodriquez won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodriquez looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rodriquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 16 to 5.
Long Wang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kraag darts in and clinches Wang up against the cage.#TD#
Wang has Kraag pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kraag tumbling to the mat - Wang dives into Kraag's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Kraag controlling Wang's posture.
Kraag keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kraag throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wang escapes and throws Kraag's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Kraag
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag is trying to control Wang's posture but Wang avoids it. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face as Wang controls the position.
Kraag struggling a bit here.
Kraag is not content to let Wang control the position. #SUB#
Wang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wang working away.
Kraag might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang just content to control the position.
Kraag is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Kraag is defending the position.
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kraag with the active half guard here but Wang passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (0) Kraag
Wang slows the pace down.
Kraag 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraag is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag trying to control here.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kraag for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB2#
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Kraag defends it.
Kraag is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag trying to control but Wang postures up.
Kraag is refusing to be controlled, as Wang sits in half guard.
We've been hearing that Wang has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Wang moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (11) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag is not content to let Wang control the position.
Kraag is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang trying to control the action but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Kraag tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Kraag being controlled for a moment.
Kraag is trying to get back to half guard.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraag trying to remain calm as Wang controls from the top position.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Wang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kraag manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T6#
Wang is keen to just control but Kraag is a slippery customer.
Kraag wants to control the action here but instead Wang manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (14) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag working to try and regain half guard.
Kraag wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kraag wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang wants to take Kraag's back but he can't do it this time.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraag is looking to escape.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Kraag tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Kraag is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kraag is holding on tight.
Kraag wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kraag is looking to escape.
Kraag is looking to get to half guard.
Kraag has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Wang (17) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag trying to control the hands but Wang breaks the grip. #T8#
Wang controlling well, preventing Kraag from escaping the position.
Kraag wants to control his opponent's hands but Wang gets his hands free.
Kraag can't escape the position.
Wang tries to get the hooks in deep but Kraag pushed the leg off.
Kraag is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wang's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Kraag is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wang working for a choke but Kraag is defending well.
Wang is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Kraag is really stuck here.
Wang gets his hands free as Kraag looks to control. #SUB#
Kraag showing good submission defense here.
Wang not allowing Kraag to control his hands. #SUB#
Kraag defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wang's arms.
Wang is not going to allow Kraag to sit and survive in this position. #T10##SUB#
Wang is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A lull in the action here.
Kraag trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wang trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Kraag right now.
Wang is trying to stick to Kraag's back but Kraag is turning into Wang. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wang's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kraag. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (17) vs (2) Kraag
Wang keeping moving, preventing Kraag from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kraag 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. #T11##SUB2#
Kraag is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wang has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (19) vs (2) Kraag
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang passes Kraag's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
Wang is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kraag does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Kraag is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13##SUB2#
Kraag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Kraag is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Wang is working for a kimura but Kraag is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Kraag trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
#SUB2#
Kraag looking for a kimura from the bottom but Wang passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (22) vs (2) Kraag
Wang controlling the position from side mount. #T14#
Wang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wang controlling from side mount.
Kraag wants to control but Wang postures up.
Wang trying to control the action but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Kraag is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kraag tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Wang easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (24) vs (2) Kraag
Wang trying to control but Kraag is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Turd McPherson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Wang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McPherson's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) McPherson
McPherson is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang wants to pass the guard but McPherson is defending well. #SUB#
Wang wants to work for an arm triangle but McPherson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
McPherson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang wants to pass to mount but McPherson is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
McPherson has his foot on Wang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wang works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
McPherson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wang defends it easily.
Wang wants to pass the guard but McPherson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McPherson has his foot on Wang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wang works his way back into a safe position though.
McPherson wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang wants to control from the top but McPherson keeps moving. #SUB2#
McPherson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McPherson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wang puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
McPherson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) McPherson#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wang slows the pace down.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but McPherson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McPherson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (7) vs (0) McPherson
McPherson is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang looking to control but McPherson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
McPherson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McPherson is looking to improve his position but Wang isn't that keen on the idea.
Wang takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Wang (10) vs (0) McPherson
Wang is trying to stick to McPherson's back but McPherson is turning into Wang. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wang's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McPherson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (10) vs (2) McPherson#T4#
McPherson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McPherson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (12) vs (2) McPherson
Wang looking to pass the guard.
McPherson is trying to control the position but Wang postures up. #SUB2#
McPherson working for a triangle but Wang defends it easily.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
McPherson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and McPherson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wang has managed to get both his arms back between McPherson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and McPherson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wang has managed to get both his arms back between McPherson's legs - danger averted.
McPherson working a defensive guard but Wang passes into half guard.
McPherson is not content to let Wang control the position.#SUB#
Wang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McPherson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wang trying to control from half guard but McPherson is working away. #T6#
Wang is really struggling to control McPherson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McPherson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
McPherson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McPherson actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Wang trying to control from half guard but McPherson is working away.
McPherson regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
McPherson is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Wang slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McPherson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
McPherson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Wang trying to mount his opponent but McPherson defends it.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but McPherson keeps working.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McPherson tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang trying to control from half guard but McPherson is working away.
McPherson wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
#T9#
Wang trying to mount his opponent but McPherson defends it. #SUB2#
McPherson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McPherson is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
McPherson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Wang seems to be working for a kimura but McPherson defends the submission attempt.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. McPherson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
McPherson trying to control but Wang postures up.
Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (15) vs (2) McPherson
Wang wants to control but McPherson is keeping him busy.
McPherson is trying to improve his position.
Wang controls the position.
Wang trying to control the action but McPherson is working from the bottom.
McPherson is looking for a sweep.#T11##SUB#
Wang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McPherson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPherson is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McPherson avoid being mounted?
Wang is looking to take a break and control but McPherson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
McPherson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McPherson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
McPherson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T12#
McPherson wants to sweep but no luck.
McPherson is trying to keep Wang in close.
Wang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (18) vs (2) McPherson
Wang wants to control but McPherson is keeping him busy.
McPherson struggling a bit here.
McPherson trying to control but Wang flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wang (21) vs (2) McPherson#T13##SUB#
McPherson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McPherson is in bad spot here.
Wang struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Wang looking to break McPherson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McPherson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McPherson staying busy and making it hard for Wang to control.
McPherson trying to control the position but Wang manages to sink in the hooks.
McPherson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wang's guard. Nice work there by McPherson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (21) vs (4) McPherson
McPherson trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
McPherson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Wang keeping moving, preventing McPherson from controlling successfully.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
McPherson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
McPherson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wang! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (25) vs (4) McPherson
McPherson is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McPherson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
A very excited looking Long Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 114
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Begbie clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Begbie breaks the clinch.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Begbie as he jumps to the side.
Begbie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Begbie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wang on his heels. He'll look to pass Wang's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Wang is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Begbie has his hands clasped together but Wang extends and breaks Begbie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Wang!
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Francis Begbie had this to say: 'Bollocks'.
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Event:
WPFC 48 - Tantor vs. Lund
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Wang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Wang rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Wang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Jones.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jaquon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones lands with a cross.
Wang doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wang takes one to the chin there.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Wang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Wang rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Wang manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones lands with a straight right. Wang didn't see that one coming.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones jabs Wang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wang in his tracks.
Wang takes one to the chin there.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jaquon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang scores with a leg kick.
Wang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wang in his tracks.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wang. #T2##CL#
Wang takes the fight into the clinch.
Wang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wang tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wangs head.
Jones avoiding damage.
Wang has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Wang has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wang is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones digs a right hand into Wang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wang's gas tank.
Wang is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wang backwards. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones presses Wang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones presses Wang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Jones.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Wang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones just leaning against Wang, taking a breather.
Wang takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Jones jumps guard and drags Wang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Jones managing to control the position. #T4#
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Wang preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wang gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaquon Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jones tests Wang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Wang with that takedown attempt.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Wang with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Wang's defenses.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Wang moved out of range nicely.
Wang tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wang needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Wang throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Jones misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wang scores with a push kick.
Wang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones. #T1#
Jones digs a good body shot into Wang's ribs.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones thuds a left hand into Wang's body.
Wang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wang drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones jabs at Wang's body.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Wang throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wang throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Wang off balance momentarily.
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 slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones stuns Wang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Wang moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jaquon Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wang throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Jones counter with a right hand. #T2#
Jones connects with a body shot.
Wang throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Wang moves away and avoids it.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Wang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones lands a jab to Wang's midsection.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wang moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good shot there by Wang.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wang.
Wang throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Wang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Wang looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wang's head backwards.
Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
Wang misses with a kick to the body.
Jones connects with the punch.
Wang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Wang's head.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wang.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wang on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wang doesn't seem phased though.
Wang misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Wang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones stuns Wang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones scores with the left hand. Wang knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones jabs at Wang's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wang doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaquon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones lands a body shot.
Long Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wang throws a head kick that misses.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wang on the side of the head.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wang scrambles back to his feet.
Jones lands a nice hook to Wang's body. Wang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wang. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Wang shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Wang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wang fails with the takedown.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones cracks Wang with an open hand slap.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones digs a good hook to Wang's body.
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones catches Wang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones catches Wang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wang is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Wang's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Long Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaquon Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones lands a front kick.
Wang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones tests Wang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wang shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Wang is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wang at a distance.
Jones lands a jab.
Wang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wang scrambles back to his feet.
Jones punishes Wang's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Wang misses.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Wang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones lands a body shot.
#T3#
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wang needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Jones.
Wang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wang misses with a low kick.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones jabs at Wang's body.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wang has time to react.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Wang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wang's head.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Wang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Wang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wang misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones tries to bum rush Wang with a series of wild strikes but Wang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaquon Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaquon Jones!
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'.
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Event:
GDL 11: Wang v Graindo
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Wang rushes Graindo and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Wang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wang.
Wang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Graindo dodges an elbow strike from Wang.
Graindo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Wang.
Wang avoiding damage.
Graindo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Graindo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Graindo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graindo wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang lands a decent shot there.#T1#
Graindo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wang's head.
Graindo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graindo throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
Graindo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graindo is one step ahead there.
Graindo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graindo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang has momentary wrist control but Graindo slips an elbow through the middle.
Graindo connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Graindo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graindo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graindo.
Graindo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang pulls Graindo in to control the position.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Graindo 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.
Graindo trying to control the position.
#T3#
Graindo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wang.
Graindo wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang trying to control but Graindo is working from the bottom.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graindo's guard.
Ground and pound from Wang.
Graindo tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg. #T4#
Graindo wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Wang is trying to control. Graindo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Graindo tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Graindo is in trouble now - Wang has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graindo tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang looking to finish Graindo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Graindo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Graindo digs a good body shot into Wang's ribs.
Wang misses with a straight left.
Graindo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD#
Wang lands a head kick that stumbles Graindo and the fighters go to the mat. #CUT#
It looks like Kaido Graindo has been cut.
Graindo is trying to keep Wang in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graindo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wang has passed into side control.
Graindo is looking for a sweep.
Wang lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Graindo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Wang working away.
Wang in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wang 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.
Wang wants to control but Graindo is keeping him busy.
Wang landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wang landing strikes.
Wang advances to mount.
Graindo wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Graindo can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Wang trying to control but Graindo is having none of it.
Wang lands a nice shot to the head.
Wang scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wang with shots to the head and body - Graindo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Graindo tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang wants to control the pace but Graindo is squirming around nicely.
Long Wang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Wang working Graindo over with strikes here. #SUB#
Wang looking for a guillotine from mount but Graindo is having none of it.
Graindo is in a horrible position here. Wang smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wang looking to finish Graindo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Graindo!
Graindo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Graindo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Wang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Graindo hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Graindo is looking to get to half guard.
Wang is landing with some decent strikes but Graindo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Graindo tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graindo can do to turn this around?
Graindo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Graindo is trying to escape the mount.
Wang landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaido Graindo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Graindo blocks the body kick.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graindo.
Graindo connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Graindo gets a double leg takedown into Wang's guard.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Graindo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wang wants to control from the top but Graindo keeps moving.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Graindo is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Graindo.
Graindo controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Graindo striking off his back but it's not causing Wang any problems.
Wang trying to control but Graindo is working from the bottom.
Graindo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Graindo keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graindo's guard. #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.
Graindo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Graindo is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang with the ground and pound but Graindo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graindo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graindo controlling the position.#T3#
Wang connects with a couple of short punches.
Graindo has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
Wang postures up.
Wang stands and throws Graindo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Graindo wants to control but Wang postures up.
Graindo is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang working the ground and pound. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Graindo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang wants to control but Graindo is keeping him busy.
Graindo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Graindo is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graindo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wang connects with a decent elbow.
Graindo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kaido Graindo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Graindo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wang trying to advance position but Graindo counters by regaining guard.
Graindo looking for a sweep. Not yet Graindo, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang lands a couple of digs.
Wang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Graindo is keeping the position.
Wang is pushing down on Graindo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graindo is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Wang is trying to control the action in half guard but Graindo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang moves nicely into side control.
Graindo prevents Wang from moving into mount.
Wang is chipping away with strikes.
Graindo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Wang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graindo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Graindo can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB#
Wang tries for a kimura but Graindo is defending well.
Graindo tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.
Wang scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Wang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Graindo is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Wang working the ground and pound.
Wang is working Graindo over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graindo is trying to work for a sweep but Wang has mounted him!
Wang content just to control the position here.
Wang raining down hammerfists from mount.
Graindo wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Wang putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wang working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Wang with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Graindo is rocked!
Graindo doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Graindo is still in real trouble! Can Wang finish him?
The referee warns Graindo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Graindo seems to have recovered his senses.
Graindo is trying desperately to improve position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graindo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang had his way with Kaido Graindo in that round.
The cut man is working on Kaido Graindo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Graindo digs a good hook to Wang's body.
#TD2#
Graindo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graindo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wang is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Graindo is retaining full guard.
Wang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graindo's head.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graindo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Graindo working for a triangle but Wang defends it easily.
Graindo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Long Wang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang pushing down on Graindo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Graindo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Wang is pressing down on Graindo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Graindo is holding on for now.
Graindo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graindo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Graindo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wang advances to half guard.
Wang drops an elbow to the side of Graindo's head. #T4#
Graindo is staying active underneath Wang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Graindo trying to control but Wang postures up.
Wang works his way into side control.
Wang trying to control the position but Graindo is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graindo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kaido Graindo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wang controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Wang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:44
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Wang!
Long Wang retains his light heavyweight title!
Long Wang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GDL 5: Ngo v Wang
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Ngo lands a really nice looking cross but Wang seems unphased.
Wang shoots in and drives through. Ngo sprawls well.
Ngo lands a head kick!
Wang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ngo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Ngo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ngo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt.
Somsak Ngo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.
Ngo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ngo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wang shoots in looking for a takedown. Ngo tries to sprawl out of it but Wang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ngo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wang throws a leg kick that misses.
Wang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ngo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wang throws a hook but Ngo blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ngo.
Wang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Ngo looks to land a combination but Wang avoids it well.
Wang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ngo defends it well.
Wang throws a shot from downtown. Ngo moves away and avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Wang.
A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target.
Ngo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ngo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wang under the eye.#TD2#
Wang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ngo's guard.
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ngo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What's Ngo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ngo is not content to let Wang control the position. #T2#
Wang landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ngo is avoiding damage well.
Ngo parries the strikes from Wang easily there. Wang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ngo to escape.
Wang in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ngo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ngo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ngo is looking to reverse the position.
Wang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ngo some visible discomfort.
#T3##SUB2#
Wang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ngo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wang moves into full mount!
Wang lands a big shot there that rocks Ngo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wang lands a big shot there that rocks Ngo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wang landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ngo is looking to improve his position but Wang isn't that keen on the idea.
Wang with shots to the head and body - Ngo looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Wang has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ngo's face.
Ngo taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang with good strikes from the mount here!
Ngo is looking to improve his position but Wang isn't that keen on the idea.
Ngo taking shots to the head.
Wang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ngo looks a forlorn figure.
Wang tries to control but Ngo wriggling away.
Wang punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ngo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wang on the ground.
Wang lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wang blocks a jab.
Wang shoots in looking for a takedown but Ngo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ngo is fending him off so far but Wang persists. Nope, Ngo circles away and we're back to standing.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Ngo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Somsak Ngo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.
Donk. Ngo catches Wang right on the button with a cross.
Wang throws a hook to the side of Ngo's head but Ngo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ngo is looking to slow Wang down with leg kicks.
Ngo misses with a straight left.
Wang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ngo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ngo throws a head kick but Wang moves out of range.
Wang lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wang.
Ngo tries a head kick but it misses.
Wang fails with the takedown
and Ngo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ngo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Ngo scores with a head kick.
Wang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ngo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wang somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wang.
Ngo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ngo defends well and Wang ends up having to push Ngo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ngo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Wang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wang scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Wang drops back looking for a leg! Ngo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ngo manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Ngo's guard.
Wang distracts Ngo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Wang wants to control from the top but Ngo keeps moving.
Ngo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Ngo working a defensive guard here.
Wang prevents Ngo from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Ngo wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang passes Ngo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ngo defending well though.
Ngo wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES#
Ngo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wang is on him like a limpet, forcing Ngo back against the cage.
Wang wants to get back to striking at distance but Ngo won't allow it.
Wang goes for a takedown attempt but Ngo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ngo throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Wang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wang with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Wang is pushing down on Ngo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ngo is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang working the head and body with strikes.
Wang uses his free foot to push down on Ngo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ngo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang cracks Ngo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ngo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Ngo tries to improve his position but Wang has taken his back! Wang has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ngo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Wang pushes Ngo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Wang!
Long Wang is the new light heavyweight champion!
Long Wang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GDL 3: Muhapuro v Alamaa
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Wang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Palmer jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Wang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Palmer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wang on the ground.
Palmer dodges the ground and pound from Wang.
Wang misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wang working the ground and pound but Palmer is defending the strikes.
Wang controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Wang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee asks Wang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Wang misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wang in side control, throwing shots but Palmer defends.
Wang lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Palmer down.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palmer keeps working.
Palmer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wang misses with a head shot.
Wang with the ground and pound from mount.
Wang lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Wang breaks from Palmer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang landing punches.
Wang putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wang is landing with some decent strikes but Palmer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Palmer is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Wang! Palmer is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Long Wang!
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tor KillsInWater (ranked 5783 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 5446 p4p, 483 weight class). Long Wang has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tor KillsInWater! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wang looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: KillsInWater (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KillsInWater is keeping the position for now.
Wang is pushing down on KillsInWater's leg trying to pass to half guard. KillsInWater is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wang is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KillsInWater won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: KillsInWater (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as KillsInWater is looking to escape.
KillsInWater is working to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Wang fails to move to back control.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as KillsInWater is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
KillsInWater is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
KillsInWater is looking to get to half guard.
Wang has hold of KillsInWater's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and KillsInWater manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
KillsInWater knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wang on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang content just to control the position here.
KillsInWater stops Wang from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as KillsInWater is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang trying to control but KillsInWater is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang is looking to work his way around to KillsInWater's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Wang goes for an armbar but he's not got it… KillsInWater turns into him and now he's in Wang's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: KillsInWater (2) vs (5) Wang
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control KillsInWater haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. KillsInWater is aware though and is defending well.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to control the position but KillsInWater postures up.
Wang has control of KillsInWater's left arm, preventing KillsInWater from doing any damage.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang is trying to keep KillsInWater in close.
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
KillsInWater won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wang keeping full guard, as KillsInWater tries to pass.
KillsInWater 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.
Wang keeping moving, preventing KillsInWater from controlling successfully.
KillsInWater tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang wants to sweep here but KillsInWater controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, KillsInWater has managed to get both his arms back between Wang's legs - danger averted.
KillsInWater trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
KillsInWater is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang is looking for a triangle here but KillsInWater uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: KillsInWater (5) vs (5) Wang
Wang manages to get back to half guard.
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KillsInWater pulls his head out easily.
Wang trying to control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent KillsInWater advancing to mount.
KillsInWater trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang trying to hold on to KillsInWater's head to control him but KillsInWater postures up.
Wang wants to get back to full guard but KillsInWater has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: KillsInWater (8) vs (5) Wang
KillsInWater is staying tight to Wang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
KillsInWater wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
KillsInWater wants to control for a moment but Wang uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but KillsInWater keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. KillsInWater is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
KillsInWater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang is trying to keep KillsInWater in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
KillsInWater wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KillsInWater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KillsInWater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
KillsInWater takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boddah Johnson (ranked 24692 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 5277 p4p, 480 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Boddah Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Wang counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wang advances to half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (4) vs (2) Wang
Wang tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tightening his grip on Wang, looking for the choke.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Johnson wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Wang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (4) Wang
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Wang stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (7) Wang
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Wang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang controls the position.
Wang trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Wang controls from the top position.
Wang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wang tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wang working away.
Johnson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (4) vs (9) Wang
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Johnson has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (4) vs (12) Wang
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wang is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson is defending it well.
Wang trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Johnson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wang.
Johnson wants to escape the position.
Wang 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wang looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Johnson staying busy and making it hard for Wang to control.
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.
Wang seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Johnson's chin but Johnson turns very nicely into Wang's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Johnson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (12) Wang
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang working a defensive guard but Johnson passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (14) Wang
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wang passes into half guard.
Johnson won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson trying to control but Wang postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
Wang controlling the pace.
Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (6) vs (17) Wang
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Wang taking a breather here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Johnson is not content to let Wang control the position.
Wang takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wang controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Johnson wants to control but Wang postures up.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (6) vs (19) Wang
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wang looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wang wants to control the action but instead Johnson gets a body lock and reverses into Wang's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (8) vs (19) Wang
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (8) vs (21) Wang
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 21 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Armad Bates (ranked 5386 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 5251 p4p, 482 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Armad Bates! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bates shoots in for a double leg but Wang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bates (0) vs (2) Wang
Bates is in trouble now - Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bates (0) vs (5) Wang
Bates is looking to get to half guard.
Bates is working hard here to advance position.
Bates is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bates has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wang swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bates is now in Wang's guard. A big mistake from Wang there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bates (2) vs (5) Wang
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Wang to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bates is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Wang pulls down on the head and he's put Bates to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Long Wang! |
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