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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Wangler misses with a leg kick
letting Nathan counter with a right hand.
Nathan scores with a nice right hand.
Nathan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wangler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nathan as he jumps to the side.
Nathan cracks Wangler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wangler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Nathan lands.
Nathan sizes up Wangler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nathan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Wangler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nathan catches Wangler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nathan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wangler thows a leg kick but Nathan checks it #KD#
and Nathan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wangler! Nathan lets Wangler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Wangler is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Luke Wangler has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nathan ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Wangler's jaw. Wangler's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Nathan does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Nathan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Buckeye fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buckeye is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wangler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wangler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buckeye goes for a double leg but Wangler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wangler continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Buckeye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wangler tries a low kick but Buckeye avoids it.#TD#
Buckeye closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wangler is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler regains half guard.
Wangler tries to get to full guard but Buckeye has control of the leg.
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.#SUB2#
Wangler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buckeye pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Buckeye lands a nice short elbow.
Wangler wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Wangler looking for a kimura from the bottom but Buckeye passes into side control!
Buckeye is working Wangler over with some ground and pound from side control.
Buckeye cracks Wangler with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Wangler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buckeye wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy.
Buckeye lands a decent elbow from side control.
Buckeye creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Buckeye lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wangler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buckeye working the ground and pound.
Buckeye is looking to take a break and control but Wangler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buckeye is really struggling to control Wangler but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Wangler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wangler is not content to let Buckeye control the position.
Buckeye cracks Wangler with a big elbow.
Wangler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wangler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wangler is trying to get back to half guard.
Wangler struggling a bit here.
Buckeye moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wangler is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB#
Buckeye is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wangler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buckeye working the head and body with strikes.
Wangler is looking to reverse the position.
Buckeye is looking to take a break and control but Wangler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wangler wants to control but Buckeye postures up.
Buckeye lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wangler down.
Wangler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Buckeye scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wangler to see if he's OK.
Wangler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Buckeye's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Buckeye drops an elbow to the side of Wangler's head. #T4##SUB2#
Wangler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buckeye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Buckeye working the head and body with strikes.
Wangler wants to improve his position but Buckeye is controlling well.
Wangler trying to control from the bottom.
Wangler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Buckeye seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Buckeye lands a nice short elbow.
Buckeye slips a nice elbow through Wangler's hands, connecting with Wangler's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buckeye dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Buckeye shoots in but Wangler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buckeye shoots in for a double leg but Wangler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wangler wants to counter the offense by Buckeye and move into the clinch position.
Wangler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wangler looks to throw the jab but Buckeye is out of range.
Wangler takes one on the button.
Jab Buckeye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buckeye wants to take the fight to the mat but Wangler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Buckeye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckeye wants to take the fight to the mat but Wangler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wangler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wangler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Wangler gets underhooks to prevent Buckeye's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Wangler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buckeye is looking for a takedown.
Wangler can't get the takedown.
Wangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wangler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buckeye pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wangler takes one to the side of the head.
Wangler throws a leg kick but Buckeye moved away.
Buckeye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wangler looks to land a left hand but Buckeye moved out of range nicely.
Wangler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Buckeye connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Buckeye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buckeye tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wangler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buckeye somewhat.
Wangler with the counter takedown but Buckeye avoids it easily.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wangler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wangler scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Wangler has momentary wrist control but Buckeye slips an elbow through the middle.
Buckeye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wangler can do to turn this around?
Buckeye cracks Wangler with a solid left hand.
Buckeye scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wangler trying to keep a closed guard but Buckeye is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Wangler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buckeye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buckeye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Wangler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Wangler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Buckeye passes into half guard.
Buckeye lands strikes from half guard.
Buckeye looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buckeye lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Buckeye working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Buckeye is trying to control. Wangler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Wangler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buckeye pulls his head out easily.
Jab Buckeye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Wangler is trying to maintain the position but Buckeye is very close to passing his half guard.
Wangler tries to get to full guard but Buckeye has control of the leg.
Buckeye working Wangler over with strikes.
Buckeye looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wangler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buckeye. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wangler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wangler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wangler is holding on to half guard well.
Wangler has hold of Buckeye's hands but Buckeye slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Buckeye 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.
Wangler is refusing to be controlled, as Buckeye sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Buckeye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buckeye dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Buckeye clobbers Wangler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wangler as he jumps to the side.
Buckeye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Wangler as Buckeye shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Buckeye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckeye throws a series of punches but Wangler moves out of range.
Wangler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wangler swats away the attempt to clinch by Buckeye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buckeye manages to avoid it.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wangler sprawls well. Wangler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckeye gets slowly back to his feet.
Wangler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Buckeye shoots in but no luck this time.
Wangler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wangler misses with a lunging right hand
and Buckeye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wangler is defended easily by Buckeye.
Buckeye rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wangler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buckeye throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wangler's waist but Wangler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buckeye off to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Wangler blocks the leg kick.
#T2#
Wangler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buckeye. #TD#
Buckeye is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wangler's half guard.
Wangler has hold of Buckeye's hands but Buckeye slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Buckeye is thwarting Wangler's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Wangler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buckeye pulls his head out easily.
Buckeye scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wangler has hold of Buckeye's hands but Buckeye slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Buckeye takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Wangler is trying to maintain the position but Buckeye is very close to passing his half guard.
Wangler has a hand on Buckeye's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Buckeye takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wangler tries to hold on but Buckeye postures up.
Buckeye raining down shots from the mount!
Buckeye unloading with bombs!
Buckeye pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Buckeye pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Buckeye trying to control but Wangler is having none of it.
Buckeye is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wangler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC#
Wangler is rocked!#T4#
Buckeye lands a big shot to the head and Wangler winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jab Buckeye!
Jab Buckeye was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Cain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wangler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cain. That one must have hurt.#TD#
Cain gets the takedown into side control.
Wangler tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cain easily slips into full mount!
Wangler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I would not like to be Wangler right now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wangler just trying to survive but Cain is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cain is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Wangler tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Cain has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Wangler is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sea Level Cain!
A victorious Sea Level Cain 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Kern's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kern duly obliges.
Wangler slaps away a takedown attempt from Kern, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kern throws a combination. Wangler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kern is looking to clinch but Wangler is avoiding it.
Kern works Wangler's body with a nice hook.
Kern misses with a combination
#TD#
and Wangler counters with a shoot takedown. Kern fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Wangler has gone for a leg lock! Kern slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wangler's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wangler looking for a guillotine here but Kern defends easily.
#SUB#
Wangler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Wangler working for a triangle but Kern defends it easily.
Kern trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wangler tries to get out of the position.
Kern connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Wangler is looking for a triangle but Kern pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Wangler looking for subs off his back but Kern has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Wangler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kern pulls his head out easily.
Wangler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Kern lands a couple of elbows.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Kern from controlling successfully.
Kern passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Kern seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wangler sneaks back into half guard.
Kern working the head and body with strikes.
Wangler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kern wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kern is trying to work for a kimura but Wangler is defending well.
Kern thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Wangler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Wangler looking for submissions off his back.
Kern prevents Wangler from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kern seems to be working for a kimura but Wangler defends the submission attempt.
Kern is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wangler trying to hold on to Kern's head to control him but Kern postures up.
We've been informed that Kern has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wangler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kern.
Wangler tries to get to full guard but Kern has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like Kern is going to stand back up.
Wangler is trying to control but can't.
Wangler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kern's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kern's back!#SUB#
Wangler is working for a rear naked choke. Kern is not defending it well and Wangler has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Kern refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Kern's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luke Wangler!
Luke Wangler 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Wangler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boco tries to clinch but Wangler moves away #TD2#
and Wangler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wangler.
Boco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangler is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Wangler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Boco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Boco looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wangler passes into side control.
Wangler happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Boco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wangler taking a breather here.
Boco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wangler takes a little break here. Boco wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Wangler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boco has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Wangler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boco has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
It looks like Wangler 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.
Boco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Wangler stalls from top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wangler is continuing to stall.
Boco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wangler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Let's hope that Wangler 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#
Wangler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wangler controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Wangler 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#
A slow jab from Wangler misses its intended target.
Crazy Boco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boco moves to clinch but Wangler breaks away #TD2#
and Wangler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Luke Wangler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wangler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Boco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Boco actively working from the bottom here.
Wangler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been informed that Wangler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wangler seems to be looking for submissions.
Wangler controlling the pace.
Wangler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Wangler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wangler.
Wangler prevents Boco from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wangler seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Boco is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luke Wangler!
Our winner, Luke Wangler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Wangler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Srna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Srna! But no joy.
Srna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wangler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Srna manages to circle out of the way.
Wangler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Srna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wangler.
Srna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Srna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wangler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler misses with a body shot.
Srna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Srna gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wangler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Srna is wriggling around but Wangler manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Srna tries to kick Wangler off but Wangler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wangler is taking a breather. Srna 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.
Srna looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wangler content to control rather than advance.
Srna looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wangler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2##SUB#
Wangler working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Srna looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Wangler! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luke Wangler!
An out of breath Luke Wangler 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Wangler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Wangler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Shibaraki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wangler seems to be looking for submissions.
Wangler 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.
Shibaraki wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler passes to full mount!
Wangler controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Shibaraki can't escape the position.
Wangler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Wangler 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.#T2##SUB2#
Wangler is working for a guillotine from mount but Shibaraki frees his head quite easily.
Wangler controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Wangler working for a submission but Shibaraki is keeping him at bay.
Shibaraki tries to hold on but Wangler postures up.
Wangler controlling his opponent.
Shibaraki wants to control but Wangler is having none of it.
Wangler controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Shibaraki tries to hold on but Wangler pushes him away.
Wangler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shibaraki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wangler controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wangler jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shibaraki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shibaraki and Wangler has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wangler controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Wangler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Shibaraki.
Wangler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wangler throws a jab when Shibaraki was well out of range.
Shibaraki throws a head kick that half lands.
Wangler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shibaraki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wangler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaraki tries to clinch but Wangler is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shibaraki.#T1#
Wangler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shibaraki!
Wangler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wangler wants it to stay on the feet.
Wangler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wangler swats away the attempt to clinch by Shibaraki.
Shibaraki cracks Wangler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kyosuke Shibaraki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Shibaraki gets caught flat footed, as Wangler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wangler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Luke Wangler has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Wangler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wangler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Shibaraki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wangler sprawls well. Wangler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shibaraki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyosuke Shibaraki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shibaraki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wangler circles away.
Shibaraki lands a slapping body shot.
Wangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shibaraki.
A big left from Wangler misses.
Kyosuke Shibaraki is winning the standup battle so far.
Shibaraki lands with an overhand left.
Shibaraki connects with a solid leg kick.
Wangler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wangler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Shibaraki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Wangler feints and as Shibaraki raises his hands in defense, Wangler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shibaraki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wangler 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.
Wangler is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyosuke Shibaraki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shibaraki throws a series of punches but Wangler avoids them all with ease.
And Wangler tries to counter it with a takedown but Shibaraki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wangler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from Shibaraki.
Wangler with the counter takedown but Shibaraki avoids it easily.#TD2#
Wangler gets a double leg takedown into Shibaraki's guard.
Wangler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES#
Shibaraki pushes Wangler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shibaraki goes for a double leg but Wangler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wangler continues to drive forward.
Shibaraki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wangler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T1#
Wangler dodges the punch combination from Shibaraki.
Wangler feints the counter takedown.
Shibaraki scores with a kick to the midsection.
No luck for Shibaraki with that takedown attempt.
Wangler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shibaraki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wangler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wangler dodges the punch combination from Shibaraki.
#T2##TD2#
Wangler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shibaraki did well to prevent Wangler getting side control.
Still in half guard, Wangler seems content to control.
More stalling from Wangler.
Wangler is thwarting Shibaraki's attempts to control the position.
Wangler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wangler is looking to advance position but Shibaraki won't allow it.
Wangler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The adventures of Wangler the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shibaraki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shibaraki throws a series of strikes that have Wangler backpedaling.
Wangler misses with a left hand
enabling Shibaraki to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Shibaraki slips under a jab from Wangler.
Shibaraki throws a good cross that connects.
Shibaraki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Wangler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wangler lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wangler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shibaraki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shibaraki being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyosuke Shibaraki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shibaraki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyosuke Shibaraki!
Kyosuke Shibaraki 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.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Wangler (ranked 5634 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Deux (ranked 2029 p4p, 0 weight class). Deux has chosen Post Party Depression as his entrance music. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luke Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Numero Deux!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Deux moves into the clinch successfully.
Wangler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wangler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Deux has clasped his hands together around Wangler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wangler (0) vs (4) Deux
Deux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wangler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deux moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (0) vs (6) Deux
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deux looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deux looking to control but Wangler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wangler is controlling an arm, preventing Deux from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deux is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wangler has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Deux moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (0) vs (9) Deux
Deux is hanging on to Wangler's back as he tries to escape.
Wangler staying busy and making it hard for Deux to control.
Deux keeps control of the position easily here as Wangler tries to buck him off.
Deux is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wangler is defending well though. Deux let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Deux gets his way!
Wangler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deux on the ground.
Wangler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Deux gets his way!
Deux is looking for the choke from the back position but Wangler is controlling his hands well.
Wangler is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangler is working hard here to advance position.
Wangler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Deux is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deux biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wangler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Deux.
Deux has the hooks in. Wangler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Deux biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wangler wants to escape the position.
Wangler wants to control his opponent's hands but Deux gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Deux is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wangler showing good submission defense here.
Deux tightening his grip on Wangler, looking for the choke.
Deux is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deux is persistently looking for the submission but Wangler is defending it well.
Deux trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Wangler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Deux is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wangler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Deux's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deux is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wangler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Deux biding his time, controlling Wangler.
Deux is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wangler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wangler wants to control his opponent's hands but Deux gets his hands free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deux is hanging on to Wangler's back as he tries to escape.
Deux working for the choke.
Deux just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Deux is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wangler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Deux working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Deux controlling the position well here. Wangler rolled but Deux kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wangler tries to escape but Deux has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deux is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wangler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Deux tightening his grip on Wangler, looking for the choke.
Wangler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Deux is hanging on to Wangler's back as he tries to escape.
Deux is persistently looking for the submission but Wangler is defending it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deux working for the choke.
Deux 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.
Wangler is trying to break free.
Wangler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wangler needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Deux is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wangler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Deux is looking for the choke from the back position but Wangler is controlling his hands well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deux just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Deux's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wangler defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Deux's arms.
Deux is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wangler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Deux is hanging on to Wangler's back as he tries to escape.
Deux avoiding Wangler 's attempts to control his hands.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wangler is keeping busy.
Wangler just trying to survive but Deux is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Deux working for a choke but Wangler is defending well.
Wangler is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I would not like to be Wangler right now.
Deux sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Wangler taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Numero Deux!
Numero Deux very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité 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. |
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