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Event:
CACC 155 Morrison Jr v Krawlee
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Donald O Rourke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Wutang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
O Rourke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent O Rourke's takedown attempt.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but O Rourke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
O Rourke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lee's coach down at CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald O Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
O Rourke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee can't get the takedown.
O Rourke tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
O Rourke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but O Rourke pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from O Rourke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
O Rourke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee wants to counter the offense by O Rourke and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged O Rourke in a clinch.
Lee has O Rourke pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. O Rourke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
O Rourke fails to pull guard.
O Rourke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
O Rourke stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. O Rourke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but O Rourke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee tries for a takedown but O Rourke manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Lee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed O Rourke clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: O Rourke (0) vs (4) Lee
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.
O Rourke just trying to survive but Lee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lee struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lee is not going to allow O Rourke to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Lee controlling well, preventing O Rourke from escaping the position.
O Rourke is keeping busy.
Lee gets his hands free as O Rourke looks to control.
O Rourke tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Lee gets his hands free as O Rourke looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
I really don't envy O Rourke right now.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as O Rourke tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Lee is not going to allow O Rourke to sit and survive in this position.
Despite being in a bad position, O Rourke is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
O Rourke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
O Rourke can't escape the position.
Lee controlling from the back.
O Rourke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
O Rourke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
O Rourke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lee has control of O Rourke's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and O Rourke regains control of the situation pretty easily.
O Rourke is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O Rourke tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee controlling his opponent. #T5#
O Rourke has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: O Rourke (0) vs (7) Lee
O Rourke tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
O Rourke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
O Rourke tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
O Rourke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lee.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for O Rourke.#T6#
O Rourke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lee controlling the position well here. O Rourke rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
O Rourke tries to escape the position.
O Rourke is working hard here to advance position.
Lee is not going to allow O Rourke to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
O Rourke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by O Rourke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Rourke (2) vs (7) Lee
O Rourke trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
O Rourke trying to move into half guard but instead Lee has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Rourke (2) vs (9) Lee#T8#
Lee preventing the sweep. #SUB#
O Rourke has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
O Rourke is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
O Rourke seems keen to control Lee's posture.#SUB#
O Rourke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
O Rourke working a defensive guard but Lee passes into half guard.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but O Rourke defends it.
O Rourke trying to control from the bottom.
O Rourke tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T9#
O Rourke wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
O Rourke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: O Rourke (2) vs (12) Lee
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Rourke tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
O Rourke is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T10#
Lee fails to take his opponent's back.
O Rourke tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
O Rourke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Rourke is looking to escape.
O Rourke 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.#T11#
O Rourke wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
O Rourke regains full guard. Nicely done.
O Rourke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: O Rourke (2) vs (15) Lee
O Rourke is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
O Rourke holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
O Rourke is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on O Rourke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
O Rourke tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: O Rourke (2) vs (17) Lee
O Rourke wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
O Rourke is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: O Rourke (2) vs (20) Lee
Lee controlling well, preventing O Rourke from escaping the position.
Lee trying to control.
O Rourke trying to control but not successfully. #T13#
O Rourke can't escape the position.
Lee not allowing O Rourke to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on O Rourke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
O Rourke is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lee avoiding O Rourke 's attempts to control his hands.
O Rourke tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure O Rourke doesn't escape. #T14#
Lee is hanging on to O Rourke's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be O Rourke right now.
O Rourke tries to break free.
O Rourke is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Rourke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lee.
Lee keeps control of the position as O Rourke tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 20 to 2.
Wutang Lee gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Donald O Rourke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Event:
CACC 148: Pavlov vs Donde
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
O Rourke with a poor takedown #CL#
and Savkov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Savkov manages to pull 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.
Savkov working a defensive guard here.
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but O Rourke pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing O Rourke from controlling successfully.
O Rourke postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov working a defensive guard here.
Savkov wants to sweep here but O Rourke controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Savkov is looking to cinch up a triangle. O Rourke throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Savkov's body to avoid the submission. Savkov has instead reached around O Rourke's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Savkov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pavel Savkov!
In defeat, Donald O Rourke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Event:
CACC 138: Silva vs Ward
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Azaryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Azaryan stops a takedown attempt from O Rourke.
#TD#
Azaryan gets control of O Rourke's arms and successfully pulls guard. Azaryan will no doubt be looking for submissions off 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.
O Rourke preventing the sweep.
O Rourke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (3) O Rourke#SUB2#
O Rourke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O Rourke trying to control the action but Azaryan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke takes a little break here. Azaryan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Azaryan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (3) O Rourke#T1#
O Rourke trying to hold on to Azaryan's head to control him but Azaryan postures up.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Azaryan content to control rather than advance.
Azaryan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down O Rourke for as long as he can get away with.
Azaryan trying to control from half guard but O Rourke is working away.
O Rourke is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Rourke avoid being mounted?#T2#
Azaryan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for O Rourke! Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (5) vs (3) O Rourke
Azaryan prevents O Rourke from getting the reversal.
Azaryan tries to control but O Rourke wriggling away.
O Rourke is looking to get to half guard.
O Rourke is still trying to improve position.
Azaryan controlling the position easily from mount.
O Rourke is looking to get to half guard.
O Rourke tries to improve his position but instead Azaryan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (8) vs (3) O Rourke
Azaryan has the hooks in. O Rourke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
O Rourke wants to control his opponent's hands but Azaryan gets his hands free. #T3#
Azaryan struggling to keep hold of 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.
O Rourke 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.
Azaryan keeps control of the position as O Rourke tries to break free.
O Rourke staying busy and making it hard for Azaryan to control. #SUB#
Azaryan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
O Rourke tries to escape but Azaryan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Azaryan won't let him.
O Rourke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Azaryan.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
O Rourke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Azaryan's guard. Nice work there by O Rourke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (8) vs (5) O Rourke
Azaryan pulls O Rourke in close to prevent any damage.
O Rourke stays in close to Azaryan's body and controls the position.
O Rourke tries to free his leg and advance position but Azaryan is retaining full guard.
O Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Rourke wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is keeping the position.#T5#
O Rourke is looking to advance position but Azaryan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azaryan (12) vs (5) O Rourke
O Rourke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Azaryan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Azaryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
O Rourke wants to control but Azaryan is having none of it.
O Rourke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Azaryan tries to control but O Rourke wriggling away. #T6#
O Rourke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O Rourke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Azaryan trying to control but O Rourke is having none of it.
O Rourke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Azaryan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
O Rourke is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Azaryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azaryan content just to control the position here.
O Rourke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Azaryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Azaryan manages to capitalize on a mistake by O Rourke to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (15) vs (5) O Rourke#SUB#
O Rourke showing good submission defense here.
O Rourke is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T8#
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Azaryan won't let him.
O Rourke is in bad spot here.
Azaryan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Azaryan trying to control.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Azaryan breaks the grip. #T9#
O Rourke can't escape the position.
O Rourke controlling Azaryan 's hands.
Azaryan avoiding O Rourke 's attempts to control his hands.
O Rourke looking very determined here, making life difficult for Azaryan.
You can see the frustration on O Rourke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
O Rourke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Azaryan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. O Rourke is defending well though. Azaryan let's go of the attempt for now.
Azaryan controlling well, preventing O Rourke from escaping the position.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Azaryan won't let him.
Azaryan trying to control momentarily.
Azaryan avoiding O Rourke 's attempts to control his hands.
O Rourke tries to break free.
Azaryan not allowing O Rourke to control his hands. #T11#
What can O Rourke do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
O Rourke 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 Azaryan gets his way!
Good control from Azaryan.
Azaryan has the hooks in. O Rourke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Azaryan won't let him.
O Rourke can't escape the position.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Azaryan won't let him. #T12#
A lull in the action here.
O Rourke is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can O Rourke do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Azaryan is not going to allow O Rourke to sit and survive in this position.
O Rourke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Azaryan.
O Rourke tries to break free.
Azaryan gets his hands free as O Rourke looks to control.
Azaryan trying to control.#T13#
Azaryan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Azaryan is not going to allow O Rourke to sit and survive in this position.
Azaryan controlling the position well here. O Rourke rolled but Azaryan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
O Rourke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
O Rourke is trying to break free.
#T14#
O Rourke keeps trying to improve his position.
O Rourke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Azaryan trying to control.#SUB#
Azaryan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
O Rourke prevents Azaryan from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
O Rourke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Azaryan's arms.
O Rourke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Rourke wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
Artur Azaryan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Donald O Rourke had this to say: 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Victor Oladibeau! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
O Rourke shoots in for a takedown but Oladibeau shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
O Rourke looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oladibeau (0) vs (2) O Rourke
O Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Oladibeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Rourke wants to pass the guard but Oladibeau is keeping the position.
O Rourke is looking to pass into half guard but Oladibeau pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Oladibeau is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oladibeau (2) vs (2) O Rourke
O Rourke pulls Oladibeau in close to his closed guard and prevents Oladibeau from doing any damage or advancing position.
O Rourke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke 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.
Oladibeau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oladibeau trying to control but O Rourke is working from the bottom. #T1#
O Rourke trying to keep a closed guard but Oladibeau is proving a slippery customer.
Oladibeau trying to control but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
O Rourke wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
O Rourke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oladibeau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Rourke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Oladibeau has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oladibeau (5) vs (2) O Rourke
O Rourke is looking to reverse the position.
O Rourke is trying to control Oladibeau's posture but Oladibeau avoids it. #SUB#
Oladibeau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Rourke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
O Rourke seems a little lost for a moment, as Oladibeau dominates the positioning.#T2##SUB#
Oladibeau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on O Rourke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
O Rourke is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Oladibeau wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Rourke, who protects the arm well.
O Rourke struggling a bit here.
O Rourke gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Oladibeau (7) vs (2) O Rourke
Oladibeau tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
O Rourke is trying desperately to improve position.
Oladibeau sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oladibeau is looking to work his way around to O Rourke's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
O Rourke tries to lock up and control but Oladibeau gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
O Rourke gets back to half guard.
Oladibeau seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
O Rourke looking for submissions off his back.
O Rourke trying to control here.
Oladibeau wants to free his trapped foot but O Rourke is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Still in half guard, Oladibeau seems content to control.
O Rourke trying to hold on to Oladibeau's head to control him but Oladibeau postures up.
Oladibeau content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
O Rourke is defending against the submission attempts here by Oladibeau.
#SUB#
Oladibeau is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Rourke is just riding it out for now. Oladibeau eventually gives up the hold.
O Rourke trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
O Rourke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
O Rourke tries to roll over but Oladibeau keeps him under control.
Oladibeau keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
O Rourke trying to control here.
Oladibeau trying to control the pace.
O Rourke is trying to maintain the position but Oladibeau is very close to passing his half guard.
Oladibeau is trying to control the action in half guard but O Rourke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Oladibeau controlling the action here.#SUB2#
O Rourke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Rourke tries to get to full guard but Oladibeau has control of the leg.
O Rourke trying to control but Oladibeau postures up.
O Rourke wants to get back to full guard.
Oladibeau is trying to control. O Rourke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Rourke keeping control of the position.
Oladibeau wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Rourke keeps working. #T7#
O Rourke trying to hold on to Oladibeau's head to control him but Oladibeau postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Rourke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
O Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Rourke trying to control here.
Oladibeau is looking to take a break and control but O Rourke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Oladibeau is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Rourke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oladibeau.
Oladibeau is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Oladibeau (10) vs (2) O Rourke#T8#
O Rourke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Oladibeau trying to control the action but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
O Rourke wants to get back to full guard.
Oladibeau frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Oladibeau (13) vs (2) O Rourke
O Rourke is wriggling around trying to escape.
O Rourke tries to hold on but Oladibeau pushes him away.
Oladibeau trying to control but O Rourke is having none of it.
O Rourke 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: Oladibeau (13) vs (4) O Rourke#T9#
O Rourke stopping the sweep attempt from Oladibeau.
O Rourke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oladibeau keeping moving, preventing O Rourke from controlling successfully.
Oladibeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Rourke wants to control from the top but Oladibeau keeps moving.
Oladibeau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Rourke trying to control but Oladibeau is working from the bottom.
O Rourke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oladibeau haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10##SUB#
Oladibeau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oladibeau holds on and takes a little breather.
O Rourke preventing the sweep.
O Rourke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Rourke pushes down on Oladibeau's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
O Rourke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oladibeau defends it well. #SUB2#
O Rourke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oladibeau is just riding it out for now. O Rourke eventually gives up the hold. #T11#
O Rourke is trying to control. Oladibeau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oladibeau trying to control here.
#SUB2#
O Rourke is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Oladibeau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Oladibeau looking for submissions off his back.#T12##SUB2#
O Rourke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oladibeau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Rourke.
Oladibeau tries to roll over but O Rourke keeps him under control.
O Rourke moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oladibeau (13) vs (7) O Rourke
Oladibeau wants to control but O Rourke postures up.#T13#
O Rourke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
O Rourke wants to control for a moment but Oladibeau uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
O Rourke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O Rourke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oladibeau knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oladibeau is trying to maintain the position but O Rourke is very close to passing his half guard.
Oladibeau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Oladibeau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T14#
O Rourke passes Oladibeau's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oladibeau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Rourke is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
O Rourke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oladibeau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Rourke.
Oladibeau is pressing down on O Rourke'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!
Oladibeau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Oladibeau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oladibeau takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
The defeated Donald O Rourke had this to say: 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Event:
CACC 129: Hozdic vs Pripyat
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
O Rourke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Rourke tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily#CL#
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Brown has picked O Rourke up - he's going for a ride! Brown dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) O Rourke#SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Rourke has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Rourke trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
O Rourke actively working from the bottom here.
Brown wants to pass the guard but O Rourke is defending well.
O Rourke trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown moves into full mount! O Rourke won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) O Rourke
O Rourke 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.
Brown wants to take O Rourke's back here but O Rourke is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
O Rourke can't escape the position.
#T1#
O Rourke wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
O Rourke is working to get back to half guard.
Brown seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but O Rourke is holding on tight.
O Rourke is looking to get to half guard.
O Rourke wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
O Rourke is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brown wants to control the pace but O Rourke is squirming around nicely.
O Rourke tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Brown looking for a guillotine from mount but O Rourke is having none of it.
O Rourke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
O Rourke is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
O Rourke wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown is trying to take his opponent's back.
Brown looking to control but O Rourke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Rourke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
O Rourke slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
O Rourke tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#T3#
Brown moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (0) O Rourke
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Rourke keeps working.
Brown is really struggling to control O Rourke but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Rourke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown takes a little break here. O Rourke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brown wants to control but O Rourke is keeping him busy. #T4#
O Rourke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Rourke keeps working.
O Rourke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Rourke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
O Rourke wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
O Rourke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
O Rourke is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Rourke avoid being mounted?
O Rourke wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
O Rourke is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O Rourke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Rourke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Rourke wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but O Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
O Rourke has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
O Rourke looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (0) O Rourke#SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura but O Rourke is defending well. #T6#
Brown wants to control but O Rourke is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but O Rourke is defending well. #SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Rourke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O Rourke struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7#
O Rourke struggling a bit here.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but O Rourke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Rourke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown trying to control the action but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
O Rourke is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
O Rourke is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown trying to control the action but O Rourke is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
O Rourke struggling a bit here.
O Rourke is looking for a sweep.
Brown working away.
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9#
Brown trying to control the action but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
O Rourke is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura but O Rourke is defending well. #SUB#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
I wouldn't like to be where O Rourke is right now.
Brown working away.#SUB#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Rourke has escaped the position, nice work there. #T10#
Brown working away.#SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura but O Rourke is defending well.
You can see the frustration on O Rourke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
O Rourke sneaks back into half guard.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Rourke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
O Rourke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Brown wants to control but O Rourke is keeping him busy.
O Rourke is looking to improve his position.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Rourke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Rourke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (14) vs (0) O Rourke
O Rourke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
O Rourke wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
O Rourke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Rourke.#T12#
Brown pushes down on O Rourke's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown is trying to control. O Rourke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Rourke defends it well.
O Rourke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13##SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
O Rourke wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Rourke has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Rourke has a hand on Brown's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brown takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (17) vs (0) O Rourke
O Rourke tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
O Rourke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to control but O Rourke wriggling away.
O Rourke is looking to get to half guard.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
O Rourke can't escape the position.
Brown trying to control but O Rourke is having none of it.
Brown seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but O Rourke is holding on tight.
Brown wants to control the pace but O Rourke is squirming around nicely.
O Rourke has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (20) vs (0) O Rourke
O Rourke breaks Brown's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (20) vs (2) O Rourke
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
A less than humble Joshua Brown misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Donald O Rourke had this to say: 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Event:
CACC 122: Average vs Jiurgite
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Horse looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Horse (2) vs (0) O Rourke
O Rourke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horse trying to control but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
O Rourke trying to keep a closed guard but Horse is proving a slippery customer.
Horse tries to free his leg and advance position but O Rourke is retaining full guard.
O Rourke 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.
O Rourke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horse (2) vs (2) O Rourke#SUB#
Horse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Horse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Rourke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Horse is tightening it up a little... O Rourke has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! O Rourke reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! O Rourke taps out! Nice BJJ there by Horse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Crazy Horse!
Crazy Horse very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements 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 Donald O Rourke had this to say: 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rimtas Kentas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kentas 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: Kentas (2) vs (0) O Rourke
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Rourke gets back to full guard.
Kentas wants to control from the top but O Rourke keeps moving.
Kentas being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Rourke 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.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that O Rourke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
O Rourke is trying to keep Kentas in close.
Kentas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Rourke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Rourke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kentas is one step ahead there.
Kentas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
O Rourke working for a triangle but Kentas defends it easily.
Kentas trying to control but O Rourke is working from the bottom. #T1#
O Rourke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kentas trying to control but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
O Rourke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kentas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (5) vs (0) O Rourke
Kentas controls the position.#SUB#
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Rourke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on O Rourke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Rourke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O Rourke is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kentas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kentas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
O Rourke is trying to control Kentas's posture but Kentas avoids it.
O Rourke is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kentas is staying active.#T3#
O Rourke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kentas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Rourke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kentas's best efforts.#SUB#
Kentas is working for a submission of some sort.
Kentas wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Rourke keeps working. #SUB#
Kentas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
O Rourke tries to get to full guard but Kentas has control of the leg.
O Rourke wants to control but Kentas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Rourke defends it well.
O Rourke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
O Rourke working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
O Rourke 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.
O Rourke managing to control the position.
Kentas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Rourke is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
O Rourke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Rourke keeping full guard, as Kentas tries to pass.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but O Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Rourke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Rourke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kentas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
O Rourke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kentas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kentas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5##SUB#
Kentas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kentas looking to pass the guard.
Kentas stays in close to O Rourke's body and controls the position.
Kentas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down O Rourke for as long as he can get away with.
Kentas being controlled here momentarily.
Kentas stopping the sweep attempt from O Rourke.#T6#
O Rourke is trying to keep Kentas in close.
#SUB2#
O Rourke looking for a guillotine here but Kentas defends easily.
O Rourke is trying to keep Kentas in close.
Kentas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kentas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but O Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Rourke looking to control.
#T7##SUB#
Kentas 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.
O Rourke 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#
Kentas 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.
O Rourke trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
O Rourke has his foot on Kentas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kentas works his way back into a safe position though.
Kentas sitting in guard here, content to control.
O Rourke trying to control the position.
Kentas wants to control from the top but O Rourke keeps moving.
Kentas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Rourke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
O Rourke trying to control the position.
O Rourke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kentas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (5) vs (2) O Rourke
Kentas wants to sweep here but O Rourke controlling him for the moment.
O Rourke controls from within his opponent's guard.
O Rourke wants to control from the top but Kentas keeps moving. #SUB#
Kentas pushes a forearm under O Rourke's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, O Rourke 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). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Donald O Rourke had this to say: 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Event:
CACC 118
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nathan Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
O Rourke shoots in and bounces Diaz off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) O Rourke
O Rourke wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
O Rourke controlling from the top position.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Rourke wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Rourke is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Rourke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (2) O Rourke
O Rourke wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Diaz is posturing up here but O Rourke has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Diaz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Diaz has to tap! Slick submission there by O Rourke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald O Rourke!
A victorious Donald O Rourke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Nathan Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'The ending to that fight was was bullsh*t and we all f*cking know it! We better run it back ASAP or I'm gonna take another long-*ss lay off.'. |
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Event:
CACC 114
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gordon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gordon (4) vs (0) O Rourke
O Rourke is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Rourke keeps working.
O Rourke trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
O Rourke is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but O Rourke is defending well.
O Rourke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (2) O Rourke#T1##SUB#
Gordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Rourke pulls his head out easily.
Gordon keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
O Rourke seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
O Rourke seems to be looking for submissions.
Gordon is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB2#
O Rourke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gordon wants to control but O Rourke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Rourke tries to pass to full mount but Gordon defends it. #SUB2#
O Rourke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gordon defends it well.
O Rourke wants to pass to mount but Gordon is defending the position.
Gordon wants to control but O Rourke is keeping busy.
Gordon tries to roll over but O Rourke keeps him under control.#T3#
O Rourke content to control rather than advance.
Gordon gets back to full guard.
Gordon looking to control.
O Rourke looking to pass the guard.
Gordon is trying to control the position but O Rourke postures up.
O Rourke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Rourke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (4) vs (5) O Rourke#SUB2#
O Rourke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gordon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gordon struggling a bit here.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
O Rourke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gordon, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
O Rourke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gordon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5##SUB2#
O Rourke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gordon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
O Rourke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
O Rourke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
O Rourke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gordon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in O Rourke's guard! Nice work there by Gordon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (6) vs (5) O Rourke#T6#
Gordon passes O Rourke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gordon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Rourke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Rourke is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
O Rourke working for a triangle but Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon pushing down on O Rourke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Gordon 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#
O Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
O Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Gordon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (9) vs (5) O Rourke
O Rourke is working to get back to half guard.
Gordon wants to control the pace but O Rourke is squirming around nicely.
Gordon controlling the position easily from mount.
Gordon'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.
O Rourke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
O Rourke is squirming around, avoiding Gordon's attempts to control the action.
O Rourke tries to improve his position but instead Gordon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (12) vs (5) O Rourke
O Rourke tries to escape the position.
Gordon tries to keep control of the position but O Rourke is staying busy.
O Rourke tries to escape but Gordon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
O Rourke showing good submission defense here.
O Rourke tries to roll but Gordon 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.
O Rourke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gordon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
O Rourke defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
O Rourke rolls, trying to escape but Gordon keeps control of the position.
#T9##SUB#
Gordon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. O Rourke defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gordon has the hooks in. O Rourke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gordon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
O Rourke tries to escape the position.
O Rourke staying busy and making it hard for Gordon to control.
Gordon doesn't have the hooks in and O Rourke manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (12) vs (7) O Rourke
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing O Rourke from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gordon holds on and takes a little breather. #T10##SUB#
Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Rourke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
O Rourke drops back looking for a leg! Gordon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gordon manages to kick O Rourke off! O Rourke jumps back into Gordon's guard.
O Rourke pushes down on Gordon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gordon desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
O Rourke is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11##SUB2#
O Rourke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gordon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
O Rourke is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
O Rourke seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
O Rourke is looking for submissions but instead, Gordon has regained full guard.
O Rourke looks winded!#T12##SUB#
Gordon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Rourke is aware though and is defending well.
Gordon keeping full guard, as O Rourke tries to pass. #SUB#
Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Rourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
O Rourke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gordon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gordon has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (14) vs (7) O Rourke
Gordon wants to control from the top but O Rourke keeps moving. #T13#
Gordon passes into half guard.
O Rourke tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon wants to free his trapped foot but O Rourke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Rourke is not content to let Gordon control the position.
Well, if Gordon 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.
O Rourke is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
O Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
O Rourke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14##SUB2#
O Rourke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
O Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gordon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from O Rourke. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (17) vs (7) O Rourke
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Rourke keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gordon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Rourke, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon takes the fight on points by 17 to 7.
Ryan Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Donald O Rourke spoke after the fight, saying 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Event:
GDL 37: Sitsongrit vs Poika
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Masvidal duly obliges.
O Rourke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and O Rourke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#O Rourke is rocked!
Masvidal connects with a superb combination that knocks O Rourke out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Masvidal before he can land any more shots to the unconscious O Rourke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Masvidal!
Jon Masvidal 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.
Donald O Rourke was interviewed post fight and said 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Event:
CACC 74
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 6793 p4p, 205 weight class) and Donald O Rourke (ranked 7603 p4p, 227 weight class). O Rourke has chosen Big Iron- Marty Robbins as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Rikiya Goromaru! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
O Rourke misses with a takedown
and Goromaru counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goromaru. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goromaru (2) vs (0) O Rourke
Goromaru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Rourke wants to sweep but no luck.
O Rourke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
O Rourke can't keep his opponent in guard - Goromaru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Rourke is trying to control but can't.
O Rourke tries to roll over but Goromaru keeps him under control.
O Rourke keeps 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy.
O Rourke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Rourke.
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.
Goromaru works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru slows the pace down in half guard.
O Rourke is holding on to half guard well.
Goromaru wants to take a breather but O Rourke is having none of it.
Goromaru tries to pass to full mount but O Rourke defends it.
Goromaru keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
O Rourke trying to control but Goromaru postures up.
Goromaru moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (5) vs (0) O Rourke
Goromaru thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is being controlled here.
Goromaru trying to control the action but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
O Rourke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goromaru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goromaru happy to just control the position for now.
Goromaru trying to control the action but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
O Rourke gets back to half guard.
O Rourke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goromaru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goromaru's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goromaru (5) vs (4) O Rourke
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke looking for the choke from the back.
Goromaru showing good submission defense here.
O Rourke is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Goromaru fending off the submission attempt from O Rourke.
O Rourke is looking for a choke. Goromaru gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Goromaru manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (7) vs (4) O Rourke
O Rourke looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goromaru puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru slows the pace down in half guard.
O Rourke gets back to full guard.
Goromaru might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
O Rourke wants to sweep but no luck.
Goromaru sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goromaru won't allow O Rourke to sweep him here.
Goromaru 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.
Goromaru trying to control but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
Goromaru won't allow O Rourke to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru's corner is telling him to maintain position.
O Rourke can't keep his opponent in guard - Goromaru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Rourke wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy.
Goromaru keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
O Rourke wants to improve his position but Goromaru is controlling well.
Goromaru performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
O Rourke actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke trying to control here.
Goromaru passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (10) vs (4) O Rourke
Goromaru moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
O Rourke prevents Goromaru from improving position.
Goromaru trying to control the position but O Rourke is working away.
O Rourke tries to buck Goromaru off but Goromaru is having none of it.
The referee asks Goromaru politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Goromaru prefers to stall for the moment though.
O Rourke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goromaru taking a breather here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is looking for a sweep.
Goromaru working away.
A lull in the action here.
O Rourke struggling a bit here.
O Rourke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Rourke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goromaru takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke has a hand on Goromaru's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Goromaru takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goromaru (13) vs (4) O Rourke
O Rourke is trying desperately to improve position.
Goromaru moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Goromaru (16) vs (4) O Rourke
Goromaru really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for O Rourke.
Goromaru not allowing O Rourke to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke tries to escape the position.
Goromaru is riding his opponent, not letting O Rourke buck him off.
Goromaru is persistently looking for the submission but O Rourke is defending it well.
Goromaru keeps control of the position as O Rourke tries to break free.
Goromaru trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure O Rourke doesn't escape.
Goromaru has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goromaru tightening his grip on O Rourke, looking for the choke.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru 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, O Rourke has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
O Rourke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goromaru.
Goromaru keeps control of the position as O Rourke tries to break free.
O Rourke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Goromaru off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
O Rourke staying busy and making it hard for Goromaru to control.
O Rourke is really stuck here.
Goromaru tries to keep control of the position but O Rourke is staying busy.
O Rourke wants to control his opponent's hands but Goromaru gets his hands free.
Goromaru looking for the choke from the back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Goromaru's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Goromaru not allowing O Rourke to control his hands.
Goromaru keeps control of the position as O Rourke tries to break free.
What can O Rourke do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Goromaru trying to control.
Goromaru has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Goromaru's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru controls the action.
Goromaru is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Goromaru trying to control momentarily.
Goromaru not allowing O Rourke to control his hands.
O Rourke tries to escape but Goromaru has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Goromaru won't let him.
Goromaru controls the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke 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.
Will Goromaru go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Goromaru is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
O Rourke trying to control the hands but Goromaru won't let him.
Goromaru keeps control of the position as O Rourke tries to break free.
O Rourke trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Goromaru doesn't have the hooks in and O Rourke manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goromaru (16) vs (6) O Rourke
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru controls O Rourke momentarily but O Rourke frees himself.
Goromaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Rourke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Rourke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Rourke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
O Rourke trying to control but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
O Rourke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goromaru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Rourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goromaru takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
Donald O Rourke was interviewed post fight and said 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Event:
CACC 69
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donald O Rourke (ranked 6303 p4p, 169 weight class) and Riquilson Machado (ranked 6291 p4p, 166 weight class). O Rourke comes into the arena with Big Iron- Marty Robbins blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the ring it seems that Donald O Rourke has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Donald O Rourke seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Donald O Rourke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Riquilson Machado!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Machado shoots in and gets a takedown into O Rourke's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: O Rourke (0) vs (2) Machado
O Rourke keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
Machado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machado trying to control but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
Machado postures up.
O Rourke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
O Rourke 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: O Rourke (2) vs (2) Machado
O Rourke seems to be working for a kimura but Machado defends the submission attempt.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke wants to pass the guard but Machado is defending well.
Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rourke has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Machado defend it? O Rourke steps over the head and cranks it - Machado is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for O Rourke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donald O Rourke!
After winning the bout, Donald O Rourke 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:
CACC 62
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marv Nemera (ranked 2945 p4p, 78 weight class) and Donald O Rourke (ranked 6250 p4p, 154 weight class). O Rourke has chosen Big Iron- Marty Robbins as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Marv Nemera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
O Rourke 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: Nemera (0) vs (2) O Rourke
Nemera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nemera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Rourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O Rourke wants to control from the top but Nemera keeps moving.
Nemera being controlled here, momentarily.
Nemera working for a triangle but O Rourke defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke wants to control from the top but Nemera keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemera working for a triangle but O Rourke defends it easily.
Nemera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nemera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Rourke is aware though and is defending well.
Nemera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Rourke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nemera is keeping the position for now.
O Rourke wants to control from the top but Nemera keeps moving.
Nemera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nemera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke trying to control but Nemera is working from the bottom.
Nemera wants to sweep but no luck.
Nemera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Rourke passes Nemera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nemera trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but O Rourke manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nemera (0) vs (5) O Rourke
O Rourke is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nemera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nemera shrugs it off.
Nemera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O Rourke looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Rourke wants to control the pace but Nemera is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemera working to try and regain half guard.
O Rourke looking to control but Nemera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Rourke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
O Rourke is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nemera has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nemera! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nemera (2) vs (5) O Rourke
O Rourke trying to control the position.
Nemera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nemera preventing the sweep.
O Rourke looking to control.
O Rourke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
O Rourke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nemera's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nemera (2) vs (7) O Rourke
O Rourke trying to control but Nemera is working from the bottom.
Nemera looking for a guillotine here but O Rourke defends easily.
O Rourke 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.
Nemera trying to keep a closed guard but O Rourke is proving a slippery customer.
Nemera keeping moving, preventing O Rourke from controlling successfully.
Nemera looking to control.
O Rourke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nemera is keeping the position for now.
O Rourke pushing down on Nemera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nemera is controlling O Rourke's trapped leg to prevent O Rourke from advancing to side control.
O Rourke prevents Nemera from improving his position.
Nemera trying to control here.
O Rourke is trying to work for a kimura but Nemera is defending well.
Nemera is looking for a sweep. O Rourke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Rourke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nemera defends it well.
O Rourke seems to be working for a kimura but Nemera defends the submission attempt.
O Rourke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nemera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is trying to control. Nemera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nemera looking for submissions off his back.
Nemera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Rourke pulls his head out easily.
Nemera actively working from the bottom here.
Nemera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Rourke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O Rourke is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nemera wants to get back to full guard.
O Rourke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nemera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nemera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Rourke pulls his head out easily.
Nemera tries to get to full guard but O Rourke has control of the leg.
Nemera actively working from the bottom here.
Nemera actively working from the bottom here.
O Rourke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nemera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Rourke is working away from the top position though.
Nemera is defending against the submission attempts here by O Rourke.
Nemera wants to control but O Rourke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Rourke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nemera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Rourke.
O Rourke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nemera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Rourke trying to control from half guard but Nemera is working away.
Nemera moves into full guard.
O Rourke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Rourke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nemera wants to sweep but no luck.
O Rourke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nemera is keeping the position for now.
O Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke passes Nemera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nemera wants to improve his position but O Rourke is controlling well.
O Rourke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
O Rourke wants to pass to mount but Nemera is defending the position.
O Rourke prevents Nemera from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
O Rourke wants to control but Nemera is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
O Rourke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nemera trying to hold on to O Rourke's head to control him but O Rourke postures up.
O Rourke trying to control the action but Nemera is working from the bottom.
Nemera is looking to control O Rourke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nemera avoid being mounted?
Nemera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Rourke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nemera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nemera wants to control but O Rourke is keeping busy.
Nemera is looking to improve his position.
Nemera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Rourke is working away from the top position though.
Nemera tries to roll over but O Rourke keeps him under control.
O Rourke seems to be looking for submissions.
O Rourke is working for a kimura but Nemera is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke uses his free foot to push down on Nemera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nemera. Score +3 for passing guard: Nemera (2) vs (10) O Rourke
Nemera 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: Nemera (4) vs (10) O Rourke
O Rourke 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: Nemera (4) vs (12) O Rourke
Nemera tries to get to full guard but O Rourke has control of the leg.
O Rourke is looking for a kimura here.
Nemera wants to improve his position but O Rourke is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is working for a kimura but Nemera is defending it quite comfortably.
Nemera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. O Rourke is working away from the top position though.
O Rourke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nemera keeps working.
Nemera wants to improve his position but O Rourke is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nemera is trying to control but can't.
Nemera actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Rourke wins on points by 12 to 4.
Our winner, Donald O Rourke, 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:
CACC 54
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sapidum Pullum (ranked 3583 p4p, 92 weight class) and Donald O Rourke (ranked 6282 p4p, 145 weight class). O Rourke has chosen Big Iron- Marty Robbins as his entrance music. Donald O Rourke has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Sapidum Pullum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
O Rourke misses with a takedown attempt
and Pullum counters with a nice double leg into side control. O Rourke won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pullum (4) vs (0) O Rourke
Pullum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Rourke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pullum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
O Rourke is looking to reverse the position.
O Rourke sneaks back into half 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.
Pullum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Rourke sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke is trying to get back to full guard.
Pullum tries to pass to full mount but O Rourke defends it.
Pullum passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pullum (7) vs (0) O Rourke
O Rourke working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rourke wants to hold on but Pullum pushes him away.
Pullum working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pullum has control of O Rourke's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and O Rourke regains control of the situation pretty easily.
O Rourke is controlling an arm, preventing Pullum from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
O Rourke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O Rourke is trying to escape the mount but Pullum keeps good control and instead manages to take O Rourke's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pullum (10) vs (0) O Rourke
O Rourke is in bad spot here.
Pullum looking for the RNC.
Pullum is cranking O Rourke's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for O Rourke! He's tightened the choke and O Rourke is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sapidum Pullum!
During a confident post fight interview, Sapidum Pullum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Donald O Rourke spoke after the fight, saying 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Event:
CACC 47
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colton Northwood (ranked 22526 p4p, 144 weight class) and Donald O Rourke (ranked 6262 p4p, 127 weight class). O Rourke has chosen Big Iron- Marty Robbins as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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; Colton Northwood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Northwood forces O Rourke back against the ropes and clinches.
Northwood manages to pull 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.
O Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Northwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Northwood has O Rourke pulled in close to control his posture.
O Rourke wants to control from the top but Northwood keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Northwood holds on and takes a little breather.
O Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Northwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northwood wants to sweep here but O Rourke controlling him for the moment.
O Rourke trying to control but Northwood is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Northwood is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northwood (2) vs (0) O Rourke
O Rourke keeping moving, preventing Northwood from controlling successfully.
O Rourke trying to control the position.
O Rourke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Northwood defends well.
O Rourke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Northwood controls from within his opponent's guard.
Northwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Northwood trying to control the position from guard on top but O Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northwood passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Northwood (5) vs (0) O Rourke
Northwood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Northwood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
O Rourke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Northwood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Northwood has hold of O Rourke's arm. He's looking for a kimura. O Rourke seems comfortable defending it but Northwood has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! O Rourke is real pain and he's forced to tap out! O Rourke is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Northwood couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Colton Northwood!
In his post fight interview, Colton Northwood started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Donald O Rourke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Event:
CACC 41
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donald O Rourke (ranked 6057 p4p, 86 weight class) and Gerry Adamson (ranked 2977 p4p, 51 weight class). O Rourke comes to the ring accompanied by Big Iron- Marty Robbins. On his way into the ring it seems that Donald O Rourke has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Donald O Rourke seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Donald O Rourke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gerry Adamson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Adamson leaves O Rourke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Rourke has his takedown stuffed
and Adamson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adamson.
O Rourke is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald O Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adamson tightens his grip and picks O Rourke up, before dumping him to the ground. O Rourke manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: O Rourke (0) vs (2) Adamson
O Rourke looking for a guillotine here but Adamson defends easily.
O Rourke working for a triangle but Adamson defends it easily.
O Rourke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adamson tries to free his leg and advance position but O Rourke is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Rourke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adamson looking to pass the guard.
Adamson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
O Rourke has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Adamson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, O Rourke has tightened it up now! Adamson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Donald O Rourke!
A victorious Donald O Rourke 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:
CACC 32
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donald O Rourke (ranked 6197 p4p, 88 weight class) and Diego Alejandro Marrero (ranked 7008 p4p, 96 weight class). O Rourke comes to the ring accompanied by Big Iron- Marty Robbins. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Donald O Rourke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Diego Alejandro Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
O Rourke tries to sprawl but Marrero drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: O Rourke (0) vs (2) Marrero
O Rourke actively working from the bottom here.
Marrero controlling the pace.
O Rourke tries to roll over but Marrero keeps him under control.
O Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marrero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marrero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Rourke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
O Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marrero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rourke is looking to improve his position.
O Rourke with the active half guard here but Marrero passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: O Rourke (0) vs (5) Marrero
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marrero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marrero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marrero trying to control the action but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
O Rourke is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Rourke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marrero off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: O Rourke (4) vs (5) Marrero
Marrero rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Marrero tries to roll over but O Rourke keeps him under control.
O Rourke is looking for a kimura but Marrero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O Rourke to get the leverage.
Marrero tries to roll over but O Rourke keeps him under control.
Marrero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
O Rourke is trying to work for a kimura but Marrero is defending well.
O Rourke prevents Marrero from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: O Rourke (7) vs (5) Marrero
Marrero wants to control but O Rourke is having none of it.
O Rourke working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
O Rourke is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marrero has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marrero! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Rourke (7) vs (7) Marrero
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marrero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marrero not doing much here.
Marrero is looking to take a break and control but O Rourke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marrero trying to mount his opponent but O Rourke defends it.
Marrero has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: O Rourke (7) vs (10) Marrero
O Rourke is looking to get to half guard.
Marrero moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: O Rourke (7) vs (13) Marrero
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marrero is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Marrero is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. O Rourke knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften O Rourke for a finish.
Marrero 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.
O Rourke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marrero's arms.
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.
O Rourke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marrero.
O Rourke is in bad spot here.
Marrero trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Marrero controlling from the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marrero trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Marrero is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. O Rourke knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften O Rourke for a finish.
Marrero controlling well, preventing O Rourke from escaping the position.
Marrero controlling from the back.
Marrero tries to keep control of the position but O Rourke is staying busy.
Marrero is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marrero is hanging on to O Rourke's back as he tries to escape.
O Rourke is working hard here to advance position.
Will Marrero go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Marrero controlling well, preventing O Rourke from escaping the position.
Marrero trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure O Rourke doesn't escape.
O Rourke is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be O Rourke right now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
O Rourke actively working from the bottom here.
O Rourke is looking for a sweep. Marrero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Rourke is breathing heavily.
O Rourke looking for submissions off his back.
Marrero controlling the action here.
O Rourke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marrero wants to free his trapped foot but O Rourke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Rourke looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Marrero pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: O Rourke (7) vs (16) Marrero
Marrero controlling from the full mount.
O Rourke is trying desperately to improve position.
Marrero controlling the pace for now.
Marrero fails to take his opponent's back.
Marrero controlling from the full mount.
Marrero forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: O Rourke (7) vs (19) Marrero
Marrero working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Marrero has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
O Rourke tries to escape the position.
O Rourke 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 Marrero gets his way!
O Rourke is really stuck here.
Marrero is persistently looking for the submission but O Rourke is defending it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marrero trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure O Rourke doesn't escape.
Marrero is hanging on to O Rourke's back as he tries to escape.
Marrero is looking to control O Rourke but O Rourke is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Marrero is trying to stick to O Rourke's back but O Rourke is turning into Marrero. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marrero's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by O Rourke. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Rourke (9) vs (19) Marrero
Marrero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Rourke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Rourke (9) vs (21) Marrero
Marrero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
O Rourke has his foot on Marrero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marrero works his way back into a safe position though.
O Rourke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marrero defends it easily.
Marrero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marrero passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: O Rourke (9) vs (24) Marrero
O Rourke is trying to get back to half guard.
Marrero 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 O Rourke's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marrero trying to control the action but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
Marrero tries to move to mount but O Rourke blocks the move with his legs.
Marrero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O Rourke tries to bench press Marrero off him but Marrero keeps the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marrero trying to control the action but O Rourke is working from the bottom.
Marrero just content to control the position.
Let's hope that Marrero 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.
O Rourke looks to move to half guard but instead Marrero has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: O Rourke (9) vs (26) Marrero
Marrero fails to move to back control.
O Rourke working to try and regain half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
O Rourke is squirming around, avoiding Marrero's attempts to control the action.
Marrero controlling from mount.
O Rourke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marrero controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marrero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marrero wins on points by 26 to 9.
The defeated Donald O Rourke had this to say: 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '. |
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Event:
RRFC 18: Ford vs Foley
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Thompson drives through with a takedown into O Rourke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thompson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
O Rourke working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Thompson is sitting in close to O Rourke's body. O Rourke has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Thompson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Thompson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by O Rourke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donald O Rourke!
A victorious Donald O Rourke 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:
RRFC Challengers 15
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
O Rourke scores with a takedown into Dos Santos's guard.#SUB#
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Rourke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Rourke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Rourke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dos Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Rourke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Rourke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dos Santos has his foot on O Rourke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Rourke works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Rourke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Rourke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
O Rourke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Rourke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dos Santos looking for subs off his back but O Rourke has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
O Rourke seems to be working for a kimura but Dos Santos defends the submission attempt.
O Rourke is pressing down on Dos Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dos Santos is holding on for now.
Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
O Rourke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Santos is just riding it out for now. O Rourke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
O Rourke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Santos is just riding it out for now. O Rourke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Rourke pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos tries to get to full guard but O Rourke has control of the leg.
Dos Santos gets full guard.
Dos Santos has a closed guard, preventing O Rourke from standing up. #SUB2#
O Rourke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead O Rourke passes into side control.
#SUB2#
O Rourke is trying to get an arm triangle but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but O Rourke pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
O Rourke seems to be looking for submissions.
Dos Santos tries to get to full guard but O Rourke has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Rourke works his way into side control. #SU2#
O Rourke has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Rourke shoots in but Dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donald O Rourke will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
O Rourke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dos Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dos Santos attempts a counter takedown but O Rourke avoids it well and moves away.
O Rourke shoots in but Dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dos Santos attempts a counter takedown but O Rourke avoids it well and moves away.
O Rourke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Dos Santos 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. #SUB#
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
O Rourke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
O Rourke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Rourke is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Rourke has escaped the position, nice work there.
O Rourke pushes Dos Santos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dos Santos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Dos Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dos Santos is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. O Rourke is trying to escape and Dos Santos transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and O Rourke is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dos Santos! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Dos Santos!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Dos Santos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Donald O Rourke had this to say: 'Donny Boy is sad.'.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 12
Date: Oct 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Vanni instigates a clinch.
Vanni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Vanni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Rourke misses with a takedown attempt - Vanni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Rourke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vanni as he jumps to the side.
Vanni slaps away a takedown attempt from O Rourke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald O Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
O Rourke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Vanni manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
O Rourke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vanni to the ground. O Rourke is now in Vanni's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanni tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Vanni is looking for a triangle but O Rourke pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
O Rourke has gone for a leg lock! Vanni slips out almost immediately though and dives into O Rourke's guard.#REVB##SUB#
O Rourke has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vanni doesn't defend quickly enough and O Rourke has managed to lock this one up! Can Vanni escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to O Rourke on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Donald O Rourke!
Donald O Rourke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 11
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Shelby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby . O Rourke does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Rourke misses with a takedown attempt - Shelby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left lands for Shelby .
Shelby throws a leg kick which misses O Rourke's front leg but catches the back leg as O Rourke tries to avoid it.
Shelby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Rourke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shelby .
Shelby looks to land a combination but O Rourke avoids it well.
O Rourke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shelby pinned against the cage. Shelby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke shoots in for a double leg but Shelby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald O Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shelby scores with a jab to the body.
Shelby misses with a leg kick. #T1#
O Rourke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shelby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shelby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Rourke shoots and misses
and Shelby counters with a three punch combo that has O Rourke backing up. O Rourke nods at Shelby to acknowledge the strikes.
Shelby throws a series of punches but O Rourke moves out of range.
Tommy Shelby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Rourke shoots in for a takedown but Shelby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shelby batters O Rourke with a massive right followed by a huge left! O Rourke is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Shelby lands a final crushing right hand to drop O Rourke to the mat with a gruesome thud! Shelby is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Shelby !
The defeated Donald O Rourke had this to say: 'Donny Boy is sad.'.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 8
Date: Sep 11, 2019 |
#R1#
O Rourke shoots in for a takedown but McCrae shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCrae has a takedown stuffed.
O Rourke stuffs the takedown attempt from McCrae. McCrae gets slowly back to his feet.
O Rourke wants to clinch up but McCrae keeps it at a distance.#TD#
McCrae gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows O Rourke to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
McCrae is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! O Rourke rolls with it to try and escape but McCrae cranks on the arm and O Rourke is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius McCrae!
Donald O Rourke spoke after the fight, saying 'Donny Boy is sad.'.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 7
Date: Sep 04, 2019 |
#R1#
O Rourke shoots for a double leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls well. He's pushed O Rourke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shamrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Rourke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
O Rourke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Rourke.
O Rourke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Rourke blocks a jab.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
Shamrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Rourke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
O Rourke is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
O Rourke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O Rourke on the ground.
O Rourke is looking to advance position but Shamrock won't allow it.
Shamrock is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Rourke works his way into side control.
O Rourke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Shamrock is trying to work for a sweep but O Rourke has mounted him!
O Rourke content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
O Rourke working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Shamrock turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips O Rourke off and cradles Shamrock's limp body as O Rourke celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Donald O Rourke!
After winning the bout, Donald O Rourke 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:
QFC Tournament 924 Round 3
Date: Aug 11, 2019 |
#R1#
O Rourke shoots and misses
letting Sisko counter with a right hand.
O Rourke throws a lazy uppercut
and Sisko counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Sisko has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sisko.
Sisko lands with a light punch inside.
O Rourke tries to pull guard but Sisko holds him up against the cage and eventually O Rourke drops back down to his feet.
Sisko taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sisko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sisko lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Rourke backwards.
Sisko leaning against his opponent.
Sisko lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sisko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sisko is stalling here.
Sisko lands a hook that snaps the head of O Rourke backwards. #ROC2#
O Rourke is rocked!#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sisko.
Oh O Rourke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sisko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sisko swings wildly with an uppercut but O Rourke uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Rourke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sisko walks away with a smile on his face. O Rourke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald O Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sisko 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 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Sisko!
A less than humble Benjamin Sisko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 924 Round 2
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Anders moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
O Rourke drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders looking to pass the guard.
Anders postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
O Rourke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anders with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
O Rourke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Anders has gone for a leg lock! O Rourke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anders's guard.#REVB#
O Rourke wants to stand but Anders has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Rourke manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Anders works over O Rourke with some ground and pound from guard.#T1##SUB2#
O Rourke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anders can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anders is looking to work some ground and pound but O Rourke has wrist control.
Anders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Anders drops back looking for a leg! O Rourke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and O Rourke manages to kick Anders off! Anders jumps back into O Rourke's guard.
Anders looking to pass the guard.
Anders controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but O Rourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anders is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Rourke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anders looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Anders looking to improve position, pressing down on O Rourke's thigh with his hand. O Rourke seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Anders paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Anders's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! O Rourke picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donald O Rourke!
Donald O Rourke thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 924 Round 1
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
O Rourke goes for a double leg but Cannon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cannon continues to drive forward.
Walter Cannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from O Rourke. No joy for Cannon on that attempt.
O Rourke clobbers Cannon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Rourke throws a series of strikes that have Cannon backpedaling.
O Rourke wants to clinch up but Cannon keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Cannon shoots in and gets a takedown into O Rourke's guard.#SUB2#
Cannon is sitting in close to O Rourke's body. O Rourke has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cannon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cannon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by O Rourke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donald O Rourke!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald O Rourke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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