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Event:
WFPC 52 - Knox vs. Pollock
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Pool throws a chopping leg kick but Goldberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goldberg looks to land a left hand but Pool moved out of range nicely.
Pool has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pool.
Goldberg swings for the body but Pool moves out of range.
As Goldberg backs off Pool throws a huge counter combo but Goldberg manages to avoid it all.
Pool misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pool looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldberg is fending him off so far but Pool persists. Nope, Goldberg circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Goldberg looking to score a takedown here. Pool is defending well but Goldberg drives through and ends up in Pool's guard.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Goldberg 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.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg postures up in Pool's guard and throws a big left but Pool blocks it.
Pool trying to control the position.
Goldberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Pool is retaining full guard. #T1#
Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pool is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pool has his hands on Goldberg's head, controlling the position.
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Pool has wrist control.
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Pool has wrist control.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Pool.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Goldberg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pool is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Goldberg, into his guard. #REVB#
Pool throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Pool trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Pool stopping the sweep attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goldberg tries to get out of the position.
Goldberg pulls Pool in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pool throws a big right hand that misses.
Pool showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pool wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Pool's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goldberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pool is one step ahead there.
Pool is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Goldberg feints and as Pool raises his hands in defense, Goldberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pool preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldberg trying to control but Pool is working from the bottom.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Pool.#T4#
Pool working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Pool tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pool pulls Goldberg in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pool avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pool bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldberg's guard. #REVB#
Pool won't allow Goldberg to sweep him here.
Pool trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg 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.
Pool working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Goldberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pool uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goldberg.
Pool throws a big counter head kick but Goldberg avoids it with no problem.
John Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pool manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goldberg on his heels. He'll look to pass Goldberg's guard now, I'm sure.
Pool preventing the sweep.
Pool trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Pool showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pool lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pool not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pool trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldberg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Pool makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pool is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goldberg throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pool throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Goldberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pool's guard.
Pool looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Goldberg landing with the ground and pound.
Goldberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg preventing the sweep.
Pool pulls Goldberg in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Pool has wrist control.
Pool is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pool not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Pool keeps moving.
Goldberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pool preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldberg landing with the ground and pound.
Goldberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Goldberg postures up in Pool's guard and throws a big left but Pool blocks it.
Goldberg landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#
Pool is rocked!
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pool can do to turn this around?
Goldberg arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Pool's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
An out of breath John Goldberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
WPFC 43 - Bergeron vs. Ivanov
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Morninglord throws a body shot but no joy.
Morninglord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morninglord takes a swing at Pool's ribcage but misses.
Pool lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Pool shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morninglord manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Morninglord escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pool gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pool throws a big elbow that misses.
Pool looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pool is in close to Morninglord's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Morninglord working for a triangle but Pool defends it easily.
Pool sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Morninglord is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Pool with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pool is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Morninglord escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pool gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pool not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Morninglord has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pool can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morninglord wants to control the position but Pool says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pool with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Morninglord looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pool passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pool lands some shots froms side control.
Pool takes a little break here. Morninglord wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Morninglord is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Morninglord's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morninglord is looking to regain half guard here but Pool keeps moving and retains side control.
Pool lands some shots froms side control.
Pool lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morninglord down.
Pool cracks Morninglord with a big elbow.
Morninglord is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Morninglord is working hard here to advance position.
Pool is looking to take a break and control but Morninglord is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pool is working Morninglord over with some ground and pound from side control.
Morninglord regains half guard.
Pool is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morninglord trying to control but Pool postures up.
Pool looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Morninglord taking some punishment here, with Pool in his half guard. #T4#
Morninglord has hold of Pool's hands but Pool slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pool stalling. #SUB#
Morninglord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pool pulls his head out easily.
Pool trying to control from half guard but Morninglord is working away.
Nice strikes from Pool there.
Pool is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Morninglord looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pool with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morninglord trying to hold on to Pool's head to control him but Pool postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Pool dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Morninglord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pool.
Morninglord shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pool eats them both and turns towards Morninglord to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pool throws a right hand that Morninglord ducks under and follows up with a left that Morninglord also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Pool manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morninglord on his heels. He'll look to pass Morninglord's guard now, I'm sure.
Pool slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pool in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morninglord taking a bit of punishment here - Pool scoring with strikes.
Pool working the head and body with strikes.
Pool is looking to take a break and control but Morninglord is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pool is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morninglord will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T1#
Morninglord struggling a bit here.
Morninglord taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pool working away.
Pool wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morninglord keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Morninglord can't do much from the bottom here.
Pool cracks Morninglord with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Morninglord is trying to improve his position.
Morninglord manages to get back to half guard.
Pool seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morninglord does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Pool there.
Morninglord wants to control but Pool is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Morninglord looking for submissions off his back.
Morninglord is positioning himself well to prevent Pool advancing to mount. #T3#
Morninglord tries to get to full guard but Pool has control of the leg.
Pool is nestled in close to Morninglord, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pool winds up and cracks Morninglord with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pool slips a nice elbow through Morninglord's hands, connecting with Morninglord's forehead.#SUB#
Morninglord looking for submissions off his back.
Pool seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pool seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morninglord does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pool stalling.
Pool wants to pass to mount but Morninglord is defending the position. #T4#
Pool seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pool is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Morninglord looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pool winds up and cracks Morninglord with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pool scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morninglord is looking to control Pool's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morninglord avoid being mounted?
Morninglord is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pool is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pool looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Morninglord looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Pool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Morninglord gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pool lands a couple of digs.
Morninglord trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pool is working Morninglord over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Morninglord has his foot on Pool's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pool works his way back into a safe position though.
Pool is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pool seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pool is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pool postures up.
#T1#
Pool sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Morninglord looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pool wants to control from the top but Morninglord keeps moving.
Pool postures up.
Pool showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Pool avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pool works over Morninglord with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Morninglord looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pool connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Morninglord working for a triangle but Pool defends it easily.
Pool advances position into side control!
Pool connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morninglord some visible discomfort.
Pool is working Morninglord over with some ground and pound from side control.
Morninglord struggling a bit here.
Pool wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morninglord keeps working.
Pool is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Morninglord struggling a bit here.
Pool is staying tight to Morninglord's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Morninglord is trying to improve his position.
Morninglord taking a bit of punishment here - Pool scoring with strikes.
Morninglord tries to improve position but can't.
Pool controls the position.
Jack Pool has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pool trying to control the action but Morninglord is working from the bottom.
Pool controlling from side mount.
Morninglord wants to control but Pool postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pool wants to control but Morninglord is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee asks Pool politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pool prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Pool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pool winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Pool!
A very excited looking Jack Pool made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
WPFC 37 - Tantor vs. Kratos
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Goldberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Goldberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pool stops Goldberg from passing to mount.
Pool is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pool is concentrating on defense, preventing Goldberg from advancing position.
Pool is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goldberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goldberg winds up and cracks Pool with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pool is pressing down on Goldberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pool working a defensive guard here.
Goldberg looking to pass the guard.
Goldberg distracts Pool with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Pool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pool wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Pool has his foot on Goldberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Pool is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pool is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Goldberg throws an elbow that misses. Pool uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goldberg's guard. Nice move by Pool!#REVB#
Pool stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Goldberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pool defends it easily.
Pool trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Goldberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Goldberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pool defends it well.
Pool has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pool gets back to full guard.
Pool is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pool is trying to control the position but Goldberg postures up.
Pool looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
Goldberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pool works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldberg scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Pool is rocked!
Goldberg arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Pool's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
John Goldberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Pool (ranked 3449 p4p, 400 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 5175 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Stark told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Pool! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pool (0) vs (2) Stark
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark prevents Pool from improving his position.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pool has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pool wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Pool is defending well.
Pool is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark seems to be looking for submissions.
Stark seems to be looking for submissions.
Pool is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pool works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pool looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pool looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pool! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pool (4) vs (2) Stark
Stark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pool wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stark manages to get back to half guard.
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pool knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stark on the ground.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Pool is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pool pulls his head out easily.
Pool is trying to control the action in half guard but Stark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pool looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pool is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Pool eventually gives up the hold.
Pool wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is pressing down on Pool's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pool trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark can't keep his opponent in guard - Pool advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stark manages to get to full guard.
Pool looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stark has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pool doesn't defend quickly enough and Stark has managed to lock this one up! Can Pool escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Stark on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Stark! |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Balthazar Theron (ranked 23055 p4p, 228 weight class) and Jack Pool (ranked 3461 p4p, 400 weight class). Theron comes to the cage accompanied by Living on a Prayer. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Balthazar Theron! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Pool!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pool gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Theron pulls guard successfully.
Theron 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.
Pool content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Pool might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pool is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron working a defensive guard here.
Pool seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Theron 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.
Theron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pool on the ground.
Pool passes Theron's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pool looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Theron wants to control but Pool is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pool looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pool wants to pass the guard but Theron is defending well.
Pool passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Theron! Score +3 for passing guard: Theron (0) vs (3) Pool
Theron looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Theron (0) vs (6) Pool
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron showing good submission defense here.
Pool working for a choke but Theron is defending well.
Pool looking to break Theron's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Theron remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pool will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pool controlling from the back.
We've been informed that Pool has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pool's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Theron wants to escape the position.
Theron trying to control the hands but Pool won't let him.
Pool is hanging on to Theron's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Theron right now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pool is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Theron is defending well though. Pool let's go of the attempt for now.
Pool is hanging on to Theron's back as he tries to escape.
Theron showing good submission defense here.
Pool has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Theron's body.
Pool patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Theron is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Theron is in bad spot here.
Theron defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Theron's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Theron looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pool controlling well, preventing Theron from escaping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pool is riding his opponent, not letting Theron buck him off.
Pool is hanging on to Theron's back as he tries to escape.
Theron defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pool's arms.
Theron is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Theron tries to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pool patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pool is not going to allow Theron to sit and survive in this position.
Pool looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theron looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Theron can't escape the position.
Theron defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Theron wants to control his opponent's hands but Pool gets his hands free.
Theron 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 Pool gets his way!
Pool is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Theron right now.
Pool is looking for the choke from the back position but Theron is controlling his hands well.
Theron is in bad spot here.
Pool controls the action.
Theron won't enjoy being in this position. Pool looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Theron is tapping - it's over boys! Pool picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Pool!
After winning the bout, Jack Pool thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Balthazar Theron stepped up to the mic, saying 'Peace man, peace.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pool blocks a head kick by Dixon.
Pool went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dixon tries to work over Pool's front leg with a kick but Pool checks it.
A nice combination there by Dixon.
Pool tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dixon falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Pool counters with a shoot takedown. Dixon fights it but they end up in guard.
Pool sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pool cracks Dixon with a solid left hand.
Pool with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Pool with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pool is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dixon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pool seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dixon for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Pool decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pool throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Pool shoots in and gets a takedown into Dixon's guard.
Pool passes into half guard.
Pool has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pool scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Well, if Pool 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.
Pool'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.#SU#
Pool stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3##TD#
Pool gets the takedown into side control.
Dixon is looking to get back to his feet here but Pool is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dixon's back.
Pool controlling the position well here. Dixon rolled but Pool kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Pool working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Dixon is doing well to defend. Pool seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Dixon is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Pool!
Jack Pool seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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