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Event:
TK 13
Date: Oct 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Tonal throws a leg kick but Roy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roy throws out a counter right but Tonal avoids it with no problem.
Tonal thuds a left hand into Roy's body.
Tonal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roy in his tracks.
Tonal moves out of range as Roy strikes.
Roy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonal moves out of range of the strikes.
Roy throws a looping overhand right but Tonal ducks down to avoid it.
Roy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonal scores with a shot to the body.
Tonal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tonal thuds a left hand into Roy's body.
Tonal cracks Roy with an open hand slap.#T1#
Roy looks to land a right hand but Tonal moved out of range.
Roy lands a head shot.
Tonal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Roy misses.
Tonal scores with the left hand. Roy knows he should have avoided that one.
Tonal throws a jab when Roy was well out of range.
It seemed like Roy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Roy lands.
The crowd cheers as Tonal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roy doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Roy is rocked!
Tonal plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Roy swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Roy face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Tonal! |
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Event:
TK 10: Elk of Hiisi
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Dawg throws a lazy right hand but Roy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawg.
Dawg swinging wildly here.
Roy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roy throws a jab when Dawg was well out of range.
Dawg takes a swing at Roy's ribcage but misses.
Dawg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Roy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dawg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawg.
Roy throws out a counter right but Dawg avoids it with no problem.
Roy staying out of range there.
Roy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawg counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Roy throws a right hand that misses
and Roy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawg throws a body shot but no joy.
Roy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Dawg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dawg lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dawg misses the target.
Roy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dawg on the side of the head.
Dawg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roy misses with a straight right.
Roy missing with a left hand there. Dawg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawg.
Dawg is looking to wear down Roy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dawg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roy throws out the jab.
It looked like Dawg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roy.
Dawg moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Dawg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roy manages to avoid it.
Dawg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roy back to the cage. Dawg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawg. Roy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawg looks to score with a jab to the body but Roy is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roy.
Roy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dawg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Dawg coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Ron Roy has been cut.
Dawg missing with a left hand there. Roy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dawg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Dawg's head coaches at Bone Breakerz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Roy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dawg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roy scores with a nice right hand.
Dawg misses with a body shot.
Roy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Dawg misses its intended target.
Dawg catches Roy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dawg cracks Roy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dawg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dawg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roy.
Roy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Roy misses the jab.
Dawg scores with a shot to the body.
Dawg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roy.#T4#
Dawg moves out of range of the strikes.
Roy drops his hands momentarily and Dawg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Roy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawg knocks out Roy with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Dawg before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Dawg picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bad Dawg!
Bad Dawg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Billy Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ron Roy!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roy goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roy prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams has Roy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roy is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roy down to the mat. Roy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Williams has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Roy pulls Williams into guard.
#SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roy dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (0) vs (2) Roy
Roy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Roy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Roy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Roy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Williams tries to roll over but Roy keeps him under control.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Williams is trying is best to control the position here.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Roy is taking a breather. Williams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Roy is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Roy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Williams wants to improve his position but Roy is controlling well.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Roy is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Roy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Roy tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Roy is very close to passing his half guard.
Roy wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams is looking to control Roy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Roy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roy is working away from the top position though.
Williams has his hands clasped together around Roy's back. He's all about the action.
Roy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Williams is looking to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Williams keeping control of the position. #T9#
Williams is looking for a sweep. Roy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams keeping full guard, as Roy tries to pass.
Roy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roy preventing the sweep. #T10#
Roy postures up.
Roy wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Roy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roy 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. #T11#
Roy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roy keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Roy is proving a slippery customer.
Roy controlling from the top position.
Roy preventing the sweep.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T13#
Roy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roy wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams looking to control.
Roy content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Roy stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams managing to control the position.
Williams 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: Williams (2) vs (2) Roy
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Williams gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Williams takes the fight on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Ron Roy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Goran Dragic!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Roy dives in and scores a takedown into Dragic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roy (2) vs (0) Dragic
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Dragic looking for a guillotine here but Roy defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dragic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roy passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Dragic looking for submissions off his back.
Dragic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dragic looking for submissions off his back.
Roy is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Roy'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.
Roy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dragic for as long as he can get away with.
Dragic 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.#T2##SUB2#
Dragic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dragic actively working from the bottom here.
Dragic wants to improve his position but Roy is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dragic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roy pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Roy seems content to control.#SUB2#
Roy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dragic. Score +3 for passing guard: Roy (5) vs (0) Dragic#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dragic is trying to control Roy's posture but Roy avoids it.
Dragic is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Roy is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roy (7) vs (0) Dragic
Dragic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dragic is looking to improve his position but Roy isn't that keen on the idea.
Dragic looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Roy (10) vs (0) Dragic#T4#
Roy is riding his opponent, not letting Dragic buck him off.
Roy is hanging on to Dragic's back as he tries to escape.
Roy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dragic tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Roy keeps control of the position easily here as Dragic tries to buck him off.
Dragic is in bad spot here.
Roy has good solid back control here. #T6#
Dragic can't escape the position.
Dragic is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dragic trying to control but not successfully.
Roy keeps control of the position as Dragic tries to break free.
#T7#
Roy controlling the position well here. Dragic rolled but Roy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dragic turns into Roy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (10) vs (2) Dragic#SUB2#
Dragic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roy has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (12) vs (2) Dragic
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dragic has his foot on Roy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roy works his way back into a safe position though.
Roy postures up.
Roy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Dragic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T8#
Roy passes Dragic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Roy is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Dragic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dragic actively working from the bottom here.
Roy stalling. #SUB2#
Dragic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roy pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB2#
Dragic with the active half guard here but Roy passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roy (15) vs (2) Dragic
Dragic is trying to improve his position.
Roy takes a little break here. Dragic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Roy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Roy advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roy (17) vs (2) Dragic#T10#
Roy controlling his opponent.
Dragic tries to improve his position but instead Roy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Roy (20) vs (2) Dragic
Dragic tries to escape but Roy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dragic is still trying to improve position.
Roy keeps control of the position easily here as Dragic tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Dragic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Roy biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T11#
Dragic turns into Roy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (20) vs (4) Dragic#SUB2#
Dragic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dragic has Roy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (22) vs (4) Dragic#SUB2#
Dragic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dragic. Score +3 for passing guard: Roy (25) vs (4) Dragic
Roy slows the pace down.
Further stalling from Roy.
Dragic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Dragic keeps trying to improve his position.
Roy slows the pace down.
Dragic is trying to get back to half guard.
Dragic seems a little lost for a moment, as Roy dominates the positioning.
Dragic is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Dragic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Roy happy to just control the position for now.
Dragic prevents Roy from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Dragic's face as Roy controls the position.
Dragic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dragic is trying to get back to full guard.
Roy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dragic is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Roy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Dragic actively working from the bottom here.
Roy wants to pass the guard but Dragic is defending well.
Roy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roy (28) vs (4) Dragic
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dragic is desperately trying to improve his position but Roy has a good base and remains in mount.
Roy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dragic to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Roy (31) vs (4) Dragic
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy takes the fight on points by 31 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ron Roy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Jack Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sullivan darts in and clinches Roy up against the cage.#TD2#
Sullivan lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roy (0) vs (2) Sullivan
Sullivan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Sullivan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom. #T1#
Roy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sullivan controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom.
Sullivan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Sullivan looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sullivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sullivan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Sullivan 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.
Roy controls Sullivan momentarily but Sullivan frees himself.
Sullivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Sullivan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Roy is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (2) vs (2) Sullivan
Sullivan is trying to keep Roy in close.
Roy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullivan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Sullivan wants to sweep but no luck.
Sullivan keeping full guard, as Roy tries to pass.
Roy preventing the sweep.
Roy looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sullivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully. #T6#
Sullivan looking to control but Roy passes into half guard.
Sullivan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roy is working away from the top position though.
Roy stalling. #T7#
Sullivan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sullivan wants to get back to full guard.
Roy content to control rather than advance.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Sullivan gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Sullivan wants to improve his position but instead Roy has moved into half guard.
Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roy is taking a breather. Sullivan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sullivan tries to roll over but Roy keeps him under control.#T9#
Well, if Roy 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.
Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sullivan is doing well to control the position and prevent Roy from advancing to side control.
Sullivan is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Roy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working.
Sullivan is pressing down on Roy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sullivan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roy manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (2) vs (4) Sullivan
Sullivan 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.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Sullivan 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.
Roy keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Roy is retaining full guard. #T12#
Sullivan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roy trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.
Roy is concentrating on defense, preventing Sullivan from advancing position.
Roy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sullivan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Roy is looking to improve his position.
Sullivan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roy (2) vs (7) Sullivan#T14#
Sullivan fails to take his opponent's back.
Sullivan looking to control but Roy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sullivan controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sullivan wins on points by 7 to 2.
Jack Sullivan is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jack Sullivan 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:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ron Roy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Covid Gonna Get!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Roy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roy (2) vs (0) Gonna Get
Gonna Get is looking for a sweep. Roy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonna Get wants to sweep but Roy has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Roy (5) vs (0) Gonna Get
Gonna Get is looking for a sweep.
Gonna Get wants to control but Roy postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get tries to bench press Roy off him but Roy keeps the position.
Gonna Get struggling a bit here.
Gonna Get is trying to get back to half guard.
Gonna Get wants to control but Roy postures up.#T1#
Gonna Get tries to bench press Roy off him but Roy keeps the position.
Roy taking a breather here.
Gonna Get tries to buck Roy off but Roy is having none of it.#SUB#
Roy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gonna Get's legs. #T2#
Gonna Get tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonna Get keeps trying to improve his position.
Gonna Get looking for a sweep but Roy has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roy (7) vs (0) Gonna Get
Roy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gonna Get is desperately trying to improve his position but Roy has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Roy avoids the attempt from Gonna Get to control.
Roy controlling the pace for now.
Gonna Get slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gonna Get trying to control here.
Gonna Get is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roy tries to pass to full mount but Gonna Get defends it.
Gonna Get wants to improve his position but Roy is controlling well.
#T4##SUB2#
Gonna Get looking for subs from the bottom but Roy mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Roy (10) vs (0) Gonna Get
Gonna Get is looking to get to half guard.
Roy avoids the attempt from Gonna Get to control.
Gonna Get is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Roy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gonna Get tries to improve his position but instead Roy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Roy (13) vs (0) Gonna Get#T5#
Roy controlling well, preventing Gonna Get from escaping the position.
Roy avoiding Gonna Get 's attempts to control his hands.
Roy 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.
You can see the frustration on Gonna Get's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gonna Get tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gonna Get tries to hold on but Roy postures up.
Roy controlling from the full mount.
Roy prevents Gonna Get from getting the reversal.#T6#
Gonna Get tries to hold on but Roy postures up.
Gonna Get really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roy controlling from the full mount.
Roy prevents Gonna Get from getting the reversal.
Gonna Get has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Roy (16) vs (0) Gonna Get
Gonna Get is really stuck here.
Gonna Get rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Gonna Get wants to get back to full guard.
Gonna Get trying to control from the bottom.
Gonna Get is pressing down on Roy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gonna Get looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonna Get, not yet. #SUB2#
Gonna Get working for a triangle but Roy defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gonna Get is looking for a triangle here but Roy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Roy (19) vs (0) Gonna Get
Gonna Get tries to buck Roy off but Roy is having none of it.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Gonna Get's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gonna Get tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonna Get is still trying to improve position.
Roy controls the position.
Gonna Get tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Gonna Get is trying to control Roy's posture but Roy avoids it.
Gonna Get looks to move to half guard but instead Roy has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roy (21) vs (0) Gonna Get
Gonna Get 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: Roy (21) vs (2) Gonna Get
Gonna Get trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonna Get trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Roy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (23) vs (2) Gonna Get#SUB2#
Gonna Get looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roy passes into half guard.
#T10#
Gonna Get is trying to get back to full guard.
Roy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gonna Get works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Roy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonna Get has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roy has managed to get both his arms back between Gonna Get's legs - danger averted.
Gonna Get wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
Gonna Get looking to control.
#T11##SUB2#
Gonna Get looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Roy (26) vs (2) Gonna Get
Roy controlling the position.
Gonna Get tries to buck Roy off but Roy is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gonna Get looks to move to half guard but instead Roy has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roy (28) vs (2) Gonna Get
Roy prevents Gonna Get from getting the reversal.#T12#
Roy controlling his opponent.
Gonna Get tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonna Get tries to improve his position but instead Roy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Roy (31) vs (2) Gonna Get
Roy is riding his opponent, not letting Gonna Get buck him off.
Gonna Get tries to escape but Roy has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Roy controls the action.
Gonna Get is really stuck here.
Gonna Get trying to control the hands but Roy breaks the grip.
Gonna Get tries to roll but Roy sticks to his back.
Roy controls the position.
Gonna Get tries to roll but Roy sticks to his back.
Roy biding his time, controlling Gonna Get.
Gonna Get is trying to break free.
#T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Roy controlling the positon.
Roy keeps control of the position as Gonna Get tries to break free.
Roy is riding his opponent, not letting Gonna Get buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy not allowing Gonna Get to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy takes the fight on points by 31 to 2.
The defeated Covid Gonna Get had this to say: 'Don't worry, I still got you.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Dez Havok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ron Roy!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Roy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Havok napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Havok (0) vs (4) Roy
Roy working away.
Havok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Havok is trying to improve his position.
Havok trying to remain calm as Roy controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Havok is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Havok tries to bench press Roy off him but Roy keeps the position.
Roy working away.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
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.
Roy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Roy controlling from side mount. #T3#
Roy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Havok's legs.
Havok has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
You can see the frustration on Havok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Roy advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Havok (0) vs (6) Roy
Havok is looking to get to half guard.
Havok is trying to reverse the position but instead Roy has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Havok (0) vs (9) Roy
Roy has the hooks in. Havok is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Roy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that Roy 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.
Havok tries to break free.
Roy controls the action.
It looks like Roy 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.#T6#
Havok is in bad spot here.
Roy biding his time, controlling Havok. #T7#
Roy controlling well, preventing Havok from escaping the position.
#T8#
Roy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Havok doesn't escape.
Roy is continuing to stall.
Roy avoiding Havok 's attempts to control his hands.
Havok wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Roy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Havok's body.
#SUB2#
Roy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Havok trying to control but not successfully.
Havok tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Roy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Havok tries to reverse the position but Roy maintains control.#T11#
Havok tries to improve his position but instead Roy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Havok (0) vs (12) Roy
Roy is riding his opponent, not letting Havok buck him off.
Havok trying to control the hands but Roy won't let him. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Havok's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Roy keeps control of the position easily here as Havok tries to buck him off.
Roy avoiding Havok 's attempts to control his hands.
Well,Havok is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Havok is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Roy.
Havok rolls, trying to escape but Roy keeps control of the position.
Roy controlling the position well here. Havok rolled but Roy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Roy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Havok has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T14#
Roy controlling well, preventing Havok from escaping the position.
Roy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Havok.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy wins on points by 12 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Nitro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ron Roy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Roy 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: Nitro (0) vs (2) Roy
Nitro wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
Nitro working a defensive guard but Roy passes into half guard.
Roy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nitro is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
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.#T2#
Nitro is looking to control Roy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nitro avoid being mounted?
Roy trying to control the pace.
Roy tries to pass to full mount but Nitro defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roy slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Roy trying to mount his opponent but Nitro defends it.
Roy controlling the pace. #T4#
Roy is pressing down on Nitro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nitro is holding on for now.
Roy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nitro is trying to maintain the position but Roy is very close to passing his half guard.
Roy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Roy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nitro trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nitro (0) vs (5) Roy#T6#
Roy controlling the pace for now.
Roy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nitro is holding on tight.
Roy prevents Nitro from getting the reversal.
Roy controlling from mount. #T7#
Nitro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Nitro (0) vs (8) Roy
I would not like to be Nitro right now.
Nitro trying to control the position but Roy manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
What can Nitro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
It looks like Roy 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.
Nitro is really stuck here.
#T9#
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.
Roy controlling well, preventing Nitro from escaping the position.
#T10#
Roy is not going to allow Nitro to sit and survive in this 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.
Nitro tries to break free.
#T11#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Roy is continuing to stall.#T12##T13##T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nitro is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ron Roy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Art Mcgowan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Roy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcgowan was covering up waiting for the punch and Roy finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roy (2) vs (0) Mcgowan
Mcgowan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Mcgowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgowan is trying to control the position but Roy postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan is adopting a defensive guard.
Roy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Mcgowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Mcgowan working for a triangle but Roy defends it easily.
Mcgowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roy controls the pace.#T2##SUB2#
Mcgowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roy is aware though and is defending well.
Roy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mcgowan wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Roy forces his way into half guard.
Roy prevents Mcgowan from improving his position.
Roy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roy (5) vs (0) Mcgowan
Roy taking a breather here.
Mcgowan is looking to regain half guard here but Roy keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Roy gets to mount! Mcgowan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roy (7) vs (0) Mcgowan
Mcgowan wants to control but Roy is having none of it.
Mcgowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Roy has a good base and remains in mount.
Roy content just to control the position here. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcgowan wants to hold on but Roy pushes him away.
Mcgowan has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Roy (10) vs (0) Mcgowan
Mcgowan is defending well here and trying to improve his 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.
Mcgowan just trying to survive but Roy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T6#
Roy is hanging on to Mcgowan's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Roy controlling the positon.
Mcgowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Roy gets his hands free.
Mcgowan tries to roll but Roy sticks to his back.
Mcgowan just trying to survive but Roy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
What can Mcgowan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Mcgowan right now.
Mcgowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Roy.
#SUB#
Roy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T8#
Mcgowan just trying to survive but Roy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Roy is hanging on to Mcgowan's back as he tries to escape.
Mcgowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T9#
Mcgowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Mcgowan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
Mcgowan rolls, trying to escape but Roy keeps control of the position.
Roy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mcgowan tries to escape but Roy has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Mcgowan is still trying to improve position.
Mcgowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mcgowan is really stuck here.
Roy controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Mcgowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Mcgowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mcgowan trying to control but not successfully.
Mcgowan is trying to break free.
Mcgowan trying to control the hands but Roy breaks the grip.
Mcgowan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roy's guard. Nice work there by Mcgowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (10) vs (2) Mcgowan#SUB#
Roy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcgowan is aware though and is defending well.#T13#
Roy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcgowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (12) vs (2) Mcgowan
Mcgowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Roy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T14#
Roy is pressing down on Mcgowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgowan is holding on for now.
Mcgowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy is fighting to break Mcgowan's control of his arms but Mcgowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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