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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Jack tries for a takedown but Kooldfish circles away easily
and Kooldfish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Jack looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kooldfish!#SUB2#
Jack goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kooldfish rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jack's guard! Nice work there by Kooldfish!
Kooldfish is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Kooldfish pushes his legs off easily.
Jack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kooldfish is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Jack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Kooldfish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet. #SUB2#
Jack has his foot on Kooldfish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kooldfish works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kooldfish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kooldfish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jack looking for a guillotine here but Kooldfish defends easily.
#SUB2#
Jack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Kooldfish from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kooldfish stacks Jack on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kooldfish!
Jack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jack looks to move to half guard but instead Kooldfish has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kooldfish tries to control but Jack wriggling away.
Kooldfish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kooldfish prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kooldfish content just to control the position here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jack is looking to improve his position but Kooldfish isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kooldfish trying to control but Jack is having none of it.
Jack is desperately trying to improve his position but Kooldfish has a good base and remains in mount.
Kooldfish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack can't escape the position.
Kooldfish tries to control but Jack wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emelia Kooldfish dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Jack dives in and scores a takedown into Kooldfish's guard.
Kooldfish trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Kooldfish is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kooldfish manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Kooldfish's guard.
Kooldfish looking to control.
#SUB2#
Jack is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kooldfish is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kooldfish has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kooldfish is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kooldfish wanted to stand there but Jack had control of the position.
Kooldfish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Kooldfish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Kooldfish from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kooldfish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kooldfish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kooldfish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kooldfish trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kooldfish sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kooldfish wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
Cactus Jack has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kooldfish is aware though and is defending well.
Kooldfish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jack on the ground.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Jack looking for subs off his back but Kooldfish has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kooldfish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jack keeps working. #SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kooldfish pulls his head out easily.
Jack is staying active underneath Kooldfish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kooldfish is really struggling to control Jack but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jack tries for a takedown but Kooldfish circles away easily
and Kooldfish counters with a stiff right hand.
Cactus Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kooldfish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Jack shoots in and bounces Kooldfish off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kooldfish swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jack 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.
Jack passes Kooldfish's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Kooldfish is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kooldfish is defending against the submission attempts here by Jack.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cactus Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kooldfish scores with a hook to the body. Jack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jack shoots in and drives through. Kooldfish sprawls well.
Kooldfish swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Kooldfish was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jack.
Jack tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kooldfish defends well and Jack ends up having to push Kooldfish into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kooldfish tried to counter with a leg kick but Jack avoided it.
Emelia Kooldfish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.
Jack shoots in and drives through. Kooldfish sprawls well.
Kooldfish with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack shoots in and drives through. Kooldfish sprawls well.
Jack shoots for a double leg takedown but Kooldfish sprawls well. He's pushed Jack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kooldfish is fending him off so far but Jack persists. Nope, Kooldfish circles away and we're back to standing.
Kooldfish appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Kooldfish.
Jack shoots and misses
and Kooldfish counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Jack fails with the takedown
and Kooldfish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Emelia Kooldfish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kooldfish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jack misses with a takedown attempt
and Kooldfish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kooldfish scores with a body shot.
Kooldfish lands a nice shot to the body.
Kooldfish lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts.
Jack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kooldfish connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kooldfish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kooldfish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kooldfish connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Jack shoots and misses
and Kooldfish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kooldfish counters with a right hand to the body.
Kooldfish scores with a hook to the body. Jack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Kooldfish.
Kooldfish lands a nice shot to the body.
Kooldfish lands with a straight right. Jack didn't see that one coming.
Kooldfish is looking to wear down Jack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jack shoots in but Kooldfish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kooldfish lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jack tries for a takedown but Kooldfish circles away easily
and Kooldfish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack tries for a takedown but Kooldfish circles away easily
and Kooldfish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Jack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kooldfish punishes Jack's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kooldfish.
Jack has his takedown stuffed
and Kooldfish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kooldfish.
Kooldfish feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kooldfish scores with a three punch combo!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jack shoots in looking for a takedown but Kooldfish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jack's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Kooldfish. No joy for Jack on that attempt.
Jack with a poor takedown
and Kooldfish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kooldfish connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Jack tries for a takedown but Kooldfish circles away easily
and Kooldfish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kooldfish buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jack with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kooldfish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Emelia Kooldfish is winning the standup battle so far.
Kooldfish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kooldfish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack fails with the takedown
and Kooldfish counters with a straight right hand.
Jack misses with a takedown
and Kooldfish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jack has his takedown stuffed
and Kooldfish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kooldfish punishes Jack's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emelia Kooldfish showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kooldfish has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emelia Kooldfish!
In his post fight interview, Emelia Kooldfish gave a big smile as he said 'I'm so unselfish and so virtuous that I want to dedicate this fight to someone not white. Because I AM A GOOD PERSON DONT YOU GET IT?!!!! And yeah, like, Love will save us all, except certain pigments I guess. I think that's what CNN told me to think...'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Jack changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martinelli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Jack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martinelli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Martinelli is looking to regain half guard here but Jack keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martinelli has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Jack is working to tighten his grip on Martinelli's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Martinelli has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jack is really squeezing tight and eventually Martinelli passes out! Jack breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cactus Jack!
Our winner, Cactus Jack, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jack shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tierney manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.#SUB2#
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jack is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Jack drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Jack seems to have locked his on tight now - Tierney screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Jack, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cactus Jack!
Cactus Jack seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Jack closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toivonen circles away.
Jack fails with the takedown
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toivonen scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Cactus Jack has been cut.
Jack with a poor takedown
and Toivonen counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Jack! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Otso Toivonen!
After winning the bout, Otso Toivonen 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Sabatory scores with a takedown into Jack's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jack has his feet on Sabatory's thighs here. He's pushed Sabatory off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sabatory screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cactus Jack!
After winning the bout, Cactus Jack 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim lands with a straight right. Jack didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Cactus Jack has been cut.
Abdul Karim knocks out Jack with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Abdul Karim before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Abdul Karim picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khadem Abdul Karim!
During a confident post fight interview, Khadem Abdul Karim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
IronSide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
IronSide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
IronSide drives through and clinches with Jack against the cage.
#BC2#
IronSide's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jack avoids the head kick by IronSide.
Jack attempts a counter takedown but IronSide avoids it well and moves away.
IronSide pushes Jack away with a front kick.
IronSide lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
IronSide gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jack goes for a takedown attempt but IronSide pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
IronSide instigates a clinch. #T1##TD2#
IronSide is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jack can't fight it off and eventually IronSide manages to take the fight to the floor. Jack looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
IronSide throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Jack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Jack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. IronSide gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
IronSide wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Jack working for a triangle but IronSide defends it easily.
#SUB#
Jack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. IronSide is aware though and is defending well.
Jack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as IronSide controls the pace.#SUB2#
IronSide thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Jack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. IronSide doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. IronSide manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
IronSide 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. #SUB#
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Jack has his foot on IronSide's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. IronSide works his way back into a safe position though.
IronSide trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
IronSide must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
IronSide stopping the sweep attempt from Jack.
IronSide would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
IronSide not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
IronSide loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jack looking for a guillotine here but IronSide defends easily.
#SUB#
Jack has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. IronSide doesn't defend quickly enough and Jack has managed to lock this one up! Can IronSide escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jack on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cactus Jack!
Cactus Jack thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Cactus Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Javier Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jack sprawls well. Jack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Martinez moves into the clinch.
Martinez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jack is looking to take this one to the mat.
Martinez is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez tries to score a body lock takedown but Jack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cactus Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Martinez.
Martinez goes for a takedown attempt but Jack pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been told by Jack's head coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Martinez looking to score a takedown here. Jack is defending well but Martinez drives through and ends up in Jack's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jack (0) vs (2) Martinez#T1##SUB#
Jack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martinez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Jack.
Martinez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Jack has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Martinez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jack has tightened it up now! Martinez 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 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cactus Jack!
Our winner, Cactus Jack, 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:
SSG 105 Shaver vs Waterman
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laulhere tries for a takedown but Jack circles away easily#TD2#
and Jack counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laulhere (0) vs (4) Jack#SUB2#
Jack goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laulhere has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jack but great work by Laulhere. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (4) vs (4) Jack
Jack tries to improve position but can't.
Jack manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Laulhere is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laulhere. #SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Jack is refusing to be controlled, as Laulhere sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jack is defending against the submission attempts here by Laulhere.
#T1#
Laulhere controlling the action here.
Jack is refusing to be controlled, as Laulhere sits in half guard.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Jack is defending well.
Laulhere prevents Jack from improving his position.
Jack is pressing down on Laulhere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laulhere passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (7) vs (4) Jack
Laulhere trying to control the action but Jack is working from the bottom.
Jack is looking to reverse the position.
Laulhere trying to control the position but Jack is working away. #T2#
Jack tries to buck Laulhere off but Laulhere is having none of it.
Jack 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.
Jack manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (7) vs (6) Jack
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jack 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.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Jack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jack pushes down on Laulhere's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laulhere has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Jack is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is defending against the submission attempts here by Jack.
Laulhere keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Laulhere is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jack's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (11) vs (6) Jack#SUB#
Jack preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Laulhere.
Jack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laulhere tries to control but Jack wriggling away. #T4#
Jack regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Laulhere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jack is just riding it out for now. Laulhere eventually gives up the hold.
Laulhere uses his free foot to push down on Jack's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jack. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (14) vs (6) Jack
Jack is looking to get to half guard.
Laulhere controlling the pace for now.
Laulhere prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
Jack is squirming around, avoiding Laulhere's attempts to control the action.
Jack is desperately trying to improve his position but Laulhere has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Laulhere controlling his opponent.
Jack working to try and regain half guard.
Jack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jack is still trying to improve position.
Laulhere mounts Jack! Really nice guard pass there!
Laulhere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jack is looking to escape. #SUB#
Laulhere jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jack manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jack gets back to half guard.
Jack is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Laulhere works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (17) vs (6) Jack
Jack is looking to get to half guard.
Laulhere controlling his opponent.
Jack is squirming around, avoiding Laulhere's attempts to control the action.
Laulhere is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jack is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (20) vs (6) Jack#SUB#
Laulhere looking for the RNC.
Laulhere is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7##SUB#
Laulhere is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Laulhere controlling the positon.#SUB#
Laulhere is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jack is defending well though. Laulhere let's go of the attempt for now.
Jack is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Laulhere is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jack is defending well though. Laulhere let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Jack defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Laulhere's arms.
Laulhere has the hooks in. Jack is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8##SUB#
Laulhere has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Jack is defending well but eventually Laulhere manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Jack has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henri Laulhere! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 98
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Cactus Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Majid Shah!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shah clinches up against the cage.
Jack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Shah has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jack is trying to keep an underhook but Shah manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jack (0) vs (2) Shah#SUB2#
Shah is trying to work for a kimura but Jack is defending well.
Shah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shah in particular looking to stall.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Shah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Shah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jack tries to roll over but Shah keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Shah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shah stalling. #T2##SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Shah is controlling the pace.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Shah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Shah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jack defends it well.
Shah content to control rather than advance.
Shah trying to control the action but Jack is working from the bottom.
Jack is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Shah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shah is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shah pulls his head out easily.
Jack is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Jack is working hard here to advance position.
Shah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Shah has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jack.#SUB#
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shah sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Jack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shah defends it easily.
Shah seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5##SUB#
Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Shah 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#
Jack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6##SUB#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Shah pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Jack has his foot on Shah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shah works his way back into a safe position though.
Shah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jack wants to sweep but no luck.
Shah sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shah defends well.#SUB#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Shah pushes his legs off easily.
Shah is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Jack working for a triangle but Shah defends it easily.
#SUB#
Jack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Shah sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jack keeping full guard, as Shah tries to pass.
Shah controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shah seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T8##SUB#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Shah pushes his legs off easily.
Shah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jack working for a triangle but Shah defends it easily.
Jack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Shah pushes his legs off easily.
#T9#
Shah advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (0) vs (5) Shah
Shah just content to control the position.
Shah advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jack (0) vs (7) Shah
Jack 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.#SUB2#
Shah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Shah moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (0) vs (10) Shah#T10#
Jack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Jack prevents Shah from improving position.
Jack tries to buck Shah off but Shah is having none of it.#T11#
Shah controls the position from side control.
Jack tries to bench press Shah off him but Shah keeps the position.
Jack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Shah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Shah 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.
Let's hope that Shah 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.#SUB#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shah pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shah.#T12##SUB2#
Shah is looking for a kimura but Jack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shah to get the leverage. #SUB#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jack is pressing down on Shah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Jack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shah defends well.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Shah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13#
Shah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shah looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shah pushing down on Jack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Shah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Shah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shah pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Shah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jack sees it coming and defends easily.
Shah is looking to advance position but Jack won't allow it.
Jack gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shah is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jack pushes a forearm under Shah's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shah is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cactus Jack!
During a confident post fight interview, Cactus Jack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 97
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Smooth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smooth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smooth (4) vs (0) Jack
Smooth in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smooth gets to mount! Jack was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (6) vs (0) Jack
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smooth.
Smooth controlling from the full mount.
Jack tries to reverse the position but Smooth maintains control.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smooth in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smooth pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Smooth moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jack. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (9) vs (0) Jack
Smooth advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (11) vs (0) Jack
Jack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smooth controlling his opponent.
Jack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Jack tries to improve his position but Smooth has taken his back! Smooth has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jack tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Smooth pushes Jack away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Smooth!
Our winner, Tim Smooth, 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:
Stepping Stone 94
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Jacques Chancel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Chancel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chancel showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chancel (2) vs (0) Jack#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Chancel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chancel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jack has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Chancel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chancel controlling the action here.#T1#
Chancel'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.#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily.
Jack is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel slows the pace down in half guard.
Jack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chancel slips nicely into half guard.
Jack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jack.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB2#
Chancel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chancel has managed to get both his arms back between Jack's legs - danger averted.
Chancel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Jack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chancel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chancel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jack can't keep his opponent in guard - Chancel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chancel content to control rather than advance.
Jack tries to get to full guard but Chancel has control of the leg.
Chancel stalling.
Chancel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jack for as long as he can get away with.#T3##SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel prevents Jack from improving his position.
Chancel content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Jack tries to get to full guard but Chancel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Jack looks winded!
Chancel is taking a breather. Jack 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.
Chancel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (5) vs (0) Jack
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel controlling from the full mount.
Chancel continues to stall.#T5#
Jack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jack can't escape the position.
Chancel controlling his opponent. #T6#
Chancel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Chancel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Jack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chancel controlling from mount.
Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Jack is looking to get to half guard.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Jack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jack gets back to half guard.#T8##SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chancel in particular looking to stall.
More hug and hope from Chancel.
Further stalling from Chancel.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Chancel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chancel pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Chancel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chancel is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Chancel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jack is just riding it out for now. Chancel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.
Chancel content to control rather than advance.
Chancel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (8) vs (0) Jack
Chancel controlling his opponent. #T10#
Chancel prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
Chancel controlling the position easily from mount.
Jack sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jack tries to roll over but Chancel keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Chancel seems content to control.
Jack is in trouble now - Chancel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chancel (11) vs (0) Jack
Jack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jack 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.#T11#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Chancel is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jack keeps trying to improve his position.
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chancel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Jack is trying desperately to improve position.
Chancel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chancel prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
Chancel controlling from mount.
Jack is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Chancel prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Jack is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Chancel looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Chancel.
Jack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chancel content just to control the position here.
Jack can't escape the position.
Chancel controlling his opponent.
Chancel continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack regains half guard.
Chancel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chancel takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 91
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Cactus Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jack gets caught napping as Shaver dives in and scores a takedown. Jack manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jack (0) vs (2) Shaver
Jack keeping moving, preventing Shaver from controlling successfully.
Shaver passes Jack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shaver is pressing down on Jack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jack is holding on for now. #SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Jack works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Jack throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shaver uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (0) vs (5) Shaver
Jack tries to bench press Shaver off him but Shaver keeps the position.
Shaver advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jack (0) vs (7) Shaver
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack can't escape the position.
Jack is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Shaver content just to control the position here.
Shaver prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack 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: Jack (0) vs (10) Shaver
Shaver is trying to stick to Jack's back but Jack is turning into Shaver. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shaver's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jack. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jack (2) vs (10) Shaver
Shaver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Jack sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Shaver doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Jack paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Shaver - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Beaver Shaver!
Our winner, Beaver Shaver, 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:
Stepping Stone 83
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Cactus Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gerbandi has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gerbandi. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jack (0) vs (4) Gerbandi
Jack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jack 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.#SUB#
Jack is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gerbandi is tapping! Great win for Jack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cactus Jack!
Our winner, Cactus Jack, 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:
Stepping Stone 81
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Cactus Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Atkinson rushes Jack and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Atkinson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Atkinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his 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.
Jack stands and throws Atkinson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (3) vs (0) Atkinson#SUB#
Jack is trying to get an arm triangle but Atkinson is defending well. #SUB#
Jack is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Atkinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Atkinson is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Jack thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Atkinson sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Atkinson is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Jack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atkinson is trying to maintain the position but Jack is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Atkinson is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jack trying to mount his opponent but Atkinson defends it.
Atkinson is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Atkinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jack trying to pass the guard but Atkinson defending well.
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkinson is just riding it out for now. Jack eventually gives up the hold.
Atkinson trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Atkinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Jack is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Atkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkinson, not yet.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atkinson wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Atkinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jack defends well.#SUB2#
Jack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jack has managed to get both his arms back between Atkinson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5##SUB2#
Atkinson looking for a guillotine here but Jack defends easily.
#SUB#
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Jack 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.
Atkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Atkinson's guard. #SUB#
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T6##SUB2#
Atkinson has an active guard here but Jack has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Atkinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jack.
Atkinson won't allow Jack to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Atkinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Atkinson tries to roll over but Jack keeps him under control.#T7#
Atkinson manages to get to full guard.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Atkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Atkinson's guard. #T8##SUB2#
Atkinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jack passes Atkinson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jack looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura but Atkinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jack to get the leverage. #SUB#
Jack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atkinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jack. #T9#
Atkinson moves into full guard.
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Jack 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.
Jack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Atkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkinson manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Atkinson's guard. #T10#
Jack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Jack is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Atkinson 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! Jack rolls with it to try and escape but Atkinson cranks on the arm and Jack is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rowan Atkinson! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 73
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Dick Spots! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spots throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jack's waist but Jack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spots off to one side.
Jack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dick Spots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jack gets caught flat footed, as Spots shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spots (2) vs (0) Jack
Jack keeping full guard, as Spots tries to pass. #SUB2#
Spots avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spots definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spots sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spots'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.#SUB2#
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spots showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Spots drops back looking for a leg! Jack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jack manages to kick Spots off! Spots jumps back into Jack's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Jack has his foot on Spots's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spots works his way back into a safe position though.
Jack being controlled here, momentarily.
Spots trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spots passes into half guard.
Jack has a hand on Spots's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Spots takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (5) vs (0) Jack
Spots controlling from mount.
Jack slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Spots is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spots pulls his head out easily.
Jack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spots showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Jack working for a triangle but Spots defends it easily.
Spots is stalling in the full guard.
Spots has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spots tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard. #T3#
Spots stays in close to Jack's body and controls the position.
Jack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spots wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
Spots 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. #SUB2#
Jack looking for a guillotine here but Spots defends easily.
Jack has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Spots has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (8) vs (0) Jack
Jack manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (8) vs (2) Jack#SUB2#
Jack 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.
Spots trying to control here.
#T4#
Spots keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Jack 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.
Spots tries to roll over but Jack keeps him under control.#T5##SUB2#
Jack is working for a submission of some sort.
Spots trying to hold on to Jack's head to control him but Jack postures up.
Spots is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jack is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spots on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spots tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Jack is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spots has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spots tries to roll over but Jack keeps him under control.#T6##SUB2#
Jack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spots knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jack on the ground.#SUB2#
Jack wants to work for an arm triangle but Spots is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Jack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spots tries to roll over but Jack keeps him under control.
Spots is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Jack is looking for a kimura here.
Spots slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7#
Spots seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spots wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment.
Spots working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Jack has gone for a leg lock! Spots slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (10) vs (2) Jack
Spots looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Jack working for a triangle but Spots defends it easily.
#T8#
Spots controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Spots pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Jack looking for a guillotine here but Spots defends easily.
Spots sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spots slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Spots with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spots has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spots pulls his head out easily.
Jack wants to improve his position but Spots is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spots pulls his head out easily.
Spots perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spots wants to pass to mount but Jack is defending the position.
Jack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spots trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spots slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jack is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (10) vs (4) Jack
Jack wants to pass the guard but Spots is keeping the position.#T11#
Jack being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Jack has gone for a leg lock! Spots slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (12) vs (4) Jack
Spots controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spots controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jack wants to sweep but no luck. #T12##SUB2#
Jack working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spots has passed into half guard!
Spots sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Further stalling from Spots.
Spots is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (15) vs (4) Jack
Jack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Spots sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jack tries to reverse the position but Spots maintains control.
Spots controlling from the full mount.
Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Spots controlling from mount. #T14#
Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Spots tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spots fails to take his opponent's back.
Spots controlling from the full mount.
Jack is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack 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.
Spots controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spots takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Post fight, Dick Spots stared into the camera and said 'What are you gonna do when Dick Spots runs wild on you brother? you feel that? Im coming on you like no man has ever come on you before brother! Woooooo!'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 68
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Cactus Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Panchito Rivera!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rivera doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Jack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jack (2) vs (0) Rivera
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Rivera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivera manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Rivera's guard. #SUB#
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jack is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Rivera looking for a guillotine here but Jack defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack stands and throws Rivera's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (5) vs (0) Rivera#SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rivera has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Rivera is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Rivera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jack's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Jack! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Rivera has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cactus Jack!
Panchito Rivera was interviewed post fight and said 'YOU ARE PRETTY GOOD! NEXT TIME I SLAP HARDER'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 67
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gaul closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jack to the mat! Jack manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Jack
Gaul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Jack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaul defends well.
Jack keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gaul defends it easily.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jack looking for a guillotine here but Gaul defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Gaul pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Jack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Jack is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gaul has his hands clasped together but Jack extends and breaks Gaul's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jack.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cactus Jack! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 61
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lake (4) vs (0) Jack
Jack is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lake is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jack for as long as he can get away with.
Jack tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake controls the position.
Jack is trying to improve his position.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Jack keeps trying to improve his position.
Lake 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 Jack's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Lake wants to free his trapped foot but Jack is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lake is controlling the pace.
Lake'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.#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Lake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jack! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (7) vs (0) Jack
Jack manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lake sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Jack wants to get back to full guard but Lake has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (10) vs (0) Jack
Lake controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Jack is looking to get to half guard.
Jack gets back to half guard.
Lake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.
Lake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jack tries to get to full guard but Lake has control of the leg.
Lake moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (13) vs (0) Jack
Lake taking a breather here. #T5#
Lake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jack is looking to regain half guard here but Lake keeps moving and retains side control.
Jack is letting Lake control him for a moment.
Jack is looking for a sweep.
Lake taking a breather here.
Jack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jack is trying to escape the position but Lake is controlling the position.
Jack is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Jack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Lake performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Lake is pressing down on Jack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jack is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jack looks winded!#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Jack has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lake escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lake! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (16) vs (0) Jack
Lake staying calm.#T8#
Lake continues to stall.
Jack sneaks back into half guard.
Still in half guard, Lake seems content to control.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Jack wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Lake trying to mount his opponent but Jack defends it. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lake in particular looking to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lake.#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lake in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Jack is in trouble now - Lake has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (19) vs (0) Jack#T10#
Jack stops Lake from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lake content just to control the position here.
Lake continues to hold on tight.
Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Lake controlling the pace for now.
Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Lake looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Jack tries to reverse the position but Lake maintains control.
Lake controlling the pace for now.
Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Lake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Jack gets back to half guard.
Jack won't allow Lake to pass to mount.
Lake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Lake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Jack is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13##SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
Lake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Lake performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
Lake frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (22) vs (0) Jack
Jack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lake tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jack looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lake (25) vs (0) Jack
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Jack right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lake takes the fight on points by 25 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Jean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jean tries a head kick but it misses.
Jean looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack feinted with a counter takedown.
Jean misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Jack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jean's guard.
Jack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jack working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jean's head.#SUB#
Jack 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.
Jack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack passes Jean's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Jack thows a huge punch but Jean dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jack is trying for a kimura here. Jean looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jack wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cactus Jack! |
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