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Event:
TOF 65
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Dinu swings for the body but Wiggim moves out of range.
Wiggim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Dinu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinu throws a shot from downtown. Wiggim moves away and avoids it.
Wiggim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dinu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Dinu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Wiggim gets the takedown into side control.
Dinu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dinu misses with a looping right.
And Wiggim tries to counter it with a takedown but Dinu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roman Dinu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiggim moves away.
Wiggim changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Dinu coming out on top.
Dinu throws a leg kick that misses.
Wiggim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dinu defends it well.
Dinu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wiggim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Dinu lands with a nice body punch.
Dinu swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Wiggim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dinu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wiggim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wiggim is stalling in the full guard.
Wiggim stands and throws Dinu's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Dinu is not content to let Wiggim control the position.
Dinu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dinu tries to get out of the position.
Wiggim tries to move to mount but Dinu blocks the move with his legs.
Dinu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wiggim on the ground.
Wiggim trying to control the position but Dinu is working away.
Wiggim tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Dinu wants to control but Wiggim postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiggim trying to control the position but Dinu is working away.
Dinu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wiggim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinu keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dinu loads up on a big right hand but Wiggim slips the punch.
Dinu swings for the body but Wiggim moves out of range.
Dinu tries to clinch but Wiggim is having none of it.
Dinu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dinu misses with a low kick as Wiggim jumps back.
Wiggim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dinu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wiggim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wiggim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinu.
Dinu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dinu.
Wiggim moves out of range of the strikes.
Wiggim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T5#
Dinu loads up on a big right hand but Wiggim slips the punch.
Wiggim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dinu defends it well.
Wiggim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiggim manages to avoid it.
Wiggim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dinu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiggim drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dinu defends it well.
Dinu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiggim with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dinu to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Dinu. Beautiful body shot.
Dinu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dinu throws an overhand right that lands on Wiggim's shoulder, as Wiggim tries to avoid the shot.
Dinu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wiggim's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from Dinu finds it's way through Wiggim's defenses. #TD2#
Dinu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wiggim to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dinu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wiggim forces his way into half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Wiggim is working for a kimura but Dinu is defending it quite comfortably.
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!#ES#
Dinu manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dinu tries to clinch but Wiggim moves out of range.
Wiggim feints the counter takedown.
Wiggim avoids the body shot from Dinu.
#T7#
Dinu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiggim ducks under a wild hook from Dinu.
Wiggim with the counter takedown but Dinu avoids it easily.
Dinu cracks Wiggim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Wiggim drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wiggim trying to control but Dinu is working from the bottom.
Dinu wants to get back to his feet but Wiggim is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wiggim trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiggim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T8#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Wiggim has hold of Dinu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dinu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wiggim cranks the arm and Dinu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dinu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ralph Wiggim!
A victorious Ralph Wiggim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Marx misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Marx pushes Wiggim up against the cage in a clinch.
Marx just leaning against Wiggim, taking a breather. #TD2#
Marx turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marx manages to end up in side control.
Marx working the ground and pound.
Wiggim is trying to control Marx's posture but Marx avoids it.
Wiggim is looking to regain half guard here but Marx keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marx just content to control the position. #T1#
Wiggim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marx landing a few strikes.
Marx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wiggim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wiggim is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Marx looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Marx content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wiggim gets back to half guard.
Wiggim is looking for a sweep. Marx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marx is taking a breather. Wiggim 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.
Wiggim is looking to improve his position.
Marx sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Marx closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wiggim's guard.
Wiggim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Marx is looking for a triangle but Wiggim pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Marx wants to stand and escape but Wiggim is having none of it.
Wiggim wants to control from the top but Marx keeps moving. #SUB#
Wiggim drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Wiggim as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Marx screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Wiggim! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ralph Wiggim! |
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