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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Colin Deck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shota Imanaga!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Deck closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Deck lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deck (2) vs (0) Imanaga
Imanaga should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Imanaga looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Deck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Deck drops back looking for a leg! Imanaga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Imanaga manages to kick Deck off! Deck jumps back into Imanaga's guard. #SUB#
Deck 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#
Deck drops back looking for a leg! Imanaga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Imanaga manages to kick Deck off! Deck jumps back into Imanaga's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Deck drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Imanaga dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deck (2) vs (2) Imanaga#T1##SUB#
Deck has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Imanaga should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Deck has tightened it up now! Imanaga 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 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Colin Deck!
Colin Deck gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Imanaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavernelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tavernelli throws a big shot that misses.
Imanaga flicks out a counter leg kick but Tavernelli steps away.
Tavernelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imanaga moves away.
Imanaga should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Imanaga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tavernelli's head.
Tavernelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Imanaga momentarily.
Tavernelli closes the distance and clinches up with Imanaga, looking for a takedown. Tavernelli pushes Imanaga against the cage but Imanaga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Imanaga throws a counter combo.#TD#
Tavernelli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Imanaga sprawls well initially but Tavernelli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tavernelli is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Imanaga reverses the position - he's now on top in Tavernelli's guard.
Tavernelli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Imanaga 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.
Tavernelli pulls Imanaga in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Tavernelli has his feet on Imanaga's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tavernelli misses the jab.
Tavernelli just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Imanaga slips a jab from Tavernelli.
Tavernelli throws a body punch but Imanaga moves out of range.
Imanaga throws a counter combo.#TD#
Tavernelli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tavernelli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Imanaga defending against the ground and pound.
Tavernelli working the head with strikes.
Imanaga struggling a bit here.
Imanaga is trying to escape the position but Tavernelli is controlling the position.
Imanaga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tavernelli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tavernelli misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Tavernelli trying to control the position but Imanaga is working away.
Tavernelli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Imanaga is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tavernelli lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Imanaga down.
Tavernelli advances to full mount.
Tavernelli lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Imanaga hang on?
Tavernelli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tavernelli scoring with strikes but Imanaga is staying in there.
Tavernelli throwing strikes but Imanaga uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavernelli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Imanaga looks winded!
Tavernelli is nestled in close to Imanaga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#Imanaga is rocked!#T4#
Tavernelli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Imanaga is still in real trouble! Can Tavernelli finish him?
Tavernelli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tavernelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Tavernelli is trying to work for a kimura but Imanaga is defending well.
Imanaga seems to have recovered his senses.
Tavernelli wants to take a breather but Imanaga is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavernelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tavernelli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Tavernelli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Imanaga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavernelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavernelli cracks Imanaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ciro Tavernelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavernelli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Tavernelli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Imanaga!
Tavernelli in side control, throwing shots but Imanaga defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavernelli throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Imanaga works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanaga tries to roll over but Tavernelli keeps him under control.#T1#
Tavernelli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tavernelli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tavernelli lands a nice short elbow.
Imanaga wants to improve his position but Tavernelli is controlling well.
Tavernelli working over Imanaga with some ground and pound. Imanaga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Imanaga is breathing heavily.
Tavernelli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Imanaga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Tavernelli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Imanaga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tavernelli.
Tavernelli working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Tavernelli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tavernelli throwing shots but Imanaga is blocking nicely.
Tavernelli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Tavernelli slips a nice elbow through Imanaga's hands, connecting with Imanaga's forehead.
Ciro Tavernelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tavernelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Imanaga's head.
Tavernelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Imanaga's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tavernelli throwing shots but Imanaga is blocking nicely.
Tavernelli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Tavernelli there.
Tavernelli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Imanaga defending well though.
Tavernelli is nestled in close to Imanaga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tavernelli working over Imanaga with some ground and pound. Imanaga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Imanaga has hold of Tavernelli's hands but Tavernelli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Tavernelli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Tavernelli.
Well, if Tavernelli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tavernelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tavernelli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tavernelli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Imanaga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavernelli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Tavernelli dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tavernelli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tavernelli throws a jab but it's blocked by Imanaga. #TD2#
Imanaga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tavernelli can't do much from the bottom here.
Tavernelli manages to get back to half guard.
Tavernelli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tavernelli wants to improve his position but Imanaga is controlling well.
Tavernelli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Imanaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Tavernelli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
An elbow from Tavernelli crashes against the mat.
Imanaga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tavernelli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tavernelli lands some shots froms side control.
Tavernelli moves into full mount!
Tavernelli with a couple of short strikes.
Tavernelli landing punches.
Tavernelli is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Imanaga can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Imanaga that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A big strike lands for Tavernelli! That's really hurt Imanaga and he's turned his back - Tavernelli keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Tavernelli jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Tavernelli! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Imanaga's waist but Imanaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Imanaga wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Imanaga as he jumps to the side.
Shota Imanaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Turner.
No luck for Turner with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Imanaga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
Imanaga controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Turner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imanaga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Turner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Imanaga defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanaga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Imanaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Imanaga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Imanaga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Imanaga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Turner looks for a takedown but Imanaga sprawls well.
Turner fails to land the takedown.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Imanaga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Imanaga stalls from top position.
Imanaga working away.#SU#
Imanaga stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Turner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner tries to clinch but Imanaga is having none of it.
Turner tries to clinch but Imanaga is having none of it.
Imanaga wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turner wants to clinch.
Imanaga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Charles Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Imanaga as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Turner with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner shoots and misses #CL#
and Imanaga counters by clinching up. #BC#
Imanaga manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shota Imanaga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Turner tries to clinch there but Imanaga circles away.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Imanaga counters by clinching up. #BC#
Imanaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Imanaga could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Imanaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner is looking to clinch but Imanaga is avoiding it.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Imanaga circles away.
Imanaga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it.
Turner tries for a takedown but Imanaga circles away easily#CL#
and Imanaga counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner looking to slow down the pace here.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Imanaga uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Imanaga leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Imanaga breaks the clinch.
Imanaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Turner tries to get set, Imanaga tries to push him back and clinch up but Turner manages to avoid the attempt.
Turner darts in looking for a takedown but Imanaga gets double underhooks and turns Turner into the cage.
Shota Imanaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Turner.
Turner tries for a takedown but Imanaga circles away easily#CL#
and Imanaga counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turner being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Imanaga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Turner trying to control the position but instead, Imanaga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turner into the cage.
Imanaga goes for a takedown attempt but Turner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turner wants to clinch up but Imanaga keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Imanaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Imanaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Turner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Imanaga jumps guard.
#T3#
Turner being controlled here momentarily.
Imanaga keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Imanaga keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#ES#
Imanaga manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Imanaga tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Imanaga as Turner shoots in.#TD#
Imanaga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turner quickly recovers to half guard.
Shota Imanaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Imanaga slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shota Imanaga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
Imanaga seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turner.
Turner tries to clinch but Imanaga is having none of it.
We've been informed that Turner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Imanaga moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Imanaga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
Turner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turner keeping full guard, as Imanaga tries to pass. #T1#
Turner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Imanaga controls the pace.
Turner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shota Imanaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Imanaga stands up and waves to Turner to follow him.
Charles Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shota Imanaga is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Imanaga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Imanaga sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Imanaga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Turner is trying to control but can't.
Imanaga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Imanaga trying to pass the guard but Turner defending well. #SU#
Imanaga stands up from half guard. #T3#
Turner tries for a takedown but Imanaga circles away easily#CL#
and Imanaga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shota Imanaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Turner.#BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Imanaga swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Imanaga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Turner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Imanaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Imanaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB2#
Turner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Imanaga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanaga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turner's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shota Imanaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Imanaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shota Imanaga! |
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