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Event:
R7
Date: Jul 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Billy Fischer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rodrigo Lara!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Fischer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Fischer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lara uses from the top position.
Lara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fischer is keeping the position for now.
Lara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fischer is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lara wants to control from the top but Fischer keeps moving.
Fischer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (2) vs (0) Lara#T1#
Lara is looking for a sweep. Fischer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lara actively working from the bottom here.
Fischer is controlling the pace.
Lara wants to control but Fischer is keeping busy.
Fischer wants to advance to full mount but Lara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
Fischer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lara is keeping the position for now.
Lara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fischer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fischer continues to stall.
Fischer won't allow Lara to sweep him here. #T3#
Lara wants to hit a sweep here but Fischer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lara there! Score +3 for passing guard: Fischer (5) vs (0) Lara
Lara tries to improve his position but instead Fischer has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fischer (8) vs (0) Lara
Lara tries to break free.
What can Lara do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lara tries to escape but Fischer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fischer controlling the positon.
Lara tries to roll but Fischer sticks to his back.
Good control from Fischer.#T5#
Fischer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fischer is not going to allow Lara to sit and survive in this position.
Fischer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fischer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fischer.#T7#
More hug and hope from Fischer.
Fischer keeps control of the position as Lara tries to break free.
Fischer has good solid back control here.
Fischer continues to hold on tight.
Lara can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Fischer keeps control of the position easily here as Lara tries to buck him off.
Lara tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Fischer is riding his opponent, not letting Lara buck him off. #T10#
Lara turns into Fischer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (8) vs (2) Lara
Lara wants to control from the top but Fischer keeps moving.
Fischer pulls Lara in close to prevent any damage.
Lara passes into half guard. #T11#
Fischer is positioning himself well to prevent Lara advancing to mount.
Fischer is looking to improve his position.
Lara is looking to take a break and control but Fischer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fischer! Score +3 for passing guard: Fischer (8) vs (5) Lara
Fischer tries to hold on but Lara pushes him away. #T12#
Lara controlling from the full mount.
Lara trying to control but Fischer is having none of it.
Fischer working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Lara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fischer working to try and regain half guard.
Lara works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fischer (8) vs (8) Lara#SUB2#
Fischer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lara.
Fischer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lara is trying to control the action in half guard but Fischer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14##SUB2#
Lara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fischer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fischer is holding on to half guard well.
Fischer is pressing down on Lara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fischer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lara won't allow Fischer to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lara gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lara wins on points by 9 to 8. |
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Event:
R6
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Billy Fischer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dragan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fischer defends it well.
Fischer tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and bounces Fischer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fischer (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie postures up.
Fischer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is thwarting Fischer's attempts to control the position.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Gracie prevents Fischer from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Fischer won't allow it. #T2#
Gracie stalling.
Fischer tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Fischer is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Fischer is defending it quite comfortably.
Fischer wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Gracie controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fischer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Fischer is looking to improve his position.
Fischer is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fischer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fischer working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Let's hope that Gracie 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.
Fischer keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T7#
Fischer controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie is pushing down on Fischer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fischer is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Fischer is defending well.
Fischer manages to get to full guard.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Fischer looking for a sweep. Not yet Fischer, not yet.
Fischer working a defensive guard here.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
It looks like Gracie 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.#T10##SUB#
Fischer is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fischer (0) vs (5) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fischer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fischer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11#
Fischer trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is taking a breather. Fischer 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.
Fischer is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Fischer is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie not doing much here.
#T13#
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Fischer is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fischer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
R4
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Billy Fischer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sammy Carrillo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Fischer has Carrillo up against the cage in a clinch.
Fischer is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Fischer jumps into guard, dragging Carrillo to the mat.
Carrillo wants to pass the guard but Fischer is keeping the position.
Carrillo is still trying to improve position.
Fischer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer is pulling down on Carrillo's head. It's preventing any offense from Carrillo, at least for the moment.
Fischer keeping full guard, as Carrillo tries to pass. #T1#
Fischer wants to sweep here but Carrillo controlling him for the moment.
Fischer has control of Carrillo's left arm, preventing Carrillo from doing any damage.
Carrillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Fischer is retaining full guard.
Carrillo keeps trying to improve his position.
Carrillo is looking to advance position but Fischer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fischer (4) vs (0) Carrillo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Carrillo is trying to escape the mount.
Carrillo is trying to reverse the position but instead Fischer has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Fischer (7) vs (0) Carrillo
Fischer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Carrillo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fischer is riding his opponent, not letting Carrillo buck him off. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Carrillo just trying to survive but Fischer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fischer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Carrillo doesn't escape.
Carrillo is really stuck here.
Carrillo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carrillo wants to control his opponent's hands but Fischer gets his hands free.
Fischer controls the action.
I really don't envy Carrillo right now.
#T5#
Carrillo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Carrillo wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Carrillo right now.
Carrillo can't escape the position.
Good control from Fischer.
Fischer continues to stall.#T6#
Carrillo just trying to survive but Fischer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Carrillo rolls, trying to escape but Fischer keeps control of the position.
Fischer is trying to stick to Carrillo's back but Carrillo is turning into Fischer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fischer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Carrillo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (7) vs (2) Carrillo
Carrillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Fischer is retaining full guard.
Fischer is controlling Carrillo's posture.#T7#
Fischer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Carrillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fischer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carrillo won't allow Fischer to sweep him here.
Fischer keeping full guard, as Carrillo tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fischer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (9) vs (2) Carrillo#T8##SUB2#
Fischer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fischer wants to pass the guard but Carrillo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Carrillo is looking for a triangle here but Fischer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fischer (12) vs (2) Carrillo
Carrillo tries to bench press Fischer off him but Fischer keeps the position.
Fischer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T9#
More hug and hope from Fischer.
Carrillo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fischer gets to mount! Carrillo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fischer (14) vs (2) Carrillo
Carrillo tries to improve his position but instead Fischer has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fischer (17) vs (2) Carrillo
Carrillo is really stuck here.
What can Carrillo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
Carrillo is really stuck here.
Carrillo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fischer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Carrillo tries to roll but Fischer sticks to his back.
Fischer has good solid back control here.
Fischer not allowing Carrillo to control his hands. #T11#
Fischer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fischer gets his hands free as Carrillo looks to control.
Fischer has the hooks in. Carrillo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Carrillo trying to control the position but Fischer manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Fischer is hanging on to Carrillo's back as he tries to escape.
Carrillo turns into Fischer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (17) vs (4) Carrillo
Carrillo looking to pass the guard.
Fischer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carrillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carrillo passes into half guard.
Carrillo trying to mount his opponent but Fischer defends it. #T13#
Fischer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carrillo being controlled here momentarily.
Carrillo looking to pass the guard.
Fischer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carrillo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (19) vs (4) Carrillo#SUB2#
Carrillo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fischer passes into half guard.
#T14#
Fischer controlling the action here.
Fischer'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#
Carrillo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fischer prevents Carrillo from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fischer takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
An out of breath Billy Fischer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
R5
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kyung Quyen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Billy Fischer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Quyen wants to clinch up but Fischer keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Fischer tries to sprawl but Quyen drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quyen (2) vs (0) Fischer
Quyen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Quyen (5) vs (0) Fischer
Quyen trying to control but Fischer is having none of it.
Fischer tries to hold on but Quyen postures up.
Quyen looking to control but Fischer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quyen wants to take Fischer's back here but Fischer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Quyen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fischer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fischer and Quyen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fischer can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quyen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fischer keeps working.
Quyen advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Quyen (7) vs (0) Fischer
Fischer is trying to escape the mount but Quyen keeps good control and instead manages to take Fischer's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Quyen (10) vs (0) Fischer#SUB#
Quyen working for a choke but Fischer is defending well.
Will Quyen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T2##SUB#
Quyen looking to break Fischer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fischer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Quyen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Quyen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Quyen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Quyen is looking for a rear naked choke here but Fischer reverses the position brilliantly into Quyen's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quyen (10) vs (2) Fischer
Fischer preventing the sweep.
Fischer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Quyen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Quyen has an active guard here but Fischer has managed to pass into half guard.
Quyen wants to improve his position but Fischer is controlling well.
#SUB#
Quyen looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Fischer is controlling the pace.
Fischer wants to take a breather but Quyen is having none of it.
Quyen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quyen trying to control from the bottom.
Quyen is looking to improve his position.
#T5##SUB2#
Fischer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quyen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fischer.
Fischer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quyen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quyen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quyen is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Quyen gets full guard.
Quyen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Quyen is looking for a triangle but Fischer pushes his legs off easily.
Fischer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quyen is keeping the position for now.
Fischer trying to control the position from guard on top but Quyen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quyen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fischer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quyen (12) vs (2) Fischer
Quyen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fischer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Fischer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fischer being controlled here, momentarily.
Quyen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Fischer keeping full guard, as Quyen tries to pass.
Quyen stopping the sweep attempt from Fischer.
Quyen looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Quyen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fischer dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quyen (12) vs (4) Fischer#T9#
Fischer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quyen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quyen (14) vs (4) Fischer
Quyen won't allow Fischer to sweep him here.
Quyen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Quyen (17) vs (4) Fischer
Quyen has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Quyen (19) vs (4) Fischer#T10#
Fischer tries to reverse the position but Quyen maintains control.
Quyen tries to control but Fischer wriggling away.
Fischer tries to hold on but Quyen postures up.#SUB#
Quyen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fischer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fischer! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quyen (19) vs (6) Fischer#SUB#
Quyen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fischer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Quyen looking for subs off his back but Fischer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Quyen tries to roll over but Fischer keeps him under control.#T11#
Quyen wants to get back to full guard but Fischer has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Quyen (19) vs (9) Fischer
Quyen tries to improve position but can't.
Fischer is looking to take a break and control but Quyen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Quyen is looking for a sweep.
Fischer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Quyen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fischer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Quyen struggling a bit here.
Quyen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13#
Quyen is looking for a sweep. Fischer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quyen is trying to maintain the position but Fischer is very close to passing his half guard.
Quyen is looking for a sweep. Fischer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quyen is working hard here to advance position.
Quyen is not content to let Fischer control the position.#T14#
Quyen trying to control but Fischer postures up.
Quyen wants to improve his position but Fischer is controlling well.
Quyen wants to sweep but Fischer has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Quyen (19) vs (12) Fischer
Quyen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fischer moves into full mount! Quyen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Quyen (19) vs (15) Fischer
Fischer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quyen takes the fight on points by 19 to 15.
Kyung Quyen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
R 3
Date: Jul 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Power Striker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Billy Fischer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Fischer clinches up against the cage.
Striker is trying to pull guard but Fischer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Striker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fischer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Striker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Power Striker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Striker is looking for a takedown.
Striker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fischer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Fischer manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Striker looking to pass the guard.
Striker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Fischer is looking to sweep but instead, Striker has passed into half guard.
Fischer is in trouble now - Striker has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Striker (3) vs (0) Fischer
Fischer can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Striker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fischer turns into him and now he's in Striker's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Striker (3) vs (2) Fischer#SUB#
Striker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fischer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Fischer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Striker's guard.
Striker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Striker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Striker wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Fischer trying to control the position from guard on top but Striker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Striker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Striker trying to control the position.
Striker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fischer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fischer trying to control the position from guard on top but Striker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Fischer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Striker working a defensive guard but Fischer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Striker (3) vs (5) Fischer
Striker gets back to half guard.#T5#
Striker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fischer has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Striker (3) vs (8) Fischer
Fischer fails to take his opponent's back.
Striker tries to lock up and control but Fischer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Striker is trying to reverse the position but instead Fischer has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Striker (3) vs (11) Fischer
Striker rolls, trying to escape but Fischer keeps control of the position.
Fischer not allowing Striker to control his hands.
Striker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Fischer 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.#T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Striker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Striker wants to escape the position.
Fischer has good solid back control here.
Striker wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Striker just trying to survive but Fischer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Striker is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Striker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Striker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Fischer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Striker tries to break free.
Fischer is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fischer doesn't have the hooks in and Striker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Striker (5) vs (11) Fischer
Fischer keeping moving, preventing Striker from controlling successfully.
Fischer is trying to control the position but Striker postures up. #T10#
Striker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Striker trying to control but Fischer is working from the bottom.
Fischer managing to control the position.
Striker postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fischer keeping moving, preventing Striker from controlling successfully. #T11#
Fischer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Striker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fischer is keeping the position for now.
Striker postures up.
#SUB#
Striker has gone for a leg lock! Fischer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Striker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Striker (5) vs (13) Fischer
Fischer wants to pass the guard but Striker is keeping the position.#T12#
Striker trying to control the position here.
Fischer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Striker is looking for a sweep. Fischer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Striker trying to control but Fischer postures up.
Striker wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Striker trying to control but Fischer postures up.
Fischer is looking to take a break and control but Striker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fischer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Striker tries to get to full guard but Fischer has control of the leg.
Striker wants to control but Fischer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Well, if Fischer 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.
Striker is pressing down on Fischer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Striker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fischer has picked Striker up and slammed him! Striker can't keep hold of the triangle and Fischer manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Striker (5) vs (16) Fischer
You can see the frustration on Striker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Striker tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fischer tries to advance to mount but Striker denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fischer wins on points by 16 to 5.
Billy Fischer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Power Striker was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a grappling tournament?'. |
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Event:
R 2
Date: Jul 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Billy Fischer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Enrique Montoya!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Montoya tries to clinch there but Fischer circles away.
Montoya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fischer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Fischer clinches. #TD#
Fischer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fischer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Montoya preventing the sweep.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fischer holds on and takes a little breather.
Montoya looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Fischer 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.
Fischer wants to improve his position but instead Montoya has moved into half guard.
Montoya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fischer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fischer trying to hold on to Montoya's head to control him but Montoya postures up.
#T2#
Fischer controlling the position for now.
Fischer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fischer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montoya is one step ahead there.
Montoya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Montoya is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Montoya 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.#T4#
Fischer controls Montoya momentarily but Montoya frees himself.
Fischer wants to improve his position but instead Montoya has moved into half guard.
Fischer is trying to get back to full guard.
Fischer wants to control but Montoya is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Fischer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Montoya preventing the sweep.
Montoya tries to free his leg and advance position but Fischer is retaining full guard.
Fischer wants to sweep but no luck.
Fischer wants to hit a sweep here but Montoya passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fischer there! Score +3 for passing guard: Fischer (0) vs (3) Montoya#T6#
Fischer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Montoya controlling the pace for now.
Fischer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fischer (0) vs (6) Montoya#T7#
Montoya really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fischer.
Fischer tries to escape but Montoya has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Fischer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Montoya doesn't have the hooks in and Fischer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (2) vs (6) Montoya#T8#
Fischer looking to pass the guard.
Fischer wants to control from the top but Montoya keeps moving.
Fischer wants to pass the guard but Montoya is keeping the position.
Fischer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Montoya managing to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Montoya.
Fischer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Fischer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Montoya manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (2) vs (8) Montoya
Fischer wants to sweep here but Montoya controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Fischer keeping full guard, as Montoya tries to pass.
Fischer working a defensive guard here.
Montoya trying to move into half guard but instead Fischer has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fischer (4) vs (8) Montoya#T12#
Montoya is trying to keep Fischer in close.
Fischer pushing down on Montoya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Montoya trying to hold on to Fischer's head to control him but Fischer postures up.
Fischer is keen to just control but Montoya is a slippery customer.
Montoya tries to roll over but Fischer keeps him under control.
Fischer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Fischer trying to mount his opponent but Montoya defends it.
Fischer not doing much here.
Fischer prevents Montoya from improving his position.#T14#
Montoya is controlling Fischer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Fischer 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montoya wins on points by 8 to 4. |
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Event:
R 1
Date: Jul 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Quandale Dingle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Fischer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Fischer moves into the clinch.
Fischer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dingle.
Dingle tries to pull guard but Fischer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dingle tries to score a body lock takedown but Fischer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quandale Dingle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dingle can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Fischer pulls Dingle into guard.
Dingle trying to control but Fischer is working from the bottom.
Fischer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dingle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingle stays in close to Fischer's body and controls the position.
Fischer looking for a sweep. Not yet Fischer, not yet. #T1#
Dingle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fischer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fischer keeping full guard, as Dingle tries to pass.
Dingle trying to control but Fischer is working from the bottom.
Dingle looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Dingle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fischer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fischer has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dingle (0) vs (2) Fischer
Dingle trying to keep a closed guard but Fischer is proving a slippery customer.
Fischer slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Dingle wants to improve his position but Fischer is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dingle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dingle working a defensive guard here.
Fischer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dingle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fischer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Dingle throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fischer uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dingle (0) vs (5) Fischer#T4#
Dingle tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dingle (0) vs (7) Fischer
Dingle is looking to improve his position but Fischer isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fischer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dingle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Dingle stops Fischer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dingle tries to hold on but Fischer postures up.
Dingle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fischer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fischer controlling his opponent.
Dingle tries to hold on but Fischer postures up.
Fischer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dingle to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dingle (0) vs (10) Fischer#T6#
Fischer trying to control.
I really don't envy Dingle right now.
Fischer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dingle doesn't escape.
Dingle tries to escape but Fischer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dingle turns into Fischer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dingle (2) vs (10) Fischer
Dingle stays in close to Fischer's body and controls the position. #T7#
Dingle wants to control from the top but Fischer keeps moving.
Fischer keeping full guard, as Dingle tries to pass.
Dingle wants to control from the top but Fischer keeps moving. #T8#
Dingle looking to sit in guard and control but Fischer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dingle (2) vs (12) Fischer
Dingle controlling the position.
Fischer trying to control but Dingle is working from the bottom.
Dingle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fischer wants to control from the top but Dingle keeps moving.
Dingle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Fischer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dingle is trying to control the position but Fischer postures up.
Dingle trying to control the position here.
Dingle 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.#T10#
Dingle controlling the position.#SUB#
Dingle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dingle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dingle (4) vs (12) Fischer
Dingle passes Fischer's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Fischer tries to get to full guard but Dingle has control of the leg.
Fischer is doing well to control the position and prevent Dingle from advancing to side control.
Fischer is pressing down on Dingle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fischer controlling the position.
Dingle 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. #T12#
Dingle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fischer looking to control.
Dingle trying to control the position from guard on top but Fischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dingle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fischer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fischer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fischer! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dingle (4) vs (16) Fischer
Dingle is trying to control Fischer's posture but Fischer avoids it. #T13#
Dingle is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dingle is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dingle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fischer off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dingle (8) vs (16) Fischer
Dingle trying to control momentarily.
#T14#
Fischer turns into Dingle and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dingle (8) vs (18) Fischer#SUB#
Fischer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dingle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fischer has managed to get both his arms back between Dingle's legs - danger averted.
Dingle is trying to control the position but Fischer postures up.
Dingle looking for a sweep. Not yet Dingle, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fischer 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fischer wins on points by 18 to 8.
Billy Fischer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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