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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lance Wright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jean Luc Picard!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wright shoots for a double leg takedown but Picard sprawls well. He's pushed Wright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Picard has closed the distance and engaged Wright in a clinch.
Picard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wright is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Picard to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Wright is fighting off a takedown attempt but Picard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wright to the mat. Wright regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wright (0) vs (2) Picard
Picard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Picard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wright is tightening it up a little... Picard has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Picard reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Picard taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lance Wright! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Fisher gets caught flat footed, as Wright shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wright would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fisher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wright pushes down on Fisher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wright in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Wright is working for an americana but Fisher has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Wright was thinking about the submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Wright in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fisher tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lance Wright! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Wright looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aslanov!
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Aslanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aslanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Aslanov throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Wright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aslanov tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wright tries for a kimura but Aslanov is defending well.
Aslanov is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Aslanov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aslanov dodges the ground and pound from Wright.#SUB#
Wright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aslanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aslanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Wright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aslanov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Wright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aslanov, who protects the arm well.
Aslanov is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Wright working away.#SUB#
Wright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wright fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Wright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Wright.#SUB#
Wright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Aslanov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aslanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aslanov is trying to improve his position.
Aslanov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wright has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aslanov keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aslanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wright trying to control the position but Aslanov is working away. #SUB#
Wright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aslanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Wright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aslanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wright wants to control but Aslanov is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Wright dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wright tries to clinch up but Aslanov circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Aslanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wright pushes Aslanov off but Aslanov dives into side control.
Wright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aslanov is nestled in close to Wright, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aslanov working over Wright with some ground and pound. Wright looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslanov trying to control from Wright's half guard. Wright has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aslanov wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Wright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aslanov defends it easily.
Aslanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aslanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wright wants to stand but Aslanov is controlling the position.
Aslanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Aslanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aslanov has managed to get both his arms back between Wright's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Wright has his foot on Aslanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aslanov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Aslanov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wright is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wright has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Aslanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
Aslanov controls Wright momentarily but Wright frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aslanov wants to get back to his feet but Wright is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Aslanov keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aslanov dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aslanov postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it. #T4##SUB#
Aslanov is sitting in close to Wright's body. Wright has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Aslanov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Aslanov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wright.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lance Wright! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Wright blocks a head kick by Bouchard.
Wright tries to clinch up.
Bouchard throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Bouchard misses with a takedown attempt - Wright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bouchard.
Bouchard pushes Wright away with a front kick.
Bouchard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Wright counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wright.
Lance Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Bouchard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Bouchard pulls guard effortlessly.
Wright is looking to stand up but Bouchard won't let him.
Bouchard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Wright looking to pass the guard.
Wright wants to get up but he can't break Bouchard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wright preventing the sweep.
Wright trying to control but Bouchard is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Wright'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#
Wright looking to improve position, pressing down on Bouchard's thigh with his hand. Bouchard seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Wright paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Wright's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Bouchard picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Felix Bouchard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab from Reno.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wright or perhaps it was just good defense by Reno, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wright.
Reno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wright defends it well.
Reno throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Wright drives through with a takedown into Reno's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright prevents Reno from getting back to his feet.
Reno has a closed guard, preventing Wright from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reno's guard. #T1#
Wright stalling away here and it's allowed Reno to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Reno can't keep his opponent in guard - Wright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reno defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wright in particular looking to stall.
Wright is keen to just control but Reno is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reno keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wright is working hard here to advance position.
Wright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Wright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wright forces his way into half guard.
Wright is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reno!
Wright throws a strike there. Reno manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Reno is trying to control Wright's posture. Wright takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Reno! Wright is rotating here... this could be the end... Reno is out! Wright has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lance Wright! |
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