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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 6B
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Tomás scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sansho throws a lazy uppercut
and Tomás counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Sansho misses
and Tomás counters with a straight right hand.
Sansho throws a right hand that Tomás ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomás also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Sansho misses
letting Tomás counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Sansho misses.
Tomás swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sansho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sansho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sansho throws a nice looking combination but Tomás bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tomás shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sansho eats them both and turns towards Tomás to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sansho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tomás counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sansho misses with a left hand
and Tomás counters with a straight right hand.
Sansho takes one to the side of the head.
Tomás ducks under a wild hook from Sansho.
Tomás went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tomás lands with an overhand left.
Sansho misses with a few strikes there.
It looks like Tomás has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sansho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sansho misses with a right hand
and Tomás connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Sansho is rocked!
Tomás lands a head shot.
Sansho is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomás finish him?
Sansho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tomás counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Sansho has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Massiel Tomás!
A victorious Massiel Tomás 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:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5B
Date: Jan 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Tomás scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jake Everett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Everett does it's job there.
Tomás takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tomás thows a left - swing and a miss!
Everett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tomás takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Everett throws a poor cross that misses
and Tomás counters with a stiff right hand.
Tomás avoids the body shot from Everett.
Everett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Everett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomás drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab by Tomás.
Everett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomás pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Everett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomás slips a straight right by Everett.
Everett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Everett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomás sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tomás takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Everett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tomás manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Everett looks to land a right hand but Tomás moved out of range.
Tomás lands a nice hook to Everett's body. Everett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tomás misses with a hook.
Tomás misses with a looping left.
Everett throws a hook but Tomás avoids it easily.
Tomás misses with a hook. Everett ducked under it nicely.
Tomás jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomás uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Everett.
Everett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Everett's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tomás under the eye.
Everett throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Tomás to counter with a crisp jab.
Everett slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Tomás misses its intended target. #T2#
Tomás ducks under a wild hook from Everett.
Tomás misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Tomás misses.
Tomás has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Everett finds it's way round the side to connect with Tomás's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Everett misses with the combination.
Tomás is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Everett looks to land a left hand but Tomás moved out of range nicely.
Tomás waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Everett.
Tomás misses with a body shot.
Everett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tomás lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Everett circles away quickly and effectively.
Everett throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tomás to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomás might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tomás uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Everett.
#T3#
Everett throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomás throws out a counter right but Everett avoids it with no problem.
Tomás jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Everett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomás.
Tomás defending well as Everett loads up on a big left hand.
Everett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Everett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Everett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tomás makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Everett defending well as Tomás loads up on a big left hand.
Tomás throws a jab but it's blocked by Everett.
Everett swings for the body but Tomás moves out of range.
Tomás throws a hook to the side of Everett's head but Everett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Everett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomás.
Everett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tomáss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Everett lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomás digs a good body shot into Everett's ribs.
Tomás throws a shot from downtown. Everett moves away and avoids it.
Everett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tomás throws a nice looking combination but Everett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Everett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tomás throws an overhand right that lands on Everett's shoulder, as Everett tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Everett lands.
Tomás looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tomás lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Everett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tomáss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tomás avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomás steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Everett.
A slow jab from Tomás misses its intended target.
Everett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomás.
Everett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Everett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Everett lands with an overhand left.
Tomás misses with a hook to the body
and Everett counters with a big right hand that sends Tomás crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Everett takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jake Everett! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 4B
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Hobbs misses with a looping right.
Hobbs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hobbs looks to land a left hand but Tomás moved out of range nicely.
Hobbs looks to throw the jab but Tomás is out of range.
Tomás is looking for a counter combo.
Tomás throws a big shot that misses.
Hobbs wants to counter the offense by Tomás and move into the clinch position.
Hobbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hobbs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hobbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tomás is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hobbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomás sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tomás keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with a body punch
and Tomás cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tomás throws a big shot that misses.
Hobbs looks to throw the jab but Tomás is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomás.
Garry Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs lands a jab to the nose.
Hobbs defending well as Tomás loads up on a big left hand.
Hobbs misses with a wild body shot.
Hobbs throws a series of punches but Tomás moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomás throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hobbs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hobbs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hobbs lands a glancing blow to the side of Tomás's head.#T1#
Tomás works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomás. Hobbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hobbs lands a jab to Tomás's midsection.
Tomás displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hobbs throws out the jab.
Tomás will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Tomás.
Tomás throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomás lands a nice shot to the body.
Hobbs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hobbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomás.
Tomás lands with an overhand left.
Hobbs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomás keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hobbs.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomás misses the target.
Tomás defending well as Hobbs loads up on a big left hand.
Tomás swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hobbs misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Hobbs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tomás throws a hook but Hobbs blocks it.
Hobbs throws a shot from downtown. Tomás moves away and avoids it.
Tomás throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs misses with a jab to the body
letting Tomás counter with a right hand.
Hobbs digs a good hook to Tomás's body.
Hobbs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hobbs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hobbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Tomás counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tomás looks to land a left hand but Hobbs moved out of range nicely.
Hobbs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tomás counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hobbs thinking.
Tomás staying out of range there.
Tomás tries to move into range but Hobbs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tomás cracks Hobbs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hobbs misses with a jab to the body
and Tomás connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomás lands a head shot.
Tomás throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hobbs misses with a hook. Tomás ducked under it nicely.
Hobbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomás.#T3#
Hobbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tomás counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Hobbs is rocked!
Hobbs misses with a right hand
and Tomás counters with a big uppercut that drops Hobbs face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Massiel Tomás!
Our winner, Massiel Tomás, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 3B
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Tomás cracks Sansho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Sansho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tomás moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Tomás misses.
Sansho throws a hook but Tomás avoids it easily.
Sansho cracks Tomás with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Tomás getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tomás throws the left hand but Sansho avoids the punch easily.
Tomás swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sansho takes a swing at Tomás's ribcage but misses.
Tomás throws a series of punches but Sansho moves out of range.
Sansho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tomás tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sansho was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomás.
Sansho misses with a series of wild punches.
Tomás bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sansho lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomás keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sansho.
Sansho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomás.
Sansho moves away from the strike by Tomás.
Sansho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Tomás takes a swing at Sansho's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Tomás.
Sansho lands a jab to Tomás's midsection.
Sansho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sansho misses the jab.
Sansho needs to keep his hands up - Tomás had a free shot at his head there.
Tomás avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sansho connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomás. Sansho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sansho moves out of range of the strikes.
Sansho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tomás counters with a stiff right hand.
Sansho lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Tomás missing with a left hand there. Sansho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tomás throws a hook but Sansho avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Sansho.
Tomás looks to land a combination but Sansho avoids it well. #T2#
Sansho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sansho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomás manages to avoid it.
Sansho missing with a left hand there. Tomás was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sansho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tomás had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tomás throws a big shot that misses.
Sansho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A punch combination from Sansho misses.
Sansho throws a big shot that misses.
Sansho missing with a left hand there. Tomás was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Sansho.
Yakami Sansho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sansho throws a series of punches but Tomás avoids them all with ease.
Sansho throws a shot from downtown. Tomás moves away and avoids it.
Sansho throws a body punch but Tomás moves out of range.
It looked like Tomás was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sansho.
Sansho slips a straight right by Tomás.
Sansho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tomás misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sansho.
Sansho looks to land a right hand but Tomás moved out of range.
Tomás is looking to counter punch.
Tomás keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Tomás misses its target.
Sansho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Sansho tests Tomás's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sansho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tomás throws a looping overhand right but Sansho ducks down to avoid it.
Tomás swings for the body but Sansho moves out of range.
Sansho tries to bum rush Tomás with a series of wild strikes but Tomás uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sansho takes a swing at Tomás's ribcage but misses.
Sansho connects with a nice looking jab.
Sansho lands a jab to the nose.
Sansho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tomás.
Tomás takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sansho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tomás.
Tomás takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sansho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC2#Tomás is rocked!
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!
Tomás throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Tomás is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sansho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sansho is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Sansho shuts the power down on Tomás. Lights out, game over! Sansho is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yakami Sansho!
Yakami Sansho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 2B
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Tomás changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomás connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Tomás throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Birdwhistle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Birdwhistle is looking to land body kicks.
Tomás uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birdwhistle.
Tomás misses with a straight right.
Birdwhistle throws a lazy uppercut
and Tomás connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Birdwhistle gets a clinch.
Tomás throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Birdwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle scores with a shot to the side of Tomás's head.
Tomás has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tomás is trying to break the clinch but Birdwhistle is controlling him.
Tomás can't find room to land a body shot as Birdwhistle controls the action.
Tomás throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birdwhistles head.
Tomás tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birdwhistle lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tomás fails to land.
Tomás misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Tomás swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Birdwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tomás fails to land.
Tomás fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birdwhistle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomás.
A head punch on the inside from Birdwhistle fails to land.
Tomás goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle gets through Tomás's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Birdwhistle.
Tomás misses with the head strike.
Birdwhistle blocking some punches.
Birdwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomás goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomás backwards.
Tomás misses with some punches.
Tomás misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomás presses Birdwhistle against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Birdwhistle works on Tomás's body with a couple of short punches.
Tomás's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tomás throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
A short right from Birdwhistle on the inside.
Tomás tries to circle away but Birdwhistle has him pinned against the ropes.
Birdwhistle lands a right hand.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Birdwhistle.
Tomás misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomás misses with a body punch.
A short left from Birdwhistle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomás.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomás uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Tomás throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Birdwhistle lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Birdwhistle.
A head punch on the inside from Tomás fails to land.
Tomás misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Tomás pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomás misses the shot to the body.
Birdwhistle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rory Birdwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdwhistle misses with a right hand
enabling Tomás to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Birdwhistle moves into the clinch.
Tomás avoiding damage as Birdwhistle throws knees to the body.
Tomás blocks an uppercut.
Tomás throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle tries to throw a body punch but Tomás avoids it by throwing Birdwhistle back against the ropes.
Tomás misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomás takes a shot to the head.
Birdwhistle pushes Tomás back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birdwhistle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomáss head.
Tomás has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Birdwhistle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomás.
Birdwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomás tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomás blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle tries to throw a body punch but Tomás avoids it by throwing Birdwhistle back against the ropes.
Tomás lands with a right to the head.
Tomás goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Birdwhistle.
Tomás blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomás swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomás swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomás throws a head punch that misses.
Tomás working aggressively here.
Birdwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomás.
Tomás tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tomás fails to land.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Tomás misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Birdwhistle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Birdwhistle tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Birdwhistle moves into the clinch.
Birdwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomás backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birdwhistle.
Tomás tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomás misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle digs a right hand into Tomás's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tomás's gas tank.
Birdwhistle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tomás has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Tomás throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws an elbow but it misses.
Birdwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tomás misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomás has a couple of punches blocked by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomás uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Birdwhistle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomás can do to turn this around?
Tomás misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Birdwhistle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomás backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomás.
Birdwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Birdwhistle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tomás is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Birdwhistle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tomás fails to land.
Tomás fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rory Birdwhistle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Birdwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Birdwhistle prevents a body shot from Tomás.
A short right from Birdwhistle. #ROC#Tomás is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Birdwhistle as the two fighters clinch.
Tomás is still on wobbly legs! Can Birdwhistle finish him?
Birdwhistle lands a shoulder strike.
Birdwhistle creates a bit of distance and cracks Tomás with a big uppercut! Tomás goes down! The referee pushes Birdwhistle away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Tomás make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Birdwhistle takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rory Birdwhistle!
During a confident post fight interview, Rory Birdwhistle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 1B
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Tomás throws a series of punches but Chikorita moves out of range.
Chikorita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Tomás pushes Chikorita up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tomás misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chikorita is trying to stall.
Tomás is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Tomás softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tomás is keeping busy.
Tomás can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita is trying to stall.
Chikorita is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Barry Chikorita.#CL2#
Tomás clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Chikorita blocking some punches.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Tomás has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
A short right from Tomás.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tomás as Chikorita tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Tomás.
Tomás makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tomás working aggressively here.
Tomás softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Tomás on the inside.
Tomás working aggressively here.
Tomás tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chikorita is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tomás is keeping busy.#T2#
Tomás misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomás lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chikorita is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tomás lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomás.
Tomás throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chikoritas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomás is looking to break free of the clinch but Chikorita has double underhooks. #BC2#
Tomás breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Tomás rushes Chikorita and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Tomás has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
Tomás wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomás.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tomás lands a nice uppercut.
Tomás lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards.
Tomás tries to break the clinch but Chikorita is controlling the position.
Chikorita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tomás lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards. #BC2#
Tomás breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tomás lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chikorita is looking to clinch but Tomás is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Chikorita tries to keep at a distance but Tomás has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tomás wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tomás misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Tomás has had enough of the clinch but Chikorita keeps him there for the moment.
Chikorita keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomás's efforts to push away.
Chikorita wants to stall.
Chikorita wants to stall.
Tomás wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tomás wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chikorita has him pressed against the ropes.
Chikorita stalling in the clinch but Tomás improves position.
Tomás pushes Chikorita back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikorita looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Tomás's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Massiel Tomás dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Tomás takes the fight into the clinch.
Tomás is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tomás pushes Chikorita back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Massiel Tomás seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chikorita taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomás.
Tomás lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards.
Tomás lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomás.
Tomás softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita trying to control the position but instead, Tomás has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chikorita into the ropes.
Tomás lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomás. #T1##BC2#
Tomás breaks from the clinch.
Tomás lands a jab.
Massiel Tomás is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomás swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chikorita tries to clinch up but Tomás circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Tomás.
Chikorita tries to clinch but Tomás moves out of range.
Chikorita is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomás scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Tomás closes the distance and pushes Chikorita back into the ropes.#T2##BC2#
Tomás manages to break the clinch.
Tomás throws a right hand that Chikorita ducks under and follows up with a left that Chikorita also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Chikorita misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Tomás.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tomás paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tomás is looking for the big counter here.
Chikorita tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tomás manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tomás is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tomás lands a two punch combo.
Chikorita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chikorita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chikorita takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tomás throws a right and a left that Chikorita avoids nicely.
It looked like Chikorita wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Tomás lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chikorita circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Tomás catches Chikorita right on the button with a cross.
Tomás scores with a body shot.
Chikorita tries to clinch up.#CL#
Tomás gets tackled into the ropes by Chikorita. Chikorita maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tomás scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomás swings wildly with an uppercut but Chikorita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomás throws a punch but it's blocked by Chikorita.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tomás wants to break free but Chikorita has control.
Tomás has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Tomás lands with a left to the head.
Tomás lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards.
Chikorita is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tomás swings wildly with an uppercut but Chikorita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomás lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chikorita stalling in the clinch but Tomás improves position.
Chikorita is looking to control Tomás's arms but Tomás gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chikorita has his back to the ropes.
Maybe Chikorita would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#BC2#
Tomás manages to break the clinch.
Tomás is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tomás throws a combination. Chikorita tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Tomás takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tomás as Chikorita tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Massiel Tomás showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tomás jabs Chikorita to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Massiel Tomás seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chikorita is looking to clinch.
Chikorita tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tomás connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Tomás misses.
Chikorita throwing a counter right hand but Tomás manages to avoid it.
Tomás connects with a looping right hand.
Tomás misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tomás paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Tomás gets a clinch.
Chikorita takes a shot to the head.
Tomás misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Chikorita taking a breather.
Tomás scores with a shoulder strike.
Chikorita looking to stall.
Tomás working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomás lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards.
Tomás tries to circle away but Chikorita has him pinned against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tomás creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tomás lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tomás is looking to break free of the clinch but Chikorita has double underhooks.
Tomás is trying to force a seperation but Chikorita has the dominant position.#BC2#
Tomás pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomás misses with a wild combination.
Chikorita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barry Chikorita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tomás scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tomás will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tomás lands a nice looking body shot.
Chikorita throws a body punch but Tomás moves out of range.
Chikorita throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Tomás counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Tomás.
Tomás scores with a shoulder strike.
Chikorita with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Tomás scores with a shoulder strike.
Tomás managing to block the knees to the body from Chikorita.
Chikorita throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chikorita misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Tomás.
Tomás lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chikorita backwards.
Tomás working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chikorita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomás lands a left hand.
Chikorita misses with a body punch.
Tomás scores with a shot to the side of Chikorita's head.
Tomás lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomás blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Tomás on the inside.
Tomás blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomás lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Tomás lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chikorita trying to land knees to the body.
Tomás blocks a body shot from Chikorita. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomás.
A shot in the inside from Tomás.
A short right from Tomás.
Tomás gets through Chikorita's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tomás scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomás lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomás working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomás lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomás gets through Chikorita's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tomás has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tomás avoids the elbow strike from Chikorita, against the ropes.
#BC2#
Tomás breaks from the clinch.
Tomás scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Tomás gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Tomás breaks the clinch.
Tomás misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Massiel Tomás comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tomás has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Massiel Tomás!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Massiel Tomás!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Massiel Tomás!
Massiel Tomás wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Massiel Tomás thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8A
Date: Nov 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Massiel Tomás!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borges feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borges (2) vs (0) Tomás#SUB2#
Tomás looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Borges has picked Tomás up and slammed him! Tomás can't keep hold of the triangle and Borges manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (5) vs (0) Tomás
Tomás is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Borges tries for a kimura but Tomás is defending well.
Tomás tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tomás felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Borges tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Borges has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomás is not content to let Borges control the position.
Tomás is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Borges taking a break here but Tomás is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Borges is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Borges seems to be working for a kimura but Tomás defends the submission attempt.
Borges passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (8) vs (0) Tomás#T2#
Tomás is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borges jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tomás manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tomás is looking to reverse the position.
Borges in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tomás tries to buck Borges off but Borges is having none of it.#T3#
Borges trying to control the position but Tomás is working away. #SUB#
Borges tries for a kimura but Tomás is defending well. #SUB#
Borges tries for a kimura but Tomás is defending well.
Tomás is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Tomás is still trying to improve position.
Tomás trying to remain calm as Borges controls from the top position.#SUB#
Borges is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tomás knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Borges moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Borges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5##SUB#
Borges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tomás manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Tomás looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Borges looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6##SUB#
Borges seems to be working for a kimura but Tomás defends the submission attempt.
Borges trying to control the action but Tomás is working from the bottom.
Borges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Tomás tries to get to full guard but Borges has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tomás is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borges pulls his head out easily.
Tomás tries to get to full guard but Borges has control of the leg.
Tomás is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8##SUB#
Borges is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tomás is looking to improve his position.
Borges is trying to control the action in half guard but Tomás is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tomás is looking for a sweep. Borges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Borges wants to work for an arm triangle but Tomás is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Tomás looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borges trying to control from half guard but Tomás is working away. #T9##SUB#
Borges is looking for a kimura but Tomás is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borges to get the leverage. #SUB#
Borges seems to be working for a kimura but Tomás defends the submission attempt.
Borges is keen to just control but Tomás is a slippery customer.
Tomás is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Borges wants to take a breather but Tomás is having none of it. #SUB#
Borges is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tomás doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borges. #SUB#
Borges is trying to work for a kimura but Tomás is defending well.
#SUB2#
Tomás looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Borges is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tomás defends it well. #SUB2#
Tomás looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tomás is looking to improve his position.
Borges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomás keeps working. #T12#
Borges stalling. #SUB2#
Tomás looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tomás gets full guard.
Tomás is looking to sweep but instead, Borges has passed into half guard.
Borges controlling the pace. #T13#
Borges trying to control from half guard but Tomás is working away. #SUB#
Borges is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tomás sees it coming and defends easily.
Tomás is in trouble now - Borges has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (11) vs (0) Tomás
Tomás can't escape the position.
#T14#
Borges wants to control the pace but Tomás is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Borges working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Tomás turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Borges off and cradles Tomás's limp body as Borges celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Cesar Borges! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7B
Date: Nov 03, 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 4 wins and 2 losses; Massiel Tomás! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Mark Spagnolo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tomás darts in looking for a takedown but Spagnolo gets double underhooks and turns Tomás into the ropes.
Spagnolo wants to counter the offense by Tomás and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Spagnolo jumps guard.
Spagnolo keeping moving, preventing Tomás from controlling successfully.
Tomás is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tomás pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spagnolo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Spagnolo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tomás has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tomás is trying to work for a kimura but Spagnolo is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Tomás is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spagnolo is looking to improve his position.
Spagnolo won't allow Tomás to pass to mount.
Spagnolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spagnolo is refusing to be controlled, as Tomás sits in half guard. #SUB#
Tomás is working for a kimura but Spagnolo is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Tomás tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spagnolo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Tomás seems to be looking for submissions.
Tomás is looking to take a break and control but Spagnolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spagnolo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tomás wants to control from the top but Spagnolo keeps moving.
Spagnolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Spagnolo keeping moving, preventing Tomás from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tomás drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spagnolo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomás (0) vs (2) Spagnolo#SUB#
Tomás had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spagnolo defends it easily.
Spagnolo wants to control from the top but Tomás keeps moving. #SUB#
Tomás is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB#
Tomás is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spagnolo defends well.#SUB#
Spagnolo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tomás has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spagnolo has managed to get both his arms back between Tomás's legs - danger averted.
Tomás not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Tomás working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spagnolo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spagnolo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tomás looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5##SUB#
Tomás is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spagnolo defends well.
Spagnolo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Spagnolo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Tomás has locked up a guillotine! Tomás's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Spagnolo is holding on here and Tomás must be using up a lot of energy. Spagnolo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Tomás gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Massiel Tomás!
A very excited looking Massiel Tomás made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 6B
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Gozo Shioda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Massiel Tomás!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Shioda rushes Tomás and presses him up against the ropes.
Shioda jumps guard but Tomás stands there with Shioda around his waist. Shioda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shioda tries to pull guard but Tomás won't allow it.
#TD#
Shioda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tomás uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Tomás drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tomás jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tomás wants to control from the top but Shioda keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tomás drops back looking for a leg! Shioda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shioda manages to kick Tomás off! Tomás jumps back into Shioda's guard. #SUB2#
Tomás drops back looking for a leg! Shioda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shioda manages to kick Tomás off! Tomás jumps back into Shioda's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shioda is pulling down on Tomás's head to control his posture. #T1#
Tomás won't allow Shioda to sweep him here.
Tomás's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shioda is pulling down on Tomás's head. It's preventing any offense from Tomás, at least for the moment.
Tomás is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shioda pulls Tomás in close to prevent any damage.
Shioda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Tomás 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.
Shioda 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.#T2##SUB2#
Tomás drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tomás jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tomás trying to control but Shioda is working from the bottom.
Shioda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tomás on the ground.
Tomás won't allow Shioda to sweep him here.
Shioda is working hard here to advance position.
Tomás content to stall in guard here.
Shioda controlling Tomás's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shioda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shioda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Tomás passes Shioda's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tomás seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tomás is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shioda wants to improve his position but Tomás is controlling well.
Tomás wants to pass to mount but Shioda is defending the position. #SUB2#
Tomás is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shioda sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Tomás is looking for a kimura but Shioda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tomás to get the leverage.
Shioda is staying active underneath Tomás, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Tomás is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Shioda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tomás is trying to control the action in half guard but Shioda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tomás prevents Shioda from improving his position.#SUB2#
Tomás is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shioda is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Massiel Tomás!
After winning the bout, Massiel Tomás thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 5A
Date: Oct 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Andre Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Massiel Tomás!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pereira.
Pereira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tomás avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Tomás looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pereira! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pereira (0) vs (4) Tomás
Tomás controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira wants to control but Tomás postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tomás slows the pace down.
Tomás is looking to take a break and control but Pereira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Pereira struggling a bit here.
Tomás tries to advance to mount but Pereira denies him.
Tomás controls the position from side control.
Pereira can't do much from the bottom here.
Tomás tries to advance to mount but Pereira denies him.
Pereira looking for a sweep but Tomás has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pereira (0) vs (6) Tomás
Tomás controlling his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Pereira is controlling an arm, preventing Tomás from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pereira looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tomás trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tomás is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pereira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pereira tries to get to full guard but Tomás has control of the leg.
Tomás moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (0) vs (9) Tomás
Tomás trying to control the action but Pereira is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tomás controls the position from side control.
Tomás working away.
Pereira is trying to get back to half guard.
Tomás content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pereira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tomás is trying to control. Pereira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tomás prevents Pereira from improving his position.
Pereira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Tomás trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomás is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pereira is trying to keep Tomás in close.
#SUB#
Tomás avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pereira is looking to sweep but instead, Tomás has passed into half guard.
Pereira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tomás is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Tomás is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tomás looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tomás stalling.
Pereira trying to control but Tomás postures up.
Tomás seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pereira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pereira wants to get back to full guard.
Pereira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tomás is thwarting Pereira's attempts to control the position.
Pereira is not content to let Tomás control the position.#SUB#
Pereira looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Pereira wants to improve his position but Tomás is controlling well.
Tomás trying to control the action but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Tomás tries to pass to full mount but Pereira defends it.
Tomás perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pereira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tomás's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tomás's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pereira (4) vs (9) Tomás
Tomás prevents Pereira from getting a body triangle.#T7#
Pereira has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tomás's body.
Tomás rolls, trying to escape but Pereira keeps control of the position.
Tomás is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pereira off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pereira tries to get the hooks in deep but Tomás pushed the leg off.
Tomás wants to escape the position.
Tomás has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pereira trying to control.
Tomás is really stuck here.
#T8##SUB#
Pereira has got his arm under Tomás's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Tomás has spun round into Pereira's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (4) vs (11) Tomás#SUB#
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tomás is aware though and is defending well.
Tomás showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Pereira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tomás can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pereira looking for a sweep. Not yet Pereira, not yet.
Pereira keeping moving, preventing Tomás from controlling successfully. #T9#
Tomás pushes down on Pereira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pereira trying to control but Tomás postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tomás in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Tomás is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pereira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tomás.
Tomás trying to mount his opponent but Pereira defends it. #T10#
Pereira tries to roll over but Tomás keeps him under control.
Tomás trying to pass the guard but Pereira defending well.
Pereira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pereira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomás wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.
Tomás sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pereira's guard.
Tomás perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pereira won't allow Tomás to pass to mount.
Pereira is staying active underneath Tomás, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pereira trying to control but Tomás postures up.
#T11#
Tomás is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tomás is trying to control the action in half guard but Pereira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pereira wants to control but Tomás is keeping busy.
Pereira is looking for a sweep. Tomás is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Tomás seems content to control.
Tomás is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (4) vs (14) Tomás#SUB2#
Tomás is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pereira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pereira shrugs it off. #T12#
Pereira regains half guard.
Tomás slows the pace down in half guard.
Pereira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Pereira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pereira is looking for a sweep. Tomás is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tomás is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (4) vs (17) Tomás
Tomás controlling from mount.
Pereira is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Tomás has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (4) vs (20) Tomás#T13#
Pereira turns into Tomás and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (6) vs (20) Tomás
Pereira trying to control but Tomás is working from the bottom.
Tomás looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pereira passes Tomás's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pereira wants to take a breather but Tomás is having none of it.
Well, if Pereira 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.
Tomás tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.#T14#
Pereira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tomás! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (9) vs (20) Tomás
Pereira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pereira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pereira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pereira is really struggling to control Tomás but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomás wins on points by 20 to 9.
Our winner, Massiel Tomás, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 4A
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hiroshimo Sakamoto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Massiel Tomás!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Tomás with that takedown attempt.
Sakamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Tomás tries to keep at a distance but Sakamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sakamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tomás avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Sakamoto manages to pull guard.
Sakamoto controls Tomás momentarily but Tomás frees himself.
Sakamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tomás on the ground.
Tomás wants to control from the top but Sakamoto keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomás advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sakamoto (0) vs (3) Tomás
Sakamoto wants to control but Tomás postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Tomás is looking to take a break and control but Sakamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakamoto struggling a bit here.
Tomás is looking to take a break and control but Sakamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tomás wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Tomás tries for a kimura but Sakamoto is defending well. #SUB2#
Tomás tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tomás has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Tomás goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sakamoto rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tomás's guard! Nice work there by Sakamoto! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakamoto (2) vs (3) Tomás#T2##SUB2#
Tomás working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakamoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tomás is tightening it up a little... Sakamoto has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sakamoto reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sakamoto taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tomás!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Massiel Tomás!
A relieved looking Massiel Tomás thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3B
Date: Oct 06, 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Rory Birdwhistle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Massiel Tomás!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Birdwhistle closes the distance and clinches.
Tomás has Birdwhistle pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Birdwhistle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tomás goes for a takedown in the clinch but Birdwhistle prevents it.
#TD#
Birdwhistle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tomás uses from the top position.
Birdwhistle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tomás is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Tomás got a little sloppy there for a moment and Birdwhistle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomás has managed to get both his arms back between Birdwhistle's legs - danger averted.
Tomás tries to free his leg and advance position but Birdwhistle is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle wants to sweep but no luck.
Tomás trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tomás trying to control the position from guard on top but Birdwhistle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Birdwhistle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tomás puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Tomás is trying to work for a kimura but Birdwhistle is defending well.
Tomás wants to take a breather but Birdwhistle is having none of it. #SUB2#
Tomás seems to be looking for submissions.
Birdwhistle is trying to get back to full guard.
Birdwhistle is trying is best to control the position here.
Birdwhistle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tomás on the ground.#T2#
Birdwhistle trying to control but Tomás postures up.
#SUB2#
Tomás is working for a kimura but Birdwhistle is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tomás is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Birdwhistle defends it well.
Birdwhistle gets full guard.
Birdwhistle looking for a sweep. Not yet Birdwhistle, not yet.
Birdwhistle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomás's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (0) Tomás
Birdwhistle wants to control from the top but Tomás keeps moving. #T3#
Tomás keeping full guard, as Birdwhistle tries to pass.
Birdwhistle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Birdwhistle trying to control but Tomás is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tomás looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Birdwhistle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tomás keeping moving, preventing Birdwhistle from controlling successfully. #T4#
Birdwhistle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tomás is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform us that Tomás has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Birdwhistle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Tomás is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Birdwhistle is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tomás working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Birdwhistle has passed into half guard!
Birdwhistle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Tomás has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Birdwhistle is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Birdwhistle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tomás is just riding it out for now. Birdwhistle eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Tomás is defending against the submission attempts here by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomás keeps working. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Birdwhistle in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Tomás looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Tomás actively working from the bottom here.
Tomás tries to get to full guard but Birdwhistle has control of the leg.
Birdwhistle uses his free foot to push down on Tomás's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tomás. Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (5) vs (0) Tomás
Birdwhistle wants to take Tomás's back here but Tomás is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T7#
Tomás slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Birdwhistle trying to control the action but Tomás is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is working for a submission of some sort.
Tomás tries to roll over but Birdwhistle keeps him under control.
Tomás slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Birdwhistle trying to control but Tomás is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Birdwhistle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Birdwhistle tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomás is retaining full guard.
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomás is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tomás is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Birdwhistle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tomás had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Birdwhistle defends it easily.
Birdwhistle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Birdwhistle tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomás is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Tomás looking for a guillotine here but Birdwhistle defends easily.
Tomás has his hands on Birdwhistle's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Tomás had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Birdwhistle defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tomás working for submissions but it's allowed Birdwhistle to get to half guard.
#T10#
Birdwhistle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Birdwhistle continues to stall.
Tomás is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11##SUB#
Birdwhistle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tomás is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.
Tomás is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Birdwhistle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Birdwhistle's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Birdwhistle (5) vs (4) Tomás#SUB2#
Tomás looking to break Birdwhistle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Birdwhistle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tomás will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tomás has the hooks in. Birdwhistle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Birdwhistle trying to control the hands but Tomás breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Tomás working for a choke but Birdwhistle is defending well. #SUB2#
Tomás has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T12#
Birdwhistle turns into Tomás and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (7) vs (4) Tomás
Birdwhistle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birdwhistle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tomás is trying to keep Birdwhistle in close.
Birdwhistle looking to pass the guard.
Birdwhistle trying to control but Tomás is working from the bottom. #T13#
Tomás wants to sweep here but Birdwhistle controlling him for the moment.
Birdwhistle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tomás manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (7) vs (6) Tomás
Tomás pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birdwhistle is keeping the position for now.
Birdwhistle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birdwhistle tries to get out of the position.
Birdwhistle looking to control.
Tomás stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Birdwhistle swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Birdwhistle is controlling Tomás's posture.
Tomás stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Birdwhistle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Birdwhistle wants to sweep here but Tomás controlling him for the moment.
Birdwhistle wants to improve his position but instead Tomás has moved into half guard.
Birdwhistle keeping hold of Tomás's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomás prevents Birdwhistle from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Birdwhistle takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
After winning the bout, Rory Birdwhistle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2B
Date: Sep 29, 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 1 losses; Massiel Tomás! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dinker moves in looking to clinch but Tomás pushes him off.#TD#
Tomás scores with a takedown into Dinker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tomás (2) vs (0) Dinker#SUB2#
Dinker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tomás escapes and throws Dinker's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tomás (5) vs (0) Dinker#SUB#
Tomás has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dinker is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tomás yanks on the arm and Dinker is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tomás.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Massiel Tomás! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 1A
Date: Sep 22, 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 0 losses; Garry Hobbs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Massiel Tomás!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tomás closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hobbs to the mat! Hobbs manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hobbs (0) vs (2) Tomás
Hobbs pulls Tomás in to control the position.
Hobbs trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Hobbs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hobbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hobbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Tomás from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomás wants to pass the guard but Hobbs is keeping the position.
Hobbs trying to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Hobbs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomás defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hobbs is pulling down on Tomás's head. It's preventing any offense from Tomás, at least for the moment.
Tomás postures up.
Tomás trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tomás sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hobbs's guard. #SUB2#
Tomás looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Tomás moves into full mount! Hobbs won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hobbs (0) vs (5) Tomás
Hobbs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hobbs is squirming around, avoiding Tomás's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Tomás with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Tomás wants to finish this one by submission but Hobbs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tomás. #T3#
Hobbs is desperately trying to improve his position but Tomás has a good base and remains in mount.
Tomás is looking to work his way around to Hobbs's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tomás prevents Hobbs from getting the reversal.
Tomás trying to control but Hobbs is having none of it.
Hobbs working to try and regain half guard.
Hobbs regains half guard.#T4#
Tomás wants to control but Hobbs is keeping him busy.
Hobbs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Tomás is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hobbs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hobbs has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hobbs (2) vs (5) Tomás
Hobbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomás is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Tomás manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hobbs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hobbs (2) vs (7) Tomás
Tomás trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tomás is sitting in close to Hobbs's body. Hobbs has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tomás is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tomás is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hobbs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Garry Hobbs! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2: Qualifier
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Four is looking to clinch but One is avoiding it.
And One tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Four throws a sloppy head kick and One moves out of range easily.
Four takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Four has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Four takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
One tries to break the clinch but Four is controlling the position.
One tries for a takedown. No joy.
One lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Four pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four managing to control the position.
One wants to stand but Four is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB#
Four is looking for a triangle but One pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Four is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Four would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
One preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Four stays in close to One's body and controls the position. #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#
Four drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and One dives on top into guard.#REVB#
One has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Four is proving hard to escape from.
One's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Four pulls One in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Four keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Player Four showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Four has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Player Four! |
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