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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 5B
Date: Apr 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Krause staying out of range there.
Krause changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krause changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Wang misses.
Krause tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wang connects with a looping right hand.
Wang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Krause avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target.
Krause tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krause takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang throws a hook but Krause blocks it.
Krause is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wang throws a body kick that misses.
Krause changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wang swings for the body but Krause moves out of range.
Krause changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wang throws a hook but Krause avoids it easily.
Krause with the counter takedown but Wang avoids it easily.
Wang misses with a looping right.
Krause feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Krause uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang.
Krause feints the counter takedown.
Wang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Krause uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Krause with the counter takedown but Wang avoids it easily.
Wang misses with a body kick.
And Krause tries to counter it with a takedown but Wang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wang misses with a hook.
Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krause feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Wang misses.
Wang throws a big shot that misses.
And Krause tries to counter it with a takedown but Wang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wang.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krause.
Wang misses with a low kick.
Krause changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab, jab by Wang - just one landing.
Wang cracks Krause with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krause ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Wang feints and then cracks Krause's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krause down.
Krause moves out of range of the strikes.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Krause changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wang takes a swing at Krause's ribcage but misses.
Krause is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krause in his tracks.
Butch Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang.
Krause with the counter takedown but Wang avoids it easily.
Wang throws a hook but Krause blocks it.
Krause changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krause looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krause blocks the body kick.
Wang misses with a straight left.
Wang throws a push kick but Krause slaps the foot to one side.
Krause drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wang defends it well.
Krause checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krause with the counter takedown but Wang avoids it easily.#T3#
Wang throws a jab but it's blocked by Krause.
Wang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wang missing with a left hand there. Krause was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krause with the counter takedown but Wang avoids it easily.
Krause moves out of range as Wang throws a body kick.
Krause steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wang.
Wang misses with a hook. Krause ducked under it nicely.
Krause is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krause sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wang misses with an uppercut.
Wang throws a solid leg kick but Krause takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wang.
Krause tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Krause slips under a jab from Wang.
Krause slips a straight right by Wang.
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krause keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wang.
Krause drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wang defends it well.#T4#
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Krause moves away from the strike by Wang.
Wang missing with a left hand there. Krause was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Krause tries to counter it with a takedown but Wang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wang misses with a straight right.
Butch Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krause uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang.
A big left from Wang misses.
And Krause tries to counter it with a takedown but Wang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wang misses with a body kick.
Krause with the counter takedown but Wang avoids it easily.
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Krause's shoulder, as Krause tries to avoid the shot.
And Krause tries to counter it with a takedown but Wang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wang misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Wang dominated that round.
That's time! Wang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Krause moves out of range as Wang throws a body kick.
Wang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krause can do to turn this around?
Wang works over Krause's head and body with a nice combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Krause might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wang has got the better of the exchanges.
Sloppy strikes from Wang. Those never looked like landing.
Krause checks the leg kick.
Wang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edward Krause is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krause avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Krause's shoulder, as Krause tries to avoid the shot.
Krause changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krause blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Krause is just out of range.
Krause feints the counter takedown.
Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Wang.
Wang misses with a straight right. #T1#
Wang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krause changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Wang misses #TD2#
and Krause counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wang won't be happy with that.
Krause tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Krause is trying to ground and pound but Wang uses the momentary lack of control by Krause to regain half guard.
Krause throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wang to regain full guard.
Krause throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krause throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
Krause throwing strikes but missing.
Krause has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krause throws a strike but Wang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Krause throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Krause trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Krause trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Krause throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Krause trying to strike off his back.
Krause striking off his back but it's not causing Wang any problems.
Wang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krause trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Krause trying to strike off his back.
Krause thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Krause doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wang lands a jab to the head.
Wang scores with a jab to the head.
Krause blocks a head kick by Wang.
Krause changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Wang. Those never looked like landing.
Krause keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wang.
Krause feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Wang misses.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Krause sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krause moves out of range as Wang strikes.
And Krause tries to counter it with a takedown but Wang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krause manages to avoid it.
Krause tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wang misses the jab.
Krause feints the counter takedown.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krause was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
Wang throws a jab but it's blocked by Krause.
Krause drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wang defends it well.
Krause staying out of range there.
Krause drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wang defends it well.
Wang throws a leg kick but Krause sees it coming and moves out of range.
Krause with the counter takedown but Wang avoids it easily.#T4#
Krause checks a leg kick.
Krause changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krause takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wang throws a jab when Krause was well out of range.
And Krause tries to counter it with a takedown but Wang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Butch Wang is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Wang misses.
Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Wang there.
Wang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Wang. Those never looked like landing.
Krause feints the counter takedown.
Krause showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Krause feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target.
A jab from Wang misses.
Krause is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Wang dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Krause slips a jab from Wang.
Krause takes one to the chin there.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krause was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
A swing and a miss from Wang.
Krause with the counter takedown but Wang avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Wang misses its intended target.
Krause moves away from the strike by Wang.
Wang throws a solid leg kick but Krause takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wang.
Wang lands with a slapping head kick.
Wang thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Krause tries to counter it with a takedown but Wang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Krause counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Krause loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krause accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krause accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krause on the ground.
Wang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krause throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
Krause throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
Krause is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Wang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krause missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krause accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krause trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krause is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.#T2#
Krause throwing strikes but missing.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Krause is proving a slippery customer.
Krause is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Krause throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krause working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krause is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krause is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Krause throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Krause throwing strikes but missing.
Wang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krause throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
Wang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krause.
Krause with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krause.
Krause throws a big elbow that misses.
Krause with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krause working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krause throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Wang is controlling Krause's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wang misses the jab.
Krause feints the counter takedown.
Wang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wang looks to throw the jab but Krause is out of range.
Krause avoids a kick to the body.
Krause drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wang defends it well.
Wang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krause.
Wang throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Krause counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Krause throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krause missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krause sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wang defending well though.
Butch Wang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krause thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Krause comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wang 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 4A
Date: Mar 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Tomás tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tomás somewhat.
Tomás looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wang is fending him off so far but Tomás persists. Nope, Wang circles away and we're back to standing.
Wang throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomás fails to land the takedown.
Wang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butch Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massiel Tomás.
Tomás bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wang's head.#TD2#
Tomás closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wang's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomás trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang pulls Tomás in close to his closed guard and prevents Tomás from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Tomás drops back looking for a leg! Wang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wang manages to kick Tomás off! Tomás jumps back into Wang's guard. #T1#
Tomás is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tomás accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #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. #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. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tomás stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tomás trying to move into half guard but instead Wang has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Tomás isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wang stacks Tomás on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wang!
Tomás tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Tomás is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wang off and has taken his back!#T3##SUB2#
Tomás is looking for the choke from the back position but Wang is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tomás working for a choke but Wang reverses nicely into Tomás 's guard. #SUB2#
Tomás working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang 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... Wang has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wang reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wang taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tomás!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Massiel Tomás!
Massiel Tomás 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 - MMA Round 3B
Date: Mar 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Wang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pereira connects with a looping right hand.
#KD#
Wang cracks Pereira with a big right hand and Pereira goes down!#ROC#Pereira is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Andre Pereira has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wang passes into side control.
Pereira is still in real trouble! Can Wang finish him?
Pereira struggling a bit here.
Pereira is trying to get back to half guard.
Pereira seems to have recovered his senses.
Pereira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pereira regains half guard.
Wang prevents Pereira from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Pereira actively working from the bottom here.
Wang prevents Pereira from improving his position.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Pereira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pereira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pereira looking for submissions off his back.
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pereira manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Pereira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Pereira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wang is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Pereira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Wang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pereira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang tries to stand but Pereira is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Pereira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Pereira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pereira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pereira is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Butch Wang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andre Pereira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wang throws a good cross that connects.
Wang scores with a punch to the head.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang cracks a nice hook into Pereira's ribs.
Wang lands a jab.
Wang drops Pereira with a huge uppercut! Pereira drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Wang is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 2A
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Wang connects with a jab.
Carter throws a big shot that misses.
Wang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
Wang connects with a leg kick.
Wang scores with a nice strike.
Wang throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Carter misses the target.
Butch Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang lands a nice looking body shot.
Wang tries to land a leg kick but Carter saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
Carter avoids a kick to the body.
Carter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carter blocks a low kick nicely.
Wang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it.
Carter moves out of range as Wang throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Carter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Carter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wang throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Wang misses with a straight right.
Carter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Wang scores with a jab to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Carter blocks the leg kick.
Wang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Wang connects with a leg kick.
Wang scores with a nice body kick.
Wang connects with a solid leg kick.
Wang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter moves out of range as Wang throws a body kick.
Wang looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
Wang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wang tries to work over Carter's front leg with a kick but Carter checks it.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wang throws a shot to the body.
Wang delivers a nice body kick.
Wang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wang scores with a jab. Carter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Wang.#T3#
Wang misses with a looping right.
Wang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Wang misses.
Carter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang.
Wang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wang scores with a shot to the body.
Wang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4#
Wang throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Wang throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wang lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carter.
Wang lands with a shot to the body.
Wang wants to land a leg kick but Carter is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Carter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Carter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wang connects with a looping right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wang - the referee stops the clock and Carter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wang. Carter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wang keeps Carter at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Wang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Carter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crunch! Wang slams his shin into Carter's torso.
Carter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carter is looking to counter the offense by Wang and move into the clinch.
Wang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carter. Carter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#Carter is rocked!
Wang misses with a looping left.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Wang with the inside leg kick.
Carter throws the left hand but Wang avoids the punch easily.
Wang scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Wang scores with a hook to the body. Carter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Carter avoids the body shot from Wang.
Butch Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Wang misses #CL#
and Carter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wang throws a shot from downtown. Carter moves away and avoids it.
Wang misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter.
Wang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Wang looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Wang is looking to slow Carter down with leg kicks.
Wang throws a head kick that misses.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Wang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
Carter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick from Wang misses
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wang to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Wang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wang looks to throw a body kick
and Carter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy body kick from Wang
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Wang misses with a body shot.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wang throws a low kick, looking for Carter's leg but Carter calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wang throws an off balance right hand
and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wang thuds his shin into the meat of Carter's side.
Carter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wang looks for the body kick but Carter saw that one coming.
Wang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wang misses with a shot to the body
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wang throws a head kick that misses.
Carter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wang manages to circle out of the way.
Wang loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.#T4#
Wang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carter staying out of range there.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it.
Wang misses with a jab to the body
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Wang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carter doesn't seem bothered though.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Carter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Carter moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Carter misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Wang.
Carter jabs Wang right on the nose. Wang blinks but takes it well.
Carter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Carter misses the target.
Carter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Wang 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter misses with a hook. Wang ducked under it nicely.
Wang throws a sloppy body shot
and Wang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carter tries to move into range but Wang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Carter misses its target.
Wang connects with an inside leg kick.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
It looked like Carter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Carter misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wang.
Carter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Carter blocks the body kick.
Carter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wang.#T1#
Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wang misses with a kick to the body
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Wang tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wang.
Carter seems to have got his legs back now.
Wang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wang finds it's way round the side to connect with Carter's head.
Wang lunges at Carter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carter's hand.
Carter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Wang.
Carter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wang.
Wang looks to land a body kick but Carter moved away.
Carter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Wang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wang manages to circle out of the way.
Wang loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Wang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wang misses with a hook
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wang misses with a right hand
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Wang is rocked!
Wang misses with a lunging right hand
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wang is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Wang looks to throw the jab but Carter is out of range.
Carter has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Wang misses with a body punch
and Carter counters with a huge left! Wang is in big trouble! He's backing up but Carter isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wang from any more damage. A dominating finish by Carter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Carter!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Carter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 1A
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Sansho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sansho throws a jab when Wang was well out of range.
Wang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sansho.
Wang scores with a nice head shot.
Wang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sansho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sansho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sansho misses with a lunging right hand
and Wang counters with an outside leg kick.
Sansho throws a big shot that misses.
Sansho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sansho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wang.
Sansho throws out a loose jab but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wang scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sansho throws out the jab.
Sansho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sansho throws a big shot that misses.
Sansho misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wang counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Sansho is rocked!
Sansho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wang cracks Sansho on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sansho falls backwards against the cage. Wang follows up with more strikes that drop Sansho to his knees. Wang keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sansho! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 6B
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Wang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spagnolo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Mark Spagnolo has been cut.
Spagnolo throws a low kick but Wang moves out of range easily.
Wang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wang dips to his left and cracks Spagnolo with an uppercut!
A solid body kick from Spagnolo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spagnolo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spagnolo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spagnolo fails to land with a series of punches.
Spagnolo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!#CL#
Wang gets a clinch.
A short right from Wang.
Spagnolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wang lands a shoulder strike.
Wang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spagnolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Wang avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Wang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spagnolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Spagnolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Wang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Wang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses.
Spagnolo takes a shot to the head.
Spagnolo takes a shot to the head.
Spagnolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wang scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spagnolo.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang scores with a shot to the side of Spagnolo's head.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spagnolo.
Wang lands a shoulder strike.
Wang working aggressively here.
Spagnolo lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spagnolo is keeping busy.
Spagnolo misses with a punch to the body.
Spagnolo misses with a punch to the body.
Wang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spagnolo blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Wang.
Spagnolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Spagnolo.
Wang blocks an uppercut.
Wang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Spagnolo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spagnolo can turn it around.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spagnolo tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wang blocking some punches.
#T3#
Wang blocks an uppercut.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wang misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Spagnolo fails to land.
Wang lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Wang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
Wang lands a nice shot to the body.
Wang misses with the head strike.
Wang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Wang avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes.
Wang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Wang lands a body punch.
Wang pushes Spagnolo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spagnolo misses with some punches.
Spagnolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wang scores with a shot to the side of Spagnolo's head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wang is pushing Spagnolo up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wang swings wildly with an uppercut but Spagnolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spagnolo tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spagnolo misses with the head strike.
Wang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spagnolos head.
Spagnolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spagnolo lands a body punch.
Wang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spagnolos head.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
Wang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Wang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Spagnolo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Spagnolo swinging wildly here.
Wang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spagnolo tries to move into range but Wang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Wang there.
Spagnolo throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Spagnolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butch Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spagnolo connects with a leg kick. #KD#
Wang staggers Spagnolo with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Spagnolo looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#Spagnolo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Wang moves into the clinch.
Spagnolo is still on wobbly legs! Can Wang finish him?
Wang blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Wang.
Spagnolo blocking some punches.
Wang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
Come on Wang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spagnolo seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Wang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wang.
Spagnolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wang.
Butch Wang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spagnolo tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wang.
Spagnolo working aggressively here.
Wang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spagnolo.
Wang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Spagnolo prevents a body shot from Wang.
Spagnolo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wang misses with a punch on the inside.
Wang blocks an uppercut.
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spagnolo misses with a punch to the body.
Wang trying to control the position but instead, Spagnolo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wang into the ropes.
Spagnolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses.
Spagnolo tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
Spagnolo misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spagnolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spagnolo.
Wang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spagnolo blocking some punches.
Spagnolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spagnolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Spagnolo.
Wang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spagnolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wang works on Spagnolo's body with a couple of short punches.
Wang works on Spagnolo's body with a couple of short punches.
Spagnolo blocking some punches.
Spagnolo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spagnolo misses with the head strike.
Spagnolo misses with some punches.
Wang lands a left hand.
Wang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wang swings wildly with an uppercut but Spagnolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wang lands with a short shot to the head.
Spagnolo misses with a punch to the body.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Wang avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes.
Wang pushes Spagnolo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Spagnolo. #T4#
Wang is leaning against Spagnolo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spagnolo can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Wang.
A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land.
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spagnolo lands a shot to the body.
Wang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Wang on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Spagnolo blocks an uppercut.
Spagnolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Spagnolo can't find room to land a body shot as Wang controls the action.
Wang working aggressively here.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang misses with some punches.
Wang misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Wang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Spagnolo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Wang. #CL#
Wang takes the fight into the clinch.
Wang lands a nice shot to the body.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses.
Wang lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Wang.
Wang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wang blocking some punches.
Wang misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Wang gets through Spagnolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Wang.
Wang working aggressively here.
Spagnolo misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wang.
Wang lands a shoulder strike.
Wang scores with a shot to the side of Spagnolo's head.
Wang lands a body shot.
Wang lands with a left to the head.
Spagnolo tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang lands a left hand.
Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Spagnolo.
Wang blocking some punches.
Wang throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Spagnolo fails to land.
Spagnolo lands with a short shot to the head.
Spagnolo working aggressively here.
Wang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mark Spagnolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Wang.
A short right from Wang.
Wang is pushing Spagnolo up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Wang.
Wang lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spagnolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
Spagnolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wang scores with a shoulder strike.
Wang scores with a shot to the side of Spagnolo's head.
Wang creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Spagnolo crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Spagnolo face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Wang takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Butch Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5B
Date: Jan 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Sansho cracks Wang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sansho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Wang is rocked!
Wang misses with an uppercut.
Wang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wang throws a looping overhand right but Sansho ducks down to avoid it.
Wang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wang cracks Sansho with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sansho. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang throws a body shot but no joy.
Wang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sansho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wang.
It looked like Sansho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD2#
Wang throws out a head kick that Sansho doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Sansho crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Sansho's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT2#It looks like Yakami Sansho has been cut.
Sansho throws an overhand right that has Wang reeling! Sansho follows up with more punches and Wang is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yakami Sansho!
A very excited looking Yakami Sansho 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 - KT Round 4B
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Pearson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wang jabs Pearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pearson wants to clinch up but Wang keeps it at a distance.
Pearson takes one on the button.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wang connects with a body shot that sends Pearson's belly button to the back.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pearson walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Butch Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 3B
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Wang misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Everett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Everett is looking to clinch but Wang is avoiding it.
Everett misses with a body shot.
Everett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wang.
Everett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Everett's shoulder, as Everett tries to avoid the shot.
Wang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Everett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Everett.
A little jabbing left from Wang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Everett is looking to clinch.
Wang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Everett.
Wang throws a hook but Everett blocks it.
Wang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Everett is out of range and Wang settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wang lands a head shot.
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Everett looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Everett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Everett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Wang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Everett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wang scrambles back to his feet.
Everett jabs Wang right on the nose. Wang blinks but takes it well.
Wang throws a good cross that connects.
Wang looks to land a body kick but Everett moved away.
Everett scores with a hook to the body. Wang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wang tries to land a front kick but Everett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Everett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Everett scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Wang tries to keep at a distance but Everett has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Everett.
Everett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wang tries to land a front kick but Everett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Everett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Everett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Everett tries to clinch there but Wang circles away.
Wang throws a head kick that misses.
Wang slips a jab and a cross from Everett.
Sloppy strikes from Everett. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Wang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Everett moves out of range of the body kick from Wang.
Everett is looking to clinch.
Everett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wang throws a push kick but Everett slaps the foot to one side.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Everett clobbers Wang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wang's corner calls for a 1-2. Wang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Everett.
Wang looks for the body kick but Everett saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wang - that will leave a mark!
Everett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
Wang throws a wild body kick that Everett sees coming a mile off.
Butch Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Everett moves out of range as Wang throws a body kick.
Wang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Everett checks a leg kick.
Wang tries to score with a low kick but Everett moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wang.
A cross from Everett lands.#T3#
Everett moves out of range as Wang strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Everett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wang - the referee stops the clock and Everett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wang. Everett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Everett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Everett wants to clinch.
Wang is looking to land body kicks.
Wang scores with a push kick.
Wang motions for Everett to come forward. Wang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Everett tries to counter by clinching up but Wang breaks away and moves out of range.
Everett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice cross by Everett.
Everett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wang throws out the jab.
Wang misses with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Everett. Those never looked like landing.
Wang shapes to counter with a head kick.
Everett will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wang misses the jab.
Everett cracks Wang with a good jab.#T4#
Wang throws a push kick but Everett slaps the foot to one side.
Everett is looking to counter the offense by Wang and move into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang thuds his shin into the meat of Everett's side.
Wang misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Wang gets tackled into the ropes by Everett. Everett maintains the clinch.
Everett blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wang as Everett tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Everett.
Wang stalls. #BC2#
Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Everett is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Everett wants to clinch up but Wang keeps it at a distance.
Wang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wang looks to land a left hand but Everett moved out of range nicely.
Everett blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Wang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wang.
Wang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Everett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crunch! Wang slams his shin into Everett's torso.
Everett misses with an uppercut.
Wang looks to land a body kick but Everett moved away.
Wang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Everett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Everett moves in looking to clinch but Wang pushes him off.
Wang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Everett blocks it well.
Everett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Everett.
Everett tries to clinch there but Wang circles away.
Wang scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looks to land a body kick but Everett moved away.
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wang throws a sloppy head kick and Everett moves out of range easily.
Everett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Everett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wang fakes the leg kick and cracks Everett in the body. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wang.
Wang moves forwards but Everett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wang is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Everett.
Butch Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wang dips to his left and cracks Everett with an uppercut!
Everett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wang.
Wang keeps the fight on the outside.
Everett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Everett. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Everett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Wang.
Everett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wang lands with a nice body kick.
Wang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Everett.
Wang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wang throws a push kick but Everett slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Everett is looking to clinch.
Wang throws the kick towards the body but Everett avoids it.
Everett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wang swats away the attempt to clinch by Everett.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wang.
An attempted straight right counter from Everett misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Wang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Everett doesn't seem phased though.
Everett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Everett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wang is looking to land body kicks.
Wang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wang throws a low kick but Everett avoids it.
Everett ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
Everett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Everett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wang slips a jab from Everett.#T3#
Wang looks to land a body kick but Everett moved away.
Wang misses with a hook. Everett ducked under it nicely.
Wang throws a hook but Everett avoids it easily.
Everett moves out of range of the body kick from Wang.
That kick from Wang tenderised Everett's leg. Everett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Everett lands a two punch combo.
Wang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Everett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wang throws a low kick but Everett moves out of range easily.
Everett blocks a head kick by Wang.
Wang misses with a leg kick.
Everett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Everett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wang, pushing him back against the ropes.
Everett is looking to control Wang's arms but Wang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Everett has his back to the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Wang tries a body shot but Everett blocks it.
Everett trying to stall but Wang improves his position.
#T4#
Everett scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Everett tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wang scores with a nice head shot.
Wang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Everett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Wang is rocked!
Everett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wang is still on wobbly legs! Can Everett finish him?
Everett tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Everett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wang takes one to the side of the head.
Everett connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Wang's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Wang - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jake Everett! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 2B
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Krause tries to clinch but Wang moves out of range.
Krause thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krause definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Krause is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krause swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Wang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krause, pushing him back against the ropes.
Wang lands with a right to the head.
Wang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krause or not. #BC#
Krause breaks the clinch.
Wang defending well as Krause loads up on a big left hand.
Wang flicks out a counter leg kick but Krause steps away.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Krause sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wang throws a body punch but Krause moves out of range.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause just misses with a punch to the body.
Krause bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krause lands a jab to Wang's midsection.
Krause throws a body shot but no joy.
Krause swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Krause throws a shot from downtown. Wang moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A low kick from Wang is predictable there
and Krause connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krause is looking to wear down Wang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wang tries to work over Krause's front leg with a kick but Krause checks it.
Krause was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Krause blocks the low kick.
Wang cracks Krause with an open hand slap.
Wang misses with a shot to the body
letting Krause counter with a right hand.
Krause takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krause went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krause was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wang throws the kick towards the body but Krause avoids it.
Wang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krause scores with a jab.#ROC#Wang is rocked!
Wang drops his guard momentarily, allowing Krause to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Wang! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Krause takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Edward Krause!
Edward Krause thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - KT Round 1B
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Wang digs a good body shot into Hobbs's ribs.
Wang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hobbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hobbs throws out the jab. #CL2#
Wang has managed to clinch.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Wang.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hobbs tries to break free but Wang pushes him back against the ropes.
Wang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hobbs wants to break free but Wang has control.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch but Wang keeps him there for the moment.
Wang lands with a short shot to the head.
Wang lands an uppercut.
Wang prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Wang gets through Hobbs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Wang.
Wang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hobbs's efforts to push away.
Wang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards. #T1#
A short uppercut from Wang.
Wang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wang lands with a right to the head.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Wang has double underhooks.
Wang digs a right hand into Hobbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hobbs's gas tank.
Wang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wang lands a body shot.
Wang lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wang.#BC2#
Wang breaks from the clinch.
Hobbs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wang feints and then cracks Hobbs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hobbs down.
The fighters circling - Hobbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wang!
Wang scores with a hook.
Hobbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hobbs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Wang.
Wang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hobbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
#T2#
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wang throws a push kick but Hobbs slaps the foot to one side.
Hobbs misses with a body shot.
Hobbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wang keeps Hobbs at a distance using the push kick.
Wang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hobbs if he has to take too many more of those.
Wang cracks Hobbs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hobbs. That did some damage!
Wang scores with a big combo that sends Hobbs crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Hobbs flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Wang jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Wang! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8B
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Butch Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jermaine Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wang tries to counter by clinching up but Pearson breaks away and moves out of range.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wang as he jumps to the side.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wang sprawls well. Wang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pearson gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Wang rushes Pearson and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson can't get the takedown.
Butch Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Pearson.
Wang fails to pull guard.
Pearson has Wang pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Wang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1##TD#
Wang has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pearson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Pearson
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Wang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pearson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pearson has his foot on Wang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wang works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Pearson looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
#SUB2#
Pearson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pearson has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Wang preventing the sweep. #T3#
Wang wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
Pearson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang postures up.
#SUB2#
Pearson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.#SUB2#
Pearson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.#T4#
Pearson is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Pearson looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
#SUB2#
Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pearson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Pearson's legs - danger averted.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Pearson trying to control the position.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Pearson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Pearson
Pearson stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (5) Pearson
Pearson is staying tight to Wang's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T6#
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.
Pearson trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Pearson taking a breather here.
Pearson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Pearson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T7##SUB2#
Pearson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pearson controlling the position from side mount.
Wang is not content to let Pearson control the position.
Wang is letting Pearson control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Pearson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T8#
Pearson trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
Pearson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pearson.
Wang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wang tries to get out of the position.
Pearson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T9##SUB2#
Pearson tries for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
Wang is trying to escape the position but Pearson is controlling the position.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard.
Pearson trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom. #T10#
Pearson controls the position from side control.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Pearson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wang's shoulder. That is not cool. #T11#
Yet more stalling tactics from Pearson.#T12#
Wang is not content to let Pearson control the position.
Wang is being controlled here.
Wang is not content to let Pearson control the position.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Pearson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pearson trying to control the position but Wang is working away. #T13#
Wang is letting Pearson control him for a moment.
Pearson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Pearson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pearson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pearson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T14#
Pearson is staying tight to Wang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pearson trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pearson wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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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 1 wins and 5 losses; Butch Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Nigel Greer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Greer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wang but Wang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Wang darts in and clinches Greer up against the ropes.
Greer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Greer jumps guard and drags Wang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Greer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer is trying to keep Wang in close.
#T1##SUB2#
Greer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.#SUB2#
Greer looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
#SUB2#
Greer looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
Greer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Greer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.#SUB2#
Greer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Greer looking to control.
#SUB2#
Greer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Greer looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
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.#SUB2#
Greer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Greer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Greer controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Greer looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
Greer trying to control the position.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Greer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wang is defending well. Greer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wang has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Greer celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nigel Greer!
Nigel Greer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Butch Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Morgan Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Wang forces Leighton back against the ropes and clinches.
Wang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leighton walks away with a smile on his face. Wang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Wang clinches up with Leighton and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Wang pulls guard effortlessly.
Leighton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leighton wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Leighton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Leighton slips nicely into half guard.
Leighton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Leighton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wang wants to control but Leighton is keeping busy.
Leighton slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Leighton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leighton wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Leighton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Leighton trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Leighton wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position. #T3#
Leighton trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
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 calls for the fighters to work.
Leighton is looking to pass Wang's guard but actually Wang recovers to full guard.
Wang keeping full guard, as Leighton tries to pass.
Leighton trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #T4#
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leighton controls the pace.
Leighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leighton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wang tries to get out of the position.
Leighton trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
Leighton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (3) Leighton
Leighton tries to advance to mount but Wang denies him. #T5#
Wang seems a little lost for a moment, as Leighton dominates the positioning.
Leighton trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Leighton happy to just control the position for now.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
Leighton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Leighton wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Leighton controlling the position from side mount. #T6#
It looks like Leighton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wang is not content to let Leighton control the position. #T7#
Leighton tries to advance to mount but Wang denies him.
Leighton trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang is not content to let Leighton control the position. #T8#
Leighton tries to advance to mount but Wang denies him.
Leighton is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leighton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Leighton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leighton wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB2#
Leighton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leighton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leighton trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Leighton just content to control the position.
Leighton trying to control the position but Wang is working away. #SUB2#
Leighton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Leighton but great work by Wang. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (4) vs (3) Leighton#T10#
Wang trying to control the position but Leighton is working away.
Leighton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Leighton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leighton is doing well to control the position and prevent Wang from advancing to side control.
Leighton gets back to full guard.
Leighton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leighton keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T11#
Leighton pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Leighton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (5) Leighton
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leighton wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leighton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leighton is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Leighton is stalling here. Wang is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Leighton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wang (8) vs (5) Leighton#T12#
Leighton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leighton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Leighton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Wang prevents Leighton from improving his position.
Leighton is controlling Wang's trapped leg to prevent Wang from advancing to side control.
Leighton is continuing to stall.#T13#
Leighton trying to control but Wang postures up.
Leighton wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Leighton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leighton.
Leighton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Leighton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14#
Leighton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wang looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Leighton working for a triangle but Wang defends it easily.
Leighton pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 5B
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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Malo Tavara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Butch Wang!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Wang closes the distance and pushes Tavara back into the ropes.#TD#
Tavara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tavara (2) vs (0) Wang
Tavara is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tavara trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Tavara trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang managing to control the position.
Tavara trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Wang pulls Tavara in to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tavara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tavara (5) vs (0) Wang#T3#
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wang is trying to control Tavara's posture but Tavara avoids it.
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Wang sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Tavara stalling.
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Tavara from advancing position.
Tavara trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Wang is doing well to control the position and prevent Tavara from advancing to side control.#T5#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Wang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tavara is aware though and is defending well.
Wang managing to control the position. #T6#
Tavara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tavara defends well.
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.#T7#
Wang is controlling Tavara's posture.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Tavara from controlling successfully. #T8#
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tavara passes into half guard.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Tavara has control of the leg. #T9#
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Tavara from advancing position.
Wang wants to control but Tavara is keeping busy.
Wang keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tavara slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Tavara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tavara tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it. #T11#
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tavara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working. #T12#
Wang controlling the position well.
Tavara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wang is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tavara jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tavara (8) vs (0) Wang
Wang is holding Tavara down, trying to stall.#T13#
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Wang is trying to work for a sweep but Tavara has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tavara (10) vs (0) Wang
Wang wants to control but Tavara is having none of it.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tavara is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tavara takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Malo Tavara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 4B
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Butch Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang slaps away a takedown attempt from Dinker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dinker misses with a takedown #CL#
and Wang counters by clinching up.
Dinker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Butch Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dinker.#CL#
Wang moves into range and clinches up with Dinker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wang just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Wang ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Wang seems keen to control Dinker's posture.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Dinker from controlling successfully.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang keeping full guard, as Dinker tries to pass. #T3#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Dinker from controlling successfully.
Wang keeping full guard, as Dinker tries to pass. #T4#
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Dinker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Dinker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dinker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang keeping full guard, as Dinker tries to pass.
Wang managing to control the position.
Dinker trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is controlling Dinker's posture.#T7#
Dinker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinker wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Dinker tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #T8#
Wang pulls Dinker in to control the position.
Dinker wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang pulls Dinker in to control the position. #T9#
Dinker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinker trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang has his hands on Dinker's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Dinker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T10#
Dinker looking to pass the guard.
Wang pulls Dinker in to control the position.
Dinker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang has his hands on Dinker's head, controlling the position.
Dinker wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T11#
Wang pulls Dinker in to control the position.
Wang continues to stall.
Dinker looking to pass the guard.
Wang has control of Dinker's left arm, preventing Dinker from doing any damage. #T12#
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dinker forces his way into half guard.
Dinker is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
#T13##SUB2#
Dinker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wang has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dinker is trying to work for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
Wang is pressing down on Dinker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dinker being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang pulls Dinker in to control the position.
More hug and hope from Wang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dinker gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dinker wins on points by 1 to 0. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3A
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Butch Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Barry Chikorita!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Wang clinches up against the ropes.
Chikorita is trying to pull guard but Wang has him pressed against the ropes.
Chikorita tries to pull guard but Wang forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Chikorita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Butch Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Chikorita.#TD#
Wang jumps into guard, dragging Chikorita to the mat.
Chikorita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Chikorita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chikorita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Chikorita 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.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chikorita drops back looking for a leg! Wang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wang manages to kick Chikorita off! Chikorita jumps back into Wang's guard. #T1#
Chikorita slips nicely into half guard.
Chikorita is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Wang is staying active underneath Chikorita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura but Wang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chikorita to get the leverage.
Chikorita controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura but Wang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chikorita to get the leverage. #T3#
Wang is not content to let Chikorita control the position.#SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura here.
Wang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wang tries to get out of the position.
Wang controlling the position for now.#T4##SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wang defends it well.
Chikorita is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Chikorita is trying to work for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
#SUB2#
Chikorita seems to be working for a kimura but Wang defends the submission attempt.#T5##SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Chikorita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wang sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Chikorita wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Chikorita is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wang controlling the position for now.#T7#
Chikorita trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang is not content to let Chikorita control the position.#SUB2#
Chikorita is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chikorita is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.#T8#
Wang is controlling Chikorita's trapped leg to prevent Chikorita from advancing to side control.
Wang is in trouble now - Chikorita has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (3) Chikorita
Chikorita takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chikorita forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Wang (0) vs (6) Chikorita#T9##SUB2#
Chikorita looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Chikorita is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Chikorita has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Wang! Can he survive? No! He's out! Chikorita gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barry Chikorita! |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Maurice Lemaire! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Butch Wang!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lemaire is trying to pull guard but Wang has him pressed against the ropes.#TD#
Lemaire has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lemaire (4) vs (0) Wang
Wang is keeping busy.
Lemaire keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lemaire.
#T1#
Lemaire is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lemaire trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wang trying to control but not successfully. #T2#
Lemaire trying to control.
Wang trying to control the hands but Lemaire breaks the grip.
Lemaire is looking to control Wang but Wang is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Lemaire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Lemaire has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Lemaire trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
#T6#
Wang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lemaire wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.#T7#
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Lemaire keeps control of the position.
Lemaire struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wang rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wang is not content to let Lemaire control the position.#T8#
Lemaire trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Lemaire is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Lemaire is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Lemaire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemaire trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom. #T9#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemaire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Wang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lemaire passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemaire (7) vs (0) Wang#T10#
Wang holds on to Lemaire as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Lemaire wants to take Wang's back but he can't do it this time.
Wang reaches up to try and control the position but Lemaire seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Wang rolls and tries to escape and now Lemaire has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lemaire (10) vs (0) Wang#T11#
Wang trying to control the position but Lemaire manages to sink in the hooks.
Lemaire controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
Will Lemaire go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wang tries to escape but Lemaire has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wang trying to control the action but Lemaire just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Lemaire tries to get the hooks in deep but Wang pushed the leg off.
Lemaire not allowing Wang to control his hands.
Wang prevents Lemaire from getting a body triangle.#T13##T14#
Wang turns into Lemaire and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemaire (10) vs (2) Wang
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemaire controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemaire takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 1B
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yakami Sansho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Butch Wang!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sansho tries to clinch there but Wang circles away.
Sansho tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sansho tries to close the distance and clinch but Wang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wang swats away the attempt to clinch by Sansho.#CL2#
Wang instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Wang successfully pulls guard.
Sansho trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sansho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sansho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang working a defensive guard but Sansho manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sansho (3) vs (0) Wang
Sansho trying to control the position but Wang is working away. #T1##SUB#
Sansho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sansho is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sansho tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sansho has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wang! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sansho (5) vs (0) Wang#T2#
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.
Sansho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.#T3#
Wang reaches up to try and control the position but Sansho seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Wang rolls and tries to escape and now Sansho has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Sansho (8) vs (0) Wang#SUB#
Sansho looking to break Wang's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wang remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sansho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Sansho looking to break Wang's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wang remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sansho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sansho seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Sansho working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Wang is doing well to defend. Sansho seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Wang is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yakami Sansho!
Our winner, Yakami Sansho, 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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