Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMA Hype -63-
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1#
Birdwhistle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Birdwhistle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Birdwhistle looks to land a left hand but Krause moved out of range nicely.
Krause takes one to the chin there.
Birdwhistle looks to land a right hand but Krause moved out of range.
Krause with the counter takedown but Birdwhistle avoids it easily.#TD#
Birdwhistle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Birdwhistle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Krause tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause missing with punches from the bottom.
Birdwhistle uses his free foot to push down on Krause's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Krause.
Krause manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Birdwhistle winds up and cracks Krause with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Krause flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Krause missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birdwhistle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Birdwhistle blocks the strikes from Krause.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause wants to improve his position but Birdwhistle is controlling well.
Birdwhistle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Birdwhistle is keen to just control but Krause is a slippery customer.
Krause throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Birdwhistle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krause blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birdwhistle.
Krause throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Birdwhistle thows a huge punch but Krause dodges it nicely.
Krause tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
Birdwhistle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krause is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Krause looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Birdwhistle throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Birdwhistle prevents Krause from getting the reversal.
Birdwhistle throws some wild stikes that Krause manages to avoid easily.
Krause swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Birdwhistle content just to control the position here.
Birdwhistle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Birdwhistle thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Krause is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB#
Krause tries to improve his position but Birdwhistle has taken his back! Birdwhistle has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Krause tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Birdwhistle pushes Krause away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rory Birdwhistle!
Rory Birdwhistle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMA Hype -58-
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Birdwhistle has closed the distance and engaged Krause in a clinch.
Krause swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krause creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Krause.
Krause working aggressively here.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Birdwhistle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krause working aggressively here.
Krause blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krause scores with a shoulder strike.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause working aggressively here.
Birdwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Birdwhistle blocking some punches.
Krause misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Birdwhistle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Birdwhistle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krause throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krause accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Krause throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Birdwhistle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Birdwhistle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krause is looking to work some ground and pound but Birdwhistle has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birdwhistle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krause has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Birdwhistle has Krause pulled in close to control his posture.
Krause postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krause defends it easily.
Birdwhistle wants to sweep but no luck.
Krause distracts Birdwhistle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krause throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krause definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Krause throws an elbow that misses. Birdwhistle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krause's guard. Nice move by Birdwhistle!#REVB#
Birdwhistle throws a big elbow that misses.
Krause throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T2#
Birdwhistle passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB2#
Krause is defending against the submission attempts here by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle is trying to control. Krause wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krause moves into full guard.
Birdwhistle 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.
Birdwhistle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Birdwhistle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Birdwhistle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Birdwhistle gets to mount! Krause was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Krause is in a horrible position here. Birdwhistle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Birdwhistle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Birdwhistle misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Birdwhistle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krause is trying to escape the mount.
Birdwhistle controlling the position easily from mount.
Birdwhistle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krause keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krause throwing hammer fists to the chest of Birdwhistle. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB2#
Birdwhistle is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Krause can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Krause is squirming around, avoiding Birdwhistle's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Birdwhistle throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Birdwhistle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Krause is desperately trying to improve his position but Birdwhistle has a good base and remains in mount.
Krause is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Birdwhistle controlling from mount.
Birdwhistle lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle has hold of Krause's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Krause manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Birdwhistle throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Krause because Birdwhistle loaded up on that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause tries to reverse the position but Birdwhistle maintains control.
Birdwhistle blocks Krause's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Krause is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Birdwhistle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Birdwhistle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krause moves away.
Krause tries to counter with a takedown but Birdwhistle is quick to defend against it.
Birdwhistle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Birdwhistle cracks Krause with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Birdwhistle throws a head kick but Krause moves out of range.
Birdwhistle looks to land a left hand but Krause moved out of range nicely.
Birdwhistle misses the shot to the body.
Krause appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Birdwhistle throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Krause counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Our spies down at at The Forge 👊 inform us that Birdwhistle has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Krause working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause throws a big elbow that misses.
Birdwhistle has his hands on Krause's head, controlling the position.
Birdwhistle trying to control the position. #T1#
Krause throws a big right hand that misses.
Birdwhistle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krause in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krause throws a strike but Birdwhistle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Birdwhistle wants to control from the top but Krause keeps moving.
Birdwhistle with a nice head shot there.
Krause is striking from the bottom but Birdwhistle uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Krause wants to get back to full guard.
Birdwhistle blocks the strikes from Krause.
Krause misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Birdwhistle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krause misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Krause missing with punches from the bottom.
Birdwhistle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Birdwhistle in particular looking to stall.
Krause flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Krause throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Birdwhistle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krause misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Birdwhistle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Birdwhistle thows a huge punch but Krause dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Krause could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Birdwhistle has cracked it and Krause is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Birdwhistle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rory Birdwhistle!
Rory Birdwhistle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 5B
Date: Apr 07, 2025

#R1##CL#
Birdwhistle instigates a clinch.
Everett has a couple of punches blocked by Birdwhistle.
A right hook to the body lands for Birdwhistle.
Everett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Birdwhistle.
Everett digs a right hand underneath Birdwhistle's ribcage. Birdwhistle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Everett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Everett dodges an elbow strike from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws an elbow that misses.
Everett trying to control the position but instead, Birdwhistle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Everett into the cage.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle struggles to land a body shot inside as Everett controls his hands.
Birdwhistle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Birdwhistle jumps guard but Everett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Everett is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Birdwhistle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birdwhistle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Birdwhistle wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from Everett.
Everett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Birdwhistle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Everett avoiding damage as Birdwhistle throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Everett dodges an elbow strike from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Everett.
A head punch on the inside from Everett fails to land.
Everett prevents a body shot from Birdwhistle.
Everett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Everett misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Birdwhistle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Everett's brow.
Birdwhistle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Birdwhistle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Everett gets underhooks to prevent Birdwhistle's takedown attempt.
Everett stalling against the cage.
Everett has a couple of punches blocked by Birdwhistle.
Everett tries to work over Birdwhistle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Birdwhistle blocks a body shot from Everett.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Everett blocks a body shot from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Everett misses with a punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Birdwhistle.
Everett misses with some punches.
Everett lands an uppercut.
Everett misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Birdwhistle fails to land.
Everett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birdwhistle's elbow.
Everett lands a left hand.
Everett looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Birdwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Birdwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Everett blocks an elbow strike.
Birdwhistle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Birdwhistle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Everett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Birdwhistle as Everett tries to tie him up.
Everett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Everett is trying to maintain a safe position but Birdwhistle gets an underhook and turns Everett into the cage.
Everett blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Everett fails to land.
Everett is stalling here.
Everett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Birdwhistle being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Everett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Everett blocks the elbow strike.
Everett leaning his opponent against the cage.
Everett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Birdwhistle lands with a short shot to the head.
Everett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Birdwhistle is keeping busy.
Birdwhistle scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Birdwhistle throws an elbow but misses.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Birdwhistle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Everett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Everett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Everett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Birdwhistle was well out of range. Poor timing from Everett.
Everett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Everett misses with a hook.
Birdwhistle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Everett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Everett misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Birdwhistle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Everett throws a shot from downtown. Birdwhistle moves away and avoids it.
Birdwhistle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Birdwhistle lands a really nice looking cross but Everett seems unphased.
Birdwhistle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Everett under the eye.
Jake Everett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdwhistle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Everett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Everett misses its intended target. #TD#
Birdwhistle shoots in and bounces Everett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Everett is trying to control the position but Birdwhistle postures up.
Birdwhistle won't allow Everett to sweep him here. #T1#
Birdwhistle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Birdwhistle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Everett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birdwhistle content to stall in guard here.
Everett is trying to keep Birdwhistle in close.
Birdwhistle postures up in Everett's guard and throws a big left but Everett blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Everett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Birdwhistle is looking to counter punch.
Everett blocks a leg kick.
Everett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Everett throws a jab when Birdwhistle was well out of range.
Birdwhistle looks to score with a jab to the body but Everett is just out of range.
Everett throws a right hand that Birdwhistle ducks under and follows up with a left that Birdwhistle also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Everett.
The fighters circle momentarily. Birdwhistle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Everett throws a body punch but Birdwhistle moves out of range.
Birdwhistle throws a hook to the side of Everett's head but Everett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Everett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Birdwhistle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Everett cracks Birdwhistle with a good jab.
A big left from Everett misses.
A big right from Everett misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birdwhistle. Everett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Everett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Birdwhistle.
Jab by Birdwhistle.#T3#
Birdwhistle is looking to clinch.
Birdwhistle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Everett misses the shot to the body.
Everett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Everett misses with a straight right.
Birdwhistle cracks Everett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Everett throws a lazy right hand but Birdwhistle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Everett misses with a hook
and Birdwhistle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Everett looks to score with a jab to the body but Birdwhistle is just out of range.
Everett looks to land a left hand but Birdwhistle moved out of range nicely.
Birdwhistle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Everett lands with a shot to the body.
Everett slaps away a takedown attempt from Birdwhistle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Birdwhistle avoids the body shot from Everett. #CL#
Birdwhistle drives through and clinches with Everett against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everett tries to work over Birdwhistle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Birdwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Everett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Birdwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Everett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Everett struggles to land a body shot inside as Birdwhistle controls his hands.
Everett has a couple of punches blocked by Birdwhistle.
Everett is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Everett.
Everett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Everett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Everett.
Birdwhistle tries to pull guard but Everett won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Birdwhistle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everett blocks a body shot from Birdwhistle. #BC2#
Everett breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Everett. No joy for Birdwhistle on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Everett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Birdwhistle tests Everett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Everett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Birdwhistle manages to avoid it.
Birdwhistle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Everett throws out a counter right but Birdwhistle avoids it with no problem.
Birdwhistle misses with a lunging right hand
and Everett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Everett. Birdwhistle does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Everett.
Everett connects with a single shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Birdwhistle.
Everett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Birdwhistle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Everett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Birdwhistle somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Birdwhistle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Everett misses.
Everett throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Birdwhistle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Birdwhistle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Everett's brow.
Birdwhistle blocks a body shot from Everett. #BC2#
Everett manages to break the clinch.
Rory Birdwhistle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Everett swings for the body but Birdwhistle moves out of range.
Birdwhistle attempts a counter takedown but Everett avoids it well and moves away.
Everett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Everett misses with a hook.
Birdwhistle throws the left hand but Everett avoids the punch easily.
Everett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Birdwhistle throws a big shot that misses.
Birdwhistle is looking to clinch.
Birdwhistle avoids the body shot from Everett.
Everett misses with an uppercut. Birdwhistle saw that one coming.
Birdwhistle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Everett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Everett. Birdwhistle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Birdwhistle sizes up Everett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Everett throws out a powerful jab.
Birdwhistle needs to keep his hands up - Everett had a free shot at his head there.
Everett leaves Birdwhistle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Everett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Everett misses with an uppercut.
Birdwhistle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Everett finds it's way round the side to connect with Birdwhistle's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Birdwhistle misses the target.
Birdwhistle shoots in for a takedown but Everett shows good takedown defense.
Birdwhistle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Birdwhistle throws a head kick that misses.
Birdwhistle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Birdwhistle is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Birdwhistle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Birdwhistle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jake Everett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the body
and Everett counters with a crisp right that sends Birdwhistle to the canvas! Everett follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Everett!

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 4B
Date: Mar 31, 2025

#R1#
Spagnolo swings widly with a right hand
and Birdwhistle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Spagnolo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Birdwhistle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spagnolo uses from the top position.
Birdwhistle looking for a sweep. Not yet Birdwhistle, not yet.
Spagnolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Birdwhistle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spagnolo controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Spagnolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birdwhistle is keeping the position for now.
Birdwhistle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Birdwhistle lands with a shot to the body.
Spagnolo fails to land with a series of punches.
Birdwhistle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spagnolo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Birdwhistle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spagnolo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birdwhistle lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Birdwhistle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spagnolo's half guard.
Birdwhistle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Birdwhistle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spagnolo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spagnolo tries to get out of the position.
Birdwhistle is thwarting Spagnolo's attempts to control the position.
Birdwhistle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spagnolo defending well though. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle seems to be working for a kimura but Spagnolo defends the submission attempt.
Birdwhistle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Birdwhistle is keen to just control but Spagnolo is a slippery customer.#T3#
Birdwhistle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spagnolo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Birdwhistle controlling the action here.
Spagnolo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birdwhistle on the ground.
Birdwhistle is looking to take a break and control but Spagnolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Birdwhistle thows a huge punch but Spagnolo dodges it nicely.
Birdwhistle is trying to control the action in half guard but Spagnolo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spagnolo swings for the body but Birdwhistle moves out of range.
Birdwhistle cracks Spagnolo with a good jab.
Spagnolo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Birdwhistle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spagnolo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spagnolo misses with a lunging right hand
and Birdwhistle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Birdwhistle takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Spagnolo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spagnolo can't find room to land a body shot as Birdwhistle controls the action.
Spagnolo takes a shot to the head.
Spagnolo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Birdwhistle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Spagnolo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Birdwhistle missing with punches from the back.
Birdwhistle misses with an elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Birdwhistle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice shot lands for Birdwhistle.
Nice shot lands for Spagnolo.
Birdwhistle connects with a looping right hand.
Birdwhistle has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Spagnolo looks to clinch
and Birdwhistle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spagnolo avoids the head kick by Birdwhistle. #CL#
Spagnolo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Birdwhistle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spagnolo is defending well.#TD2#
Birdwhistle has clasped his hands together around Spagnolo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ground and pound from Birdwhistle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Birdwhistle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Birdwhistle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Birdwhistle tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1##SUB2#
Birdwhistle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spagnolo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spagnolo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Birdwhistle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Birdwhistle misses with the ground and pound.
Spagnolo defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Birdwhistle tries to move to mount but Spagnolo blocks the move with his legs.
Birdwhistle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spagnolo is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.
Birdwhistle happy to just control the position for now.
Spagnolo defending against the ground and pound.
Spagnolo is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position. #T3#
Birdwhistle tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Birdwhistle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Birdwhistle wants to control but Spagnolo is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spagnolo misses with a straight right.
Birdwhistle goes for a double leg but Spagnolo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spagnolo continues to drive forward.
Birdwhistle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spagnolo checks it well.
Birdwhistle cracks Spagnolo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Nice shot by Birdwhistle.
Spagnolo misses the jab.
Spagnolo tries to land a front kick but Birdwhistle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Birdwhistle throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spagnolo.#TD2#
Birdwhistle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spagnolo is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle tries for a kimura but Spagnolo is defending well.
Birdwhistle working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Birdwhistle 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Birdwhistle scores with a shot to the body.
Birdwhistle throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Spagnolo misses
and Birdwhistle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Birdwhistle ducks under a wild hook from Spagnolo.
Rory Birdwhistle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spagnolo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Birdwhistle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spagnolo is looking to chop away at Birdwhistle's legs.
Birdwhistle lands a nice hook to Spagnolo's body. Spagnolo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Birdwhistle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Birdwhistle trying to control the action but Spagnolo is working from the bottom.
Spagnolo parries the strikes from Birdwhistle easily there. Birdwhistle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Spagnolo to escape.
Birdwhistle throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Spagnolo being controlled for a moment.
Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spagnolo keeps working. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Spagnolo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rory Birdwhistle!
Rory Birdwhistle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 3B
Date: Mar 21, 2025

#R1#
Greer scores with a jab. Birdwhistle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Birdwhistle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Birdwhistle misses with a takedown attempt
and Birdwhistle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Birdwhistle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Birdwhistle gets a clinch.
Birdwhistle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Birdwhistle tries for a takedown but Greer manages to get underhooks.
Nigel Greer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle has Greer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Greer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greer.
Birdwhistle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Birdwhistle pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greer wants to control from the top but Birdwhistle keeps moving.
Birdwhistle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Let's hope that Birdwhistle 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.
Birdwhistle wants to sweep here but Greer controlling him for the moment.
Birdwhistle is controlling Greer's posture.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Birdwhistle tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Birdwhistle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Birdwhistle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greer is fending him off so far but Birdwhistle persists. Nope, Greer circles away and we're back to standing.
Greer lands a jab.
Greer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Greer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Birdwhistle moves to clinch but Greer breaks away
and Greer counters with a straight right hand.
Birdwhistle shoots for a double leg takedown but Greer sprawls well. He's pushed Birdwhistle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Birdwhistle is looking to clinch but Greer is avoiding it.
Rory Birdwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greer slips under a jab from Birdwhistle.
It looked like Greer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook.
Greer is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Birdwhistle swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Greer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Birdwhistle! Greer lets Birdwhistle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Birdwhistle is rocked!
Greer slaps away a takedown attempt from Birdwhistle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Greer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Birdwhistle is still on wobbly legs! Can Greer finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Greer ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Birdwhistle clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nigel Greer!
Nigel Greer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 2B
Date: Mar 05, 2025

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle looks to land a left hand but Nijjar moved out of range nicely.
Birdwhistle throws a poor cross that misses
and Nijjar counters with a stiff right hand.
Birdwhistle shoots for a double leg takedown but Nijjar sprawls well. He's pushed Birdwhistle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Birdwhistle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nijjar.
Nijjar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Birdwhistle has time to react.
Birdwhistle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nijjar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Birdwhistle on the side of the head.
Nijjar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birdwhistle.#CL2#
Birdwhistle closes the distance and pushes Nijjar back into the cage.
Nijjar lands a nice uppercut.
Nijjar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nijjar is stalling here.
Nijjar blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birdwhistle lands a left hand.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Nijjar uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Birdwhistle manages to pull guard. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Birdwhistle holds on and takes a little breather.
Birdwhistle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nijjar is one step ahead there.
Birdwhistle has Nijjar pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nijjar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nijjar has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Birdwhistle to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nijjar is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Birdwhistle pulls down on the head and he's put Nijjar to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rory Birdwhistle!
During a confident post fight interview, Rory Birdwhistle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 1A
Date: Feb 16, 2025

#R1##TD#
Chikorita drives through with a takedown into Birdwhistle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chikorita stands and throws Birdwhistle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Birdwhistle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chikorita off and has taken his back!
Even with his hooks in, Birdwhistle manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle working for a choke but Chikorita is defending well. #SUB2#
Chikorita preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Birdwhistle.
Chikorita might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Birdwhistle tightening his grip on Chikorita, looking for the choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Chikorita's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chikorita looking very determined here, making life difficult for Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chikorita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Chikorita trying to control the position but Birdwhistle manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle working for a choke but Chikorita is defending well.
Birdwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chikorita tries to break free.
Chikorita is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Birdwhistle not allowing Chikorita to control his hands.
Chikorita tries to break free.
Birdwhistle wants to control but Chikorita is keeping busy.
Birdwhistle not allowing Chikorita to control his hands.
Birdwhistle is looking to control Chikorita but Chikorita is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Birdwhistle controls the action.#SUB2#
Birdwhistle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chikorita turns into Birdwhistle and is now in his guard.
Chikorita preventing the sweep.
Chikorita wants to control from the top but Birdwhistle keeps moving.
Chikorita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birdwhistle is keeping the position for now.
Chikorita wants to control from the top but Birdwhistle keeps moving. #T4#
Chikorita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birdwhistle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Birdwhistle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chikorita is pushing down on Birdwhistle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Birdwhistle is fighting to maintain full guard but Chikorita has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chikorita missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Birdwhistle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chikorita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birdwhistle wants to sweep but Chikorita has passed to side control!
Chikorita gets to mount! Birdwhistle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
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 Barry Chikorita will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chikorita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Birdwhistle.#TD#
Chikorita feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chikorita being controlled here momentarily.
Chikorita is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chikorita forces his way into half guard.
Chikorita prevents Birdwhistle from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Birdwhistle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Birdwhistle trying to hold on to Chikorita's head to control him but Chikorita postures up.
Birdwhistle is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#T1#
Birdwhistle is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Birdwhistle can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Chikorita seems to be working for a kimura but Birdwhistle defends the submission attempt.
Birdwhistle is looking to improve his position.
Birdwhistle preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chikorita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Birdwhistle is trying to maintain the position but Chikorita is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Chikorita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Birdwhistle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chikorita. #SUB#
Chikorita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Birdwhistle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chikorita.
Barry Chikorita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chikorita tries to pass to full mount but Birdwhistle defends it. #T3#
Chikorita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Birdwhistle is looking for a sweep. Chikorita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birdwhistle is looking to control Chikorita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Birdwhistle avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Birdwhistle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chikorita pulls his head out easily.
Birdwhistle is doing well to control the position and prevent Chikorita from advancing to side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Birdwhistle is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Birdwhistle throws a leg kick but Chikorita sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Birdwhistle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
Birdwhistle is looking to take a break and control but Chikorita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chikorita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Birdwhistle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chikorita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Birdwhistle 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chikorita wants to control but Birdwhistle passes easily into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Barry Chikorita will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Birdwhistle scores with a jab. Chikorita acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Birdwhistle with a jab.
Birdwhistle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikorita manages to avoid it.#TD#
Chikorita throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Birdwhistle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chikorita is in Birdwhistle's guard.
Birdwhistle trying to keep a closed guard but Chikorita is proving a slippery customer.
Birdwhistle is looking to sweep but instead, Chikorita has passed into half guard.
Birdwhistle is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chikorita jumps into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle is looking to regain half guard here but Chikorita keeps moving and retains side control.
Chikorita is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Birdwhistle will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rory Birdwhistle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Birdwhistle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Chikorita goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Birdwhistle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chikorita but great work by Birdwhistle.
Chikorita is trying to improve his position.
Chikorita seems a little lost for a moment, as Birdwhistle dominates the positioning.
Birdwhistle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chikorita tries to buck Birdwhistle off but Birdwhistle is having none of it.
Chikorita is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.
Chikorita tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Chikorita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chikorita tries to roll over but Birdwhistle keeps him under control.
Birdwhistle is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Birdwhistle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Birdwhistle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Birdwhistle looking to improve position, pressing down on Chikorita's thigh with his hand. Chikorita seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Birdwhistle paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Birdwhistle's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Chikorita picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barry Chikorita!

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 6A
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1#
Birdwhistle misses with a left hand
and Tavara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Birdwhistle lands a jab to the nose.
Tavara lands with a shot to the body.
Tavara swats away the attempt to clinch by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Birdwhistle has managed to clinch.
Birdwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Birdwhistle throws an elbow but misses.
Tavara lands with a right to the head.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Birdwhistle fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavara.
Birdwhistle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Birdwhistle working aggressively here.
Tavara throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle. #T1#
Tavara struggles to land a body shot inside as Birdwhistle controls his hands.
Tavara blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Birdwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tavara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birdwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavara.
Tavara throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
Tavara prevents a body shot from Birdwhistle.
Tavara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Birdwhistle digs a right hand into Tavara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tavara's gas tank.
Tavara misses with a punch to the body.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Birdwhistle working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birdwhistle.
Tavara scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Tavara.
Birdwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Tavara fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavara.
Tavara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birdwhistles head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavara throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavara dodges an elbow strike from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavara.
Tavara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavara lands a nice shot to the body.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle misses with the head strike.
Birdwhistle prevents a body shot from Tavara.
Birdwhistle working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Birdwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Birdwhistle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Birdwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Tavara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tavara pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavara.
Birdwhistle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tavara backwards.
A short right from Tavara on the inside.
Birdwhistle misses with the head strike.
Birdwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Tavara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
Tavara misses with a body punch.
Tavara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tavara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birdwhistles head.
Tavara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Tavara.
Birdwhistle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavara's elbow.
Tavara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T4#
Tavara misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Birdwhistle misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Tavara as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
Tavara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavara blocks a body shot from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavara.
Birdwhistle struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavara controls his hands.
Tavara pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Birdwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
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 Malo Tavara will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tavara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Birdwhistle throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Birdwhistle thinking.
Tavara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Birdwhistle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Birdwhistle misses with a double jab
enabling Tavara to counter with a crisp jab.
Birdwhistle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Birdwhistle drives through and clinches with Tavara against the ropes.
Birdwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavara working aggressively here.
Tavara scores with a shot to the side of Birdwhistle's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birdwhistle.
Good body shot from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle lands a left hand. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Birdwhistle.
A short uppercut from Birdwhistle.
Tavara lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavara pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tavara swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Birdwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavara.
Tavara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Birdwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tavara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Tavara cracks Birdwhistle with a nice body shot.#T2#
Birdwhistle misses with an elbow over the top.
Tavara throws a head punch that misses.
Tavara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Birdwhistle lands an elbow inside.
Tavara lands with a short shot to the head.
Malo Tavara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tavara prevents a body shot from Birdwhistle.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tavara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tavara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Birdwhistle tries to work over Tavara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Tavara lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavara misses with the head strike.
Tavara misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavara lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Birdwhistle misses with a body punch.
Tavara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara blocking some punches.
Birdwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birdwhistle.
Tavara has a couple of punches blocked by Birdwhistle.
Tavara lands a hook that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Tavara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavara misses with a punch to the body.
Birdwhistle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavara's elbow.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Tavara misses with the head strike.
Tavara swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birdwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Tavara. #T4#
Tavara swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle misses with a punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birdwhistle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavara's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavara.
Tavara pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Tavara has a couple of punches blocked by Birdwhistle.
Tavara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Birdwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavara.
Birdwhistle misses with the head strike.
Tavara dodges an elbow strike from Birdwhistle.
Tavara lands a shoulder strike.
Birdwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Birdwhistle.
Tavara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malo Tavara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Birdwhistle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavara staying out of range there.
Birdwhistle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Birdwhistle throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tavara to counter with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Tavara.
Tavara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Birdwhistle takes one on the button.#ROC#Birdwhistle is rocked!
Birdwhistle is looking to clinch.
Birdwhistle is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavara finish him?
Birdwhistle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Birdwhistle throws out a leg kick but Tavara moves out of range and Birdwhistle only half commits.
Birdwhistle 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 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Malo Tavara!
After winning the bout, Malo Tavara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5A
Date: Jan 20, 2025

#R1#
Birdwhistle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krause displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birdwhistle throws out the jab.
Birdwhistle looks to land a combination but Krause avoids it well.
Krause connects with a nice looking jab.
Birdwhistle misses with a straight right.
Krause looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Birdwhistle loads up on a big right hand but Krause slips the punch.
Krause avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krause swats away the attempt to clinch by Birdwhistle.
Krause throws out a counter right but Birdwhistle avoids it with no problem.
Birdwhistle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Birdwhistle misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Birdwhistle misses its intended target.
Krause swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Birdwhistle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Birdwhistle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rory Birdwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdwhistle throws the left hand but Krause avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Krause 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Birdwhistle throws a jab but it's blocked by Krause. #T1#
Birdwhistle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krause takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Birdwhistle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Birdwhistle throws a right hand that misses
and Krause counters with a straight right hand.
Birdwhistle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Krause clinches.
Birdwhistle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krause lands a hook that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Krause lands a body shot in the clinch.
Krause misses with a body punch.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krause lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Birdwhistle tries a body shot but Krause blocks it.
Krause tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Krause's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birdwhistle wants to clinch but Krause slips to the side
and Krause counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Birdwhistle takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Birdwhistle throws an overhand right that lands on Krause's shoulder, as Krause tries to avoid the shot.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook.
Birdwhistle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Birdwhistle tries to clinch but Krause moves out of range.
Birdwhistle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krause manages to avoid it.
Birdwhistle swats away the attempt to clinch by Krause.
Krause bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Krause.#ROC2#Birdwhistle is rocked!
Krause throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Birdwhistle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Birdwhistle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krause fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Birdwhistle seems to have got his legs back now.
Birdwhistle walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Birdwhistle is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Edward Krause!
A very excited looking Edward Krause 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.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 4A
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
A nice combination there by Birdwhistle. #CL2#
Birdwhistle has managed to clinch.
Everett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Everett working aggressively here.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Everett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Everett wants to stall.
Everett looking to stall.
Everett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Birdwhistle blocking some punches.
Birdwhistle blocking some punches.
A short left from Everett.
Birdwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Birdwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birdwhistle lands a hook that snaps the head of Everett backwards.
Birdwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Everett lands with a right to the head.
Birdwhistle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Everett looking to slow down the pace here.
Everett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birdwhistle's elbow.
Everett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T1#
Everett avoids a wild elbow strike from Birdwhistle.
Everett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Birdwhistle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Birdwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Everett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Birdwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Everett tries to stall but Birdwhistle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Everett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Everett blocks a body shot from Birdwhistle.
Everett tries to stall but Birdwhistle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Everett throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
Everett can't find room to land a body shot as Birdwhistle controls the action.
Everett misses with a punch on the inside.
Everett is looking to control Birdwhistle's arms but Birdwhistle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Everett has his back to the ropes.
Birdwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Everett blocks an elbow strike from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Birdwhistle lands with a short shot to the head.
Everett can't break the clinch.
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Everett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Birdwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Everett.
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle pushes Everett back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Birdwhistle blocking some punches.
Birdwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Everett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the ropes.
Everett is trying to stall.
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birdwhistle lands a hook that snaps the head of Everett backwards.
Everett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Birdwhistle lands a left hand.
Everett blocking some punches.
Everett stalling in the clinch but Birdwhistle improves position.
Everett throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Everett or not.
Birdwhistle lands a right hand.
Everett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Birdwhistle.
Everett misses with a punch to the body.
Everett prevents a body shot from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Everett can't find room to land a body shot as Birdwhistle controls the action.
Birdwhistle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Everett's defenses.
Everett misses with a punch on the inside.
Everett gets through Birdwhistle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Everett.
Birdwhistle lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birdwhistle tries to throw a body punch but Everett avoids it by throwing Birdwhistle back against the ropes. #T4#
Everett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Everett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Birdwhistle throws an elbow but misses.
Everett trying to control the position but instead, Birdwhistle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Everett into the ropes.
Everett blocking some punches.
Everett trying to stall but Birdwhistle improves his position.
Birdwhistle lands a shoulder strike.
Birdwhistle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Everett backwards.
Everett tries to work over Birdwhistle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Birdwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Birdwhistle has Everett pressed against the ropes, preventing Everett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Everett digs a right hand underneath Birdwhistle's ribcage. Birdwhistle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Birdwhistle tries a body shot but Everett blocks it.
Everett lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Birdwhistle throws an elbow but misses.
Birdwhistle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Everett backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Everett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Birdwhistle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Birdwhistle wants to land a leg kick but Everett is out of range.
Everett is looking to counter punch.
Birdwhistle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Everett.
Everett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Everett. That snapped Birdwhistle's head back.
A big right from Everett misses.
Birdwhistle loads up on a big right hand but Everett slips the punch.
Everett throws an overhand right that lands on Birdwhistle's shoulder, as Birdwhistle tries to avoid the shot.
Birdwhistle throws out a counter right but Everett avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Everett clinches up with Birdwhistle and pushes him back against the ropes.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Everett tries to throw a body punch but Birdwhistle avoids it by throwing Everett back against the ropes.
Rory Birdwhistle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Birdwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Everett.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Everett wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Birdwhistle fails to land.
Everett tries to work over Birdwhistle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Birdwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Everett. #T1#
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Everett misses with a punch on the inside.
Everett working aggressively here.
Birdwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Everett.
Everett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Birdwhistle prevents a body shot from Everett.
Nice elbow from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Everett misses with the head strike.
Everett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Birdwhistle lands a nice uppercut.
Everett dodges an elbow strike from Birdwhistle.
Everett scores with a shot to the side of Birdwhistle's head.
A head punch on the inside from Birdwhistle fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Birdwhistle fails to land.
Birdwhistle lands a shot to the body.
Birdwhistle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Everett blocking some punches.
Everett scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Everett blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Birdwhistle as Everett tries to tie him up.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle tries to work over Everett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Birdwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Everett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Everett trying to stall but Birdwhistle improves his position.
Birdwhistle digs a right hand into Everett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Everett's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Birdwhistle misses with the head strike.
Birdwhistle lands an uppercut.
Everett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Birdwhistle up against the ropes.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Everett blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Everett lands an uppercut.
Birdwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle pushes Everett back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Everett swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Everett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Everett cracks Birdwhistle with an open hand slap.
Everett is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Birdwhistle. That snapped Everett's head back.
Everett misses with a straight left.
Birdwhistle unleashes a big counter combination but Everett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Birdwhistle misses with a low kick as Everett jumps back.
Everett moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birdwhistle scores with a nice strike.
Birdwhistle looks to land a combination but Everett avoids it well.
Birdwhistle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Everett moves away.
Birdwhistle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Everett.
Birdwhistle just misses with a punch to the body.
Everett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Everett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Birdwhistle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Everett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Everett misses with an uppercut. Birdwhistle saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Birdwhistle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Birdwhistle lands a lovely overhand right.
Everett scores with a three punch combo!
Birdwhistle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Everett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Birdwhistle looks to land a left hand but Everett moved out of range nicely.
Everett misses with a few strikes there.
Everett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Birdwhistle with a hook.
Everett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Birdwhistle swings widly with a right hand
and Everett counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Everett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Birdwhistle misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Birdwhistle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Everett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Everett throws a poor cross that misses
and Birdwhistle counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Birdwhistle closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Birdwhistle.
Everett blocks a body shot from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Everett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Birdwhistle tries a knee to the head but Everett blocks it.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Everett cracks Birdwhistle with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birdwhistle scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Everett blocking some punches.
Birdwhistle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Everett is trying to maintain a safe position but Birdwhistle gets an underhook and turns Everett into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Everett would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Everett can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Birdwhistle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Everett looking to stall.
Birdwhistle tries a body shot but Everett blocks it.
Birdwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Everett blocks a body shot from Birdwhistle.
Everett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Everett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Everett throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle blocks a body shot from Everett.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Everett uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Birdwhistle lands an uppercut.
Birdwhistle tries to work over Everett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Birdwhistle as the two fighters clinch.
Birdwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Everett.
Everett blocking some punches.
Everett taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Birdwhistle.
Everett taking a breather.
Everett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Birdwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Everett tries a body shot but Birdwhistle blocks it.
Everett blocks an uppercut.
Birdwhistle lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Everett fails to land.
Everett lands with a left to the head.
Everett misses with the head strike.
Birdwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Everett tries to work over Birdwhistle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birdwhistle.
Everett blocks an uppercut.
Rory Birdwhistle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Everett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Everett holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Everett is trying to break the clinch but Birdwhistle is controlling him.
Everett lands with a light punch inside.
Everett looking to stall. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Everett.
Everett looking to slow down the pace here.
Everett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Everett is trying to push Birdwhistle away but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Birdwhistle as Everett tries to tie him up.
Everett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Birdwhistle is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake Everett.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Everett.
Everett drops his hands momentarily and Birdwhistle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jake Everett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Everett misses with a hook
and Birdwhistle counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birdwhistle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Birdwhistle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Birdwhistle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Rory Birdwhistle!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Rory Birdwhistle!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Rory Birdwhistle!

Rory Birdwhistle wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Rory Birdwhistle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 3A
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
Birdwhistle punishes Lemaire's body with a nice straight punch.
Birdwhistle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemaire throws out the jab.
Lemaire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Birdwhistle catches Lemaire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Birdwhistle missing with a left hand there. Lemaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lemaire wants to counter with a clinch but Birdwhistle pushes him away.
Birdwhistle tries to clinch up but Lemaire circles away and keeps his distance.
Birdwhistle scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Lemaire has closed the distance and engaged Birdwhistle in a clinch.
Lemaire misses with some punches.
Birdwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemaire tries to throw a body punch but Birdwhistle avoids it by throwing Lemaire back against the ropes.
Lemaire misses with a body punch.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Birdwhistle controls his hands.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Birdwhistle pushes Lemaire back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemaire.
Lemaire scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Lemaire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Lemaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
Lemaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Lemaire.
Lemaire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Birdwhistle tries a body shot but Lemaire blocks it.
Lemaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lemaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Birdwhistle blocking some punches.
Birdwhistle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lemaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lemaire tries to work over Birdwhistle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Birdwhistle looking to throw knees to the head but Lemaire is blocking nicely.
Lemaire misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lemaire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lemaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Lemaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemaire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemaire gets through Birdwhistle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lemaire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lemaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemaire is working Birdwhistle over against the ropes.
Birdwhistle blocks a body shot from Lemaire.
Birdwhistle struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemaire controls his hands.
Birdwhistle misses with the head strike.
Lemaire tries a body shot but Birdwhistle blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Lemaire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lemaire has a couple of punches blocked by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lemaire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lemaire scores with a hook to the body.
Birdwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemaire tries to throw a body punch but Birdwhistle avoids it by throwing Lemaire back against the ropes.
Lemaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birdwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A short right from Lemaire on the inside.
Lemaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birdwhistle's elbow.
Lemaire working aggressively here.
Lemaire misses with the head strike.
Lemaire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birdwhistle backwards.
Lemaire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle misses with a knee to the head.
Birdwhistle takes a shot to the head.
Lemaire gets through Birdwhistle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemaire works on Birdwhistle's body with a couple of short punches.
Lemaire lands an uppercut.
Birdwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Lemaire.
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!
Lemaire can't find room to land a body shot as Birdwhistle controls the action.
Birdwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lemaire backwards.
Good body shot from Lemaire.
Lemaire works on Birdwhistle's body with a couple of short punches.
Birdwhistle is breathing heavily.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Lemaire.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemaire scores with a shot to the side of Birdwhistle's head.
Birdwhistle tries to work over Lemaire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemaire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lemaire pushes Birdwhistle back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lemaire.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemaire.
A shot in the inside from Lemaire.
Lemaire lands an uppercut.
Lemaire working aggressively here.
Lemaire misses with a body punch.
Lemaire misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Lemaire.
Birdwhistle misses with a punch to the body.
Lemaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemaire prevents a body shot from Birdwhistle.
Lemaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birdwhistle's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Lemaire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Some wild striking there from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemaire.
Lemaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lemaire connects with a nice looking jab.
Birdwhistle misses with a body shot.
Lemaire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a hook to the side of Lemaire's head but Lemaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Birdwhistle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemaire throws out the jab.
Lemaire throws a good cross that connects.
Birdwhistle avoids the body shot from Lemaire. #CL#
Birdwhistle gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemaire lands with a right to the head.
Lemaire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lemaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemaire works on Birdwhistle's body with a couple of short punches.
Lemaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemaire throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle can't find room to land a body shot as Lemaire controls the action. #T1#
A short right from Lemaire. #ROC2#Birdwhistle is rocked!
Lemaire throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Birdwhistle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle seems to have got his legs back now.
Lemaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Birdwhistle controls his hands.
Lemaire lands an uppercut.
Birdwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birdwhistle takes a shot to the head.
Birdwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birdwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birdwhistles head.
Birdwhistle throws an elbow but it misses.
Lemaire creates a bit of distance and cracks Birdwhistle with a big uppercut! Birdwhistle goes down! The referee pushes Lemaire away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Birdwhistle make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Lemaire takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maurice Lemaire!

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 2B
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Tomás changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomás connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Tomás throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Birdwhistle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Birdwhistle is looking to land body kicks.
Tomás uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birdwhistle.
Tomás misses with a straight right.
Birdwhistle throws a lazy uppercut
and Tomás connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Birdwhistle gets a clinch.
Tomás throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Birdwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle scores with a shot to the side of Tomás's head.
Tomás has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tomás is trying to break the clinch but Birdwhistle is controlling him.
Tomás can't find room to land a body shot as Birdwhistle controls the action.
Tomás throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birdwhistles head.
Tomás tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birdwhistle lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tomás fails to land.
Tomás misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Tomás swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Birdwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tomás fails to land.
Tomás fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birdwhistle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomás.
A head punch on the inside from Birdwhistle fails to land.
Tomás goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle gets through Tomás's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Birdwhistle.
Tomás misses with the head strike.
Birdwhistle blocking some punches.
Birdwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomás goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomás backwards.
Tomás misses with some punches.
Tomás misses with the head strike. #T2#
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomás presses Birdwhistle against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Birdwhistle works on Tomás's body with a couple of short punches.
Tomás's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tomás throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
A short right from Birdwhistle on the inside.
Tomás tries to circle away but Birdwhistle has him pinned against the ropes.
Birdwhistle lands a right hand.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Birdwhistle.
Tomás misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomás misses with a body punch.
A short left from Birdwhistle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomás.
Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomás uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Tomás throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Birdwhistle lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Birdwhistle.
A head punch on the inside from Tomás fails to land.
Tomás misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tomás pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomás misses the shot to the body.
Birdwhistle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rory Birdwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdwhistle misses with a right hand
enabling Tomás to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Birdwhistle moves into the clinch.
Tomás avoiding damage as Birdwhistle throws knees to the body.
Tomás blocks an uppercut.
Tomás throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle tries to throw a body punch but Tomás avoids it by throwing Birdwhistle back against the ropes.
Tomás misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomás takes a shot to the head.
Birdwhistle pushes Tomás back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birdwhistle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomáss head.
Tomás has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Birdwhistle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomás.
Birdwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomás tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomás blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle tries to throw a body punch but Tomás avoids it by throwing Birdwhistle back against the ropes.
Tomás lands with a right to the head.
Tomás goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Birdwhistle.
Tomás blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomás swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomás swings wildly with an uppercut but Birdwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomás throws a head punch that misses.
Tomás working aggressively here.
Birdwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomás.
Tomás tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tomás fails to land.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Tomás misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Birdwhistle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Birdwhistle tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Birdwhistle moves into the clinch.
Birdwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomás backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Birdwhistle.
Tomás tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomás misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle digs a right hand into Tomás's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tomás's gas tank.
Birdwhistle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tomás has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Tomás throws a punch but it's blocked by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws an elbow but it misses.
Birdwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tomás misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomás has a couple of punches blocked by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birdwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomás uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birdwhistle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Birdwhistle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomás can do to turn this around?
Tomás misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Birdwhistle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomás backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomás.
Birdwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Birdwhistle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tomás is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Birdwhistle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tomás fails to land.
Tomás fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Birdwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rory Birdwhistle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Birdwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Birdwhistle prevents a body shot from Tomás.
A short right from Birdwhistle. #ROC#Tomás is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Birdwhistle as the two fighters clinch.
Tomás is still on wobbly legs! Can Birdwhistle finish him?
Birdwhistle lands a shoulder strike.
Birdwhistle creates a bit of distance and cracks Tomás with a big uppercut! Tomás goes down! The referee pushes Birdwhistle away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Tomás make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Birdwhistle takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rory Birdwhistle!
During a confident post fight interview, Rory Birdwhistle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 1A
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Dinker clinches up with Birdwhistle and pushes him back against the ropes.
Birdwhistle lands with a light punch inside.
Dinker gets through Birdwhistle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle lands a nice uppercut.
Dinker tries to stall but Birdwhistle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Birdwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle misses with the head strike.
Dinker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Birdwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birdwhistle working aggressively here.
Birdwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Dinker breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinker.
Birdwhistle looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinker is just out of range.
Dinker wants to clinch up but Birdwhistle keeps it at a distance.
Birdwhistle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Birdwhistle.#T1#
Birdwhistle jabs Dinker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinker lands a nice looking body shot.
Dinker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birdwhistle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Birdwhistle misses. #CL#
Birdwhistle moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dinker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rory Birdwhistle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dinker scores with a one two! Birdwhistle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dinker throws a sloppy head kick and Birdwhistle moves out of range easily.
It looked like Birdwhistle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Birdwhistle closes the distance and pushes Dinker back into the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dinker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Birdwhistle is keeping busy.
Dinker trying to control the position but instead, Birdwhistle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dinker into the ropes.
Birdwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Birdwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birdwhistle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dinker backwards.
Nice body punch from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinker blocking some punches.
Birdwhistle tries to throw a body punch but Dinker avoids it by throwing Birdwhistle back against the ropes.
Dinker is looking to break free of the clinch but Birdwhistle has double underhooks.
Dinker is looking to break free of the clinch but Birdwhistle has double underhooks.
Birdwhistle lands a left hand.
Birdwhistle lands a right hand.
Dinker blocks a body shot from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Birdwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Dinker manages to break the clinch.
Birdwhistle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinker moves away.#T3#
Birdwhistle swings widly with a right hand
and Dinker counters with a left and a right that stings Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dinker under the eye.
Dinker fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Dinker misses.
Dinker scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Birdwhistle rushes Dinker and presses him up against the ropes.
Dinker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birdwhistle or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Birdwhistle as Dinker tries to tie him up.
Dinker misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Dinker breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dinker has Birdwhistle up against the ropes in a clinch.
Birdwhistle can't find room to land a body shot as Dinker controls the action. #T4#
Dinker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Birdwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birdwhistle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dinker avoids it.
Birdwhistle lands with a light punch inside.
Birdwhistle tries a body shot but Dinker blocks it.
Birdwhistle misses with some punches.
Birdwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dinker is trying to break free.
Dinker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Birdwhistle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Birdwhistle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Birdwhistle misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Birdwhistle.
Dinker is trying to push Birdwhistle away but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Birdwhistle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Birdwhistle jabs Dinker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Birdwhistle misses with a wild body shot.
Dinker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dinker duly obliges.
Dinker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dinker moves in looking to clinch but Birdwhistle pushes him off.
Dan Dinker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Birdwhistle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Dinker misses
and Birdwhistle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook.#CL#
Birdwhistle closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Birdwhistle as Dinker tries to tie him up.
Birdwhistle pushes Dinker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dinker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Birdwhistle avoids the head kick by Dinker.
Dinker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Birdwhistle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinker manages to avoid it.
Birdwhistle throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birdwhistle. Dinker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinker defending well as Birdwhistle loads up on a big left hand.
Birdwhistle moves out of range of the leg kick from Dinker.
Birdwhistle cracks Dinker with a good jab.
Dinker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Birdwhistle is able to avoid easily.
Dinker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Birdwhistle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dan Dinker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Dinker clinches up with Birdwhistle and pushes him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Birdwhistle.
A body shot lands from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birdwhistle lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birdwhistle.
Dinker prevents a body shot from Birdwhistle.
Dinker tries to break free but Birdwhistle pushes him back against the ropes.
Dinker has had enough of the clinch but Birdwhistle keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Dinker breaks the clinch.
Birdwhistle keeps the fight on the outside.
Birdwhistle checks the leg kick.#CL#
Birdwhistle moves into the clinch successfully.
Dinker struggles to land a body shot inside as Birdwhistle controls his hands.
Dinker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Birdwhistle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinker can do to turn this around?
Dinker wants to stall.
Dinker takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Birdwhistle misses with a punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birdwhistle scores with a shot to the side of Dinker's head.
Nice body punch from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Dinker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Birdwhistle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinker is trying to break the clinch but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the ropes.
Birdwhistle lands a body punch.
Birdwhistle digs a right hand into Dinker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dinker's gas tank.
Dinker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Birdwhistle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dinker working hard to break the clinch.
Dinker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birdwhistle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinkers head. #T4#
A short right from Birdwhistle.
Dinker tries to break the clinch but Birdwhistle is controlling the position.
Dinker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle keeps control of Dinker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dinker is pushing Birdwhistle up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Birdwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birdwhistle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinkers head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Birdwhistle has him pressed against the ropes.
Birdwhistle misses with a body punch.
Birdwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Birdwhistle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinker's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Birdwhistle dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dinker scores with a one two! Birdwhistle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dinker slips under a jab.
Dinker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Birdwhistle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinker.
Dinker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dinker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dinker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Birdwhistle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Dinker is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Birdwhistle engages and cracks Dinker with a massive lead left hook - Dinker tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Birdwhistle is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rory Birdwhistle!
A very excited looking Rory Birdwhistle 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.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8B
Date: Nov 10, 2024

180 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

174 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

Hobbs

Birdwhistle

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Garry Hobbs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Rory Birdwhistle!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Birdwhistle rushes Hobbs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Birdwhistle tightens his grip and picks Hobbs up, before dumping him to the ground. Hobbs manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hobbs (0) vs (2) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hobbs is keeping the position for now.
Hobbs looking for a sweep. Not yet Hobbs, not yet. #SUB#
Hobbs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Birdwhistle passes Hobbs's left leg - he's now in half 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.
Birdwhistle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle trying to pass the guard but Hobbs defending well.
Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hobbs keeps working. #T1#
Hobbs is looking to improve his position.
Birdwhistle is looking to advance position but Hobbs won't allow it.
Hobbs is looking to improve his position.
Birdwhistle wants to take a breather but Hobbs is having none of it.
Hobbs trying to hold on to Birdwhistle's head to control him but Birdwhistle postures up.
Hobbs is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.#T2##SUB#
Hobbs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hobbs is trying to get back to full guard.
Birdwhistle trying to control the action but Hobbs is working from the bottom.
Hobbs wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Well, if Birdwhistle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Birdwhistle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hobbs!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hobbs (0) vs (5) Birdwhistle#T3#
Birdwhistle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hobbs stops Birdwhistle from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle looking to secure an arm triangle but Hobbs defends it well.
Birdwhistle controlling the pace for now.
Hobbs prevents Birdwhistle from taking his back.#T4#
Birdwhistle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Birdwhistle is looking to work his way around to Hobbs's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Birdwhistle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Birdwhistle 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.
Hobbs wants to hold on but Birdwhistle pushes him away.#T5#
Birdwhistle wants to take his opponent's back but Hobbs doesn't allow it.
Birdwhistle moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hobbs (0) vs (8) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle is not going to allow Hobbs to sit and survive in this position.
Birdwhistle controlling the position well here. Hobbs rolled but Birdwhistle kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Birdwhistle's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Birdwhistle controlling well, preventing Hobbs from escaping the position.
Hobbs is keeping busy. #T6##SUB2#
Birdwhistle working for the choke.
Hobbs wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Hobbs right now.
Birdwhistle biding his time, controlling Hobbs.
Birdwhistle is looking to control Hobbs but Hobbs is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hobbs tries to escape the position. #T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Birdwhistle's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hobbs is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Hobbs's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hobbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Birdwhistle tries to get the hooks in deep but Hobbs pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle working for the choke.
Hobbs holding both Birdwhistle 's hands and preventing any damage. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Hobbs's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hobbs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hobbs prevents Birdwhistle from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Hobbs showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hobbs has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Birdwhistle controlling the position well here. Hobbs rolled but Birdwhistle kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T9#
Hobbs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Hobbs's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hobbs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Birdwhistle tries to get the hooks in deep but Hobbs pushed the leg off. #T10##SUB2#
Birdwhistle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Birdwhistle keeps control of the position as Hobbs tries to break free.
Birdwhistle is looking to control Hobbs but Hobbs is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hobbs rolls, trying to escape but Birdwhistle keeps control of the position. #T11#
Hobbs trying to control the hands but Birdwhistle won't let him.
Hobbs manages to reverse the position and now he's in Birdwhistle's guard. Nice work there by Hobbs.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hobbs (2) vs (8) Birdwhistle
Hobbs wants to control from the top but Birdwhistle keeps moving.
Hobbs is really struggling to control Birdwhistle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Birdwhistle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Birdwhistle keeping full guard, as Hobbs tries to pass. #T12#
Birdwhistle keeping moving, preventing Hobbs from controlling successfully.
Birdwhistle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hobbs wants to pass the guard but Birdwhistle is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hobbs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Birdwhistle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hobbs has Birdwhistle in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hobbs (2) vs (10) Birdwhistle
Birdwhistle stays in close to Hobbs's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hobbs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Well,Hobbs is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Birdwhistle wants to pass the guard but Hobbs is keeping the position.
Hobbs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Hobbs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Birdwhistle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Birdwhistle tries to free his leg and advance position but Hobbs is retaining full guard.
Hobbs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T14#
Birdwhistle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hobbs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Birdwhistle advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hobbs is refusing to be controlled, as Birdwhistle sits in half guard.
Birdwhistle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Birdwhistle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hobbs (2) vs (13) Birdwhistle
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birdwhistle wants to take Hobbs's back but he can't do it this time.
Hobbs tries to hold on but Birdwhistle postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Birdwhistle wins on points by 13 to 2.
Rory Birdwhistle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7A
Date: Nov 03, 2024

183 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

174 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

Borges

Birdwhistle

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rory Birdwhistle!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Borges dives in for a single leg takedown but Birdwhistle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Borges wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Birdwhistle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borges (0) vs (2) Birdwhistle
Borges is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Birdwhistle in particular looking to stall.
Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borges keeps working. #SUB#
Borges is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Birdwhistle is tapping! Great win for Borges!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cesar Borges!

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 6B
Date: Oct 27, 2024

174 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

178 cm
18 yrs
165 lbs

Birdwhistle

Spagnolo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rory Birdwhistle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Mark Spagnolo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Spagnolo rushes Birdwhistle and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Birdwhistle successfully pulls guard.
Birdwhistle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Spagnolo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Birdwhistle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spagnolo has managed to get both his arms back between Birdwhistle's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Birdwhistle is looking for a triangle but Spagnolo pushes his legs off easily.
Spagnolo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Birdwhistle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle controls Spagnolo momentarily but Spagnolo frees himself.
Birdwhistle keeping moving, preventing Spagnolo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spagnolo defends well.#T1#
Birdwhistle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Birdwhistle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Birdwhistle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (0) Spagnolo
Birdwhistle won't allow Spagnolo to sweep him here. #T2##SUB#
Birdwhistle has gone for a leg lock! Spagnolo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Birdwhistle's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (2) Spagnolo
Spagnolo trying to control but Birdwhistle is working from the bottom.
Birdwhistle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Spagnolo advances to half guard.
Birdwhistle tries to get to full guard but Spagnolo has control of the leg.
Spagnolo trying to control from half guard but Birdwhistle is working away.
Spagnolo prevents Birdwhistle from improving his position.#T3#
Birdwhistle works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Birdwhistle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spagnolo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spagnolo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birdwhistle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Birdwhistle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birdwhistle tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Birdwhistle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Birdwhistle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spagnolo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Birdwhistle has his hands on Spagnolo's head, controlling the position.
Birdwhistle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Birdwhistle looking for a sweep. Not yet Birdwhistle, not yet. #T5##SUB#
Birdwhistle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spagnolo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Spagnolo wants to pass the guard but Birdwhistle is keeping the position.
Birdwhistle trying to control the position.
Birdwhistle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T6#
Birdwhistle controls Spagnolo momentarily but Spagnolo frees himself.
Birdwhistle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spagnolo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (4) vs (2) Spagnolo
Spagnolo keeping moving, preventing Birdwhistle from controlling successfully.
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.
Birdwhistle passes into half guard.
Birdwhistle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spagnolo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Spagnolo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB#
Birdwhistle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spagnolo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle wants to take a breather but Spagnolo is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Birdwhistle seems content to control.#SUB#
Birdwhistle is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Birdwhistle seems to be looking for submissions. #T8#
Spagnolo is in trouble now - Birdwhistle has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (7) vs (2) Spagnolo
Birdwhistle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Birdwhistle goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Spagnolo turns into him and now he's in Birdwhistle's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (7) vs (4) Spagnolo
Spagnolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Birdwhistle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Spagnolo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spagnolo passes into half guard.
Birdwhistle tries to get to full guard but Spagnolo has control of the leg.
Birdwhistle trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Spagnolo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (7) vs (7) Spagnolo
Birdwhistle is wriggling around trying to escape. #T10#
Spagnolo mounts Birdwhistle! Really nice guard pass there!
Birdwhistle wants to hold on but Spagnolo pushes him away.
Birdwhistle sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Birdwhistle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Birdwhistle.
Spagnolo won't allow Birdwhistle to sweep him here. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is looking for a triangle but Spagnolo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Birdwhistle has his foot on Spagnolo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spagnolo works his way back into a safe position though.#T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Birdwhistle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (9) vs (7) Spagnolo#SUB#
Birdwhistle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spagnolo dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (9) vs (9) Spagnolo
Spagnolo stopping the sweep attempt from Birdwhistle.#SUB#
Birdwhistle has his foot on Spagnolo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spagnolo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Birdwhistle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spagnolo is aware though and is defending well.
Spagnolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Birdwhistle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birdwhistle is trying to control the position but Spagnolo postures up. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spagnolo is aware though and is defending well.#T12#
Spagnolo stands and throws Birdwhistle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (9) vs (12) Spagnolo
Spagnolo looking to control but instead Birdwhistle has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Spagnolo is thwarting Birdwhistle's attempts to control the position.
Birdwhistle is pressing down on Spagnolo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spagnolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Birdwhistle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birdwhistle is controlling Spagnolo's posture.
Birdwhistle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T13#
Birdwhistle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spagnolo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spagnolo wants to control from the top but Birdwhistle keeps moving. #SUB#
Birdwhistle working for submissions but it's allowed Spagnolo to get to half guard.
Spagnolo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Birdwhistle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Birdwhistle wants to improve his position but Spagnolo is controlling well. #T14#
Birdwhistle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spagnolo is looking to advance position but Birdwhistle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Birdwhistle (13) vs (12) Spagnolo
Spagnolo is squirming around, avoiding Birdwhistle's attempts to control the action.
Birdwhistle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spagnolo regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Birdwhistle takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
Rory Birdwhistle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 5B
Date: Oct 20, 2024

174 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

150 cm
18 yrs
150 lbs

Birdwhistle

Chikorita

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Rory Birdwhistle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Barry Chikorita!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chikorita tries to clinch but Birdwhistle moves out of range. #CL#
Birdwhistle clinches up against the ropes.#TD#
Birdwhistle pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Birdwhistle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Birdwhistle wants to sweep but no luck.
Chikorita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birdwhistle is keeping the position for now.
Birdwhistle looking for a sweep. Not yet Birdwhistle, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Birdwhistle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Chikorita drops back looking for a leg! Birdwhistle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birdwhistle manages to kick Chikorita off! Chikorita jumps back into Birdwhistle's guard.
Birdwhistle has Chikorita pulled in close to control his posture.
Birdwhistle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Chikorita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Birdwhistle dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (0) Chikorita
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Chikorita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Birdwhistle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Birdwhistle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birdwhistle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chikorita is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Chikorita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Birdwhistle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Chikorita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birdwhistle sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Chikorita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Birdwhistle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Birdwhistle looking to sit in guard and control but Chikorita gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (2) Chikorita
Birdwhistle is pulling down on Chikorita's head. It's preventing any offense from Chikorita, at least for the moment.#T3#
Chikorita trying to control but Birdwhistle is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chikorita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Birdwhistle dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (4) vs (2) Chikorita
Chikorita keeping moving, preventing Birdwhistle from controlling successfully.
Birdwhistle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Chikorita has his foot on Birdwhistle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birdwhistle works his way back into a safe position though.
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Chikorita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chikorita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Birdwhistle defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Chikorita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Chikorita working for a triangle but Birdwhistle defends it easily.
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Chikorita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chikorita keeping full guard, as Birdwhistle tries to pass. #T5#
Chikorita is trying to keep Birdwhistle in close.
Chikorita keeping moving, preventing Birdwhistle from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chikorita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Birdwhistle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Birdwhistle looking to sit in guard and control but Chikorita gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (4) vs (4) Chikorita
Chikorita stopping the sweep attempt from Birdwhistle.#SUB2#
Chikorita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Birdwhistle is adopting a defensive guard.#T6##SUB2#
Chikorita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Birdwhistle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chikorita has Birdwhistle in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (6) vs (4) Chikorita
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Chikorita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chikorita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chikorita controlling Birdwhistle's posture. #T7##SUB2#
Chikorita has his foot on Birdwhistle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birdwhistle works his way back into a safe position though.
Birdwhistle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chikorita keeping full guard, as Birdwhistle tries to pass.
Birdwhistle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chikorita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Birdwhistle is one step ahead there.
Birdwhistle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chikorita's guard.
Chikorita is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.
Birdwhistle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Chikorita is pressing down on Birdwhistle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Chikorita has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Birdwhistle is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chikorita.
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (9) vs (4) Chikorita
Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chikorita keeps working.
Chikorita prevents Birdwhistle from improving position.
Chikorita is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position. #T9##SUB#
Birdwhistle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chikorita is looking to regain half guard here but Birdwhistle keeps moving and retains side control.
Birdwhistle has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Birdwhistle (11) vs (4) Chikorita
Chikorita regains half guard.
Birdwhistle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Birdwhistle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Birdwhistle trying to control from Chikorita's half guard. Chikorita has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Birdwhistle advances to half guard.
Chikorita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Birdwhistle is working away from the top position though.
Chikorita is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Birdwhistle prevents Chikorita from improving his position.#T11#
Birdwhistle works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (14) vs (4) Chikorita
Chikorita sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Birdwhistle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Birdwhistle is working for a kimura but Chikorita is defending it quite comfortably.
Chikorita is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.#T12#
Birdwhistle is stalling here. Chikorita is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Birdwhistle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chikorita has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Birdwhistle (14) vs (8) Chikorita
Birdwhistle tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Chikorita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Birdwhistle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Birdwhistle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birdwhistle tries to get out of the position.
Chikorita tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Chikorita tries for a kimura but Birdwhistle is defending well. #T13#
Chikorita wants to control but Birdwhistle is keeping him busy.
Birdwhistle is trying to improve his position.
Birdwhistle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (16) vs (8) Chikorita
Birdwhistle is pressing down on Chikorita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chikorita is holding on for now.
Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chikorita keeps working. #T14#
Birdwhistle prevents Chikorita from improving his position.#SUB#
Birdwhistle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Birdwhistle is looking to take a break and control but Chikorita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birdwhistle wants to advance to full mount but Chikorita doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Chikorita has his foot on Birdwhistle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birdwhistle works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Birdwhistle takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Rory Birdwhistle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 4A
Date: Oct 13, 2024

174 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

179 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Birdwhistle

Carter

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rory Birdwhistle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Carter!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Birdwhistle tries to clinch up.
Carter feints the counter takedown.
Birdwhistle wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
Birdwhistle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Birdwhistle rushes Carter and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Carter gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (0) vs (2) Carter
Carter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Birdwhistle tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.
Birdwhistle is refusing to be controlled, as Carter sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carter seems to be working for a kimura but Birdwhistle defends the submission attempt.
Carter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Birdwhistle!
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (0) vs (5) Carter#T1#
Birdwhistle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Birdwhistle tries to lock up and control but Carter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carter is looking to work his way around to Birdwhistle's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Birdwhistle holds of for dear life.
Carter wants to take Birdwhistle's back but he can't do it this time.
Birdwhistle has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Birdwhistle (0) vs (8) Carter
Birdwhistle trying to control the hands but Carter won't let him. #T2#
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.
Carter struggling to keep hold of the position.
Carter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Birdwhistle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Carter controlling well, preventing Birdwhistle from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Carter is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Birdwhistle defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Carter looking for the choke but no joy.
Birdwhistle trying to control the hands but Carter breaks the grip. #T3#
Carter keeps control of the position as Birdwhistle tries to break free. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle is trying to roll into a better position but Carter has get a rear naked choke and Birdwhistle is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3B
Date: Oct 06, 2024

174 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

170 cm
18 yrs
158 lbs

Birdwhistle

Tomás

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rory Birdwhistle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Massiel Tomás!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Birdwhistle closes the distance and clinches.
Tomás has Birdwhistle pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Birdwhistle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tomás goes for a takedown in the clinch but Birdwhistle prevents it. #TD#
Birdwhistle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tomás uses from the top position.
Birdwhistle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tomás is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Tomás got a little sloppy there for a moment and Birdwhistle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomás has managed to get both his arms back between Birdwhistle's legs - danger averted.
Tomás tries to free his leg and advance position but Birdwhistle is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle wants to sweep but no luck.
Tomás trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tomás trying to control the position from guard on top but Birdwhistle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Birdwhistle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tomás puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Tomás is trying to work for a kimura but Birdwhistle is defending well.
Tomás wants to take a breather but Birdwhistle is having none of it. #SUB2#
Tomás seems to be looking for submissions.
Birdwhistle is trying to get back to full guard.
Birdwhistle is trying is best to control the position here.
Birdwhistle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tomás on the ground.#T2#
Birdwhistle trying to control but Tomás postures up. #SUB2#
Tomás is working for a kimura but Birdwhistle is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Tomás is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Birdwhistle defends it well.
Birdwhistle gets full guard.
Birdwhistle looking for a sweep. Not yet Birdwhistle, not yet.
Birdwhistle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomás's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (0) Tomás
Birdwhistle wants to control from the top but Tomás keeps moving. #T3#
Tomás keeping full guard, as Birdwhistle tries to pass.
Birdwhistle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Birdwhistle trying to control but Tomás is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tomás looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Birdwhistle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tomás keeping moving, preventing Birdwhistle from controlling successfully. #T4#
Birdwhistle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tomás is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy inform us that Tomás has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Birdwhistle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Tomás is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Birdwhistle is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tomás working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Birdwhistle has passed into half guard!
Birdwhistle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Tomás has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Birdwhistle is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Birdwhistle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tomás is just riding it out for now. Birdwhistle eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Tomás is defending against the submission attempts here by Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomás keeps working. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Birdwhistle in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Tomás looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Tomás actively working from the bottom here.
Tomás tries to get to full guard but Birdwhistle has control of the leg.
Birdwhistle uses his free foot to push down on Tomás's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tomás.
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (5) vs (0) Tomás
Birdwhistle wants to take Tomás's back here but Tomás is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T7#
Tomás slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Birdwhistle trying to control the action but Tomás is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is working for a submission of some sort.
Tomás tries to roll over but Birdwhistle keeps him under control.
Tomás slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Birdwhistle trying to control but Tomás is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Birdwhistle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Birdwhistle tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomás is retaining full guard.
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomás is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tomás is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Birdwhistle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tomás had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Birdwhistle defends it easily.
Birdwhistle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Birdwhistle tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomás is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Tomás looking for a guillotine here but Birdwhistle defends easily.
Tomás has his hands on Birdwhistle's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Tomás had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Birdwhistle defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tomás working for submissions but it's allowed Birdwhistle to get to half guard. #T10#
Birdwhistle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Birdwhistle continues to stall.
Tomás is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11##SUB#
Birdwhistle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tomás is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.
Tomás is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Birdwhistle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Birdwhistle's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Birdwhistle (5) vs (4) Tomás#SUB2#
Tomás looking to break Birdwhistle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Birdwhistle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tomás will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tomás has the hooks in. Birdwhistle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Birdwhistle trying to control the hands but Tomás breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Tomás working for a choke but Birdwhistle is defending well. #SUB2#
Tomás has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T12#
Birdwhistle turns into Tomás and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (7) vs (4) Tomás
Birdwhistle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birdwhistle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tomás is trying to keep Birdwhistle in close.
Birdwhistle looking to pass the guard.
Birdwhistle trying to control but Tomás is working from the bottom. #T13#
Tomás wants to sweep here but Birdwhistle controlling him for the moment.
Birdwhistle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tomás manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (7) vs (6) Tomás
Tomás pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birdwhistle is keeping the position for now.
Birdwhistle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birdwhistle tries to get out of the position.
Birdwhistle looking to control.
Tomás stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Birdwhistle swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Birdwhistle is controlling Tomás's posture.
Tomás stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Birdwhistle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Birdwhistle wants to sweep here but Tomás controlling him for the moment.
Birdwhistle wants to improve his position but instead Tomás has moved into half guard.
Birdwhistle keeping hold of Tomás's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomás prevents Birdwhistle from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Birdwhistle takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
After winning the bout, Rory Birdwhistle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2A
Date: Sep 29, 2024

174 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

178 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

Birdwhistle

Zero

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rory Birdwhistle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Zero gets a clinch.
Birdwhistle stops a takedown attempt from Zero.
Birdwhistle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Birdwhistle goes for a takedown attempt but Zero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Birdwhistle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Zero rushes Birdwhistle and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero goes for a takedown attempt but Birdwhistle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Birdwhistle gets tackled into the ropes by Zero. Zero maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Zero turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zero manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Birdwhistle (0) vs (4) Zero#T1#
Birdwhistle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Birdwhistle can't do much from the bottom here.
Birdwhistle is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Zero tries for a kimura but Birdwhistle is defending well.
Birdwhistle stops Zero from passing to mount.
Birdwhistle manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Birdwhistle is not content to let Zero control the position.
Birdwhistle wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Birdwhistle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zero trying to control but Birdwhistle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zero is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Birdwhistle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (4) Zero
Birdwhistle trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Zero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Zero keeping moving, preventing Birdwhistle from controlling successfully.
Zero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Birdwhistle is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zero is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (6) Zero
Zero won't allow Birdwhistle to sweep him here. #T4#
Birdwhistle keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Zero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Birdwhistle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zero has managed to get both his arms back between Birdwhistle's legs - danger averted.
Zero advances to half guard.
Birdwhistle is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Birdwhistle actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Birdwhistle looking for submissions off his back.
Birdwhistle tries to roll over but Zero keeps him under control.#T5#
Birdwhistle won't allow Zero to pass to mount.
Birdwhistle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zero is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Birdwhistle actively working from the bottom here.
Zero passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Birdwhistle!
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (9) Zero
Birdwhistle wants to hold on but Zero pushes him away.#T6#
Birdwhistle stops Zero from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Birdwhistle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birdwhistle tries to get out of the position.
Birdwhistle regains half guard.
Zero prevents Birdwhistle from improving his position.
Zero wants to take a breather but Birdwhistle is having none of it.
Birdwhistle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zero is keen to just control but Birdwhistle is a slippery customer.
Birdwhistle tries to roll over but Zero keeps him under control.#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zero in particular looking to stall.
Zero wants to control but Birdwhistle is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Birdwhistle manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is looking for a triangle here but Zero uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (12) Zero
Zero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Birdwhistle seems a little lost for a moment, as Zero dominates the positioning.
Birdwhistle is trying to improve his position.
Zero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Birdwhistle keeps working. #T8#
Zero working away.
Birdwhistle is being controlled here.
Birdwhistle is looking for a sweep.
Zero works to advance to full mount. Birdwhistle defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Birdwhistle (2) vs (14) Zero
Birdwhistle is looking to get to half guard.
Birdwhistle tries to hold on but Zero postures up.#T9#
Birdwhistle tries to improve his position but instead Zero has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Birdwhistle (2) vs (17) Zero#SUB2#
Birdwhistle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zero.
Birdwhistle tries to break free.
Zero gets his hands free as Birdwhistle looks to control.
Birdwhistle is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zero's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T10#
Birdwhistle is trying to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Birdwhistle has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Zero just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Zero tries to get the hooks in deep but Birdwhistle pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Birdwhistle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Zero keeps control of the position as Birdwhistle tries to break free. #T11##SUB2#
Zero looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Zero has got his arm under Birdwhistle's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Birdwhistle has spun round into Zero's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (4) vs (17) Zero
Zero working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Zero is looking for a triangle here but Birdwhistle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (7) vs (17) Zero#T12#
Birdwhistle trying to control the position but Zero is working away. #SUB#
Birdwhistle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zero can't do much from the bottom here.
Birdwhistle is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zero will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zero sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13##SUB#
Birdwhistle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zero.
Birdwhistle trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Zero is trying to control the position but Birdwhistle postures up.
Birdwhistle won't allow Zero to sweep him here.
Birdwhistle wants to pass the guard but Zero is keeping the position.#T14#
Zero controls Birdwhistle momentarily but Birdwhistle frees himself.
Birdwhistle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zero looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Birdwhistle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Birdwhistle has Zero in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (7) vs (19) Zero
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birdwhistle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zero puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zero wins on points by 19 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Sub Zero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Summit Series 2 - Grappling 1A
Date: Sep 22, 2024

174 cm
18 yrs
162 lbs

175 cm
18 yrs
155 lbs

Birdwhistle

Pearson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rory Birdwhistle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 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.#CL2#
Pearson closes the distance and pushes Birdwhistle back into the ropes.
Pearson is working for takedown but Birdwhistle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pearson is pressed up against the ropes. Birdwhistle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pearson down to the mat. Pearson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch successfully.
Pearson gets underhooks to prevent Birdwhistle's takedown attempt.
Pearson is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Birdwhistle pulls guard. #SUB#
Birdwhistle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pearson 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.
Birdwhistle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Birdwhistle keeps moving.
Pearson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Birdwhistle is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Pearson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Birdwhistle keeps moving. #SUB#
Birdwhistle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pearson looking to pass the guard.
Pearson stopping the sweep attempt from Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pearson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birdwhistle (2) vs (0) Pearson#SUB2#
Pearson has his foot on Birdwhistle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birdwhistle works his way back into a safe position though.
Birdwhistle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearson is trying to keep Birdwhistle in close. #SUB2#
Pearson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Birdwhistle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Birdwhistle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Pearson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Birdwhistle escapes and throws Pearson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Birdwhistle (5) vs (0) Pearson
Pearson is trying to control Birdwhistle's posture but Birdwhistle avoids it.
Birdwhistle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearson keeps working.
Birdwhistle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pearson's legs. #T3##SUB#
Birdwhistle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pearson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pearson wants to control but Birdwhistle postures up.
Birdwhistle wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy.
Pearson wants to control but Birdwhistle postures up.
Birdwhistle is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Birdwhistle advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Birdwhistle (7) vs (0) Pearson#T4#
Birdwhistle trying to control but Pearson is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Birdwhistle has hold of Pearson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pearson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pearson tries to lock up and control but Birdwhistle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Birdwhistle looking to control but Pearson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pearson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pearson is squirming around, avoiding Birdwhistle's attempts to control the action.
Birdwhistle avoids the attempt from Pearson to control.
Pearson tries to reverse the position but Birdwhistle maintains control.#T6#
Birdwhistle controlling from mount. #SUB#
Birdwhistle is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Pearson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Pearson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Birdwhistle anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Pearson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Birdwhistle slips an arm under Pearson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Birdwhistle has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Birdwhistle is squeezing on Pearson like an anaconda would it's prey. Pearson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rory Birdwhistle!

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