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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. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 8B
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Dan Dinker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Nigel Greer!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Greer slaps away a takedown attempt from Dinker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dinker leaves Greer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Dinker drives through and clinches with Greer against the ropes.
#TD#
Dinker gets control of Greer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dinker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Greer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dinker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greer on the ground.
It looks like Greer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Greer drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Greer seems to have locked his on tight now - Dinker screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Greer, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nigel Greer!
After the big win, Nigel Greer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodbath MMA Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7B
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Morgan Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Leighton moves into the clinch successfully.
Leighton wants a takedown.
Leighton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dinker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dinker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leighton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leighton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dinker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Leighton is trying to trip Dinker. He has hold of a leg but Dinker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Leighton persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (0) Dinker
Leighton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leighton controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Dinker is looking for a triangle here but Leighton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (5) vs (0) Dinker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinker prevents Leighton from moving into mount. #T1#
Leighton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dinker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dinker is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Leighton has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Leighton (7) vs (0) Dinker
Leighton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dinker is desperately trying to improve his position but Leighton has a good base and remains in mount.
Leighton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Dinker wants to control but Leighton is having none of it.
Leighton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dinker 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: Leighton (10) vs (0) Dinker
Dinker tries to roll but Leighton sticks to his back.
Good control from Leighton.
Leighton keeps control of the position as Dinker tries to break free.
#T3#
Leighton controls the action.
Dinker trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dinker is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leighton.
Dinker is in bad spot here.
Leighton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dinker doesn't escape. #T4#
Dinker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Dinker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leighton.
Leighton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
Dinker is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Leighton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dinker is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Leighton.
Dinker is in bad spot here.
Dinker trying to control but not successfully.
Leighton is riding his opponent, not letting Dinker buck him off. #T6#
Leighton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dinker for as long as he can get away with.
Leighton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Leighton not allowing Dinker to control his hands.
Leighton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T8#
Leighton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dinker rolls, trying to escape but Leighton keeps control of the position.
Leighton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Leighton continues to stall.
Dinker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Leighton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dinker wants to control his opponent's hands but Leighton gets his hands free.
Leighton has good solid back control here. #T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Leighton.
Further stalling from Leighton.#T11##SUB#
Dinker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leighton gets his way!
Leighton controls the action.#T12#
Dinker trying to control but not successfully.
Leighton keeps control of the position easily here as Dinker tries to buck him off.
Dinker wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Leighton is hanging on to Dinker's back as he tries to escape.
Leighton controls the position.#T13#
Leighton continues to hold on tight.
I really don't envy Dinker right now.
#T14#
Leighton keeps control of the position easily here as Dinker tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Dinker right now.
Leighton controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Leighton.
Leighton avoiding Dinker 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leighton takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Morgan Leighton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 6B
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Malo Tavara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dinker shoots in and drives through. Tavara sprawls well.
As Dinker tries to get set, Tavara tries to push him back and clinch up but Dinker manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Dinker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dinker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tavara pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Dinker closes the distance and clinches.
Dinker looking for a takedown.
Malo Tavara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dinker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinker wants a takedown but no success here.
Dinker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tavara smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Dinker closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Dinker is trying to pull guard but Tavara has him pressed against the ropes.
Dinker fails to pull guard.
Tavara wants a takedown.
Dinker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tavara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dinker is defending well.
Tavara 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.
Tavara looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Dinker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tavara uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Dinker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tavara uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tavara (3) vs (0) Dinker
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dinker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tavara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dinker tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tavara (5) vs (0) Dinker
Dinker tries to lock up and control but Tavara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dinker is desperately trying to improve his position but Tavara has a good base and remains in mount.
Tavara pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dinker wants to hold on but Tavara pushes him away.#T3#
Dinker tries to reverse the position but Tavara maintains control.#T4#
Dinker tries to control the position but Tavara now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tavara (8) vs (0) Dinker
Tavara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dinker just trying to survive but Tavara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dinker trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T5#
Dinker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tavara is riding his opponent, not letting Dinker buck him off.
Tavara has the hooks in. Dinker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dinker just trying to survive but Tavara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6#
What can Dinker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tavara is hanging on to Dinker's back as he tries to escape.
Dinker is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Tavara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tavara gets his hands free as Dinker looks to control.
Dinker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dinker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Dinker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tavara controlling well, preventing Dinker from escaping the position.
Dinker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tavara's guard. Nice work there by Dinker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tavara (8) vs (2) Dinker
Dinker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tavara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tavara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dinker wants to pass the guard but Tavara is keeping the position.#T9#
Tavara managing to control the position.
Dinker looking to pass the guard.
Dinker wants to control from the top but Tavara keeps moving. #T10#
Dinker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dinker content to stall in guard here.
Dinker wants to control from the top but Tavara keeps moving.
Tavara has control of Dinker's left arm, preventing Dinker from doing any damage. #T11#
Tavara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tavara controls Dinker momentarily but Dinker frees himself.
Dinker trying to control but Tavara is working from the bottom.
Dinker looking to pass the guard. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tavara holds on and takes a little breather.
Dinker pushing down on Tavara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tavara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tavara pulls Dinker in to control the position.
Dinker trying to control but Tavara is working from the bottom.
Tavara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dinker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tavara (10) vs (2) Dinker#T13##SUB2#
Dinker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tavara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tavara postures up.
#SUB2#
Dinker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tavara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tavara content to stall in guard here. #T14##SUB2#
Dinker has his foot on Tavara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tavara works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dinker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dinker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tavara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tavara takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Malo Tavara thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 5B
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Dan Dinker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sakamoto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dinker prevents it.
Sakamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dinker is trying to pull guard but Sakamoto turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Sakamoto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto controlling Dinker's posture. #SUB2#
Sakamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dinker defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sakamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dinker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Sakamoto seems keen to control Dinker's posture.#T1#
Sakamoto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dinker (0) vs (2) Sakamoto
Sakamoto pushes down on Dinker's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Dinker actively working from the bottom here.
Sakamoto controlling the action here.
Dinker is looking to control Sakamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dinker avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sakamoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Sakamoto uses his free foot to push down on Dinker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dinker. Score +3 for passing guard: Dinker (0) vs (5) Sakamoto
Sakamoto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dinker has given up his back here. Will Sakamoto look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Dinker (0) vs (8) Sakamoto#SUB2#
Dinker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Dinker right now.
#SUB2#
Sakamoto is working for a rear naked choke. Dinker is not defending it well and Sakamoto has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dinker refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dinker's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hiroshimo Sakamoto! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 4B
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Butch Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang slaps away a takedown attempt from Dinker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dinker misses with a takedown #CL#
and Wang counters by clinching up.
Dinker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Butch Wang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Dinker.#CL#
Wang moves into range and clinches up with Dinker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wang just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Wang ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Wang seems keen to control Dinker's posture.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Dinker from controlling successfully.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wang keeping full guard, as Dinker tries to pass. #T3#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Dinker from controlling successfully.
Wang keeping full guard, as Dinker tries to pass. #T4#
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Dinker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Dinker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dinker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang keeping full guard, as Dinker tries to pass.
Wang managing to control the position.
Dinker trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is controlling Dinker's posture.#T7#
Dinker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinker wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Dinker tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard. #T8#
Wang pulls Dinker in to control the position.
Dinker wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang pulls Dinker in to control the position. #T9#
Dinker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dinker trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang has his hands on Dinker's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Dinker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T10#
Dinker looking to pass the guard.
Wang pulls Dinker in to control the position.
Dinker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang has his hands on Dinker's head, controlling the position.
Dinker wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T11#
Wang pulls Dinker in to control the position.
Wang continues to stall.
Dinker looking to pass the guard.
Wang has control of Dinker's left arm, preventing Dinker from doing any damage. #T12#
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dinker forces his way into half guard.
Dinker is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
#T13##SUB2#
Dinker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wang has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dinker is trying to work for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
Wang is pressing down on Dinker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dinker being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Dinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang pulls Dinker in to control the position.
More hug and hope from Wang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dinker gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dinker wins on points by 1 to 0. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 3A
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dan Dinker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wayne looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dinker (0) vs (2) Wayne#SUB2#
Wayne drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Wayne seems to have locked his on tight now - Dinker screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Wayne, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bruce Wayne!
Bruce Wayne tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 2B
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Massiel Tomás! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dinker moves in looking to clinch but Tomás pushes him off.#TD#
Tomás scores with a takedown into Dinker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tomás (2) vs (0) Dinker#SUB2#
Dinker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tomás escapes and throws Dinker's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tomás (5) vs (0) Dinker#SUB#
Tomás has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dinker is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tomás yanks on the arm and Dinker is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tomás.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Massiel Tomás! |
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Event:
Summit Series 2 - Grappling 1B
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darden Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Dinker!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kane rushes Dinker and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kane stops a takedown attempt from Dinker.
Dinker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Kane has clasped his hands together around Dinker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kane (4) vs (0) Dinker
Dinker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dinker can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dinker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dinker can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dinker is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dinker seems a little lost for a moment, as Kane dominates the positioning.
Dinker wants to control but Kane postures up.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dinker is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Dinker keeps trying to improve his position.
Dinker being controlled for a moment.
Dinker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dinker wants to control but Kane postures up.#T3#
Kane staying calm.
Dinker can't do much from the bottom here.
Kane staying calm.
Dinker tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Dinker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kane working away.#T5#
Kane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dinker struggling a bit here.
Kane controls the position from side control.#T6#
Kane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dinker for as long as he can get away with.
Dinker is looking for a sweep.
Kane controls the position.#T7#
Kane continues to stall.
Dinker is looking for a sweep.
Kane staying calm.
More hug and hope from Kane.#T8#
Dinker struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.#T9#
Dinker struggling a bit here.
Kane controlling from side mount.
Dinker struggling a bit here.
Dinker is letting Kane control him for a moment. #T10#
Dinker is looking to reverse the position.
Kane takes a little break here. Dinker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dinker wants to control but Kane postures up.#T11#
Kane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dinker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Dinker wants to control but Kane postures up.
Kane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dinker is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Kane controls the position.
Kane working away.#T13#
Kane happy to just control the position for now.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Dinker struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinker tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane takes the fight on points by 4 to 0. |
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