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Event:
JF 24 - Hickman vs Mora
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Guenette shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Li as he avoids it easily.
Guenette fails to land the takedown.
Guenette shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Li sprawls well. Li wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guenette gets slowly back to his feet.
Weichung Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Guenette.#TD#
Li looking to score a takedown here. Guenette is defending well but Li drives through and ends up in Guenette's guard.
Guenette being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guenette manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Li manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guenette is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Guenette puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Guenette looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Li wants to control but Guenette is keeping busy.
Li tries to get to full guard but Guenette has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Guenette is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guenette on the ground.#SUB2#
Guenette is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Li controlling the position for now.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Li makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Li.
Li bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guenette's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Guenette is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Li is aware though and is defending well.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Guenette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guenette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Guenette's legs - danger averted.
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li trying to control but Guenette is working from the bottom.
Li working some strikes from top position.
Guenette looking for a sweep. Not yet Guenette, not yet. #SUB2#
Guenette looking for a guillotine here but Li defends easily.
Guenette looks winded!#T3#
Li lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Guenette is rocked!
Li works over Guenette with some ground and pound from guard.
Guenette is still in real trouble! Can Li finish him?
Li slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Li is working Guenette over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li gets to his feet and stands over Guenette, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Guenette felt that one! Li unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Guenette from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Weichung Li! |
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Event:
JF 20 - Matas vs Chengji
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Guenette tries to score a power double leg takedown but Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guenette somewhat.#TD2#
Li darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Guenette looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Guenette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Guenette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Li working the head and body with strikes.
Guenette could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##SUB#
Guenette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Guenette wants to improve his position but Li is controlling well.
Li controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Guenette has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Li. Oh but Guenette has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Li goes limp - he's gone! Guenette jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Travis Guenette!
Travis Guenette thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
JF 16 - Guenette vs Hudson
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guenette.
Hudson scores with a sloppy right hand. Guenette should have avoided that one.
Hudson scores with a jab. Guenette acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hudson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guenette on the side of the head.
Guenette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hudson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hudson, as that shot connected.
#ROC2#Guenette is rocked!
Matthew Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guenette walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Hudson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matthew Hudson!
Matthew Hudson is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
JF 12 - Silvia vs Guenette
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Guenette has a takedown stuffed.
Guenette should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Silvia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guenette was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvia.
Silvia lands a body shot.
Guenette shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silvia as he avoids it easily.
Silvia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silvia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silvia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silvia throws a body punch but Guenette moves out of range. #TD2#
Guenette closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Silvia actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silvia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guenette pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Guenette seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silvia is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Travis Guenette!
Travis Guenette is the new middleweight champion!
Travis Guenette seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Shawn Silvia stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had COVID.'. |
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Event:
JF 8 - Watcher vs Killer
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Guenette fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Guenette closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanders to the mat! Sanders manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guenette passes Sanders's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Guenette looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Guenette wants to stand but Sanders has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Guenette seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Guenette is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Guenette is working for a kimura but Sanders is defending it quite comfortably.
Guenette is thwarting Sanders's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Guenette looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanders is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guenette. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Sanders wants to control but Guenette passes into side.
#SUB#
Guenette is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanders is defending well. #SUB#
Guenette is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanders has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Guenette is working to tighten his grip on Sanders's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sanders has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Guenette is really squeezing tight and eventually Sanders passes out! Guenette breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Travis Guenette!
Travis Guenette thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Travis Guenette! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Black Jack!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Jack is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Guenette can't fight it off and eventually Jack manages to take the fight to the floor. Guenette looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Guenette (0) vs (2) Jack
Jack's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jack looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Guenette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Guenette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guenette. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Guenette had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jack defends it easily.#SUB#
Guenette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Jack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guenette wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Guenette had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jack defends it easily.
Jack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Guenette keeping moving, preventing Jack from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guenette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jack has managed to get both his arms back between Guenette's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
Guenette looking for a guillotine here but Jack defends easily.
Jack looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Guenette looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jack passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Guenette (0) vs (5) Jack
Guenette is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jack controls the position from side control.
Jack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guenette keeps working. #T3#
Guenette trying to remain calm as Jack controls from the top position.
Guenette is trying to improve his position.
Jack has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Guenette! Score +2 for reaching mount: Guenette (0) vs (7) Jack
Guenette manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jack is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guenette has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Guenette is defending against the submission attempts here by Jack.
#SUB2#
Jack seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Guenette wants to get back to full guard.
Jack frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Guenette (0) vs (10) Jack
Guenette could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jack controlling his opponent.
It looks like Jack 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.#T5#
Guenette tries to reverse the position but Jack maintains control.
Jack trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jack looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jack's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guenette regains half guard.
Guenette is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jack is looking for a kimura here.
Jack performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6##SUB2#
Guenette is defending against the submission attempts here by Jack.
Guenette is looking to improve his position.
Jack slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Guenette actively working from the bottom here.
Jack with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Jack is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Jack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guenette manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Guenette throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guenette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Guenette looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jack has picked Guenette up and slammed him! Guenette can't keep hold of the triangle and Jack manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Guenette (0) vs (13) Jack
Guenette is breathing heavily.#T8#
Jack content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Guenette is trying to get back to half guard.
Jack controlling the position. #SUB2#
Jack tries for a kimura but Guenette is defending well.
Guenette gets back to half guard.#T9#
Jack is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Guenette is defending well.
Guenette wants to get back to full guard but Jack has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Guenette (0) vs (16) Jack
Guenette sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Guenette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guenette tries to get to full guard but Jack has control of the leg. #T10##SUB2#
Jack is looking for a kimura here.
Jack not doing much here.
Guenette wants to improve his position but Jack is controlling well.
Jack trying to control the pace.
Guenette gets full guard.#T11#
Jack content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Guenette throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jack sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Jack drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jack jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Guenette has his foot on Jack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jack works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Guenette had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jack defends it easily.
Jack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guenette's guard. #SUB#
Guenette looking for subs from the bottom but Jack mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Guenette (0) vs (19) Jack#T12#
Guenette has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Guenette (0) vs (22) Jack#SUB2#
Jack working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Jack is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Guenette defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Jack tightening his grip on Guenette, looking for the choke.
Jack keeps control of the position as Guenette tries to break free.
#T13##SUB2#
Jack is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Guenette is defending well though. Jack let's go of the attempt for now.
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.
Guenette rolls, trying to escape but Jack keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Jack is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Guenette knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Guenette for a finish. #SUB2#
Jack is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Jack patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Guenette manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jack's guard. Nice work there by Guenette.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guenette (2) vs (22) Jack#SUB#
Guenette thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T14##SUB2#
Jack looking for a guillotine here but Guenette defends easily.
Jack wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Guenette slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Guenette (5) vs (22) Jack
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jack is concentrating on defense, preventing Guenette from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack wins on points by 22 to 5.
Black Jack thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Guenette tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okropir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guenette somewhat.
Guenette shoots in for a double leg but Okropir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Guenette manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Okropir on his heels. He'll look to pass Okropir's guard now, I'm sure.
Guenette should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Guenette loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Okropir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Guenette working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Okropir 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okropir is looking to stand up but Guenette isn't so interested in that idea.
Guenette has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guenette in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okropir keeping moving, preventing Guenette from controlling successfully. #T1#
Guenette throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Okropir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Guenette passes into half guard.
Guenette content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Okropir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guenette not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okropir tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Guenette manages to move to mount!
Okropir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guenette controlling from the full mount.
Okropir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okropir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guenette is landing with some decent strikes but Okropir is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Guenette controlling his opponent. #T3#
Okropir wants to hold on but Guenette pushes him away.
Guenette punishing his opponent with strikes.
Guenette takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Guenette looking to control but Okropir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guenette controlling from mount.
Guenette lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Okropir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guenette on the ground.#SUB2#
Guenette looking to secure an arm triangle but Okropir defends it well.
Guenette controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Okropir wants to hold on but Guenette pushes him away.
Okropir stops Guenette from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Guenette working Okropir over with strikes here.
Okropir 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.
Guenette trying to control from half guard but Okropir is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Guenette is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Guenette is trying to control the action in half guard but Okropir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Guenette dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Guenette decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Guenette performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Okropir wants to improve his position but Guenette is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Guenette is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okropir throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1#
Okropir wants to get back to his feet.
Guenette not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guenette is trying to control. Okropir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Guenette connects with a nice short shot to Okropir's temple. #SU2#
Guenette decides to stand and escape the position.
Okropir goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Okropir throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Guenette doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Okropir takes a swing at Guenette's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okropir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peter Okropir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Okropir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Guenette misses with a takedown attempt - Okropir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Guenette changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Okropir looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guenette scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Okropir to see if he's OK.
Guenette fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Travis Guenette has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okropir is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Guenette stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Okropir misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Guenette misses.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Okropir enables Guenette to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Okropir manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Guenette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guenette is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Let's hope that Guenette 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.
Guenette advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Guenette in particular looking to stall.
Okropir is looking for a sweep. Guenette is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Guenette is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Okropir is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Travis Guenette!
Travis Guenette decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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