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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Devlin Draco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bright clinches.
Bright looking for a takedown.
Draco stops a takedown attempt from Bright.
Bright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Draco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Devlin Draco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bright.#CL2#
Bright moves into the clinch.
Draco goes for a takedown attempt but Bright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bright leaves Draco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draco slaps away a takedown attempt from Bright, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Bright with a poor takedown #CL#
and Draco moves into the clinch.
Draco is pressed up against the cage. Bright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Draco down to the mat. Draco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Bright closes the distance and pushes Draco back into the cage.
Draco is pressed up against the cage. Bright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Draco down to the mat. Draco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Draco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bright tries to avoid it but Draco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bright to the ground. Bright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bright is defended easily by Draco.
Draco is looking to counter the offense by Bright and move into the clinch.
Bright fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Draco. No joy for Bright on that attempt.
Draco shoots in and drives through. Bright sprawls well.
Bright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Draco as he jumps to the side.
Draco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bright. #TD2#
Bright dives in and scores a takedown into Draco's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Draco (0) vs (2) Bright
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bright wants to pass the guard but Draco is keeping the position.
Draco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Draco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bright is one step ahead there.
Draco is trying to keep Bright in close.
Bright advances to half guard.
Draco wants to get back to full guard.
Bright wants to control but Draco is keeping him busy.
Draco won't allow Bright to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB2#
Bright is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Draco moves into full guard.
Bright won't allow Draco to sweep him here.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Draco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Draco has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (2) vs (2) Bright#T5#
Bright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Draco controls the pace.
Draco slips nicely into half guard.
Draco sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Draco'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.
Further stalling from Draco.#T7#
Draco is just content to waste time from the top position. Bright takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Draco sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bright keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB2#
Bright working for a triangle but Draco defends it easily.
Bright 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.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Bright has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Draco passes Bright's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Draco trying to control the pace.
Bright moves into full guard.
Draco controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Draco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10##SUB2#
Bright looking for a guillotine here but Draco defends easily.
Draco 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.
Bright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (2) vs (4) Bright#T11#
Draco trying to control the position.
Draco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Draco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draco working a defensive guard here.
Bright looking to pass the guard.
Bright wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draco controls Bright momentarily but Bright frees himself. #T12#
Draco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bright is one step ahead there.
Bright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Draco keeping full guard, as Bright tries to pass.
Bright advances to half guard.
Draco is pressing down on Bright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Draco can't keep his opponent in guard - Bright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Draco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright.
Bright moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Draco (2) vs (7) Bright#T13#
Draco wants to control but Bright postures up.
Draco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bright is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Bright is trying to get an arm triangle but Draco is defending well.
Draco is looking for a sweep.
Draco manages to get back to half guard.
Bright trying to control the action but Draco is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB2#
Bright is looking for a kimura but Draco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bright to get the leverage.
Draco trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Bright seems to be working for a kimura but Draco defends the submission attempt.
Draco is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bright wants to take a breather but Draco is having none of it.
Draco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Draco pulls Bright in close to prevent any damage.
Draco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bright postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bright wins on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Bill Bright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Grunge 68: Night Goat
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Pretender lands with a shot to the body.
Gruzinsky shoots in for a double leg but Pretender sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gruzinsky shoots in but Pretender avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gruzinsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pretender can pounce on him.
Pretender connects with a solid leg kick.
Pretender displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gruzinsky.
The Pretender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Nice sprawl there from Pretender as Gruzinsky shoots in.
Pretender lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gruzinsky tries for a takedown but Pretender sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gruzinsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gruzinsky looks winded!
Pretender scores with a push kick.
Donk. Pretender catches Gruzinsky right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pretender Throws a clean left jab. Pretender Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Gruzinsky's chin! Gruzinsky crumbles to the ground and Pretender follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Pretender!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). The Pretender!
The Pretender thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Roman Gruzinsky had this to say: 'something in russian'. |
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Event:
CWC 268
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Bill Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arby feints and as Bright raises his hands in defense, Arby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bright (0) vs (2) Arby
Arby wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving.
Arby is stalling in the full guard.
Arby looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (2) Arby
Arby 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.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright is looking to pass into half guard but Arby pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arby is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (4) Arby#T1#
Arby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bright is keeping the position for now.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (4) Arby
Bright pushes down on Arby's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Arby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Arby is looking to control Bright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arby avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura but Arby is defending well.
Arby is not content to let Bright control the position.#SUB#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Arby is defending against the submission attempts here by Bright.
#SUB2#
Arby looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Bright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arby sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bright is stalling here. Arby is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bright seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arby has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bright (4) vs (8) Arby
Arby trying to control the position but Bright is working away. #T4#
Bright struggling a bit here.
Bright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Arby is just content to waste time from the top position. Bright takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Arby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arby trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bright manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (6) vs (8) Arby#T5#
Arby trying to keep a closed guard but Bright is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Arby dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (6) vs (10) Arby
Bright keeping full guard, as Arby tries to pass.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arby looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (8) vs (10) Arby#T6##SUB2#
Arby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bright wants to pass the guard but Arby is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright looking to pass the guard.
Arby has his hands on Bright's head, controlling the position.
Arby 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.#T7#
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Arby has his feet on Bright's thighs here. He's pushed Bright off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bright screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katelynn Arby!
Our winner, Katelynn Arby, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Bill Bright was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
Proud FC 3- Dynasty
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Begbie throws a nice head kick!
Begbie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Sucre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Begbie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Sucre.
Begbie throws a head kick but De Sucre moves out of range.
De Sucre throws a jab when Begbie was well out of range.
Begbie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Sucre throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Begbie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Sucre, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
De Sucre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Begbie gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Begbie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Begbie tries to clinch up.
De Sucre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Begbie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!#BC2#
Begbie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
De Sucre throws out a loose jab but Begbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Begbie ducks under a wild hook from De Sucre.
De Sucre misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Begbie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Sucre throws a jab when Begbie was well out of range.#CL2#
Begbie instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Begbie breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Begbie.
#CL2#
Begbie has De Sucre up against the ropes in a clinch.
De Sucre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2##BC#
De Sucre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Sucre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Sucre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Begbie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Sucre swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Begbie to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Antonio Jose De Sucre has been cut.#CL2#
Begbie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Sucre, pushing him back against the ropes.
Begbie struggles to land a body shot inside as De Sucre controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
De Sucre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by De Sucre misses
and Begbie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Sucre misses with a hook.
Begbie wants to counter the offense by De Sucre and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Begbie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T3##BC#
De Sucre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Sucre throws a right hand that misses
and Begbie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
De Sucre is breathing heavily.
De Sucre throws a head kick but Begbie moves out of range.
#CL2#
Begbie clinches. #BC#
De Sucre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Begbie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Begbie.
De Sucre misses the shot to the body.
Begbie scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC2#De Sucre is rocked!#CL2#
Begbie darts in and clinches De Sucre up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
De Sucre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Begbie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Begbie closes the distance and catches De Sucre with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! De Sucre is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and De Sucre is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! De Sucre is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Begbie takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Francis Begbie!
An out of breath Francis Begbie 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:
HFC 94 - Gardner vs Chunks
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Young avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Young wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Young keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva 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.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Young is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Young looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Silva works over Young with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Young is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Young is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Young walks straight into a right hand from Silva - that's dropped him! Silva jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Young from any more punishment! Young complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Silva!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alex Silva thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 248
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Bill Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Bright clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Warholm pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Bright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Warholm manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bright has Warholm in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (0) vs (2) Warholm#SUB#
Bright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warholm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warholm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Warholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Bright is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warholm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Warholm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (2) Warholm#T1#
Bright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now.
Bright stopping the sweep attempt from Warholm.
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Warholm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Bright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Warholm manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bright has Warholm in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (4) Warholm
Bright keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warholm stands and throws Bright's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (2) vs (7) Warholm
Bright tries to buck Warholm off but Warholm is having none of it.#SUB2#
Warholm wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bright, who protects the arm well.
Bright is not content to let Warholm control the position.
Bright is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Bright prevents Warholm from improving position.
Bright is not content to let Warholm control the position.
Bright can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Warholm wants to control but Bright is keeping him busy.
Bright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Warholm is trying to control. Bright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Warholm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bright defends it well. #SUB2#
Warholm is trying to work for a kimura but Bright is defending well.
#T5#
Warholm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bright keeps working.
Warholm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Warholm moves into full mount! Bright won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (2) vs (10) Warholm
Warholm tries to control but Bright wriggling away.
Bright really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Warholm looking to control but Bright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bright has given up his back. Will we see Warholm going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bright (2) vs (13) Warholm
Bright tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Warholm working for the choke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7##SUB2#
Warholm looking to break Bright's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bright remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Warholm will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bright tries to escape but Warholm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Bright do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bright can't escape the position.
Good control from Warholm.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Warholm's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T8#
Bright turns into Warholm and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (13) Warholm
Bright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Warholm is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Warholm has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (15) Warholm
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
Warholm controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Warholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
Bright seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving. #T10#
Warholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bright is keeping the position for now.
Warholm trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Warholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warholm trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Warholm looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (6) vs (15) Warholm#T11#
Warholm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bright trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom.
Bright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warholm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warholm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warholm controlling the position.
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12##SUB2#
Warholm has his foot on Bright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bright works his way back into a safe position though.
Bright is fighting to break Warholm's control of his arms but Warholm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bright wants to control from the top but Warholm keeps moving. #SUB#
Bright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Warholm looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Warholm looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Warholm! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bright (6) vs (19) Warholm
Warholm passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bright! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bright (6) vs (21) Warholm
Warholm content just to control the position here.
Warholm manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bright to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bright (6) vs (24) Warholm
Warholm tries to get the hooks in deep but Bright pushed the leg off. #T13#
I would not like to be Bright right now.
#SUB2#
Warholm tightening his grip on Bright, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Warholm has got his arm under Bright's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Bright has spun round into Warholm's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (8) vs (24) Warholm
Bright wants to pass the guard but Warholm is keeping the position.#T14#
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright is fighting to break Warholm's control of his arms but Warholm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Warholm wants to sweep but no luck.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully.
Bright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warholm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bright 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Warholm manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bright has Warholm in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (8) vs (26) Warholm
And that's the end of the fight!
Warholm wins on points by 26 to 8.
Terje Warholm made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
The defeated Bill Bright had this to say: 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
Grunge 59: Negative Creep
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Gruzinsky tries for a takedown but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzinsky closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Goldberg counters with a big uppercut that knocks Gruzinsky off his feet! Goldberg dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#Gruzinsky is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Gruzinsky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Gruzinsky is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Goldberg can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Roman Gruzinsky stepped up to the mic, saying 'something in russian'. |
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Event:
CWC 239
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bennett moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Bright gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (0) vs (2) Bright
Bright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bright wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bright working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Bennett working for a triangle but Bright defends it easily.
Bright passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennett is just riding it out for now. Bright eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
#SUB2#
Bright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bright is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bright is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Bright 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.
#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bright pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bright escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bright! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (5) Bright#SUB2#
Bright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bright trying to pass the guard but Bennett defending well. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bright pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
#SUB2#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5##SUB#
Bennett is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bright is tapping! Great win for Bennett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett 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.
In defeat, Bill Bright stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
8L 90 - Aoki's 2nd Goodbye
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Noel darts in and clinches Begbie up against the ropes.
Noel throws a punch but it's blocked by Begbie.
Noel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Begbie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Begbie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Noel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Noel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noel has a couple of punches blocked by Begbie.
Noel swings wildly with an uppercut but Begbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Begbie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Noel misses with a punch on the inside.
Begbie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel lands with a left to the head.
Noel tries a body shot but Begbie blocks it.
Noel looking to throw knees to the head but Begbie is blocking nicely.
Noel struggles to land a body shot inside as Begbie controls his hands.
Noel misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Noel lands a knee to the body.
Noel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noel lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noel.
Begbie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noel struggles to land a body shot inside as Begbie controls his hands.
Noel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noel has Begbie pressed against the ropes, preventing Begbie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Noel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Begbie blocks an uppercut.
Begbie blocking some punches.
Noel tries a body shot but Begbie blocks it.
Noel throws a punch but it's blocked by Begbie.
Noel prevents a body shot from Begbie.
Begbie works on Noel's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Noel tries a body shot but Begbie blocks it.
Noel tries a knee to the head but Begbie blocks it.
Noel misses with a body punch.
Noel has a couple of punches blocked by Begbie.
#BC2#
Begbie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noel misses with a wild combination.
Begbie stalks Noel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Noel's face. Noel staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Noel has closed the distance and engaged Begbie in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Noel.
Noel lands a nice uppercut.
Noel missing with knees to the body.
Begbie blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Noel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chubby Noel dominated that round.
That's time! Noel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Noel moves into the clinch.
Begbie landing knees to the body.
Noel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Begbie's elbow.
Begbie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Noel tries a knee to the head but Begbie blocks it.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noel tries to throw a body punch but Begbie avoids it by throwing Noel back against the ropes.
Noel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Noel fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel misses with the head strike.
Begbie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Noel lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noel.
Begbie blocking some punches.
#T1#
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Begbie blocks it with crossed arms.
Begbie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Begbie lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Begbie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Begbie can do to turn this around?
Begbie wants to clinch.
Noel throws a hook to the side of Begbie's head but Begbie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Begbie moves into the clinch.
Begbie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Begbie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Noel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noel.
Noel throws a punch but it's blocked by Begbie.
Noel throws a punch but it's blocked by Begbie.
Noel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Begbie.
Noel tries a knee to the head but Begbie blocks it.
Begbie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
Noel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Begbie blocking some punches.
Begbie managing to block the knees to the body from Noel.
Noel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Begbie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Begbie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noel tries to land knees in the clinch but Begbie avoids the damage to the body.
Begbie blocks a body shot from Noel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chubby Noel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Noel rushes Begbie and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Noel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noel has a couple of punches blocked by Begbie.
Noel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Begbie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Noel pushes Begbie up against the ropes in a clinch.
Noel misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Noel.
Noel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noel has a couple of punches blocked by Begbie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Begbie. #T1#
Begbie pushes Noel back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Begbie prevents a body shot from Noel.
Begbie working hard to break the clinch.
Noel throws a head punch that misses.
Noel misses with the head strike.
Noel misses with some punches.
Noel tries to land knees in the clinch but Begbie avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Noel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chubby Noel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Begbie blocks an uppercut.
Begbie has a couple of punches blocked by Noel.
Noel can't find room to land a body shot as Begbie controls the action.
#T2##BC2#
Begbie manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Noel closes the distance and pushes Begbie back into the ropes.#BC2#
Begbie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Begbie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Francis Begbie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Noel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Begbie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Begbie throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chubby Noel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Noel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Chubby Noel!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Chubby Noel!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Chubby Noel!
Chubby Noel wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Chubby Noel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Francis Begbie spoke after the fight, saying 'Bollocks to the lot of ya!'. |
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Event:
Grunge 51: Soundgarden
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Gruzinsky has his takedown stuffed
and Dementia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gruzinsky avoids a kick to the body.
Dementia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gruzinsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Gruzinsky misses with a double jab.
Dementia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dementia!
Gruzinsky looks winded!
Dementia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gruzinsky's sensitive parts.
Gruzinsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Dementia lands a big head kick that sends Gruzinsky tumbling to the mat! Dementia takes a step backwards and waves Gruzinsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Gruzinsky is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dementia is looking to slow Gruzinsky down with leg kicks.
Dementia measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Gruzinsky! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pugilistic Dementia!
Pugilistic Dementia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Roman Gruzinsky was interviewed post fight and said 'something in russian'. |
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Event:
CACC 217
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bennett rushes Bright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bennett pulls Bright into guard.
#SUB#
Bennett working for a triangle but Bright defends it easily.
Bright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Bright pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bright is pushing down on Bennett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bennett is fighting to maintain full guard but Bright has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright. #SUB2#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bright pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bright in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bennett tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Bright!
After winning the bout, Bill Bright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
8L 81 - Underweight Burns
Date: Jun 21, 2021 |
#R1#
De Sucre throws a right hand that misses
and Begbie counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for De Sucre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Sucre throws a jab but it's blocked by Begbie.
De Sucre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Begbie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Sucre missing with a left hand there. Begbie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Begbie thuds his right hand into De Sucre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Sucre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from De Sucre.
Begbie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Begbie gets a clinch.
De Sucre lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Begbie breaks the clinch.
De Sucre misses the shot to the body.
De Sucre throws a right hand that Begbie ducks under and follows up with a left that Begbie also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Begbie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Sucre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Begbie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Sucre looks to land a right hand but Begbie moved out of range.
De Sucre throws out a loose jab but Begbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from De Sucre misses
and Begbie counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Begbie tries to clinch up.
De Sucre misses with the combination.
De Sucre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Begbie sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Begbie darts in and clinches De Sucre up against the cage.
De Sucre scores with a shoulder strike.
De Sucre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Begbie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Sucre's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Antonio Jose De Sucre has been cut.
De Sucre throws a head punch that misses.
De Sucre working aggressively here.
De Sucre lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Begbie breaks from the clinch.
Begbie slips a straight right by De Sucre.#CL2#
Begbie rushes De Sucre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Begbie manages to break the clinch.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Begbie misses with a series of wild punches.
Begbie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Begbie unleashes a big counter combination but De Sucre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Begbie tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from De Sucre misses.
Begbie slips a jab from De Sucre.#CL2#
Begbie takes the fight into the clinch.
Begbie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Sucre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Sucre swings wildly with an uppercut but Begbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Sucre has a couple of punches blocked by Begbie.
Begbie takes a shot to the head.
De Sucre lands a left hand.
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 Antonio Jose De Sucre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Jose De Sucre's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Sucre misses with a low kick.
A low kick from De Sucre misses
and Begbie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Begbie moves in looking to clinch but De Sucre pushes him off.
De Sucre misses with an uppercut
and Begbie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Sucre.
De Sucre throws a wild body kick that Begbie sees coming a mile off.
Francis Begbie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Sucre throws a big shot that misses.
Begbie is trying to counter with his kicks.
De Sucre misses with an uppercut.
Francis Begbie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from De Sucre misses.
Begbie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Sucre.
Begbie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Begbie has managed to clinch.
De Sucre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre working aggressively here.
De Sucre working aggressively here.
De Sucre working aggressively here.
De Sucre misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Begbie blocks a body shot from De Sucre.
De Sucre misses with a punch on the inside.
Begbie blocking some punches.
Begbie lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Sucre backwards.
Begbie blocks a body shot from De Sucre.
De Sucre misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Sucre throws a punch but it's blocked by Begbie.
De Sucre misses with a body punch.
Begbie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Sucre.
Begbie pushes De Sucre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Sucre tries to throw a body punch but Begbie avoids it by throwing De Sucre back against the cage.
De Sucre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Sucre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
De Sucre misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Sucre misses with the head strike.
De Sucre misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Sucre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Begbie's elbow.
De Sucre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Begbies head.
De Sucre misses with the head strike.
De Sucre has a couple of punches blocked by Begbie.
De Sucre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Begbie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Sucre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Begbie manages to avoid it.
De Sucre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Sucre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Begbie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Begbie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Begbie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Jose De Sucre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
De Sucre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Begbie wants to clinch up but De Sucre keeps it at a distance.
De Sucre with a nice calf kick.
Begbie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
De Sucre works over Begbie's head and body with a nice combination.
De Sucre misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from De Sucre.
De Sucre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Sucre misses with a low kick.
De Sucre throws a lazy right hand but Begbie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Sucre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Sucre with a nice cross.#ROC#Begbie is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from De Sucre.
De Sucre lands an overhand right.
Begbie is still on wobbly legs! Can De Sucre finish him?
De Sucre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Begbie. #T1#
De Sucre throws a right and a left that Begbie avoids nicely.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from De Sucre does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Begbie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Sucre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Sucre scores with a big combo that sends Begbie crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Begbie flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! De Sucre jumps onto the cage and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Jose De Sucre!
Antonio Jose De Sucre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Francis Begbie had this to say: 'Bollocks to the lot of ya!'. |
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Event:
CACC Rock vs Chai
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Bill Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Guido Gloom!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bright (4) vs (0) Gloom
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.
Bright trying to control the action but Gloom is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gloom has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gloom can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bright swings around for an armbar but Gloom sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bright's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (2) Gloom
Gloom wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (6) vs (2) Gloom
Bright 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. #T1##SUB#
Bright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bright wants to pass the guard but Gloom is keeping the position.
Bright looking to sit in guard and control but Gloom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (6) vs (4) Gloom
Gloom looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (8) vs (4) Gloom#SUB#
Bright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gloom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gloom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gloom! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bright (8) vs (8) Gloom
Bright is not content to let Gloom control the position. #T2#
Bright wants to control but Gloom postures up.
Bright tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Gloom laying and praying for a moment but Bright takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Bright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Gloom is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gloom controlling the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Gloom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright moves into full guard.
Bright trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Bright working for submissions but it's allowed Gloom to get to half guard.
Bright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gloom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gloom's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bright (12) vs (8) Gloom#T5##SUB#
Gloom showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Gloom defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Gloom 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 Bright gets his way!
#SUB#
Bright has got his arm under Gloom's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Gloom has spun round into Bright's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (12) vs (10) Gloom
Gloom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Gloom wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving.
Bright wants to hit a sweep here but Gloom passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bright there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (12) vs (13) Gloom
Gloom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bright bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (14) vs (13) Gloom#T7#
Gloom keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully.
Gloom looking for a sweep. Not yet Gloom, not yet.
Gloom controls Bright momentarily but Bright frees himself.
Bright trying to control but Gloom is working from the bottom.
Bright passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (17) vs (13) Gloom
Gloom can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Gloom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gloom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Bright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bright has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bright (19) vs (13) Gloom
We've been hearing that Bright has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Gloom defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bright.
Bright trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9##SUB#
Bright looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gloom tries to hold on but Bright pushes him away.
Gloom is trying to escape the mount.
Gloom wants to control but Bright is having none of it.#SUB#
Bright moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gloom has worked his arm free - good work by Gloom!
#T10##SUB#
Bright swings around for an armbar but Gloom sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bright's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (19) vs (15) Gloom
Gloom wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving.
Bright is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (21) vs (15) Gloom
Gloom 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.
Gloom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gloom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gloom looking to control.
Bright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gloom looks winded!#T11#
Bright passes into half guard.
Bright is looking to take a break and control but Gloom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bright 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.
Gloom manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Bright passes Gloom's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gloom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright.
Bright content to control rather than advance. #T13##SUB#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura but Gloom is defending well.
#SUB#
Bright seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bright seems to be working for a kimura but Gloom defends the submission attempt.
Gloom is trying to maintain the position but Bright is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Gloom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gloom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gloom keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully.
Bright looking to sit in guard and control but Gloom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (21) vs (17) Gloom
Gloom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bright is trying to control the position but Gloom postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bright takes the fight on points by 21 to 17.
A very excited looking Bill Bright 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:
8L 77 - Cash Mané
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Ishimura lands a high kick!
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Begbie moves out of range easily.
Begbie misses with a wild combination.
Begbie is looking to clinch but Ishimura is avoiding it.
As Begbie looks to move away, Ishimura throws a big counter combo but Begbie just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Begbie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Ishimura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Begbie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ishimura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ishimura wants to stall.
#BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Begbie rushes Ishimura and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Begbie managing to block the knees to the body from Ishimura.
Ishimura pushes off an throws an elbow but Begbie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
I was talking to Ishimura's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ishimura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Begbie.
Begbie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishimura has him pressed against the ropes.
Ishimura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Begbie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ishimura stalling.
Ishimura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch.
Ishimura tries to score with a low kick but Begbie moves his leg out of the way.
Ishimura throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Ishimura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kosuke Ishimura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Begbie throws a hook to the side of Ishimura's head but Ishimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishimura scoring well with a low kick there.
Begbie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishimura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ishimura throws a leg kick but Begbie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Begbie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ishimura.
Ishimura lands a leg kick that knocks Begbie off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Begbie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ishimura scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Begbie avoids the head kick by Ishimura.
Begbie misses with a looping right.
Begbie feints a jab promting Ishimura to slip. Begbie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ishimura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ishimura is looking to score with low kicks.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishimura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ishimura sets himself, and Begbie steps forward looking for the clinch! Ishimura avoids it this time.
Ishimura motions for Begbie to come forward. Ishimura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kosuke Ishimura 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#
Begbie tries to clinch up.
Ishimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Begbie misses with a body kick.
Ishimura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Begbie.#CL2#
Begbie pushes Ishimura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Begbie takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Ishimura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Begbie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishimura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ishimura throws a front kick aimed at Begbie's knee but Begbie avoids it well.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Ishimura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Ishimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Begbie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ishimura. Ishimura obviously looking to wear him down.
Ishimura wants to land a leg kick but Begbie is out of range.
Ishimura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kosuke Ishimura is winning the standup battle so far.
Ishimura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Ishimura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ishimura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Begbie is keeping busy.
Ishimura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Begbie can do to turn this around?#T1##BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ishimura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Begbie throws a combination. Ishimura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good standup being displayed there by Ishimura as he connects with a hook.
Ishimura misses with a head kick.
Ishimura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Begbie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishimura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ishimura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Begbie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ishimura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Begbie.
A head kick by Ishimura misses
and Begbie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ishimura thinking.
Ishimura throws a leg kick which misses Begbie's front leg but catches the back leg as Begbie tries to avoid it.
Begbie with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishimura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ishimura is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Begbie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ishimura throws a sloppy head kick and Begbie moves out of range easily.
Begbie jabs Ishimura right on the nose. Ishimura blinks but takes it well.
Ishimura tries a low kick but Begbie avoids it.
Kosuke Ishimura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Begbie checks a low kick from Ishimura.
Ishimura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ishimura.
Ishimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Begbie.
Ishimura tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Ishimura instigates a clinch.
Ishimura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ishimura misses with a knee to the head.
Ishimura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ishimura presses Begbie against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kosuke Ishimura dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Begbie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ishimura lands a head kick. Begbie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ishimura connects with the punch.
Begbie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Begbie cracks Ishimura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ishimura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ishimura throws a good cross that connects.
Ishimura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Ishimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Ishimura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimura with a knee to the head.
Ishimura scores with a knee to the head.
Ishimura avoiding damage.
Ishimura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Ishimura lands a knee to the head.
#BC#
Ishimura breaks the clinch.
Ishimura misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Begbie blocks the leg kick.
Ishimura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Begbie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ishimura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ishimura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Begbie.
Begbie tries to clinch
and Ishimura counters with a low kick, right behind Begbie 's knee.
Ishimura is looking to slow Begbie down with leg kicks.
Ishimura with a nice calf kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ishimura.
Ishimura takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
Begbie tries to clinch up but Ishimura circles away and keeps his distance.
Ishimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Ishimura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishimura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Begbie's sensitive parts.
Ishimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Begbie.
Francis Begbie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishimura misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Ishimura tries to keep at a distance but Begbie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Francis Begbie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kosuke Ishimura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Begbie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ishimura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Begbie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishimura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosuke Ishimura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ishimura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Kosuke Ishimura!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Kosuke Ishimura!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Kosuke Ishimura!
Kosuke Ishimura wins by unanimous decision!
Kosuke Ishimura looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Jesus is coming back.'.
In defeat, Francis Begbie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bollocks to the lot of ya!'. |
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Event:
CACC 202: Pavlov vs Archer II
Date: May 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Bill Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 3 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hozdic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bright is working for takedown but Hozdic is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Bright has hold of one of Hozdic's legs. Hozdic is fighting the takedown attempt but Bright gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (0) Hozdic
Bright trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Hozdic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Bright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hozdic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hozdic has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (2) Hozdic#SUB#
Bright working for submissions but it's allowed Hozdic to get to half guard.
Bright's coaches at Viking Bizorkers have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hozdic trying to mount his opponent but Bright defends it.
Bright is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Hozdic 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.
#T2#
Bright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hozdic is working away from the top position though.
Bright is pressing down on Hozdic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hozdic trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hozdic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hozdic has managed to get both his arms back between Bright's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Bright trying to control the position.
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Bright wants to sweep here but Hozdic controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Bright keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Bright.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Bright is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bright working for a triangle but Hozdic defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hozdic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5##SUB#
Bright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hozdic defends well.
Hozdic trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
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.#T6#
Hozdic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hozdic passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (2) vs (5) Hozdic
Bright tries to improve his position but instead Hozdic has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bright (2) vs (8) Hozdic
Hozdic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7#
Hozdic is looking to control Bright but Bright is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bright tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hozdic looking to control but Bright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Bright is desperately trying to improve his position but Hozdic has a good base and remains in mount.
Bright bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (8) Hozdic#SUB#
Bright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hozdic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hozdic has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (10) Hozdic
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bright swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9##SUB#
Bright working for a triangle but Hozdic defends it easily.
Bright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hozdic trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Bright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hozdic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hozdic looking to pass the guard.
Hozdic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11##SUB#
Bright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hozdic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Hozdic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (4) vs (13) Hozdic#T12#
Bright is being controlled here.
Bright tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Bright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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.
Hozdic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bright is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Hozdic trying to control from half guard but Bright is working away.
Hozdic is pressing down on Bright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bright is holding on for now.
Bright trying to get back to full guard but Hozdic takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (4) vs (16) Hozdic#T14#
Hozdic wants to take Bright's back but he can't do it this time.
Hozdic content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bright keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 16 to 4. Dragan Hozdic retains his heavyweight title!
Dragan Hozdic really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLS BALLS RECOVERY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Bill Bright had this to say: 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
8L 71 - BLM
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Begbie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Begbie connects with a body shot that sends Noel's belly button to the back.
Noel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Begbie circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Noel takes the fight into the clinch.
Noel misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Begbie.
Noel lands an uppercut.
Noel misses with some punches.
Noel misses with some punches.
Noel struggles to land a body shot inside as Begbie controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel tries to work over Begbie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noel working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noel.
A shot in the inside from Noel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Noel. #T1#
Noel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Begbie avoids it.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Begbie to work.
Noel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Begbie is defending well for now.
Noel tries to throw a body punch but Begbie avoids it by throwing Noel back against the ropes.
Noel throws a head punch that misses.
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Begbie blocks it with crossed arms.
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Begbie blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Begbie manages to break the clinch.
Noel scores with a head kick. Begbie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Begbie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Noel.
#CL#
Begbie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T2#
Noel misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Begbie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Noel's brow.
Begbie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Noel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noel misses with a punch to the body.
Noel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Begbie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Begbie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Begbie managing to block the knees to the body from Noel.
Begbie is trying to force a seperation but Noel has the dominant position.
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Begbie blocks it with crossed arms.
Noel misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Begbie breaks the clinch.
Noel throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Begbie.
Noel takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chubby Noel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Noel clinches up against the ropes.
Noel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Begbie's face.
#BC#
Begbie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noel fails to land with a series of punches.
Noel avoids the head kick by Begbie.
#CL#
Begbie has managed to clinch.
Noel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Noel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noel tries a body shot but Begbie blocks it.
The referee calls for Begbie to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noel scores with a shoulder strike.
Noel misses with the head strike.
Begbie takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
Noel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Begbie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Noel misses with some punches.
Noel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noel swings wildly with an uppercut but Begbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Noel fails to land.
Begbie effectively controlling the action here.
Noel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noel misses with a knee strike.
Noel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Begbie breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Noel throws a head kick but Begbie moves out of range.
Begbie half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Begbie on the inside.
Begbie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Begbie prevents a body shot from Noel.
Begbie prevents a body shot from Noel.
Noel tries a body shot but Begbie blocks it.
Begbie avoiding damage as Noel throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Noel fails to land.
Begbie wants to get back to striking at distance but Noel won't allow it.
Noel has a couple of punches blocked by Begbie.
Noel misses with a punch on the inside.
Noel misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Begbie manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chubby Noel 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Begbie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Noel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Begbie clinches up against the ropes.
Noel swings wildly with an uppercut but Begbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noel throws a punch but it's blocked by Begbie.
Noel throws a punch but it's blocked by Begbie.
Noel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
Noel misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Begbie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Noel fails to land.
Noel throws a head punch that misses.
Noel throws a punch but it's blocked by Begbie.
Begbie slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Begbie breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Begbie wants to clinch.
Noel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Noel looks to move away, Begbie throws a big counter combo but Noel just gets out of the way.#CL#
Begbie rushes Noel and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Noel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noel tries a body shot but Begbie blocks it.
Chubby Noel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Noel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chubby Noel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Noel misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Noel fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Begbie. #T2#
Begbie is trying to break the clinch but Noel has him pressed against the ropes.
Noel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Francis Begbie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Begbie misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Begbie working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Begbie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chubby Noel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Noel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Chubby Noel!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Chubby Noel!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Chubby Noel!
Chubby Noel wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Chubby Noel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Francis Begbie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bollocks to the lot of ya!'. |
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Event:
8L 66 - Davis Jr
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Dunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Begbie.
Dunn connects with a right hand. Begbie shakes it off.
Dunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunn misses with a shot to the body
and Begbie counters with a stiff right hand.
Dunn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Dunn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Begbie doesn't seem phased though.
Dunn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dunn throws out a loose jab but Begbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Begbie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Begbie looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunn is just out of range.
Dunn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Begbie's head.
Dunn scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunn misses the body punch #CL#
and Begbie counters by clinching up.
Begbie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunn misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dunn.
Dunn throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Dunn breaks from the clinch.
Dunn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Begbie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Begbie tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range.
Begbie misses with a hook to the body
enabling Dunn to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradley Dunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Begbie circles away quickly and effectively.
Begbie throws a head kick that misses.
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Begbie doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunn circles away.
A left and a right from Dunn both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Begbie moves into the clinch.
Begbie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunn has a couple of punches blocked by Begbie.
#T2##BC#
Begbie manages to break the clinch.
Dunn misses with a body shot.
Dunn takes a swing at Begbie's ribcage but misses.
Dunn walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Begbie.
Dunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Begbie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dunn's hands.
Dunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Begbie.
Dunn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dunn tests Begbie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Begbie tries to clinch up but Dunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Begbie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Dunn does no damage.
Dunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Begbie tries to work over Dunn's front leg with a kick but Dunn checks it.
Nice shot by Dunn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Dunn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Begbie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Begbie needs to keep his hands up - Dunn had a free shot at his head there.
Begbie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Begbie tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Begbie looks to land a body kick but Dunn moved away.
Dunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Begbie manages to avoid it.
Begbie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dunn.
Begbie closes the distance but Dunn moves to the side
and Dunn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Begbie clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Begbie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dunn throws a combination. Begbie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Begbie is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Begbie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunn throws a shot from downtown. Begbie moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Begbie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Begbie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Begbie tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bradley Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Dunn clips Begbie with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Begbie a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Oh Begbie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunn thuds a left hand into Begbie's body.
Begbie seems to have got his legs back now.
Begbie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dunn catches Begbie napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Begbie crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Dunn raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bradley Dunn!
The defeated Francis Begbie had this to say: 'Bollocks to the lot of ya!'. |
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Event:
CACC 188: Arias vs Cole
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Bright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva Jr's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Bright
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Bright keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Jr'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.#SUB2#
Bright seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva Jr is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bill Bright!
An out of breath Bill Bright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rich Silva Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
KOM Light Heavyweight SF
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Austin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Austin gets underhooks to prevent Gruzinsky's takedown attempt.
Gruzinsky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gruzinsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky working aggressively here.
#TD#
Austin manages to pull guard.
Gruzinsky throws a strike but Austin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet but Austin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gruzinsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gruzinsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Gruzinsky has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Austin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gruzinsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Austin. #T1#
Gruzinsky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Austin smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Austin closes the distance and clinches.
Austin prevents the takedown attempt.
Gruzinsky lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gruzinsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Austin successfully pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gruzinsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Austin is pulling down on Gruzinsky's head to control his posture.
Gruzinsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gruzinsky wants to get up but he can't break Austin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Gruzinsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gruzinsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gruzinsky wanted to stand there but Austin had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Austin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gruzinsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gruzinsky off to one side. #CL#
Austin has Gruzinsky up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Austin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gruzinsky jumps guard but Austin stands there with Gruzinsky around his waist. Gruzinsky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gruzinsky wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
Gruzinsky misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Austin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gruzinsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Austin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gruzinsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gruzinsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gruzinsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Austin has a closed guard, preventing Gruzinsky from standing up.
Gruzinsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky fails with the takedown
and Austin counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Gruzinsky throws a sloppy head kick and Austin moves out of range easily.
Gruzinsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gruzinsky looks winded!
Gruzinsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Austin clinches up with Gruzinsky and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Austin decides to pull guard.
Austin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gruzinsky's guard. #REVR##ES2#
Gruzinsky manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Austin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Austin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gruzinsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Gruzinsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Austin is defending well.#BC2#
Gruzinsky breaks from the clinch.
Gruzinsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Austin counters with a three punch combo that has Gruzinsky backing up. Gruzinsky nods at Austin to acknowledge the strikes.
Gruzinsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Austin counters by moving into the clinch.
Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Austin pulls Gruzinsky into guard.
Gruzinsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin has his hands on Gruzinsky's head, controlling the position.
Gruzinsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gruzinsky is breathing heavily.#T1#
Austin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Austin has Gruzinsky pulled in close to control his posture.
Gruzinsky throws a strike but Austin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gruzinsky wants to stand up but Austin is controlling him.
Gruzinsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gruzinsky is looking to stand up but Austin isn't so interested in that idea.
Gruzinsky is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gruzinsky is striking but Austin is not phased and passes to half guard.#ES2#
Gruzinsky manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gruzinsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Gruzinsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Austin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Austin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gruzinsky can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gruzinsky.
Austin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Austin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gruzinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gruzinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gruzinsky wants to break free but Austin has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3##TD#
Austin gets control of Gruzinsky's arms and successfully pulls guard. Austin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Austin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gruzinsky is trying to stand up here but Austin is controlling him well.
Austin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Austin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gruzinsky defending well though.
Gruzinsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Austin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gruzinsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gruzinsky is trying to get back to full guard.
Gruzinsky is refusing to be controlled, as Austin sits in half guard.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Austin is trying to control. Gruzinsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Austin prevents Gruzinsky from standing back up.
Gruzinsky tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Gruzinsky.
It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gruzinsky tries to clinch but Austin is having none of it.
Austin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gruzinsky shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gruzinsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Austin tries to sprawl out of it but Gruzinsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Austin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Austin drives through and clinches with Gruzinsky against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Austin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Gruzinsky's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gruzinsky fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Gruzinsky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Austin to the mat! Austin manages to get full guard.
Austin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gruzinsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gruzinsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Austin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Austin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Austin is pulling down on Gruzinsky's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Austin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gruzinsky is trying to defend but Austin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gruzinsky tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gruzinsky is trying to control but can't.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet.
Austin prevents Gruzinsky from improving his position.
Austin stops Gruzinsky from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Austin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Austin prevents Gruzinsky from standing back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Austin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gruzinsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Austin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gruzinsky uses from the top position.
Gruzinsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shane Austin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Austin wants to stand up but Gruzinsky is controlling him.
Roman Gruzinsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Gruzinsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Austin controlling Gruzinsky's posture.
Gruzinsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Austin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gruzinsky works over Austin with some ground and pound from guard.
Gruzinsky throwing strikes from guard but Austin blocks nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gruzinsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gruzinsky.
Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Austin counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Austin closes the distance and clinches.
Gruzinsky is trying to pull guard but Austin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gruzinsky tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Austin successfully pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Austin is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Austin passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Austin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Austin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Austin!
A relieved looking Shane Austin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Roman Gruzinsky spoke after the fight, saying 'something in russian'. |
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Event:
CACC 177: Gatsby vs Cubbedge
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Bill Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trandel avoids it really well and circles away.
Bright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Bright pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trandel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Trandel pushes Bright up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Bright decides to pull guard.
Trandel wants to pass the guard but Bright is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Trandel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bright has tightened it up now! Trandel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bill Bright!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Bright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 12(LHW)
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Gruzinsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mei misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Mei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gruzinsky quickly recovers to half guard.
Gruzinsky wants to stand back up but Mei manages to pass into side control.
Mei scoring with punches from side control.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mei working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gruzinsky keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gruzinsky wants to get back to his feet but Mei drags him back down.#T1##SUB2#
Mei has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gruzinsky is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mei yanks on the arm and Gruzinsky is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mei.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pak Mei!
After winning the bout, Pak Mei thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Roman Gruzinsky stepped up to the mic, saying 'something in russian'. |
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