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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GAMMA#985 Karim v Lovanov
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
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.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Muhapuro with the counter takedown but Ward avoids it easily.
Ward takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Muhapuro feints the counter takedown.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Muhapuro slips the punch.
Muhapuro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ward lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Muhapuro gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Muhapuro is wriggling around but Ward manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB##SUB#
Ward wants to work for an arm triangle but Muhapuro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Muhapuro is defending well. #SUB#
Ward 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.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Muhapuro defending well though.
Ward 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.#T2#
Ward controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhapuro is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ward in particular looking to stall.#ES2#
Muhapuro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ward is on him like a limpet, forcing Muhapuro back against the cage.#T3##TD#
Ward gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ward wants to take a breather but Muhapuro is having none of it.
Muhapuro tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ward is keen to just control but Muhapuro is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward with the ground and pound but Muhapuro uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Ward stops Muhapuro from standing up.
Muhapuro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Muhapuro is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#ES2#
Muhapuro kicks Ward off and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muhapuro slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ward lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ward throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Ward feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhapuro can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ward is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Muhapuro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Muhapuro manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Muhapuro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ward after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Muhapuro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Ward gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ward throwing shots but Muhapuro is blocking nicely.
Ward thows a huge punch but Muhapuro dodges it nicely.
Muhapuro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ward wants to control but Muhapuro is keeping him busy.
Ward controlling the action here.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Muhapuro is working away. #T3##SUB#
Ward seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Muhapuro has recovered full guard.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward pushes down on Muhapuro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maxim Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ward is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ward throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muhapuro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muhapuro is trying to stand back up but Ward is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ward misses the target.
Muhapuro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ward throws a lazy right hand but Muhapuro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muhapuro feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Ward drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ward passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Muhapuro!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ward swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Muhapuro is now in Ward's guard. A big mistake from Ward there, giving up the dominant position!
Muhapuro wants to stand but Ward is controlling his posture from full 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.#T1#
Ward seems keen to control Muhapuro's posture.
Muhapuro wanted to stand there but Ward had control of the position.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muhapuro is fighting to break Ward's control of his arms but Ward is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Muhapuro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ward has a closed guard, preventing Muhapuro from standing up.
Muhapuro won't allow Ward to sweep him here. #T3##SU2#
Muhapuro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Muhapuro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Ward clinches.
Muhapuro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ward pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Ward gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T4#
Ward trying to control the action but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Ward takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muhapuro keeps working.
Ward is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ward 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim Ward seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GAMMA#984 Joosep v Sullivan
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Loris misses with a body shot.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loris scores with a jab to the head.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Skystalker blocks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Loris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loris.
Skystalker thuds his shin into the meat of Loris's side.
Loris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loris wants it to stay on the feet.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Loris misses.
Loris throws out a loose jab but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skystalker defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
Loris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loris there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Loris tenderised Skystalker's leg. Skystalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Skystalker scores with a takedown into Loris's guard.#SUB#
Loris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skystalker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Loris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Loris wants to sweep but no luck.
Skystalker pushes down on Loris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skystalker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loris wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Skystalker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loris is just riding it out for now. Skystalker eventually gives up the hold.
Loris is trying to stand.
#T2##SUB2#
Skystalker seems to be looking for submissions.
Skystalker wants to take a breather but Loris is having none of it. #SUB2#
Skystalker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Skystalker working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Loris's thigh. Loris counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Skystalker looking to pass the guard.
Skystalker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loris works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Loris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skystalker passes Loris's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura but Loris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skystalker to get the leverage.
Loris wants to improve his position but Skystalker is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skystalker wants to advance to full mount but Loris doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Loris looking for a guillotine here but Skystalker defends easily.
#SUB#
Loris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skystalker defends it easily.#T4#
Loris pulls Skystalker in close to his closed guard and prevents Skystalker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Loris wants to stand up but Skystalker is controlling him.
Skystalker slips nicely into half guard.
Skystalker thows a huge punch but Loris dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skystalker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Loris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skystalker pulls his head out easily.
Loris is refusing to be controlled, as Skystalker sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Loris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skystalker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loris's sensitive parts.
Loris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Skystalker rushes Loris and presses him up against the cage.
Loris scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Skystalker drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Skystalker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Loris stacks Skystalker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Loris!
Skystalker is trying to improve his position.
Loris looks up at the clock and then as Skystalker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Loris smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker is trying to control Loris's posture but Loris avoids it.
Loris trying to control the position but Skystalker is working away.
The referee asks Loris politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Loris prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Loris working away.
Loris just content to control the position.
Loris working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep.
Skystalker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Loris's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Loris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Loris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skystalker to see if he's OK.
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Loris is working Skystalker over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Loris working the ground and pound.
Skystalker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Loris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Skystalker is not content to let Loris control the position.
Loris scores with punches from side control.
Skystalker tries to buck Loris off but Loris is having none of it.
Loris trying to control the position but Skystalker is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Loris connects with a decent elbow.
Skystalker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Loris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Skystalker wants to control but Loris postures up.
Skystalker is trying to improve his position.
Skystalker is trying to work for a sweep but Loris has mounted him!
Loris raining down shots from the mount!
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loris 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.
Loris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skystalker tries to hold on but Loris postures up.
Skystalker is in a horrible position here. Loris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Skystalker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4##SUB2#
Skystalker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loris pulls his head out easily.
Loris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skystalker trying to hold on to Loris's head to control him but Loris postures up.
Loris winds up and cracks Skystalker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hugo Loris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skystalker has hold of Loris's hands but Loris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skystalker is staying active underneath Loris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loris lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Loris connects with a nice short shot to Skystalker's temple.
Loris working over Skystalker with some ground and pound. Skystalker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Loris dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Skystalker shoots in but no luck this time.
Skystalker blocks a low kick nicely.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Skystalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skystalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Skystalker rushes Loris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Loris breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Loris misses its intended target.
Skystalker is looking to clinch but Loris is avoiding it.
Loris jabs at Skystalker's body.
Loris scores with the left hand. Skystalker knows he should have avoided that one.
Loris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skystalker's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loris but Loris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loris jabs Skystalker right on the nose. Skystalker blinks but takes it well.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skystalker throws a jab when Loris was well out of range.#T1#
Skystalker misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skystalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skystalker.
Hugo Loris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Loris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loris wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Loris lands a slapping body shot.
Loris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Skystalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Loris.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but Skystalker ducks down to avoid it.
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skystalker defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skystalker.
Loris connects with a solid leg kick.
Hugo Loris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skystalker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from Loris tenderised Skystalker's leg. Skystalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Loris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown but Loris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Skystalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loris scores with a hook to the body. Skystalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris misses with a looping right.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loris.
Loris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Skystalker moves into the clinch.
Skystalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loris.
Loris can't find room to land a body shot as Skystalker controls the action.
Skystalker blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Loris.
A left hand lands to the body for Loris.
Loris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loris scores with a shoulder strike.
Loris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skystalker can do to turn this around?
Loris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loris struggles to land a body shot inside as Skystalker controls his hands.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Loris.
Loris lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Loris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loris thumps Skystalker with a low kick.#T3#
Loris tries to move into range but Skystalker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skystalker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Loris with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Skystalker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Loris misses with a straight left.
Loris throws a shot from downtown. Skystalker moves away and avoids it.
Loris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Loris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skystalker.
Loris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skystalker counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Loris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loris throws a body shot but no joy.
Skystalker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
Skystalker misses with a wild body shot.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Loris.#T4#
Skystalker with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skystalker checks it well.
Skystalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loris throws out the jab.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loris connects with an inside leg kick.
Skystalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Loris circles away.
A big right from Loris misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Loris blocks the leg kick.
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loris thuds his right hand into Skystalker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loris scores with a leg kick.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Skystalker.
Hugo Loris is winning the standup battle so far.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skystalker checks a leg kick.
Loris lands a really nice looking cross but Skystalker seems unphased.
Loris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Loris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loris 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!
A less than humble Hugo Loris misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 334 - Prelims
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makarov wants to take the fight to the mat but Blood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blood wants a takedown.
Makarov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makarov prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Blood has hold of one of Makarov's legs. Makarov is fighting the takedown attempt but Blood gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (0) Makarov
Blood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Makarov has his feet on Blood's thighs here. He's pushed Blood 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! Blood screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Makarov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 334 - Diesel vs Majere
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 18 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Trump looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sisko! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Sisko
Sisko is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump'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.
Trump trying to control the position but Sisko is working away.
Trump happy to just control the position for now.
Sisko has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sisko keeps working. #T1#
Sisko wants to control but Trump postures up.
Sisko is looking for a sweep.
Sisko regains half guard there - taking advantage of Trump's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Trump slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Trump is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trump is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Sisko is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sisko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Trump with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Sisko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sisko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trump looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sisko 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.#T4#
Trump passes Sisko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Sisko is defending well.
Trump perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Sisko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trump passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (7) vs (0) Sisko
Trump moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T5#
Sisko is not content to let Trump control the position. #SUB#
Trump goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sisko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Trump but great work by Sisko. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (7) vs (4) Sisko
Sisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #T6#
Trump is trying to improve his position.
Trump is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Sisko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trump trying to control but Sisko postures up.
Trump is staying active underneath Sisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trump trying to hold on to Sisko's head to control him but Sisko postures up.
#T7#
Sisko prevents Trump from improving his position.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Sisko is very close to passing his half guard.
Sisko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Trump controlling the position for now.
Sisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #T8#
Sisko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trump haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sisko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sisko works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (7) vs (7) Sisko
Sisko prevents Trump from getting the reversal.
Sisko wants to control the pace but Trump is squirming around nicely.
Trump manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T9#
Sisko is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Sisko prevents Trump from improving his position.
Trump is positioning himself well to prevent Sisko advancing to mount.
Sisko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trump trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Sisko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T10#
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko is trying to control the action in half guard but Trump is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sisko is controlling the pace.
Sisko is looking to advance position but Trump won't allow it.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Sisko is very close to passing his half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Sisko is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Trump as he works his way to full guard.
Sisko stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Trump wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sisko 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.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Trump keeping moving, preventing Sisko from controlling successfully.
Sisko stays in close to Trump's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (9) vs (7) Sisko
Trump controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sisko trying to keep a closed guard but Trump is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Sisko has Trump pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Trump got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trump has managed to get both his arms back between Sisko's legs - danger averted.
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sisko's guard.
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sisko trying to hold on to Trump's head to control him but Trump postures up.
#T14#
Sisko tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Sisko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trump is working away from the top position though.
Sisko manages to get to full guard.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Sisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sisko working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Our winner, Donald Trump, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - NEW YEAR RAGE
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 18 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Trump sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Trump feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Trump changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Johnson#SUB#
Trump has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Johnson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump is controlling Johnson's posture.
Trump continues to stall.#SUB#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trump looking to control but Johnson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (5) Johnson
Trump's coaches at Nap or Tap 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.
Trump tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (5) Johnson
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Trump trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson has Trump pulled in close to control his posture.
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Trump passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trump wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. #T5#
Johnson moves into full guard.
Trump preventing the sweep.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trump wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Trump trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson 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.#SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (7) Johnson
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to move into half guard but instead Trump has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (6) vs (7) Johnson
Trump passes into half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Trump prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Trump passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (9) vs (7) Johnson
Johnson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Trump has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (12) vs (7) Johnson
Trump is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Trump. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trump's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (12) vs (9) Johnson
Trump looking to control.
Trump managing to control the position.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Trump pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Trump is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Trump manages to get to full guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#T10#
Trump has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Trump trying to control the position here.
Johnson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Trump manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (14) vs (9) Johnson
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (14) vs (11) Johnson
Trump is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trump trying to control the position.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.
Trump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
More hug and hope from Trump.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T13#
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trump is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Johnson 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. #SUB2#
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Trump slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (16) vs (11) Johnson#T14##SUB2#
Johnson working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
Donald Trump decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWCFN 10
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 21 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blood as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Blood dives in and scores a takedown into Scott's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (0) Scott
Blood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blood is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Blood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Our spies down at at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform us that Scott has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Scott keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Scott keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass.
Blood has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Blood is proving a slippery customer.
Blood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blood wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #T2#
Scott pulls Blood in to control the position.
Blood trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is pulling down on Blood's head to control his posture.
Blood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott seems keen to control Blood's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott wants to sweep here but Blood controlling him for the moment.
Blood content to stall in guard here.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Blood is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Blood looking to pass the guard.
Blood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blood preventing the sweep.
Blood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blood trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Blood is stalling in the full guard.
Blood wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Blood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5#
Blood content to stall in guard here.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blood won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Blood 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.
Blood postures up.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
Blood showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Blood'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.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
Blood trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Blood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blood won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Blood is stalling in the full guard.
Blood looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Blood is working hard here to advance position.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood 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.
Blood seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scott for as long as he can get away with.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Scott 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.#SUB2#
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blood trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Blood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blood is aware though and is defending well.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blood wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #T9#
Scott has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Blood stands and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (5) vs (0) Scott
Blood is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Scott will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Blood tries to advance to mount but Scott denies him.
Scott manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (5) vs (2) Scott#T10##SUB2#
Scott is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blood defends it well.
Blood won't allow Scott to pass to mount. #SUB#
Blood has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Scott escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Scott! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (5) vs (5) Scott
Scott trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scott off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blood (9) vs (5) Scott#T11##SUB#
Blood working for the choke.
Scott manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blood's guard. Nice work there by Scott.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (9) vs (7) Scott
Scott wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving. #SUB#
Scott content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Blood has locked up a guillotine! Blood's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Scott is holding on here and Blood must be using up a lot of energy. Scott has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Blood gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Blood!
Our winner, Jack Blood, 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, Tyron Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'Pathetic win. You trash and everyone khow it!'. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - The Reboot
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 17 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 37 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ottke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ottke lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Ottke
Trump wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump'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.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump looking to control.
#T2#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Trump throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ottke uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (5) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trump struggling a bit here.
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Trump's face as Ottke controls the position.
Ottke trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump manages to get back to half guard.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Ottke has control of the leg.
Ottke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well. #T5#
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Trump is controlling Ottke's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ottke is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
Trump working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ottke has passed into half guard!
Trump trying to control from the bottom.
Ottke trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom. #T6#
Ottke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trump is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Trump keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Ottke 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.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position. #T7#
Ottke stalling.
Trump is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trump is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ottke is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Trump is trying is best to control the position here.
Trump tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Trump controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Trump regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke is looking to pass into half guard but Trump pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trump is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Ottke working a defensive guard but Trump passes into half guard.
Ottke wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Ottke tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Ottke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ottke controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself. #T11#
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12#
Ottke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (7) Ottke#SUB#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ottke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ottke advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (10) Ottke
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Trump tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Ottke controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Ottke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Trump is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Ottke is staying tight to Trump's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 10 to 2.
Rolf Ottke is the new welterweight champion!
Rolf Ottke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GAMMA#975 Beach vs Joosep
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Nurminen throws a low kick, looking for Muhapuro's leg but Muhapuro calmly moves out of range.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nurminen thows a body kick. Muhapuro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nurminen misses with a straight right.
Kebab Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurminen lunges at Muhapuro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Muhapuro's hand.
The fighters circling - Nurminen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muhapuro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurminen throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Muhapuro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muhapuro moves out of range of the strikes.
Muhapuro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurminen defends it well.
Nurminen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
And Muhapuro tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurminen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen misses with a hook.
Muhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurminen.
Nurminen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Muhapuro tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurminen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muhapuro defending well as Nurminen loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Nurminen misses the target.
Nurminen misses the shot to the body.
And Muhapuro tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurminen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurminen.
A slow jab from Nurminen misses its intended target.
Muhapuro feints the counter takedown.
Nurminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurminen misses with a looping right.
And Muhapuro tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurminen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurminen throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Nurminen connects with a right hand. Muhapuro shakes it off.
Nurminen lands with a nice body punch.
Muhapuro walks into a stiff left hand from Nurminen.
Muhapuro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Muhapuro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nurminen can pounce on him.
#T2#
Nurminen throws a big shot that misses.
Muhapuro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nurminen missing with a left hand there. Muhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurminen takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Nurminen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Muhapuro takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Nurminen misses its intended target.
Muhapuro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurminen throws a leg kick that misses.
Muhapuro defending well as Nurminen loads up on a big left hand.
And Muhapuro tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurminen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurminen throws a leg kick that misses.
Muhapuro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurminen lands with a shot to the body.
Nurminen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Nurminen dips to his left and cracks Muhapuro with an uppercut!
Muhapuro slips a straight right by Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with an uppercut. Muhapuro saw that one coming.
Muhapuro checks the leg kick.
Muhapuro with the counter takedown but Nurminen avoids it easily.
Muhapuro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Nurminen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nurminen showed some decent athleticism there.
Muhapuro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nurminen is on him like a limpet, forcing Muhapuro back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro blocks a body shot from Nurminen. #TD#
Nurminen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Muhapuro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Muhapuro is taking damage to the body and head. #T4#
Nurminen misses with punches from the back.
Muhapuro trying to get back to his feet but Nurminen is in full control for now.
Muhapuro avoids the strikes from Nurminen.
Nurminen is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#ES2#
Muhapuro manages to escape to his feet.
Nurminen swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good exchange - Nurminen coming out on top.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurminen.
Muhapuro with the counter takedown but Nurminen avoids it easily.
Nurminen tried to score with a low kick but Muhapuro checks it.
Muhapuro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurminen lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Nurminen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Nurminen shoots in and bounces Muhapuro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nurminen postures up in Muhapuro's guard and throws a big left but Muhapuro blocks it.
Nurminen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurminen trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Nurminen postures up in Muhapuro's guard and throws a big left but Muhapuro blocks it.
Nurminen trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurminen wants to control from the top but Muhapuro keeps moving.
Nurminen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Nurminen throwing strikes from guard but Muhapuro blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhapuro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurminen tries to free his leg and advance position but Muhapuro is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nurminen throwing strikes but missing.
Nurminen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muhapuro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurminen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurminen throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurminen throws a strike but Muhapuro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Nurminen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurminen, not yet. #SU2#
Muhapuro gets to his feet - Nurminen follows without any prompting.
Nurminen misses the jab.
Jab from Nurminen.
Nurminen throws a looping overhand right but Muhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
Nurminen throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.
Nurminen misses with a body shot.
Nurminen throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Nurminen loads up on a big right hand but Muhapuro slips the punch.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurminen throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Muhapuro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nurminen's guard.
Nurminen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muhapuro can do to turn this around?#T3#
Muhapuro wanted to stand there but Nurminen had control of the position.
Muhapuro stopping the sweep attempt from Nurminen.
Muhapuro wants to stand but Nurminen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nurminen trying to keep a closed guard but Muhapuro is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Nurminen looking for subs off his back but Muhapuro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nurminen is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurminen is looking to improve his position.
Nurminen is looking to get back to full guard here but Muhapuro has managed to pass to side control instead.#SU2#
Muhapuro stands up.
Muhapuro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurminen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muhapuro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nurminen scores with a sloppy right hand. Muhapuro should have avoided that one.
Muhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muhapuro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurminen defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Nurminen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nurminen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Nurminen there.
Nurminen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nurminen is looking to slow Muhapuro down with leg kicks.
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurminen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurminen lands a jab to the head.
Nurminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Muhapuro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurminen. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Nurminen.
And Muhapuro tries to counter it with a takedown but Nurminen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nurminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurminen throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range. #T1##TD#
Nurminen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muhapuro is trying to defend but Nurminen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Muhapuro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurminen.
Muhapuro tries to kick Nurminen off but Nurminen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurminen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES2#
Muhapuro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nurminen takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Nurminen throws a big shot that misses.
Muhapuro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Muhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurminen throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Muhapuro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nurminen won't be happy with that.
Kebab Nurminen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurminen tries to buck Muhapuro off but Muhapuro is having none of it.
Nurminen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Muhapuro's best efforts.
Nurminen is controlling Muhapuro's trapped leg to prevent Muhapuro from advancing to side control.
Muhapuro seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Muhapuro is thwarting Nurminen's attempts to control the position.
Nurminen is trying to get back to full guard.
Muhapuro tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3#
Nurminen gets back to full guard.
Muhapuro stopping the sweep attempt from Nurminen.#SU2#
Muhapuro stands and steps away. Nurminen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nurminen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Muhapuro defending well as Nurminen loads up on a big left hand.
Muhapuro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nurminen defends it well.#TD#
Nurminen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nurminen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nurminen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Nurminen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Muhapuro for as long as he can get away with.
Nurminen continues to stall.
Nurminen'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.
Muhapuro is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kebab Nurminen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nurminen, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kebab Nurminen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kebab Nurminen waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GAMMA#974 Rectal v Aurelius
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Skystalker shoots for a takedown but Storm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Storm 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Skystalker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skystalker lands in his opponent's guard.
Skystalker wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Skystalker won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Skystalker from controlling successfully.
Storm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm has Skystalker pulled in close to control his posture.
Skystalker trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Skystalker slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Skystalker wants to advance to full mount but Storm doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Storm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skystalker.
Skystalker wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Skystalker throws an elbow that misses. Storm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skystalker's guard. Nice move by Storm!#REVB##SUB#
Skystalker is looking for a triangle here but Storm uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Skystalker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Storm's best efforts.#T2#
Skystalker is looking to improve his position.
Skystalker wants to sweep but Storm has passed to side control!
Skystalker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Storm controlling from side mount.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep.
Storm is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Skystalker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Skystalker can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Skystalker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Skystalker wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
Storm is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Skystalker is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skystalker wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Skystalker trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Storm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skystalker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Skystalker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Skystalker showed some decent athleticism there.
Skystalker is looking to pass Storm's guard but actually Storm recovers to full guard.
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 Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Skystalker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Skystalker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Skystalker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Skystalker throwing strikes but Storm manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Storm staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skystalker wants to control but Storm postures up.
Storm slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Storm has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Skystalker is trying to get back to half guard.
Storm controls the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Storm has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Storm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skystalker throws a sloppy body shot
letting Storm counter with a right hand. #TD#
Skystalker feints and as Storm raises his hands in defense, Skystalker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skystalker cracks Storm with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anni Skystalker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skystalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skystalker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skystalker wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Skystalker wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Storm is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Storm passes into half guard.
Skystalker wants to control the action here but instead Storm manages to pass to full mount!
Storm controlling the pace for now.
Skystalker wants to control but Storm is having none of it.
Skystalker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Storm controlling the pace for now.
Skystalker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Storm looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skystalker tries to hold on but Storm pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skystalker is looking to get to half guard.
Storm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Skystalker misses with the combination.
Skystalker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skystalker tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Skystalker checks the leg kick.
Skystalker fails with the takedown.
A big left from Storm misses.
Jab by Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skystalker.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Skystalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
#CL#
Skystalker has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm presses Skystalker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Skystalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm prevents Skystalker from breaking the clinch.
Storm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Storm with a knee to the head.
Skystalker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skystalker.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm lands a nice uppercut.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skystalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Skystalker blocks it.
Skystalker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Storm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
Skystalker can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Skystalker fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skystalker.
Skystalker jumps guard but Storm stands there with Skystalker around his waist. Skystalker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm lands a knee to the body.
Storm connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Anni Skystalker has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Storm as the two fighters clinch.
Storm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skystalker.
Knees to the body from Storm.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Skystalker blocks it.
Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skystalkers head.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skystalker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Storm gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Storm.
Storm lands a nice knee to the body.
Storm lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skystalker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Skystalker.
Skystalker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Storm walks away with a smile on his face. Skystalker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Storm scores with a leg kick.
Skystalker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with Skystalker's head.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Storm lands with a straight right. Skystalker didn't see that one coming.
Skystalker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skystalker fails with the takedown.
Storm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skystalker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skystalker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Storm counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Storm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Storm.
Skystalker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Storm scores with a punch to the head.
Skystalker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skystalker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skystalker throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Lincoln Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Skystalker moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm lands a jab.
Skystalker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Storm.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Storm, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Skystalker has managed to clinch.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Storm with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm digs a right hand into Skystalker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skystalker's gas tank.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Skystalker is rocked!
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Oh Skystalker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Storm lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skystalker takes an elbow to the forehead.
A shot in the inside from Storm.
Storm cracks Skystalker with a nice body shot.
Storm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Storm lands a knee to the body.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Lincoln Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Storm throws a big uppercut that drops Skystalker! More strikes from Storm and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Skystalker lies dazed against the cage as Storm celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lincoln Storm!
A very excited looking Lincoln Storm 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:
WVT 47: Motts v Melondov
Date: Nov 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Dunes as he connects with a hook.
A low kick lands for Dunes.
Dunes lands a slapping body shot.
Van Den Born has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Den Born there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Den Born. Van Den Born circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Den Born tries to land a front kick but Dunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunes, as that shot connected.
Van Den Born checks a low kick from Dunes.
Dunes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dunes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Den Born.
A big left from Van Den Born misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunes misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Den Born.
Dunes dips to his left and cracks Van Den Born with an uppercut!
Dunes misses with a looping right.
Van Den Born misses with a low kick.
Dunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Den Born takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Van Den Born tries to work over Dunes's front leg with a kick but Dunes checks it.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dunes.
#CL2#
Dunes closes the distance and pushes Van Den Born back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Den Born creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dunes tries to throw a body punch but Van Den Born avoids it by throwing Dunes back against the cage.
Dunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Dunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Den Born.
Dunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Den Born blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunes.#T2#
Dunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Den Born's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Den Born.
Dunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Van Den Born pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Van Den Born misses.
Dunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dunes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Den Born's head backwards.
Dunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dunes misses with a hook.
Dunes connects with the punch.
Dunes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dunes connects with the punch.
Van Den Born displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunes throws out the jab.
Van Den Born throwing a counter right hand but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Van Den Born bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Den Born misses the target. #T3#
Van Den Born looks to land a body kick but Dunes moved away.
Dunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Van Den Born moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Born takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Den Born lands a jab to the nose.
Van Den Born drops his hands momentarily and Dunes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dunes staying out of range there.
Dunes scores with a punch to the head.
Dunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Den Born circles away.
Van Den Born changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
Van Den Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Den Born scores with a body shot.
Van Den Born smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dunes throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Van Den Born.
Dunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dunes blocks a jab.#T4#
Dunes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Dunes.
Van Den Born throws a quick counter head kick but Dunes was just out of range.
Dunes misses with a hook.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dunes moves out of range as Van Den Born strikes.
Van Den Born throws out a loose jab but Dunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Dunes misses its intended target.
Dunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Born ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Den Born throws a shot from downtown. Dunes moves away and avoids it.
Van Den Born needs to keep his hands up - Dunes had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunes. Van Den Born does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
Dunes lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut. Dunes saw that one coming.
Dunes misses with a hook
and Van Den Born counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunes defending well as Van Den Born loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slugger Dunes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dunes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Den Born counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Den Born lunges at Dunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dunes's hand.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunes lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Dunes misses.
Dunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Dunes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
Van Den Born blocking some punches.
Dunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Van Den Born fails to land.
Dunes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Den Born seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dunes can turn it around.
A right handed body shot lands from Dunes.
Van Den Born blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Den Born lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunes misses with a body punch.
Dunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Van Den Born lands a hook that snaps the head of Dunes backwards.
Van Den Born swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Den Born misses with the head strike.
Van Den Born working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Den Born backwards.
Van Den Born is leaning against Dunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Den Born.
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Den Born lands with a left to the head.
Van Den Born working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slugger Dunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dunes has a couple of punches blocked by Van Den Born.
Dunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Den Born stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Den Born scores with a shot to the side of Dunes's head.
Van Den Born misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Den Born lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Born has a couple of punches blocked by Dunes.
Dunes takes a shot to the head.
Van Den Born tries to work over Dunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
Van Den Born blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Van Den Born's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dunes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dunes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Den Born takes a step back to recover.
Slugger Dunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Den Born misses with a double jab.
Dunes throws a lazy right hand but Van Den Born sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Den Born manages to avoid it.
As Dunes looks to move away, Van Den Born throws a big counter combo but Dunes just gets out of the way.
Dunes jabs Van Den Born right on the nose. Van Den Born blinks but takes it well.
Dunes misses with a hook to the body
and Van Den Born counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Van Den Born's head but Van Den Born sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Den Born was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Den Born counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Den Born misses with a body shot.
Dunes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Dunes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Den Born looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunes is just out of range.
Dunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Den Born.#T3#
Van Den Born uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunes.
Dunes misses the jab.
It looked like Van Den Born wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Den Born showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunes.
Dunes throws out a loose jab but Van Den Born uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes blocks a jab.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the strikes.
Dunes misses with a hook. Van Den Born ducked under it nicely.
Van Den Born thuds his right hand into Dunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dunes slips under a jab from Van Den Born.
Dunes misses with a straight right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dunes!
Van Den Born connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Den Born takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dunes misses with an uppercut. Van Den Born saw that one coming.#T4#
Van Den Born tries to score with a low kick but Dunes moves his leg out of the way.
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!
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut.
Dunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Van Den Born ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
Dunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Den Born was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunes.
Dunes misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Dunes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunes.
Van Den Born thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunes if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Den Born slips under a jab from Dunes.
Van Den Born tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Den Born.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Den Born looks to land a left hand but Dunes moved out of range nicely.
Dunes scores with a hook to the body. Van Den Born takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Den Born looks to land a right hand but Dunes moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ko Van Den Born will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Den Born swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Den Born is looking to counter the offense by Dunes and move into the clinch.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Van Den Born moved out of range nicely.
Van Den Born swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Den Born attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dunes throws the left hand but Van Den Born avoids the punch easily.
Dunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Den Born.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Den Born throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Den Born swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dunes avoids the body shot from Van Den Born.
Good leg kick by Dunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Den Born. Van Den Born circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Den Born moves out of range of the body kick from Dunes.
Van Den Born lands with a good body shot.
Van Den Born takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Den Born looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Van Den Born throws a hook to the side of Dunes's head but Dunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Dunes pushes Van Den Born up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Van Den Born breaks from the clinch.
Van Den Born lands with a good body shot.
Dunes keeps Van Den Born at a distance using the push kick.
Dunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Den Born is out of range and Dunes settles back down.
Dunes misses with a body shot.
Van Den Born slips under a jab from Dunes.
Van Den Born tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Den Born gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Den Born lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dunes backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Den Born misses the target.
Van Den Born tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Den Born throws a front kick aimed at Dunes's knee but Dunes avoids it well. #T2#
Dunes blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Den Born keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Den Born throws a hook but Dunes avoids it easily.
Van Den Born scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunes cracks Van Den Born with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Den Born swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunes.
Van Den Born throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunes. #CL2#
Dunes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunes misses with the head strike.
Van Den Born fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Den Born lands with a left to the head.
Van Den Born lands a right hand.
Dunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunes blocks an uppercut.
Dunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Den Borns head. #T3#
Dunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunes lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Dunes fails to land.
Van Den Born lands an uppercut.
Van Den Born pushes Dunes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Den Born makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Den Born throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunes. #BC#
Van Den Born escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Den Born misses with a straight left.
Dunes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Den Born is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dunes misses with a low kick.
Van Den Born jabs Dunes right on the nose. Dunes blinks but takes it well.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Van Den Born ducks down to avoid it.
Dunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Den Born off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Den Born sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Den Born swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Dunes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Den Born to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Den Born swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Van Den Born's head but Van Den Born sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Den Born misses the target.
Van Den Born avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dunes moves away from the strike by Van Den Born.
Dunes cracks Van Den Born with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Dunes rushes Van Den Born and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunes.
Van Den Born works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Den Born backwards.
Van Den Born can't find room to land a body shot as Dunes controls the action.
Van Den Born working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Dunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunes misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slugger Dunes.
Well Dunes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Slugger Dunes!
Our winner, Slugger Dunes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SMASH: Roy vs Tosen
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Selvatico thuds a left hand into Sole's body.
Sole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick lands for Selvatico.
Selvatico tries a head kick but it misses.
Selvatico throws a body kick that misses.
Selvatico defending well as Sole loads up on a big left hand.
Selvatico lands a lovely overhand right.
Selvatico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Selvatico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some bone on bone action there as Sole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sole blocks a head kick by Selvatico.
Sole throws a jab when Selvatico was well out of range.
As Sole backs away, Selvatico returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Selvatico is looking to slow Sole down with leg kicks.
Selvatico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Selvatico.
Selvatico lands a head shot.
Selvatico moves out of range as Sole strikes.
Sole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Selvatico misses with a hook.
No joy there for Sole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sole throws an overhand right that lands on Selvatico's shoulder, as Selvatico tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Sole misses with a hook.
Selvatico fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Selvatico throws a shot from downtown. Sole moves away and avoids it.
Sole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Selvatico was well out of range. Poor timing from Sole.
Selvatico throws a leg kick but Sole moved away.
Selvatico misses with a kick to the body.
Selvatico ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Sole throws a jab but it's blocked by Selvatico.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sole.
Selvatico connects with a solid leg kick.
Selvatico takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Selvatico throws a quick counter head kick but Sole was just out of range.
Selvatico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Selvatico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sole throws out the jab.
Selvatico appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sole steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Selvatico. That one must have hurt.
Sole drops his hands momentarily and Selvatico takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Selvatico looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Selvatico. Sole shrugs it off though.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Selvatico.#T2#
Selvatico throws a leg kick but Sole checks it.
Sole might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sole lands the left hand.
Sole misses the jab.
Selvatico throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Selvatico scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sole in his tracks.
Selvatico motions for Sole to come forward. Selvatico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Selvatico misses.
Sole checks a low kick from Selvatico.
Sole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Selvatico walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Selvatico lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sole will feel that in the morning.
Selvatico throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Selvatico lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Selvatico.
Sole lands a jab.
Selvatico connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Sole throws a lazy uppercut
letting Selvatico counter with a right hand.
Selvatico looks for the body kick but Sole saw that one coming.
Selvatico scores with a jab to the jaw.
Selvatico connects with an inside leg kick.
Sole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sole catches Selvatico with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sole swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Selvatico counters with a straight right hand.
Selvatico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It appears Selvatico was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sole avoids the head kick by Selvatico.
Sole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Selvatico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Selvatico looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
Sole misses with a hook.
Selvatico fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sole just manages to avoid it.
Sole circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Selvatico drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Sole follows Selvatico to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacks Sole!
Jacks Sole thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Trump vs Cruz
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 17 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cruz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Cruz
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.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#SUB#
Trump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trump controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Trump is controlling Cruz's posture.#T3#
Trump is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Trump is controlling Cruz's posture.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cruz postures up.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trump seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trump continues to stall.#SUB#
Cruz is posturing up here but Trump has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cruz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cruz has to tap! Slick submission there by Trump!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Donald Trump thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Michael Cruz spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 329
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 17 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Trump as Kersikov shoots in.
Trump goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Trump closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) Trump
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Trump wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Trump.
Trump not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Trump
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Trump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kersikov is aware though and is defending well.
Trump can't keep his opponent in guard - Kersikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Trump has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Trump tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T2#
Trump is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Trump trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T3#
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Trump desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump is continuing to stall.#T4#
Trump tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kersikov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) Trump
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trump working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Trump tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Trump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trump tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (4) Trump
Kersikov gets his hands free as Trump looks to control.
Trump is trying to break free.
Kersikov is not going to allow Trump to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T6#
Trump tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov avoiding Trump 's attempts to control his hands.
Kersikov has good solid back control here. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Trump's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Trump trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Trump manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Trump.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (6) Trump
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Trump trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trump looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Trump wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Trump slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Trump is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Trump works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (9) Trump
Trump controlling from the full mount.
Trump seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kersikov is holding on tight.
#T12#
Trump wants to take his opponent's back but instead Kersikov manages to regain half guard.
Kersikov won't allow Trump to pass to mount.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Trump is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Trump wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T13#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trump trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 9 to 8.
Donald Trump is the new welterweight champion!
Donald Trump thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GAMMA#971 Joosep v McGuire
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Storm blocks a head kick by Skystalker.
A low kick lands for Storm.
Skystalker scores with a leg kick.
Skystalker misses with a low kick.
Skystalker has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Skystalker has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
A short right from Storm.
Skystalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skystalker tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Skystalker back against the cage.
Skystalker works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing reports that Skystalker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Skystalker blocks it.
Skystalker avoids the elbow strike from Storm, against the cage.
Storm pushes Skystalker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skystalker lands a shot to the body.
Storm takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker takes a shot to the head.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Skystalker fails to land.
Skystalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skystalker lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Skystalker is leaning against Storm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Storm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skystalker avoids it.
Storm blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Knees in the clinch landing for Storm.
Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm.
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker wants a takedown but no success here.
Skystalker tries to pull guard but Storm holds him up against the cage and eventually Skystalker drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Skystalker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Storm is trying to keep an underhook but Skystalker manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Skystalker trying to advance position but Storm counters by regaining guard.
Skystalker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skystalker wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skystalker. #T2#
Skystalker is looking to work some ground and pound but Storm has wrist control.
Skystalker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skystalker looking to pass the guard.
Skystalker is looking to advance position but Storm has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
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!
Skystalker is trying desperately to improve position.
Storm controlling his opponent.
Skystalker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Skystalker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.#SUB#
Skystalker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Storm perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Storm moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Skystalker.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face as Storm controls the position. #T4#
Skystalker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skystalker is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker is not content to let Storm control the position.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep.
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 Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Storm is looking for a sweep. Skystalker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Skystalker is working for a kimura but Storm is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Skystalker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Storm has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Skystalker is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Storm is looking to improve his position.
Skystalker is thwarting Storm's attempts to control the position.
Skystalker works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Skystalker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Storm is now in Skystalker's guard. A big mistake from Skystalker there, giving up the dominant position!
Storm 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.
Storm trying to control but Skystalker is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Skystalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Storm defends well.#SUB#
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skystalker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Skystalker's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Skystalker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Storm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Storm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Skystalker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Skystalker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Storm defends it easily.
Storm postures up.
Skystalker being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skystalker holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Skystalker is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm stuffs the takedown.
Storm throws out a leg kick but Skystalker moves out of range and Storm only half commits.
Skystalker has a takedown stuffed.
Skystalker tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skystalker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Skystalker tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Storm appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skystalker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Skystalker fails with a takedown attempt.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Skystalker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Storm misses with a low kick as Skystalker jumps back.
Storm sizes up Skystalker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skystalker missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skystalker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Skystalker scores with a nice strike.
Skystalker slips a straight right by Storm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skystalker with a body shot.
Skystalker wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Storm blocks a head kick by Skystalker.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skystalker's sensitive parts.
Lincoln Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skystalker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Storm catches Skystalker right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skystalker.
Skystalker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Storm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skystalker checks a leg kick nicely.
Skystalker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Skystalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skystalker misses with a kick to the body.
Skystalker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm connects with a leg kick.
Storm walks into a left hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skystalker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Storm lands a nice hook to Skystalker's body. Skystalker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skystalker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skystalker darts in trying to clinch
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skystalker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Storm misses.
A clash of legs there as Skystalker blocks the low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skystalker.#CL#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Storm lands a left hand.
Skystalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skystalker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Storm is fighting off a takedown attempt but Skystalker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Storm to the mat. Storm regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Skystalker trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm controlling the position.
Storm can't keep his opponent in guard - Skystalker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Storm is looking to improve his position.
Skystalker throwing shots but Storm is blocking nicely.
Lincoln Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skystalker distracts Storm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Storm wants to sweep here but Skystalker controlling him for the moment.
Anni Skystalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skystalker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skystalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skystalker content to stall in guard here.
Storm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skystalker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 25 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Grappler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lemieux is trying to defend but Grappler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Grappler is very close to passing his half guard.
Grappler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lemieux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blacktalians MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler slows the pace down in half guard.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Grappler stalling.
Lemieux has his hands clasped together around Grappler's back. He's all about the action.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Grappler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Grappler wants to pass to mount but Lemieux is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grappler in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but Lemieux defending well.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Grappler has control of the leg. #T3#
Lemieux trying to control but Grappler postures up.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Grappler is controlling well.
Grappler not doing much here.
Lemieux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lemieux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemieux, not yet. #T4#
Lemieux 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: Grappler (2) vs (2) Lemieux
Lemieux not doing much here.
Lemieux trying to control from half guard but Grappler is working away.
Grappler wants to improve his position but Lemieux is controlling well.
#T5#
Lemieux perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grappler defends it well.
Grappler is trying to control but Lemieux passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (2) vs (5) Lemieux
Lemieux controls the position.
Grappler tries to bench press Lemieux off him but Lemieux keeps the position. #T6#
Grappler wants to control but Lemieux postures up.
Grappler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lemieux in the domination position with Grappler hanging on.
Grappler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grappler has escaped the position, nice work there. #T7#
Grappler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grappler manages to get back to half guard.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Lemieux might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grappler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Grappler is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux trying to control from Grappler's half guard. Grappler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Grappler is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux keeps trying to improve his position.
Lemieux won't allow Grappler to sweep him here.
Lemieux trying to control but Grappler is working from the bottom.
Lemieux is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Grappler controlling the position.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
Lemieux looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Grappler trying to control the position.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Grappler pulls Lemieux in close to prevent any damage.
Grappler working a defensive guard but Lemieux manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (2) vs (8) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grappler sneaks back into half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Lemieux 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.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14#
Grappler is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux wants to control but Grappler is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lemieux 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux wins on points by 8 to 2.
Don Lemieux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 328 - Omoran vs Trump
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
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 42 wins and 14 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Blood as Hozdic shoots in.#TD#
Hozdic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Blood
Hozdic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blood wants to sweep here but Hozdic controlling him for the moment.
Hozdic stays in close to Blood's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Blood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hozdic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Hozdic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Hozdic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hozdic has managed to get both his arms back between Blood's legs - danger averted.
Blood has control of Hozdic's left arm, preventing Hozdic from doing any damage.
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
Blood is pulling down on Hozdic's head to control his posture. #T2#
Blood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blood controls Hozdic momentarily but Hozdic frees himself.
Hozdic won't allow Blood to sweep him here.
Blood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Blood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hozdic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hozdic trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there.
Blood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hozdic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Hozdic content to stall in guard here.
Hozdic looking to pass the guard.
Hozdic postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic'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.#T5#
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hozdic is one step ahead there.
Blood has Hozdic pulled in close to control his posture.
Blood is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
#T6#
Hozdic looking to pass the guard.
Blood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Blood.
Blood is adopting a defensive guard.
Blood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Hozdic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blood's guard.
Blood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hozdic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blood has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hozdic has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Blood
Blood is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it. #T8#
Blood tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Blood 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.
A lull in the action here.
What's Blood going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T9#
Blood is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic controlling from side mount.
Hozdic wants to control for a moment but Blood uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T10#
Blood trying to control here.
Blood wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Blood moves into full guard.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving. #T11#
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
Blood trying to control the position.
Blood can't keep his opponent in guard - Hozdic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving. #T12#
Blood has Hozdic pulled in close to control his posture.
Hozdic showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Blood looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hozdic has picked Blood up and slammed him! Blood can't keep hold of the triangle and Hozdic manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Blood#T13#
Blood is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Blood is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Hozdic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hozdic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Blood is trying to improve his position.
Blood trying to remain calm as Hozdic controls from the top position.#T14#
Blood is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Dragan Hozdic made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 328 - Omoran vs Trump
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 31 losses; Golar Omoran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 17 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Omoran dives in for a single leg takedown but Trump sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Trump wants the takedown. Omoran is fighting it off but Trump persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Omoran's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Omoran (0) vs (2) Trump
Omoran looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trump puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Trump is working for a kimura but Omoran is defending it quite comfortably.
Trump trying to pass the guard but Omoran defending well.
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Omoran wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Well, if Trump 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Omoran (0) vs (5) Trump
Omoran manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Omoran tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.#T2#
Trump seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Trump might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Trump 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. Omoran tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Trump!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donald Trump!
After winning the bout, Donald Trump 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:
CWC 328
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; More IsMore!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Skallagrimsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a takedown but IsMore is quick to defend against it.
Skallagrimsson shoots in looking for a takedown but IsMore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skallagrimsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Skallagrimsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. IsMore sprawls well initially but Skallagrimsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (0) IsMore
IsMore is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
IsMore looking for submissions off his back.
Skallagrimsson controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson wants to free his trapped foot but IsMore is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
IsMore is defending against the submission attempts here by Skallagrimsson.
#T1#
IsMore wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
IsMore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Skallagrimsson controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore looking for a sweep. Not yet IsMore, not yet.
IsMore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skallagrimsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (2) vs (2) IsMore
IsMore stays in close to Skallagrimsson's body and controls the position.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position.
Skallagrimsson controlling IsMore's posture. #T3#
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
IsMore won't allow Skallagrimsson to sweep him here.
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully. #T4#
Skallagrimsson wants to sweep here but IsMore controlling him for the moment.
Skallagrimsson controls IsMore momentarily but IsMore frees himself.
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
Skallagrimsson 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.#T5#
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position.
IsMore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skallagrimsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
IsMore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skallagrimsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Skallagrimsson keeping moving, preventing IsMore from controlling successfully.
IsMore wants to pass the guard but Skallagrimsson is keeping the position.
IsMore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
IsMore preventing the sweep.
IsMore stays in close to Skallagrimsson's body and controls the position.
IsMore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skallagrimsson is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Skallagrimsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. IsMore manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (4) vs (2) IsMore
IsMore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (4) vs (4) IsMore
IsMore preventing the sweep.
IsMore trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson seems keen to control IsMore's posture.
IsMore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skallagrimsson is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Skallagrimsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Skallagrimsson is working hard here to advance position.
Skallagrimsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
IsMore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
IsMore preventing the sweep.
IsMore content to stall in guard here.
Skallagrimsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skallagrimsson (6) vs (4) IsMore#T9#
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but IsMore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IsMore trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at Nap or Tap inform us that IsMore has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
IsMore looking for a sweep. Not yet IsMore, not yet.
IsMore looking to control.
#SUB2#
IsMore looking for subs off his back but Skallagrimsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
IsMore is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Skallagrimsson wants to take a breather but IsMore is having none of it.
IsMore is looking to improve his position.
Skallagrimsson is thwarting IsMore's attempts to control the position.
IsMore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Skallagrimsson is controlling the pace.
IsMore is controlling Skallagrimsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
IsMore is trying to maintain the position but Skallagrimsson is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Skallagrimsson wants to take a breather but IsMore is having none of it.
IsMore is trying to control but can't.
IsMore is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Skallagrimsson is staying active.#SUB#
Skallagrimsson 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.
We've been hearing that Skallagrimsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T13#
IsMore is looking for a sweep. Skallagrimsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
IsMore trying to control from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but IsMore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
IsMore is trying to maintain the position but Skallagrimsson is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Skallagrimsson wants to take a breather but IsMore is having none of it.
IsMore regains full guard. Nicely done.
Skallagrimsson is pushing down on IsMore's leg trying to pass to half guard. IsMore is fighting to maintain full guard but Skallagrimsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
IsMore is trying to maintain the position but Skallagrimsson is very close to passing his half guard.
IsMore tries to get to full guard but Skallagrimsson has control of the leg.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass to mount but IsMore is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skallagrimsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Skallagrimsson (9) vs (4) IsMore
And that's the end of the fight!
Skallagrimsson takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
After winning the bout, Eyvind Skallagrimsson 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:
GAMMA#970 Karim v Hero
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Vernon misses with a hook.
Vernon connects with a solid leg kick.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon 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.
Muhapuro checks the leg kick.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Vernon loads up on a big right hand but Muhapuro slips the punch.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muhapuro is trying to defend but Vernon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##ES#
Muhapuro kicks Vernon off and gets back to his feet.
Vernon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muhapuro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhapuro keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass. #ES#
Muhapuro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vernon looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Muhapuro feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Muhapuro gets tackled into the cage by Vernon. Vernon maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro wants to take the fight to the mat but Vernon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vernon throws a punch but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
#TD2#
Vernon is trying to trip Muhapuro. He has hold of a leg but Muhapuro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vernon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Muhapuro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Vernon throws a head kick but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vernon.#T3#
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vernon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vernon.
Muhapuro feinted with a counter takedown.
Vernon misses the jab.
Muhapuro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vernon sprawls and moves away.
Vernon throws a leg kick but Muhapuro moved away.
Muhapuro attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.
Muhapuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Vernon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Muhapuro was covering up waiting for the punch and Vernon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Muhapuro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vernon is controlling him. #T4#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Muhapuro is retaining full guard.
Vernon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muhapuro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhapuro keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Vernon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Vernon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Muhapuro defending well. #ES#
Muhapuro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
Vernon throws a hook but Muhapuro blocks it.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Muhapuro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Muhapuro defending well as Vernon loads up on a big left hand.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Muhapuro gets caught napping as Vernon dives in and scores a takedown. Muhapuro manages to retain guard.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muhapuro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Vernon trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhapuro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vernon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Vernon closes the distance and pushes Muhapuro back into the cage.
Vernon tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Vernon back against the cage.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
#T3#
Muhapuro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vernon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Muhapuro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vernon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Vernon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Isaac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro staying out of range there.
Muhapuro feinted with a counter takedown.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Muhapuro slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Muhapuro attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.
Vernon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vernon motions for Muhapuro to come forward. Vernon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vernon sprawls and moves away.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
Muhapuro attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Isaac Vernon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vernon cracks Muhapuro with a good jab.
Vernon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vernon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Vernon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vernon lands in his opponent's guard.
Muhapuro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vernon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Vernon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Vernon misses with a low kick.
Muhapuro feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Muhapuro attempts a counter takedown but Vernon avoids it well and moves away.
Muhapuro avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Vernon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vernon connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vernon throws a front kick aimed at Muhapuro's knee but Muhapuro avoids it well.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Muhapuro's shoulder, as Muhapuro tries to avoid the shot.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##TD2#
Vernon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Muhapuro on his heels. He'll look to pass Muhapuro's guard now, I'm sure.
Muhapuro being controlled here, momentarily.
Vernon won't allow Muhapuro to get back to his feet.
Muhapuro keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
Vernon trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vernon trying to control but Muhapuro is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from Vernon misses.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vernon.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
Muhapuro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Muhapuro defending well as Vernon loads up on a big left hand.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vernon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vernon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Vernon.
Vernon throws a series of punches but Muhapuro avoids them all with ease.
Vernon throws a low kick but Muhapuro moves out of range easily.
Muhapuro slips a straight right by Vernon.
Muhapuro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vernon sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Vernon throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vernon misses with a straight left.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Vernon misses with a straight right.
Muhapuro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
Muhapuro tries to counter with a takedown but Vernon is quick to defend against it.
Muhapuro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vernon.
Vernon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Vernon gets the takedown into side control.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Paul Muhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Vernon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muhapuro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Vernon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vernon 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Vernon!
A victorious Isaac Vernon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 327- Silva Jr vs Zulu
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 17 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Trump closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vrjalya's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Vrjalya
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vrjalya is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Trump can't keep his opponent in guard - Vrjalya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump'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.
Vrjalya is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump moves into full guard.
Trump pulls Vrjalya in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Trump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vrjalya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Vrjalya won't allow Trump to sweep him here.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Vrjalya is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Vrjalya has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Trump is looking to get back to full guard here but Vrjalya has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (5) Vrjalya
Trump is trying to control Vrjalya's posture but Vrjalya avoids it.
Trump is not content to let Vrjalya control the position. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Trump is working away.
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Vrjalya keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Vrjalya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trump manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vrjalya's best efforts.#T4#
Vrjalya is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trump trying to control but Vrjalya postures up.
Trump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trump has Vrjalya pulled in close to control his posture.
Trump continues to stall.
Vrjalya pushes down on Trump's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Trump wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Vrjalya seems content to control.
Vrjalya wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Vrjalya is very close to passing his half guard.
Trump wants to improve his position but Vrjalya is controlling well.
Trump wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy.
Vrjalya performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Trump is looking to control Vrjalya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well.
Trump trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya wants to work for an arm triangle but Trump is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vrjalya. #T7#
Trump wants to get back to full guard.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Vrjalya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
Trump trying to hold on to Vrjalya's head to control him but Vrjalya postures up.
#T8#
Vrjalya is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trump is pressing down on Vrjalya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trump can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vrjalya controls the pace.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Vrjalya has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vrjalya wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump trying to control here.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vrjalya seems to be looking for submissions.
Trump trying to control but Vrjalya postures up.
#T10##SUB2#
Vrjalya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Vrjalya eventually gives up the hold.
Trump is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well.
Trump is looking to control Vrjalya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?#T11#
Trump regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vrjalya defends it easily.#SUB#
Vrjalya content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Trump has locked up a guillotine! Trump's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vrjalya is holding on here and Trump must be using up a lot of energy. Vrjalya has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Trump gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Steel vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Blood manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Addams on his heels. He'll look to pass Addams's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (0) vs (2) Blood
Blood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Addams trying to control the position here.
Blood wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Blood
Blood keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams won't allow Blood to sweep him here.
Blood looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Addams manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (4) Blood
Blood controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Blood has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Addams working a defensive guard here.
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Blood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams wants to sweep here but Blood controlling him for the moment.
Addams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blood has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (2) vs (7) Blood
Addams stops Blood from passing to mount.
Addams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blood trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Addams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Addams is not content to let Blood control the position. #T3#
Addams is trying to control Blood's posture but Blood avoids it.
Addams stops Blood from passing to mount.
Addams is trying to control Blood's posture but Blood avoids it.
Blood is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams is trying to get back to half guard.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Addams can't do much from the bottom here.
Addams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Blood seems content to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Blood.
Blood prevents Addams from improving his position.
Addams is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Blood 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.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Blood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5##SUB2#
Blood is looking for a kimura but Addams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blood to get the leverage.
Blood trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Addams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Addams.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Addams controls Blood momentarily but Blood frees himself.
Blood 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.
Blood postures up.
#T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Addams is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (7) Blood
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Blood.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blood keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Blood pulls Addams in close to his closed guard and prevents Addams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB2#
Blood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Addams defends well.
Addams passes Blood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blood trying to control but Addams postures up.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Addams trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood 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.#T9#
Blood wants to get back to full guard.
Blood is trying to control but can't.
Addams moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (7) Blood
Blood tries to improve position but can't.
Addams wants to control for a moment but Blood uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Blood is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blood controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Addams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (10) vs (7) Blood#T10#
Addams moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Addams (13) vs (7) Blood
I would not like to be Blood right now.
Addams trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Addams is really struggling to control Blood but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Addams not allowing Blood to control his hands. #SUB#
Blood 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 Addams gets his way!
Addams tries to get the hooks in deep but Blood pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Addams has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Blood has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Addams tightening his grip on Blood, looking for the choke. #T11#
What can Blood do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Blood rolls, trying to escape but Addams keeps control of the position.
Addams controlling the position well here. Blood rolled but Addams kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Addams looking for the choke but no joy.
Addams really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Blood.#T12#
Addams tries to keep control of the position but Blood is staying busy.
I would not like to be Blood right now.
Blood trying to control the hands but Addams breaks the grip.
Addams is trying to stick to Blood's back but Blood is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Blood. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (13) vs (9) Blood
Addams controls Blood momentarily but Blood frees himself.
Addams pulls Blood in close to his closed guard and prevents Blood from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (15) vs (9) Blood#T13#
Addams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Blood is defending the position.
Blood wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Addams is working for a submission of some sort.
Blood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Addams looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Blood working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now. #T14##SUB2#
Blood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Addams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blood keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Blood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood 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.#SUB2#
Blood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
A very excited looking Lurch Addams 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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