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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
OFK 401 - Sasaki Vs Brychczy
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Stroker misses with a combination
and Lykmekov counters with a straight right hand.
Lykmekov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#KD#
Lykmekov sends Stroker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lykmekov is motioning to the referee to let Stroker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lykmekov counters with a crisp right that sends Stroker to the canvas! Lykmekov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shashlyk Lykmekov!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shashlyk Lykmekov thanked Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
NYF 65: Brussard vs Lauzier
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Moorehead shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richardson pinned against the cage. Richardson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moorehead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a stiff right hand.
Moorehead has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moorehead fails to land the takedown.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Moorehead shoots in for a double leg but Richardson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richardson lands a nice shot that snaps Moorehead's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moorehead throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richardson's waist but Richardson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moorehead off to one side.
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moorehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moorehead looks winded!#T1#
Richardson connects with a single shot there.
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
Richardson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moorehead shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a right hand to the body.
Richardson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richardson throws out a powerful jab.
Richardson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richardson with a hook.#T2#
Richardson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richardson!
Richardson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moorehead shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a series of strikes. Moorehead will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moorehead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Richardson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Richardson does it's job there.
Moorehead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moorehead misses with a takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richardson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moorehead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Richardson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moorehead doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Moorehead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moorehead tries for a takedown but Richardson circles away easily
and Moorehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Richardson sizes up Moorehead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moorehead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Richardson punishes Moorehead's body with a nice straight punch.
Richardson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richardson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Richardson.
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!
Moorehead closes the distance but Richardson moves to the side
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Richardson works the jab nicely.
Moorehead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Richardson lands with a good body shot.
Richardson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richardson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moorehead shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moorehead doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richardson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moorehead gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Richardson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Richardson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moorehead at a distance.
A nice combination there by Richardson.
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Richardson cracks Moorehead with a good jab.
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moorehead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moorehead is breathing heavily.
Moorehead shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richardson lands a jab.#T1#
Richardson cracks Moorehead with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moorehead with a poor takedown
and Richardson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richardson lands a head shot.
Richardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moorehead can do to turn this around?
Richardson connects with the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Moorehead might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Richardson has got the better of the exchanges.
A shot to the liver by Richardson. Beautiful body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richardson.
Richardson scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richardson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson lands a head shot.
Moorehead has his takedown stuffed
and Richardson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Richardson is working the combinations to good effect here.#T2#
Richardson connects with a single shot there.
Richardson scores with a nice strike.
Richardson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moorehead is trying desperately to land a takedown but Richardson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Moorehead.
Richardson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richardson lands with a nice body punch.
Moorehead tries to clinch
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
Justin Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Moorehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Richardson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moorehead has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moorehead shoots and misses
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Richardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Richardson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Moorehead is rocked!
Justin Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Richardson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richardson.
Moorehead is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moorehead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moorehead seems to have recovered his senses.
A right-left combo lands from Richardson.
Moorehead tries to move into range but Richardson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moorehead throws a head kick but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson lands a jab to Moorehead's midsection.
Richardson with a hook.
Moorehead with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richardson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson scores with a three punch combo!
#T4#
Richardson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richardson jabs at Moorehead's body.
Richardson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Richardson duly obliges.
Moorehead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moorehead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Richardson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moorehead thinking.
Richardson scores with a one two! Moorehead had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moorehead swings away with a body shot that misses
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moorehead shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Richardson lands.
Richardson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Richardson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Richardson lands a slapping body shot.
Richardson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moorehead.
Richardson throws a big counter combination but Moorehead scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moorehead with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moorehead takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Richardson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moorehead under the eye.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Richardson digs a good body shot into Moorehead's ribs.
Moorehead has his takedown stuffed
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a series of strikes. Moorehead will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moorehead takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moorehead closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moorehead fails with a takedown attempt.
Moorehead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Richardson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moorehead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richardson scores with a jab to the body.
Moorehead walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moorehead fails with the takedown
and Richardson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richardson works the jab nicely.
Justin Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Richardson lands a really nice looking cross but Moorehead seems unphased.
#TD2#
Moorehead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson is trying to stand back up but Moorehead is controlling him
Richardson is refusing to be controlled, as Moorehead sits in half guard.
Moorehead has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Moorehead is working for a guillotine from mount but Richardson frees his head quite easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Moorehead looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Moorehead wants to take Richardson's back here but Richardson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Moorehead working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Richardson wants to control but Moorehead is having none of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moorehead wants to control the pace but Richardson is squirming around nicely.
Richardson is controlling an arm, preventing Moorehead from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Moorehead controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Richardson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moorehead.
Richardson tries to buck Moorehead off but he can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richardson, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Richardson!
After winning the bout, Justin Richardson 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:
NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Cunningham throws a head kick that Moorehead semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Moorehead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moorehead trying to control the action but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham is trying to maintain the position but Moorehead is very close to passing his half guard.
Moorehead is trying to control the action in half guard but Cunningham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Moorehead seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cunningham is defending against the submission attempts here by Moorehead.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Moorehead has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Moorehead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moorehead wants to control but Cunningham is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Moorehead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cunningham is refusing to be controlled, as Moorehead sits in half guard.
Cunningham is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Moorehead is trying to work for a kimura but Cunningham is defending well.
#SUB2#
Moorehead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moorehead tries to pass to full mount but Cunningham defends it. #ES#
Cunningham pushes Moorehead off and gets back to his feet.
Cunningham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moorehead.
Moorehead will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moorehead moves in looking to clinch but Cunningham pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cunningham. Moorehead shrugs it off though.
Cunningham works the jab nicely.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Cunningham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moorehead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cunningham defends it nicely.
Cunningham is looking to counter with head kicks.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Moorehead moves forwards but Cunningham connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Moorehead shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cunningham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cunningham holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Moorehead 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.
Moorehead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunningham swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully.
Cunningham seems keen to control Moorehead's posture.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cunningham working for a triangle but Moorehead defends it easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Moorehead 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Cunningham does it's job there.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt
and Cunningham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Cunningham misses.
A nice combination there by Cunningham.
Cunningham lands with a kick to the temple. Moorehead shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#Moorehead is rocked!
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moorehead.
Cunningham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cunningham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moorehead fails to land the takedown.
Moorehead takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moorehead tries for a takedown but Cunningham circles away easily
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moorehead's head backwards.#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Cunningham has knocked Moorehead down with a huge combo! Cunningham steps away and waves a wobbly Moorehead back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Moorehead is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Moorehead shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed Moorehead's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cunningham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD#
Cunningham lands a left and a right that send Moorehead crashing to the mat, dazed. Cunningham thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Moorehead is breathing heavily.
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!
Moorehead drops his hands momentarily and Cunningham needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Moorehead just on the top of the head. Moorehead drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Moorehead - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blaze Cunningham!
After winning the bout, Blaze Cunningham 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:
NYF 61 Donal vs Vogels
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Moorehead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cinco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Moorehead shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Moorehead wants to work for an arm triangle but Cinco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cinco trying to hold on to Moorehead's head to control him but Moorehead postures up.
Moorehead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cinco keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moorehead is working for a kimura but Cinco is defending it quite comfortably.
Cinco tries to roll over but Moorehead keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Cinco looking for submissions off his back.
Moorehead wants to pass the guard but Cinco is defending well.
Cinco wants to control but Moorehead is keeping busy.
Cinco is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Moorehead 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. Cinco tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Moorehead!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Craven Moorehead!
Craven Moorehead tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
OFK 390- Anderson Vs Escalante
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Paysley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Stroker gets caught napping as Paysley dives in and scores a takedown. Stroker manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Stroker has his foot on Paysley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paysley works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Paysley'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.
Paysley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Stroker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paysley defends well.
Paysley is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stroker has his foot on Paysley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paysley works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Paysley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paysley stopping the sweep attempt from Stroker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stroker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paysley passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Stroker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paysley is pressing down on Stroker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stroker is holding on for now.
Paysley is thwarting Stroker's attempts to control the position.
Paysley is trying to control. Stroker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paysley lands strikes from half guard.
Paysley is thwarting Stroker's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paysley is thwarting Stroker's attempts to control the position.
Paysley not doing much here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stroker is trying to get back to full guard.
Stroker is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Stroker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Nice strikes from Paysley there. #SUB2#
Stroker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Paysley connects with a nice short shot to Stroker's temple.
Stroker is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Paysley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stroker is trying to control but can't.
Paysley is keen to just control but Stroker is a slippery customer.
Stroker is looking for a sweep. Paysley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paysley passes to full mount! #T4#
Stroker working to try and regain half guard.
Stroker tries to lock up and control but Paysley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stroker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paysley lands a nice shot to the head.
Stroker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paysley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stroker wants to control but Paysley is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paysley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stroker takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Paysley's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilt Paysley! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Rambo stuns Wynn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wynn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wynn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wynn shoots in but no luck this time.
Rambo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wynn's sensitive parts.
Wynn tries for a takedown but Rambo circles away easily#KD#
and Rambo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wynn! Rambo lets Wynn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Will Wynn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo lands a front kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Rambo has managed to clinch.
Wynn wants to take the fight to the mat but Rambo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
John Rambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Wynn.
Rambo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#Wynn is rocked!
Rambo lands a big right hand that drops Wynn! The killer instinct kicks in and Rambo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rambo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rambo!
John Rambo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Moorehead throws a right hand that Myers ducks under and follows up with a left that Myers also avoids with ease.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moorehead shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myers but Myers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Myers unleashes a big counter combination but Moorehead bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Moorehead shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Myers's guard.
Moorehead 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.
Moorehead advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers is letting Moorehead control him for a moment.
Myers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moorehead asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Moorehead stalls from top position.#T1#
Myers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Moorehead is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Moorehead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moorehead controls the position.#SUB#
Myers is wriggling around trying to escape but Moorehead has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Myers taps out and Moorehead picks up the big win! Great work there by Moorehead!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craven Moorehead!
Craven Moorehead decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Lin Wang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alexandrov Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Dang Lin Wang has been cut.
Alexandrov Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alexandrov Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Nice combo by Alexandrov Jr! Oh, that's hurt him - Lin Wang falls to the canvas and Alexandrov Jr follows him into side control. #ROC#Lin Wang is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov Jr lands a strong strike to the head of Lin Wang. That's dazed him! Alexandrov Jr looking to finish here. Lin Wang is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Alexandrov Jr lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov Jr!
Alexey Alexandrov Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Lin Wang fails with a takedown attempt.
Legend appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lin Wang fails to land the takedown.
Legend appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lin Wang shoots in looking for a takedown but Legend manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lin Wang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Legend feinted with a counter takedown.
Sagandi Legend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dang Lin Wang.
Lin Wang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Legend counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Lin Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legend pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lin Wang gets back to full guard.
Legend knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lin Wang on the ground.#SUB2#
Lin Wang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Lin Wang wants to sweep here but Legend controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Lin Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Legend doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Legend manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lin Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legend is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lin Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lin Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legend will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lin Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Legend defends well.
Lin Wang working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Lin Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Legend doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Legend manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lin Wang working a defensive guard here.
Legend in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB2#
Lin Wang is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Legend has his hands clasped together but Lin Wang extends and breaks Legend's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lin Wang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dang Lin Wang!
Dang Lin Wang spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Tiger.#TD2#
Wynn scores with a takedown into Tiger's guard.
Wynn trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Tiger pulls Wynn in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tiger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tiger looking to control.
#T1#
Wynn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiger is trying to control the position but Wynn postures up.
Wynn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tiger's guard.
Tiger trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Tiger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wynn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tiger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tiger prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Tiger manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Wynn misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Tiger counters with a crisp one two that drops Wynn! Tiger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wynn to his feet! Wynn is in big trouble!
Danielos Tiger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Wynn.
Wynn has his takedown stuffed
and Tiger counters with a right hand to the body.
Wynn looks winded!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Tiger breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Tiger scores with a takedown into Wynn's guard.
Tiger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!#SU#
Tiger gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tiger rushes Wynn with punches - Wynn moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Wynn goes down! Tiger follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danielos Tiger! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Moorehead closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dupas is trying to maintain the position but Moorehead is very close to passing his half guard.
Moorehead frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Moorehead is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Moorehead!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Craven Moorehead!
Craven Moorehead was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
OFK 343 - Marek Vs Knox
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
English pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stroker back to the cage. English follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Willie Stroker has been cut.
Stroker with a poor takedown
and English counters with a straight right hand.
English has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
English scores with a jab to the body.
Stroker looks winded!
English throws a good cross that connects.
English cracks Stroker on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Stroker falls backwards against the cage. English follows up with more strikes that drop Stroker to his knees. English keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Stroker! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas English!
Thomas English really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sakura Style logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OFK 323 - Burrows Vs Heimo
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Stroker shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov shows good takedown defense.
Nurmagomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Stroker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stroker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nurmagomedov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Stroker has eaten all the pies!
Stroker is trying to stick to Nurmagomedov's back but Nurmagomedov is turning into Stroker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stroker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nurmagomedov.
Stroker managing to control the position.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Stroker keeps moving.
Stroker wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Stroker is working from the bottom. #T1#
Stroker trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stroker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nurmagomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stroker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nurmagomedov has Stroker in his guard.#REVB#
Stroker pushing down on Nurmagomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nurmagomedov trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Stroker 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.
Stroker prevents Nurmagomedov from standing back up.
#T2#
Stroker trying to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov defending well. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Stroker.
Stroker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nurmagomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurmagomedov tries to roll over but Stroker keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Stroker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurmagomedov defends it well. #T3#
Nurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Stroker has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Stroker seems to be working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov defends the submission attempt.
Nurmagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nurmagomedov controls Stroker momentarily but Stroker frees himself.
Stroker trying to move into half guard but instead Nurmagomedov has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Stroker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Stroker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stroker on the ground.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stroker is keen to just control but Nurmagomedov is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Stroker is working for a kimura but Nurmagomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Stroker is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Stroker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stroker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurmagomedov but Nurmagomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stroker to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov working for a triangle but Stroker defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Stroker has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nurmagomedov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stroker is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nurmagomedov pulls down on the head and he's put Stroker to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Connor Nurmagomedov! |
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Event:
SSG 182 Beat The Man 7
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Dan Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dang Lin Wang!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lin Wang.#TD#
Lin Wang tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Lin Wang
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones prevents Lin Wang from improving his position.
Jones is pressing down on Lin Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lin Wang is holding on for now.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lin Wang wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin Wang gets back to full guard.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lin Wang on the ground.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lin Wang for as long as he can get away with.
Jones pushing down on Lin Wang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Lin Wang defending well. #SUB2#
Lin Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Lin Wang is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Lin Wang
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lin Wang tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lin Wang is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jones is staying active.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lin Wang can't escape the position.
#T3#
Lin Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lin Wang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (8) vs (0) Lin Wang
Lin Wang is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lin Wang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones taking a breather here.
Lin Wang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lin Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lin Wang trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Lin Wang wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
#T5#
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Lin Wang defends it.
Lin Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones advances to half guard. #T6#
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lin Wang wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Lin Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones prevents Lin Wang from improving his position.#T7#
Jones is pressing down on Lin Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lin Wang is holding on for now.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones'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.#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lin Wang wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones trying to control the pace. #T8#
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (11) vs (0) Lin Wang
Jones wants to control the pace but Lin Wang is squirming around nicely.
Lin Wang can't escape the position.
Lin Wang 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (14) vs (0) Lin Wang
Jones controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Lin Wang is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Lin Wang is having none of it.
Lin Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones continues to stall.
Lin Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (14) vs (2) Lin Wang
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lin Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (16) vs (2) Lin Wang#SUB2#
Lin Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Lin Wang is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11#
Lin Wang keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones 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.
Lin Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Lin Wang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lin Wang keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #T12#
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More hug and hope from Jones.#SUB2#
Lin Wang has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Lin Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones is thwarting Lin Wang's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Lin Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Lin Wang looks winded!#T13#
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lin Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Lin Wang trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (19) vs (2) Lin Wang
Jones content just to control the position here. #T14#
Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lin Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Lin Wang wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Jones (22) vs (2) Lin Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones takes the fight on points by 22 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 181 Chai vs Solo
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bailey Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Craven Moorehead!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Moorehead darts in and clinches Simmons up against the cage.#TD#
Simmons decides to pull guard.
Moorehead looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Moorehead postures up. #SUB#
Simmons has his foot on Moorehead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moorehead works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moorehead defends it easily.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is trying to control the position but Moorehead postures up. #SUB#
Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moorehead defends it easily.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmons 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.
Moorehead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simmons is keeping the position for now.
Simmons controls Moorehead momentarily but Moorehead frees himself.
Moorehead wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Moorehead is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##SUB#
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moorehead looking to pass the guard.
Moorehead stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
Moorehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully. #T3#
Simmons wants to sweep here but Moorehead controlling him for the moment.
Moorehead wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully.
Moorehead might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simmons haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simmons looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Moorehead trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Simmons is controlling Moorehead's posture.#SUB#
Simmons is looking to cinch up a triangle. Moorehead throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Simmons's body to avoid the submission. Simmons has instead reached around Moorehead's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Simmons arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bailey Simmons! |
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Event:
SSG 183 Sadiq vs Gomes
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Rodrigo Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Will Wynn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Sanchez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (0) Wynn
Wynn wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez stalling away here and it's allowed Wynn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wynn trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (5) vs (0) Wynn#SUB#
Sanchez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wynn, who protects the arm well.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Wynn is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wynn is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Wynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanchez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sanchez (5) vs (4) Wynn
Sanchez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wynn is looking to control Sanchez but Sanchez is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Wynn has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Sanchez is in real trouble here. Wynn gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Sanchez is tapping out! Wynn wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Will Wynn!
Will Wynn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SSG 175 Ulatov vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Yojizo Trismegistus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dang Lin Wang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Trismegistus looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trismegistus (2) vs (0) Lin Wang
Trismegistus trying to control the position from guard on top but Lin Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trismegistus is fighting to break Lin Wang's control of his arms but Lin Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lin Wang controls Trismegistus momentarily but Trismegistus frees himself.
Lin Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trismegistus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trismegistus wants to control from the top but Lin Wang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lin Wang is looking for a triangle but Trismegistus pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lin Wang working for a triangle but Trismegistus defends it easily.
#T1#
Trismegistus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lin Wang is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Trismegistus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lin Wang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trismegistus has managed to get both his arms back between Lin Wang's legs - danger averted.
Trismegistus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (5) vs (0) Lin Wang#SUB#
Trismegistus is trying to get an arm triangle but Lin Wang is defending well. #SUB#
Trismegistus is trying to get an arm triangle but Lin Wang is defending well. #T2#
Trismegistus wants to control but Lin Wang is keeping him busy.
Lin Wang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trismegistus is trying to control. Lin Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lin Wang wants to control but Trismegistus is keeping busy.
Trismegistus tries to pass to full mount but Lin Wang defends it.
Trismegistus wants to take a breather but Lin Wang is having none of it.
Trismegistus uses his free foot to push down on Lin Wang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lin Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Trismegistus (8) vs (0) Lin Wang#T3#
Trismegistus controlling from the full mount.
Lin Wang is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trismegistus avoids the attempt from Lin Wang to control.
Trismegistus wants to take Lin Wang's back here but Lin Wang is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Trismegistus avoids the attempt from Lin Wang to control.
Trismegistus controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Trismegistus looking to control but Lin Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trismegistus with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lin Wang looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trismegistus (11) vs (0) Lin Wang
Lin Wang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trismegistus.
Lin Wang rolls, trying to escape but Trismegistus keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Trismegistus has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lin Wang is in real trouble here. Trismegistus gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lin Wang is tapping out! Trismegistus wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yojizo Trismegistus!
After winning the bout, Yojizo Trismegistus 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:
SSG 172 Gaul vs Gambini
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Craven Moorehead! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Myuki Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Moorehead closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moorehead lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moorehead (2) vs (0) Yoshida#SUB#
Moorehead drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yoshida looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yoshida looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yoshida! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Moorehead (2) vs (4) Yoshida
Moorehead is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida is looking to take a break and control but Moorehead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moorehead isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moorehead looks to move to half guard but instead Yoshida has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moorehead (2) vs (6) Yoshida
Yoshida trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moorehead is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Yoshida looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moorehead slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moorehead is controlling Yoshida's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Moorehead is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshida pulls his head out easily.
Moorehead is trying to control but can't.
Yoshida is keen to just control but Moorehead is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Moorehead looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Moorehead wants to improve his position but Yoshida is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moorehead wants to control but Yoshida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yoshida works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (2) vs (9) Yoshida
Moorehead is working to get back to half guard.
Moorehead has given up his back. Will we see Yoshida going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Moorehead (2) vs (12) Yoshida#T3#
Yoshida gets his hands free as Moorehead looks to control.
Well, with Yoshida on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Moorehead is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Yoshida is hanging on to Moorehead's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Yoshida 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, Moorehead has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yoshida controlling the positon.
Yoshida wants to control but Moorehead is keeping busy.#T4##SUB2#
Yoshida looking for the choke from the back.
Moorehead wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Yoshida trying to control.
Moorehead trying to control the position but Yoshida manages to sink in the hooks.
Yoshida is trying to stick to Moorehead's back but Moorehead is turning into Yoshida. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yoshida's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moorehead. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moorehead (4) vs (12) Yoshida
Moorehead looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moorehead (4) vs (14) Yoshida#SUB#
Moorehead working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yoshida postures up.
#T5##SUB#
Yoshida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yoshida slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yoshida advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moorehead (4) vs (17) Yoshida
Moorehead tries to buck Yoshida off but Yoshida is having none of it.
Moorehead is trying to work for a sweep but Yoshida has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moorehead (4) vs (19) Yoshida#T6##SUB2#
Moorehead has left one of his arms exposed and Yoshida doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Moorehead screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Myuki Yoshida! |
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Event:
SSG 174 Philbert vs Ibrahim
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Will Wynn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Rafael Souza!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wynn wants to take the fight to the mat but Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Wynn.
Wynn tries to pull guard but Souza won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Wynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wynn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Souza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wynn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Souza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wynn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wynn has Souza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Souza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Souza decides to pull guard.
Wynn won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Wynn postures up.
#SUB2#
Wynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Wynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (0) vs (2) Souza
Souza wants to pass the guard but Wynn is keeping the position.
Souza trying to control but Wynn is working from the bottom.
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 Wynn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (2) vs (2) Souza
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Wynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wynn wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Wynn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza trying to control the position here.
Wynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB#
Wynn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Souza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Souza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Souza! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wynn (2) vs (6) Souza
Wynn tries to bench press Souza off him but Souza keeps the position.
Wynn is working hard here to advance position.
Souza working away.#SUB2#
Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wynn wants to control but Souza postures up.#T4##SUB2#
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wynn is trying to get back to half guard.
Souza trying to control the action but Wynn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wynn, who protects the arm well.
Souza looks winded!
Wynn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Wynn wants to control but Souza postures up.
Wynn is looking for a sweep.
Wynn keeps Souza under control for a moment.
Souza wants to control but Wynn is keeping him busy.
Wynn tries to buck Souza off but Souza is having none of it.#SUB2#
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wynn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wynn (6) vs (6) Souza#SUB#
Souza 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 Wynn gets his way!
#T6#
I really don't envy Souza right now.
Souza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wynn's guard. Nice work there by Souza.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (6) vs (8) Souza#SUB#
Wynn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Souza passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (6) vs (11) Souza
Wynn is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wynn, who protects the arm well.
Souza wants to control but Wynn is keeping him busy. #T7#
Souza working away.
Souza trying to control the action but Wynn is working from the bottom.
Wynn is trying to improve his position.
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wynn keeps working.
Wynn can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T8#
Wynn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wynn (10) vs (11) Souza#SUB#
Wynn looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Wynn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Souza turns into Wynn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (10) vs (13) Souza
Wynn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wynn keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza won't allow Wynn to sweep him here. #SUB#
Wynn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Wynn is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
Wynn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Wynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Souza trying to control but Wynn is working from the bottom.
Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (10) vs (16) Souza
Wynn is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wynn, who protects the arm well.
Wynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wynn keeps working. #SUB2#
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wynn struggling a bit here.
Wynn holds on to Souza's head and controls the position momentarily.
Wynn is looking for a sweep.
Wynn gets back to half guard.
Wynn is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Souza is trying to control. Wynn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Souza prevents Wynn from improving his position.#SUB2#
Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wynn is just riding it out for now. Souza eventually gives up the hold.
Wynn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souza's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wynn (14) vs (16) Souza
Souza breaks Wynn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wynn (14) vs (18) Souza#SUB#
Wynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souza stands and throws Wynn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (14) vs (21) Souza#T12#
Souza working away.
Wynn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Souza's best efforts.
Souza is pressing down on Wynn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wynn is holding on for now.
Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Wynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wynn is just riding it out for now. Souza eventually gives up the hold. #T13##SUB2#
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Wynn defends the submission attempt.
Wynn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wynn.
Wynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there. #T14##SUB#
Wynn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Souza defends well.
Wynn is pulling down on Souza's head. It's preventing any offense from Souza, at least for the moment.
Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Souza stands and throws Wynn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wynn (14) vs (24) Souza
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza wants to control but Wynn is keeping him busy.
Wynn is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Souza wins on points by 24 to 14.
A relieved looking Rafael Souza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Fajardo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Payne on his heels. He'll look to pass Payne's guard now, I'm sure.
Payne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Fajardo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Payne passes into side control.
Fajardo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Payne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fajardo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Payne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fajardo on the ground.
Fajardo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Payne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fajardo manages to get back to half guard.
Fajardo is staying active underneath Payne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fajardo wants to control but Payne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Payne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fajardo wants to get back to full guard.
Payne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Payne lands a nice short elbow.
Payne lands strikes from half guard.
Fajardo gets full guard.
Payne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fajardo's head.#SUB2#
Fajardo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Payne defends it easily.
Payne wants to stand but Fajardo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fajardo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Payne stands up over Fajardo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fajardo keeping moving, preventing Payne from controlling successfully.
Fajardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Fajardo has momentary wrist control but Payne slips an elbow through the middle.
Payne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Payne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Payne wants to control from the top but Fajardo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fajardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Fajardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payne with a nice head shot there.
Fajardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Payne landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Fajardo working for a triangle but Payne defends it easily.
Payne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but Fajardo has wrist control.#SUB2#
Fajardo working for a triangle but Payne defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Fajardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Payne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Payne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Fajardo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Payne stacks Fajardo 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 Payne!#T4#
Payne is working Fajardo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Payne cracks Fajardo with a big right hand but Fajardo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fajardo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Payne prevents Fajardo from improving his position.
Fajardo is staying active underneath Payne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fajardo wants to get back to full guard.
Payne slips a nice elbow through Fajardo's hands, connecting with Fajardo's forehead.
Payne is keen to just control but Fajardo is a slippery customer.
Fajardo taking some punishment here, with Payne in his half guard.
Payne prevents Fajardo from improving his position.
Payne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Payne dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The crowd cheers as Fajardo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payne doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Fajardo. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Fajardo lands.
Willy Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fajardo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Payne has a takedown stuffed.
Payne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fajardo counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo lands with a good body shot.
Payne looks for a takedown but Fajardo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne shoots in looking for a takedown but Fajardo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Payne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Payne darts in looking for a takedown but Fajardo gets double underhooks and turns Payne into the cage.
Fajardo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fajardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fajardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Payne.
Payne takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Willy Payne has been cut.#TD2#
Fajardo pulls guard successfully.
Payne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fajardo is pulling down on Payne's head. It's preventing any offense from Payne, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Fajardo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Payne should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fajardo has tightened it up now! Payne should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Franco Fajardo!
Willy Payne was interviewed post fight and said 'Not Needed.'. |
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Event:
SSG 166 Philbert vs Berendas
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dang Lin Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Mac Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ryan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lin Wang (0) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan working away.
Lin Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Ryan working away.
Lin Wang tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryan taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura but Lin Wang is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan wants to control but Lin Wang is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura but Lin Wang is defending well. #T1#
Lin Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lin Wang is being controlled here.
Lin Wang sneaks back into half guard.
Lin Wang is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Lin Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Lin Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Lin Wang keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Lin Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (2) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan is controlling Lin Wang's posture.
Lin Wang pushes down on Ryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin Wang is trying to control. Ryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Lin Wang 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.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lin Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Ryan keeps trying to improve his position.
Lin Wang wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position.
Lin Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Lin Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lin Wang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lin Wang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lin Wang (5) vs (8) Ryan#SUB2#
Ryan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ryan avoiding Lin Wang 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ryan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lin Wang turns into Ryan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (7) vs (8) Ryan
Lin Wang advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (10) vs (8) Ryan#SUB#
Lin Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Ryan is defending well. #SUB#
Lin Wang tries for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Lin Wang just content to control the position. #SUB#
Lin Wang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryan, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lin Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lin Wang presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lin Wang (12) vs (8) Ryan#SUB#
Lin Wang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ryan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ryan 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.#T6#
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lin Wang wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
Ryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lin Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (15) vs (8) Ryan
Ryan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Lin Wang 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.
Lin Wang wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it. #T7#
Ryan is in trouble now - Lin Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (18) vs (8) Ryan#SUB#
Lin Wang working for a guillotine from mount but Ryan is in no mood to give up.
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Lin Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lin Wang tries to control but Ryan wriggling away. #SUB#
Lin Wang looking to secure an arm triangle but Ryan defends it well. #SUB#
Lin Wang goes for an armbar but Ryan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ryan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (18) vs (10) Ryan
Lin Wang is breathing heavily.#T8#
Lin Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lin Wang's guard.
Ryan trying to control the action but Lin Wang is working from the bottom.
Lin Wang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lin Wang 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: Lin Wang (20) vs (10) Ryan
Lin Wang trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom. #T9#
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lin Wang is aware though and is defending well.
Lin Wang wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lin Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lin Wang (20) vs (12) Ryan
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan won't allow Lin Wang to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lin Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
Lin Wang trying to control the position.
Lin Wang managing to control the position.
Ryan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lin Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (20) vs (15) Ryan
Lin Wang struggling a bit here.#T11#
A lull in the action here as Ryan stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura but Lin Wang is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lin Wang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ryan wants to free his trapped foot but Lin Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ryan trying to control the action but Lin Wang is working from the bottom.
Ryan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lin Wang! Score +3 for passing guard: Lin Wang (20) vs (18) Ryan#SUB2#
Ryan working for a submission but Lin Wang is keeping him at bay. #T12#
Lin Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lin Wang is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Lin Wang tries to reverse the position but Ryan maintains control.
Lin Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lin Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
Lin Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lin Wang.
Lin Wang keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lin Wang is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Lin Wang.
Lin Wang looking to control but Ryan passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Lin Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lin Wang keeps working.
Ryan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lin Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lin Wang tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Lin Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Ryan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ryan is trying to control. Lin Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lin Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ryan in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lin Wang is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lin Wang takes the fight on points by 20 to 18.
A very excited looking Dang Lin Wang rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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