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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GC 419 Jospin vs. Moura
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Clay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrew Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolleke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clay lands with a cross.
Clay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Clay misses with a double jab
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clay swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Clay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Clay cracks Bolleke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clay tries to move into range but Bolleke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been informed that Bolleke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clay takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Clay misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Andrew Clay has been cut.
Clay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrew Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clay misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Clay.
Bolleke throws out a powerful jab.
Clay ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Clay misses with a looping right.
Clay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Clay scores with a jab.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke lands a glancing blow to the side of Clay's head.
Clay is looking to clinch but Bolleke is avoiding it.
#T2#
Clay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Clay's head but Clay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Clay.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clay misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Bolleke finds it's target.
Bolleke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Clay avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Clay is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab lands there for Bolleke.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
It seemed like Bolleke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Clay catches Bolleke right on the button with a cross.
Clay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Clay catches Bolleke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolleke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Clay needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there.
Bolleke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clay lands a right hook to the body.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke digs a good body shot into Clay's ribs.
Clay misses with a left hand
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand.
Clay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Bolleke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Clay wants to clinch.#T4#
Bolleke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clay. Clay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Clay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke throws a hook but Clay blocks it.
A shot to the body from Clay misses
and Bolleke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Clay throws a nice looking combination but Bolleke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
Clay staying out of range there.
Clay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Bolleke catches Clay right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Clay's cut.
That's time! Clay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bolleke thuds his right hand into Clay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clay throws a sloppy body shot
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Bolleke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clay's head.
Clay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Clay.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clay.
Nice shot by Bolleke.
Clay swings widly with a right hand
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bolleke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolleke takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Jab by Clay.
Bolleke takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clay lands with a nice combination. Bolleke backs away looking to recover.
Bolleke throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
Clay avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Clay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolleke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bolleke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Clay misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Bolleke connects with a right hand. Clay shakes it off.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke moves out of range as Clay strikes.
Clay moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Clay throws a big counter combination but Bolleke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Clay might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Clay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clay.
Clay throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Clay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolleke.
Clay slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Clay moved out of range.
Bolleke misses with a shot to the body
letting Clay counter with a right hand.
Clay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolleke circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolleke with the counter takedown but Clay avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
Bolleke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Clay throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Clay.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Clay ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clay walks into a jab.
Clay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolleke to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolleke defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clay slips a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolleke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Clay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolleke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clay lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Clay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke throws a hook but Clay blocks it.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clay.
Clay looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Bolleke connects with a jab.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Clay avoids the punch easily.
Clay throwing a counter right hand but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Clay throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Clay misses with a straight left.
Bolleke throws a jab when Clay was well out of range.#CL#
Bolleke gets tackled into the cage by Clay. Clay maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Clay pulls guard effortlessly.
Bolleke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clay's guard.
Bolleke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clay's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andrew Clay's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bolleke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Clay is out of range.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Clay counters with a three punch combo that has Bolleke backing up. Bolleke nods at Clay to acknowledge the strikes.
Clay throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clay tries to clinch there but Bolleke circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Clay. Those never looked like landing.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Clay.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Clay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolleke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clay under the eye.
Bolleke digs a good body shot into Clay's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolleke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clay pinned against the cage. Clay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Bolleke has his takedown stuffed
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Clay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bolleke gets underhooks to prevent Clay's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clay misses with the head strike.
Clay lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Bolleke is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Clay can't fight it off and eventually Bolleke manages to take the fight to the floor. Clay looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bolleke throwing strikes from guard but Clay blocks nicely.
Clay wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment.
Andrew Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Clay throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Clay looking to control but Bolleke passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Bolleke 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.
Bolleke is keen to just control but Clay is a slippery customer.#T3#
Bolleke is thwarting Clay's attempts to control the position.
Bolleke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clay trying to hold on to Bolleke's head to control him but Bolleke postures up.
Clay wants to improve his position but Bolleke is controlling well.
Bolleke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolleke working Clay over with strikes.
Bolleke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clay controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Clay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolleke is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolleke throwing shots but Clay is blocking nicely.
Thomas Bolleke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolleke sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolleke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!
A very excited looking Thomas Bolleke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BB 28 - Bleak vs Seng
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Anubis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schrute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schrute connects with a right hand. Anubis shakes it off.
Schrute lands a glancing blow to the side of Anubis's head.#ROC2#Anubis is rocked!
Schrute slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Anubis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schrute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anubis.
Schrute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anubis seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Schrute waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Anubis. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Anubis to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schrute wants to control from the top but Anubis keeps moving.
Schrute controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Anubis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schrute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anubis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anubis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schrute engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schrute preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anubis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut.
A slow jab from Anubis misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Schrute misses.
Schrute throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Anubis to counter with a crisp jab.
Schrute throws out a loose jab but Anubis uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Anubis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schrute scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anubis throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Schrute releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#KD#
Anubis sends Schrute crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anubis is motioning to the referee to let Schrute up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Schrute is rocked!
Anubis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schrute is still on wobbly legs! Can Anubis finish him?
Anubis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schrute doesn't seem bothered though.
Schrute seems to have recovered his senses.
Anubis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3##KD#
Anubis sends Schrute crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anubis is motioning to the referee to let Schrute up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Anubis drops Schrute with a big left hand! Schrute is injured, injured bad! Anubis jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walad Anubis!
A relieved looking Walad Anubis 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:
LAFC 28
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Old Bastard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Old Bastard finds it's target.
Old Bastard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Old Bastard thinking.
Banger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Old Bastard.
Banger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Old Bastard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Old Bastard scores with a shot to the body.
Banger is breathing heavily.
Old Bastard works over Banger's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Bruce Banger has been cut.
Old Bastard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Old Bastard lands a head shot.
Old Bastard closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Banger! Old Bastard dives in looking to finish! Banger is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirty Old Bastard!
After winning the bout, Dirty Old Bastard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Wangler vs Galanos
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 17 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Galanos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wangler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Galanos is in Wangler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Galanos
Wangler pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Galanos
Wangler is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving. #T1#
Galanos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galanos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (4) Galanos
Wangler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galanos controls the pace.#T2#
Wangler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Galanos postures up.
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (4) Galanos
Galanos can't keep his opponent in guard - Wangler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Galanos regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Galanos has Wangler pulled in close to control his posture.
Wangler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galanos seems keen to control Wangler's posture.#T4#
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Galanos.
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Galanos looking for a sweep. Not yet Galanos, not yet.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Galanos is pulling down on Wangler's head to control his posture.
Galanos trying to control the position.
Galanos managing to control the position.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving. #T6#
Galanos keeping full guard, as Wangler tries to pass.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Galanos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Galanos pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully. #T7#
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Galanos has control of Wangler's left arm, preventing Wangler from doing any damage. #T8#
Wangler 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.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (6) Galanos
Galanos looking to pass the guard.
Galanos is looking to advance position but Wangler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wangler (8) vs (6) Galanos
Wangler takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (11) vs (6) Galanos#T9#
Galanos rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler is not going to allow Galanos to sit and survive in this position.
Galanos tries to break free.
#SUB#
Galanos showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T10#
Galanos tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Galanos trying to control the hands but Wangler won't let him.
Galanos rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Wangler not allowing Galanos to control his hands.
Wangler has good solid back control here.
Wangler avoiding Galanos 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Galanos is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wangler controlling the positon.
Wangler not allowing Galanos to control his hands.
Galanos turns into Wangler and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (11) vs (8) Galanos
Wangler pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Galanos trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Wangler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler controlling Galanos's posture. #T14#
Wangler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galanos controls the pace.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Bobby Wangler retains his light heavyweight title!
Bobby Wangler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 25 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 13 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ribbler clinches up against the cage.
Dravezesdi looking for a takedown.
Ribbler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dravezesdi is working for takedown but Ribbler is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vulcahn Dravezesdi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dravezesdi wants to take the fight to the mat but Ribbler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Dravezesdi tightens his grip and picks Ribbler up, before dumping him to the ground. Ribbler manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Ribbler
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Ribbler managing to control the position.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler looking to control.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dravezesdi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler trying to control the position.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that Ribbler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Ribbler#T2#
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving. #SUB#
Dravezesdi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribbler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dravezesdi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribbler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribbler won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here. #T3#
Ribbler controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dravezesdi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribbler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribbler controlling from the top position. #T4#
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribbler forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribbler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ribbler prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.#T5#
Ribbler tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
Ribbler prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.
Ribbler wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Ribbler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Ribbler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribbler won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Ribbler forces his way into half guard.
Ribbler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Ribbler content to control rather than advance.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi looking to control.
Ribbler controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard but Ribbler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (5) Ribbler#T9#
Ribbler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dravezesdi's legs.
Dravezesdi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ribbler content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Ribbler is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it.
Ribbler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (8) Ribbler
Ribbler wants to control but instead Dravezesdi manages to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ribbler in particular looking to stall.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Ribbler wants to free his trapped foot but Dravezesdi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribbler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribbler wants to free his trapped foot but Dravezesdi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Ribbler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ribbler wants to advance to full mount but Dravezesdi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Ribbler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribbler won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to hit a sweep here but Ribbler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dravezesdi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (11) Ribbler#T13#
Dravezesdi tries to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Ribbler is looking to work his way around to Dravezesdi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dravezesdi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dravezesdi is looking to get to half guard.
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dravezesdi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (2) vs (14) Ribbler
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ribbler controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
#T14#
Ribbler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dravezesdi doesn't escape.
Ribbler is looking to control Dravezesdi but Dravezesdi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dravezesdi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ribbler biding his time, controlling Dravezesdi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler doesn't have the hooks in and Dravezesdi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (14) Ribbler
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 14 to 4.
Ibbe Ribbler is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Ibbe Ribbler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - MacGowan vs Jones
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
MacGowan clinches.
MacGowan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - MacGowan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
MacGowan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacGowan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacGowan is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacGowan down to the mat. MacGowan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shane MacGowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamaica Jones.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacGowan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
As Jones tries to get set, MacGowan tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (0) vs (4) Jones
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
MacGowan is not content to let Jones control the position.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here.
Jones trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Jones moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (7) Jones
MacGowan wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacGowan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (0) vs (9) Jones
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
MacGowan regains half guard.
Jones wants to advance to full mount but MacGowan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jones wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T4#
MacGowan pulls Jones in to control the position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (12) Jones
MacGowan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
Jones trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T5#
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan continues to stall.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T6#
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (12) Jones
Jones is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan advances to half guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan advances to half guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
Jones gets back to full guard.
#T7##SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacGowan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (14) Jones
Jones trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jones is now in half guard. #T8#
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy. #T9#
MacGowan moves into full guard.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan controlling Jones's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.#T10#
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.#T11#
Jones wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan pulls Jones in to control the position.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
MacGowan pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jones is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
Jones is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MacGowan pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Jones trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan 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: MacGowan (4) vs (14) Jones
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 14 to 4.
Jamaica Jones is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jamaica Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Bayo vs Strom
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Viikinki thuds a left hand into The Rastafarian Priest's body.
Viikinki misses with a straight right.
The Rastafarian Priest misses the shot to the body.
The Rastafarian Priest just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viikinki! But no joy.
The Rastafarian Priest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Viikinki misses.
Viikinki avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Viikinki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Rastafarian Priest on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Viikinki lands with an overhand left.
Viikinki lands with a cross.
The Rastafarian Priest drops his hands momentarily. Viikinki doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. The Rastafarian Priest staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. The Rastafarian Priest doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Viikinki!
Tony Viikinki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SFL 135 | Akinwande vs Wanker
Date: Feb 04, 2022 |
#R1#
A big right from Damba misses.
Donk. Damba catches Terrorelli right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Damba misses the target.
Terrorelli thumps Damba with a low kick.
Terrorelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Damba momentarily.
Terrorelli works Damba's body with a nice hook.
Damba throws the left hand but Terrorelli avoids the punch easily.
Terrorelli lands a head kick. Damba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A low kick from Damba is predictable there
and Terrorelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terrorelli scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Damba misses.
Terrorelli lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrorelli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tobi Terrorelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrorelli throws a body punch but Damba moves out of range.
Damba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Terrorelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Damba.
Damba slips a jab from Terrorelli.
Damba slips under a jab from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Terrorelli moves out of range of the strikes.
Damba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Damba throws a front kick aimed at Terrorelli's knee but Terrorelli avoids it well.
Damba tries to score with a low kick but Terrorelli moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Damba misses.
Damba misses the shot to the body.
Terrorelli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Damba.
Terrorelli wants to counter with a clinch but Damba pushes him away.
Terrorelli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Damba staying out of range there.
Terrorelli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Damba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terrorelli throws a hook but Damba avoids it easily.
Damba looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrorelli is just out of range.
Terrorelli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Damba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Terrorelli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Damba just misses with a punch to the body.
Damba tries to move into range but Terrorelli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Damba throws a solid leg kick but Terrorelli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Damba.
Terrorelli throws a looping overhand right but Damba ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Damba.
Dado Damba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD2#
Terrorelli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrorelli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Damba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Damba moves into full guard.
Damba working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Damba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Terrorelli wants to control from the top but Damba keeps moving. #T3#
Terrorelli throws an elbow that misses. Damba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Terrorelli's guard. Nice move by Damba!#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Terrorelli holds on and takes a little breather.
Terrorelli keeping moving, preventing Damba from controlling successfully.
Terrorelli looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Damba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Damba is looking for a kimura but Terrorelli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Damba to get the leverage.
Terrorelli wants to control but Damba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Terrorelli wants to improve his position but Damba is controlling well.
Damba is trying to control the action in half guard but Terrorelli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB#
Damba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Terrorelli sees it coming and defends easily.
Damba content to control rather than advance.
Damba wants to control but Terrorelli is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Damba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Terrorelli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobi Terrorelli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Damba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terrorelli.
Damba is looking to counter punch.
Terrorelli lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrorelli. Damba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrorelli slips a straight right by Damba.
Terrorelli fakes the leg kick and cracks Damba in the body.
Damba throws a sloppy head kick and Terrorelli moves out of range easily.
Tobi Terrorelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Damba tries to move into range but Terrorelli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Terrorelli moves out of range as Damba strikes.
Terrorelli slips under a jab from Damba.
Terrorelli moves away from the strike by Damba.
Damba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terrorelli lands a glancing blow to the side of Damba's head.
A big left from Damba misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Damba backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrorelli slips a jab from Damba.
Terrorelli slips a jab from Damba.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Damba.
Terrorelli is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Damba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Terrorelli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Damba's guard! Nice work there by Terrorelli!
Terrorelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Damba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Damba looking for a guillotine here but Terrorelli defends easily.
Damba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Damba is trying to work for a kimura but Terrorelli is defending well.
#T2#
Damba is pressing down on Terrorelli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Terrorelli is holding on for now.
Terrorelli tries to get to full guard but Damba has control of the leg.
Damba passes to side control.
Damba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Terrorelli's legs.
Terrorelli can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB#
Damba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Terrorelli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Damba content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Terrorelli wants to control but Damba postures up.
The referee asks Damba politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Damba prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Damba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Terrorelli, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Damba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Terrorelli, who protects the arm well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Terrorelli can't do much from the bottom here.
Damba trying to control the position but Terrorelli is working away.
Terrorelli wants to control but Damba postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Damba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damba wants to control but Terrorelli is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dado Damba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Terrorelli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Damba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Damba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Terrorelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terrorelli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Damba misses the shot to the body.
Damba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Terrorelli swings widly with a right hand
and Damba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Damba misses with a low kick.
Terrorelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Damba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terrorelli.
Damba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Damba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damba ducks under a wild hook from Terrorelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Damba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terrorelli manages to avoid it.
Terrorelli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Damba moves forwards but Terrorelli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Terrorelli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Damba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Damba thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Terrorelli.
A good leg kick by Terrorelli.
Damba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Terrorelli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Damba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Terrorelli. That did some damage!
Damba motions for Terrorelli to come forward. Damba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terrorelli is looking to clinch but Damba is avoiding it.
Terrorelli misses the jab.
Terrorelli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Damba can pounce on him.
Damba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terrorelli manages to avoid it.
Terrorelli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Terrorelli looks to land a left hand but Damba moved out of range nicely.
Damba misses with an uppercut. Terrorelli saw that one coming.
Terrorelli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Terrorelli misses the shot to the body.
Terrorelli throws a hook but Damba avoids it easily.#T2##TD#
Damba gets a double leg takedown into Terrorelli's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damba trying to control but Terrorelli is working from the bottom.
Damba is looking to advance position but Terrorelli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Damba is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Damba regains half guard.
Terrorelli wants to take a breather but Damba is having none of it.
Damba trying to control here.
#SUB#
Damba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Terrorelli pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Damba looking for a kimura from the bottom but Terrorelli passes into side control!
Damba wants to control but Terrorelli postures up.#T4#
Damba is letting Terrorelli control him for a moment.
Damba is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terrorelli lands a few punches from side control.
Terrorelli creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Damba sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Damba takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
An elbow from Terrorelli crashes against the mat.
Damba struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobi Terrorelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Terrorelli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobi Terrorelli!
A victorious Tobi Terrorelli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - MacGowan vs Schultz
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 30 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Schultz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Schultz
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall.
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan pulls Schultz in close to prevent any damage.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan has Schultz pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schultz is now in half guard. #T3#
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Schultz controlling the action here.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Schultz's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Schultz is controlling the pace.
#T5#
MacGowan tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacGowan controlling the position well.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.#T7#
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Schultz is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz content to stall in guard here.
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard. #T8#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schultz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall.
Schultz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to control but Schultz postures up.
#T9#
Schultz stalling.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schultz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schultz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.
MacGowan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Schultz doesn't escape. #T10#
MacGowan not allowing Schultz to control his hands.
MacGowan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schultz's body.
#T11#
Schultz trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
MacGowan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schultz's body.
Schultz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Schultz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but MacGowan is staying active.
Schultz tries to break free.
#T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacGowan controlling the positon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Schultz wants to escape the position.
MacGowan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by MacGowan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Shane MacGowan retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Shane MacGowan 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:
CWC 293 - Camara vs Lo
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dalton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wangler tries to avoid it but Dalton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wangler to the ground. Wangler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dalton 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.
Dalton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wangler is fending him off so far but Dalton persists. Nope, Wangler circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Wangler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dalton to the ground. Wangler is now in Dalton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Dalton
Wangler being controlled here momentarily.
Dalton 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.
Wangler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalton seems keen to control Wangler's posture.#T1#
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton controlling the position.
Wangler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dalton is controlling Wangler's posture.
Wangler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Dalton being controlled here, momentarily.
Dalton pulls Wangler in close to his closed guard and prevents Wangler from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass. #T3#
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wangler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Let's hope that Dalton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wangler looking to control.
#T4#
Wangler pulls Dalton in to control the position.
Wangler wants to sweep but no luck.
Wangler controlling the position.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Wangler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Wangler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dalton looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wangler controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton controlling from the top position. #T6#
Dalton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wangler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wangler won't allow Dalton to sweep him here. #T7#
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangler is one step ahead there.
Dalton keeps trying to improve his position.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (4) Dalton
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dalton looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (6) vs (4) Dalton
Dalton has Wangler pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton pulls Wangler in to control the position.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Wangler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Dalton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Wangler postures up.
Dalton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wangler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself. #T11#
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Wangler won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Wangler postures up.
Dalton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wangler controls the pace.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Wangler trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangler is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Dalton is pulling down on Wangler's head to control his posture.
Wangler showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Dalton is pulling down on Wangler's head to control his posture.
Wangler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalton is trying to hold Wangler in close to prevent damage but Wangler has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wangler in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Bobby Wangler retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Wangler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GC 415 Zaire vs. Abner
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Mardov throws a jab but it's blocked by Clay.
Nice straight punches there by Clay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clay.
Clay takes a swing at Mardov's ribcage but misses.
Mardov with the counter takedown but Clay avoids it easily.
Mardov moves out of range as Clay strikes.
Mardov throws a hook but Clay blocks it.
Clay just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mardov.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mardov slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Mardov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Mardov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Clay is looking for a sweep.
Mardov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Clay trying to remain calm as Mardov controls from the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mardov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clay can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mardov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mardov fails with a takedown attempt.
Clay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mardov.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mardov backwards.
Clay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clay looking for a takedown.
A short right from Clay on the inside.
Clay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mardov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Clay.
Mardov wants to stall.
#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Clay throws a hook but Mardov avoids it easily.
Clay throws a nice looking combination but Mardov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clay throws a body shot but no joy.
Mardov throws a good cross that connects.
Mardov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Clay - just one landing. #CL2#
Mardov pushes Clay up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Clay.
Clay misses with a punch on the inside.
Clay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mardov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Clay leaning against his opponent.
Mardov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mardov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clay wants a takedown.
Clay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mardov.
Andrew Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Mardov.
Mardov struggles to land a body shot inside as Clay controls his hands.
Clay avoiding damage as Mardov throws knees to the body.
Mardov blocks a body shot from Clay.
Clay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mardov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mardov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrew Clay will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mardov defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Mardov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clay throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Mardov misses.#CL#
Clay closes the distance and clinches.
Andrew Clay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mardov looking to stall.
Clay dodges an elbow strike from Mardov.
Clay misses with a punch on the inside.
Mardov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mardov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clay tries to pull guard but Mardov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mardov is working for takedown but Clay is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mardov tries for a takedown but Clay manages to get underhooks.
Andrew Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Mardov.
Mardov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mardov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Clay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mardov.
Clay is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Clay.
Clay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mardov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clay throws out the jab.
Clay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mardov can do to turn this around?#CL#
Clay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mardov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mardov trying to stall but Clay improves his position.
#TD2#
Mardov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mardov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mardov trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Clay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Mardov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Mardov from controlling successfully.
Clay has Mardov pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Mardov trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andrew Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mardov lands a glancing blow to the side of Clay's head.
Clay wants to clinch up but Mardov keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Clay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Mardov tries to counter it with a takedown but Clay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mardov fails to land the takedown.
Clay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mardov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mardov somewhat.
Andrew Clay is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Mardov misses the body punch
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrew Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mardov moves away from the strike by Clay. #TD2#
Mardov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay dodges the ground and pound from Mardov.
Mardov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clay keeps working.
Clay is trying to improve his position.
Clay trying to remain calm as Mardov controls from the top position.
Mardov trying to control the position but Clay is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrew Clay will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Clay throws the left hand but Mardov avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Mardov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mardov is looking to control Clay's arms but Clay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mardov has his back to the cage.
Mardov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clay's efforts to push away.
Mardov pushes off an throws an elbow but Clay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Mardov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mardov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clay is pressed up against the cage. Mardov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clay down to the mat. Clay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Clay closes the distance and clinches.
Mardov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mardov or perhaps it was just good defense by Clay, which made it look bad.
Mardov swats away the attempt to clinch by Clay.
Nice defenses there by Mardov.
Mardov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mardov slips a jab from Clay.#CL2#
Mardov rushes Clay and presses him up against the cage.
Clay lands a nice uppercut.
Mardov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clay.
Mardov throws a punch but it's blocked by Clay. #T2##BC#
Clay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#It looks like Andrew Clay has been cut.
Mardov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clay is fending him off so far but Mardov persists. Nope, Clay circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrew Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Mardov.
Clay lands with a straight right. Mardov didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mardov walks into a left hand.
Mardov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Mardov misses.
Clay looks to land a right hand but Mardov moved out of range.
Clay lands a jab to the head.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mardov.
Clay throws a series of punches but Mardov avoids them all with ease.
Clay slips a jab from Mardov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mardov. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mardov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clay tries to avoid it but Mardov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clay to the ground. Clay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mardov.
Mardov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clay lands a really nice looking cross but Mardov seems unphased.
Andrew Clay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Mardov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mardov shoots in for a takedown but Clay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mardov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.
Clay is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mardov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clay sprawls well. Clay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mardov gets slowly back to his feet.
Mardov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mardov works Clay's body with a nice hook.
Clay scores with a jab to the body.
Clay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Mardov looks to move away, Clay throws a big counter combo but Mardov just gets out of the way.
Mardov walks into a jab.
Clay lands a right hook to the body.
#T4##CL#
Clay moves into range and clinches up with Mardov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clay throws an elbow but misses.
Mardov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mardov gets underhooks to prevent Clay's takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mardov tries for a takedown but Clay manages to get underhooks.
Clay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mardov.
Randy Mardov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Clay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clay, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Clay!
An out of breath Andrew Clay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 292
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen shoots in looking for a takedown. Wangler tries to sprawl out of it but Petersen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wangler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wangler. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (0) vs (4) Wangler
Petersen prevents Wangler from moving into mount.
Petersen wants to control but Wangler postures up.
Petersen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petersen is trying to control Wangler's posture but Wangler avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Wangler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wangler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Petersen wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Wangler controlling the action here.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen gets full guard.
Petersen working a defensive guard but Wangler passes into half guard.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen moves into full guard.
#T3#
Petersen controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wangler postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (4) Wangler
Petersen wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving. #T4#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Wangler managing to control the position.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wangler 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: Petersen (2) vs (6) Wangler#T5#
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wangler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen has Wangler pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Petersen trying to control the position.
Wangler won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself.
Wangler looking to pass the guard.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Petersen is looking to sweep but instead, Wangler has passed into half guard.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (9) Wangler
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Wangler controls the position. #T9##SUB2#
Wangler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangler controls the position.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Wangler keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen is being controlled here.
Petersen is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Wangler staying calm.
Petersen trying his best to control but Wangler has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (2) vs (11) Wangler
Wangler wants to control the pace but Petersen is squirming around nicely.
Petersen tries to hold on but Wangler pushes him away.
Wangler controlling from the full mount.
Petersen is trying to reverse the position but instead Wangler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (2) vs (14) Wangler
Wangler is hanging on to Petersen's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
Petersen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wangler.
Wangler avoiding Petersen 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Wangler is persistently looking for the submission but Petersen is defending it well.
Petersen can't escape the position.
#T12#
Wangler controls the action.
Wangler is hanging on to Petersen's back as he tries to escape.
What can Petersen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wangler is hanging on to Petersen's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Will Wangler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Petersen looking to control the position.
Petersen is in bad spot here.
Petersen trying to control the hands but Wangler won't let him.
Wangler has the hooks in. Petersen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Petersen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wangler keeps control of the position as Petersen tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Petersen is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler avoiding Petersen 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 14 to 2.
Bobby Wangler is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Bobby Wangler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
CWC 292
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 13 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Simone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ribbler. #CL2#
Ribbler tries to keep at a distance but Simone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ribbler smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simone fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ribbler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simone looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ribbler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (0) Simone
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler'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.
Let's hope that Simone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone has Ribbler pulled in close to control his posture.
Simone 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: Ribbler (2) vs (2) Simone#T2#
Simone wants to pass to mount but Ribbler is defending the position.
Well, if Simone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ribbler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well.
Simone content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Simone wants to pass to mount but Ribbler is defending the position.
Ribbler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well. #T4#
Simone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ribbler tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Simone trying to control from Ribbler's half guard. Ribbler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T5#
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribbler managing to control the position.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Ribbler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Simone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone pushing down on Ribbler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Well, if Simone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ribbler is looking to control Simone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribbler avoid being mounted?
Well, if Simone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ribbler wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Ribbler defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Simone.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ribbler wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ribbler trying to control but Simone postures up.
#T9#
Ribbler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Simone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ribbler! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (2) vs (5) Simone
Simone controlling from mount.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribbler is looking to escape.
Ribbler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Simone tries to control but Ribbler wriggling away.
Ribbler is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ribbler is holding on tight.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Ribbler looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Simone wants to take Ribbler's back but he can't do it this time. #T11#
Simone is trying to control here but Ribbler has managed to regain half guard.
Simone is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ribbler reverses the position - he's now on top in Simone's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (4) vs (5) Simone
Simone keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
Simone wants to improve his position but instead Ribbler has moved into half guard.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Simone wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy.
#T12#
Simone wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Simone is in trouble now - Ribbler has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (7) vs (5) Simone
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ribbler wants to take Simone's back but he can't do it this time. #T13#
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.
Ribbler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Simone to control.
Simone is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribbler has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Simone to control.#T14#
Ribbler prevents Simone from getting the reversal.
Ribbler controlling from mount.
Simone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ribbler is staying active.
Ribbler controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
A relieved looking Ibbe Ribbler 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:
CWC 292 - New York
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (0) vs (4) Nickal
MacGowan manages to get back to half guard.
Nickal controlling the action here.
Nickal is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
#T1#
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan pulls Nickal in to control the position.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Nickal being controlled here momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
Nickal stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position. #T2#
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
MacGowan is trying to hold Nickal in close to prevent damage but Nickal has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
MacGowan is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
MacGowan wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal controlling the pace.
MacGowan is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well. #T6#
Nickal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
Nickal wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy. #T7#
MacGowan wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal controlling the action here.
MacGowan is concentrating on defense, preventing Nickal from advancing position.
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Nickal wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
#T9#
Nickal is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal content to control rather than advance. #T10#
MacGowan wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Nickal
MacGowan trying to control momentarily.
Nickal is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by MacGowan.
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Nickal tries to break free.
#T11#
Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacGowan's guard. Nice work there by Nickal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (6) Nickal
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (6) Nickal#T12#
Nickal wants to improve his position but instead MacGowan has moved into half guard.
Nickal is positioning himself well to prevent MacGowan advancing to mount.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#T13#
MacGowan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Nickal wants to hit a sweep here but MacGowan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nickal there! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (9) vs (6) Nickal
MacGowan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Shane MacGowan retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan 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:
GDL 137: Reed VS Chisaki
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall lands a head shot.
Montana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.
Hall defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Hall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Montana's head but Montana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montana tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall lands a jab to the nose.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall lunges at Montana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Montana's hand.
Montana lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montanas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henry Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Montana moves away and avoids it.
Montana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fenrir MMA in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montana slips a straight right by Hall.
Montana takes one to the chin there.
Montana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Montana misses with a straight right.
Hall throws out a counter right but Montana avoids it with no problem.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Montana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target. #T2#
Montana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Montana throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
A left and a right from Montana both land. Nice combination.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and Montana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Montana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Montana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Montana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Montana there.
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Montana cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.#T3#
Hall moves away from the strike by Montana.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.
Montana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Montana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Montana.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Montana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall tries to clinch up but Montana circles away and keeps his distance.
As Hall looks to move away, Montana throws a big counter combo but Hall just gets out of the way.
Montana needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall misses with a body punch
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montana connects with a looping right hand.
Montana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Montana misses with a hook.
Montana throws an off balance right hand
and Hall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Montana throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Montana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Montana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Montana has been cut.
Hall throws a sloppy body shot
and Montana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montana misses with a looping right.
Montana misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Montana will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana.
A nice side step and Hall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range.
Hall slips a straight right by Montana.
Hall tries to bum rush Montana with a series of wild strikes but Montana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montana is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Montana - just one landing.
Hall scores with a shot to the body.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montana on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot.
Montana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Hall.#T1#
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as Montana shoots in.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montana with a jab.
A jab from Hall misses.
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
letting Montana counter with a right hand.
Hall moves out of range as Montana strikes.
Hall lands a jab.
Joe Montana is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall misses with a hook
and Montana counters with a straight right hand.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Montana misses with a hook.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left and a right from Hall both land. Nice combination.
Montana lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Hall misses
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Montana.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Montana. Those never looked like landing.
Montana throws a big shot that misses.
Hall scores with a decent looking hook.
Hall throws a body punch but Montana moves out of range.
Hall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Hall.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Montana swings widly with a right hand
and Montana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Hall.
Montana slips under a jab.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Montana counters with a series of strikes. Hall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Montana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Hall is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Montana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Montana finish him?
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Montana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Montana slips under a jab.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Montana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hall misses with a hook.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall throws a hook but Montana avoids it easily.
Montana throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hall dodges the punch combination from Montana.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montana scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Montana will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Hall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
Montana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montana throws out the jab.
Montana defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Montana misses the target.
Montana throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall digs a good hook to Montana's body.
Hall throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Montana dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Montana throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it.#T1#
Montana misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Montana lands with a hook. Hall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hall cracks Montana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Montana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Montana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montana.
Hall is looking to clinch but Montana is avoiding it.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Montana. #T2#
Hall scores with a jab to the head.
Montana misses with a straight left.
Montana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A cross from Montana lands.
Montana scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
Hall tries to clinch
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montana throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hall moves away from the strike by Montana.
Jab by Montana.#T3#
Montana walks into a straight right hand from Hall.
Montana misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Hall takes the fight into the clinch.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
Hall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana misses with an elbow over the top.
Montana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall. #TD#
Montana pulls guard effortlessly.
Montana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Montana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hall's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Henry Hall just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Montana cracks Hall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hall misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Montana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Montana throws a big counter combination but Hall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall cracks Montana with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Montana misses.
Nice shot lands for Montana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montana misses with a hook.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montana is looking to counter punch.
Montana lands with a nice combination. Hall backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Montana throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Montana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Montana misses with a looping left.
Montana lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Montana, as that shot connected.
Montana misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Hall misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab.
Montana looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Montana blocks a jab.
Montana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall digs a good hook to Montana's body.
The fighters circling - Montana throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Hall throws a jab when Montana was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Montana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Montana eats them both and turns towards Hall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montana misses with a straight right.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Hall rushes Montana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Montana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hall up against the cage.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Montana is looking to take this one to the mat.
Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall works on Montana's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Montana jumps guard but Hall stands there with Montana around his waist. Montana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Montana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands with a right to the head.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Montana throws an elbow but misses.
Hall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Montana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hall is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Montana.
Montana looking to throw knees to the head but Hall is blocking nicely.
Montana tries for a takedown but Hall manages to get underhooks.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Montana.
Montana tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body.
Hall stalling against the cage.
Henry Hall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Montana manages to break the clinch.
Montana blocks a jab.
Hall lands the left hand.
Hall moves to clinch but Montana breaks away
and Montana counters with a left and a right that stings Hall.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hall dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Hall.
Montana misses with a straight left.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall thuds a left hand into Montana's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana throws a combination. Hall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Donk. Montana catches Hall right on the button with a cross.
Hall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Hall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Montana.#ROC2#Montana is rocked!
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Montana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montana thinking.
Montana seems to have got his legs back now.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Montana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Hall throws a hook but Montana blocks it.
Montana lands a jab.#T2#
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montana.
Montana connects with the punch.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Montana counters with a nice uppercut.
Montana misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with a series of strikes. Montana will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
Montana sizes up Hall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hall scores with a punch to the head.
Montana slips a jab from Hall.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Montana pushes him off.
Hall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Montana momentarily.
Montana scores with a punch to the head.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.#T3#
Montana throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall lands a jab.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall misses with a combination
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Montana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montana lands with a nice body punch.
Montana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hall misses.
Hall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Montana in his tracks.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Hall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hall.#T4#
Montana throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Montana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot.
Hall throws a body punch but Montana moves out of range.
Montana went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Montana throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana.
Montana misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hall!
Henry Hall is the new light heavyweight champion!
Henry Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 13 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dyon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Ribbler
Ribbler is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Dyon is looking for a kimura but Ribbler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dyon to get the leverage.
Ribbler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ribbler managing to control the position.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribbler's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon'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.
Ribbler is looking to improve his position.
Dyon uses his free foot to push down on Ribbler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ribbler. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (5) vs (0) Ribbler#T1#
Dyon wants to control the pace but Ribbler is squirming around nicely.
Dyon prevents Ribbler from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Dyon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dyon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dyon controlling from mount.
Ribbler is controlling an arm, preventing Dyon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T2#
Dyon looking to control but Ribbler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Dyon looking for a guillotine from mount but Ribbler is having none of it.
Dyon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.
Ribbler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Dyon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ribbler is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard.
Dyon tries to pass to full mount but Ribbler defends it.
Dyon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribbler keeps working. #T4#
Dyon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ribbler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dyon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Ribbler 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.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dyon is fighting to break Ribbler's control of his arms but Ribbler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Ribbler wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dyon is now in half guard.
Ribbler is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard.
Dyon moves into full mount! Ribbler won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (8) vs (0) Ribbler
Dyon tries to control but Ribbler wriggling away. #T7#
Dyon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ribbler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dyon wants to take his opponent's back but Ribbler doesn't allow it.
Dyon content just to control the position here.
Dyon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T8#
Dyon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dyon is really struggling to control Ribbler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ribbler tries to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.
Dyon controlling the pace for now.
Ribbler is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
Ribbler stops Dyon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Ribbler has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dyon's lack of action.
#SUB#
Dyon is looking for submissions but instead, Ribbler has regained full guard.
Dyon is looking to advance position but Ribbler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dyon (8) vs (4) Ribbler
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Ribbler controlling the position easily from mount.
Dyon working to try and regain half guard.
Ribbler controlling the position easily from mount.
Dyon can't escape the position.
Dyon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dyon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11##SUB#
Dyon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ribbler stacks Dyon 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 Ribbler! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (8) vs (7) Ribbler
Ribbler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ribbler gets to mount! Dyon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (8) vs (9) Ribbler
Dyon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Dyon tries to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Dyon is just holding on here. Ribbler manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (8) vs (12) Ribbler
Good control from Ribbler.
Dyon tries to roll but Ribbler sticks to his back.
#T13#
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that Ribbler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T14#
Dyon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dyon is trying to break free.
Ribbler is trying to stick to Dyon's back but Dyon is turning into Ribbler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ribbler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dyon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (10) vs (12) Ribbler
Ribbler is adopting a defensive guard.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 12 to 10.
A relieved looking Ibbe Ribbler 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:
CWC 291 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 31 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vicini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (0) vs (2) Wangler
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (2) Wangler
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Vicini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Wangler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler managing to control the position.
Vicini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Vicini is fighting to break Wangler's control of his arms but Wangler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (4) Wangler#T2#
Wangler is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Wangler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vicini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wangler has managed to get both his arms back between Vicini's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicini is retaining full guard.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vicini is looking to sweep but instead, Wangler has passed into half guard.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
#T3#
Vicini won't allow Wangler to pass to mount.
Wangler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vicini trying to control but Wangler postures up.
Wangler content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB#
Vicini looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wangler pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (2) vs (7) Wangler
Vicini 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: Vicini (4) vs (7) Wangler
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicini is stalling in the full guard.
Wangler is pulling down on Vicini's head. It's preventing any offense from Vicini, at least for the moment.#T5#
Vicini trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Vicini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wangler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wangler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vicini has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (7) Wangler
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Vicini trying to control the position but Wangler is working away.
Wangler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Vicini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vicini looking to control but instead Wangler has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T7#
Wangler is doing well to control the position and prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Wangler is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Vicini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wangler is just riding it out for now. Vicini eventually gives up the hold.
Vicini stalling. #T8#
Wangler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Wangler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wangler wants to control but Vicini is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9##SUB#
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura but Wangler is defending well.
Vicini is trying to control. Wangler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wangler is trying to maintain the position but Vicini is very close to passing his half guard.
Wangler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Vicini stays in close to Wangler's body and controls the position.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Wangler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (7) vs (11) Wangler#T10#
Wangler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vicini tries to improve his position but instead Wangler has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (7) vs (14) Wangler
Wangler keeps control of the position as Vicini tries to break free.
#T11#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Vicini tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Well, with Wangler on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vicini is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T12#
Vicini rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vicini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wangler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wangler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (11) vs (14) Wangler
Vicini is not going to allow Wangler to sit and survive in this position.
Vicini is controlling the position but Wangler somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Wangler is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wangler avoid being mounted?#T13#
Wangler is controlling Vicini's trapped leg to prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
Wangler trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini is looking to pass Wangler's guard but actually Wangler recovers to full guard.
Wangler looking to control.
Vicini looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Wangler pulls Vicini in close to his closed guard and prevents Vicini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 14 to 11.
A relieved looking Bobby Wangler 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:
CWC 291
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Priest's waist but Priest gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacGowan off to one side.
Priest stuffs the takedown attempt from MacGowan. MacGowan gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Priest gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, MacGowan regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Priest
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Priest
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face as Priest controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working. #SUB2#
Priest goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, MacGowan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Priest but great work by MacGowan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (5) Priest
Priest trying to remain calm as MacGowan controls from the top position.#T1#
Priest is trying to improve his position.
Priest is still trying to improve position.
Priest manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (7) Priest#SUB2#
Priest is working for a kimura but MacGowan is defending it quite comfortably.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but Priest has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (10) Priest
Priest tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away. #T2#
Priest controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Priest controlling his opponent.
MacGowan looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Priest isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Priest goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (10) Priest#T3#
MacGowan preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
MacGowan trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
Priest trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. MacGowan stacks Priest 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 MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (9) vs (10) Priest#T5#
Priest is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan working away.
Priest prevents MacGowan from improving position.
Priest struggling a bit here.
Priest tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.#T6#
Priest being controlled for a moment.
Priest manages to work his way to half guard, despite MacGowan's best efforts.
Priest controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Priest is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan prevents Priest from improving his position.#T7#
MacGowan is taking a breather. Priest says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGowan pulls his head out easily.
MacGowan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest trying to control here.
#T8#
Priest tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Priest tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.#T9#
Well, if MacGowan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.#SUB2#
Priest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10##SUB2#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Priest is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Priest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
MacGowan pushes down on Priest's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Priest keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Priest is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Priest trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priest is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Priest! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (12) vs (10) Priest
Priest tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
Priest tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
MacGowan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Priest tries to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Priest slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
MacGowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (15) vs (10) Priest
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest wants to control but MacGowan is having none of it.#T14#
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Priest working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan tries to control but Priest wriggling away.
Priest tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Priest is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
Shane MacGowan retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 290
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 25 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 12 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dravezesdi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dravezesdi showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Ribbler#SUB#
Dravezesdi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi prevents Ribbler from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.#T1#
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Ribbler defends it.
Ribbler is doing well to control the position and prevent Dravezesdi from advancing to side control.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Ribbler is working away.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Ribbler defends it.
Ribbler is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Ribbler is defending against the submission attempts here by Dravezesdi.
#T2##SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for submissions but instead, Ribbler has regained full guard.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribbler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Ribbler#SUB#
Dravezesdi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribbler is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dravezesdi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ribbler uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (5) Ribbler#T3#
Dravezesdi wants to control but Ribbler postures up.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain half guard here but Ribbler keeps moving and retains side control.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Ribbler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ribbler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dravezesdi prevents Ribbler from moving into mount.
Dravezesdi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dravezesdi tries to buck Ribbler off but Ribbler is having none of it.
Dravezesdi prevents Ribbler from moving into mount.
Dravezesdi is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Dravezesdi is trying to control Ribbler's posture but Ribbler avoids it.
Dravezesdi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Dravezesdi manages to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dravezesdi gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Dravezesdi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribbler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (8) Ribbler
Ribbler gets to mount! Dravezesdi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (2) vs (10) Ribbler
Dravezesdi is trying desperately to improve position.
Dravezesdi is trying to reverse the position but instead Ribbler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (2) vs (13) Ribbler
Dravezesdi breaks Ribbler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (13) Ribbler#T7#
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Dravezesdi trying to move into half guard but instead Ribbler has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (15) Ribbler
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dravezesdi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ribbler defends it easily.
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribbler is one step ahead there. #T8#
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribbler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (6) vs (15) Ribbler
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler is adopting a defensive guard.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass. #T9#
Dravezesdi advances to half guard.
Dravezesdi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (15) Ribbler
Dravezesdi controlling from the full mount.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Ribbler is squirming around nicely.
Ribbler tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away. #T10#
Dravezesdi tries to control but Ribbler wriggling away. #SUB#
Ribbler reaches up to try and pull Dravezesdi in and control his posture, but Dravezesdi latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Ribbler taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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:
CWC 290 - Montreal
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wangler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Wangler shows good takedown defense.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wangler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Wangler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Andersson (0) vs (4) Wangler
Andersson is trying to escape the position but Wangler is controlling the position.
Wangler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Andersson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Andersson is looking to get back to full guard here but Wangler has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (7) Wangler
Andersson gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson moves into full guard.
Andersson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (7) Wangler
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Andersson passes into half guard.
Wangler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wangler keeping hold of Andersson's head, controlling as best he can.
Andersson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wangler is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson trying to mount his opponent but Wangler defends it.
Wangler is staying active underneath Andersson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Wangler is looking to improve his position.
Andersson content to control rather than advance.
Wangler has his hands clasped together around Andersson's back. He's all about the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Andersson'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.
Wangler is in trouble now - Andersson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (7) Wangler
Andersson controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Wangler 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: Andersson (5) vs (9) Wangler
Wangler stays in close to Andersson's body and controls the position.
Andersson is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wangler trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Andersson controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson'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#
Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wangler defends well.
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Andersson.#T5#
Andersson pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wangler controls the pace.
Andersson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Andersson has an active guard here but Wangler has managed to pass into half guard.
Wangler controlling the pace. #T6#
Andersson is looking to control Wangler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Andersson moves into full guard.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Andersson wants to improve his position but instead Wangler has moved into half guard.
Andersson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wangler jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (12) Wangler#T7#
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Wangler keeps moving and retains side control.
Andersson sneaks back into half guard.
Wangler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andersson is in trouble now - Wangler has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (15) Wangler
Wangler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Andersson is trying desperately to improve position.
Wangler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andersson tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andersson is looking to get to half guard.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
Andersson tries to improve his position but instead Wangler has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (5) vs (18) Wangler
Andersson wants to control his opponent's hands but Wangler gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Andersson right now.
#T9#
Wangler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andersson's body.
Andersson is in bad spot here.
Andersson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wangler.
Andersson wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Andersson trying to control the position but Wangler manages to sink in the hooks.
Wangler has good solid back control here.
Andersson is in bad spot here.
What can Andersson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wangler gets his hands free as Andersson looks to control. #T11#
Wangler keeps control of the position easily here as Andersson tries to buck him off.
Andersson tries to escape but Wangler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Andersson just trying to survive but Wangler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wangler is looking to control Andersson but Andersson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Andersson is in bad spot here.
Wangler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andersson's body.
Andersson tries to break free.
#T12#
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Andersson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (7) vs (18) Wangler
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #T13#
Andersson is really struggling to control Wangler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Andersson is stalling in the full guard.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
Wangler is pulling down on Andersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Andersson, at least for the moment.
Andersson pushes down on Wangler's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Wangler won't allow Andersson to pass to mount.
Andersson content to control rather than advance.
Wangler trying to control but Andersson postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andersson in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler wins on points by 18 to 7.
Bobby Wangler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Montreal
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Andreev drives through with a takedown into MacGowan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Andreev
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Andreev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
Andreev trying to move into half guard but instead MacGowan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Andreev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev 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.#T1#
Andreev is trying to hold MacGowan in close to prevent damage but MacGowan has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan passes into side control, despite Andreev's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Andreev
MacGowan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Andreev is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Andreev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andreev keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face as MacGowan controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev looks to move to half guard but instead MacGowan has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (7) vs (2) Andreev
Andreev is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (10) vs (2) Andreev
Good control from MacGowan.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev can't escape the position.
Andreev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by MacGowan.
#T3#
Andreev is trying to break free.
Andreev trying to control but not successfully.
Andreev turns into MacGowan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (4) Andreev
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andreev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (12) vs (4) Andreev#SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
Andreev looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there. #T4#
Andreev wants to improve his position but instead MacGowan has moved into half guard.
Andreev wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
Andreev trying to control here.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Andreev trying to control here.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan uses his free foot to push down on Andreev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Andreev. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (15) vs (4) Andreev
Andreev is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
Andreev is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
MacGowan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
Andreev is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Andreev is still trying to improve position.
Andreev wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (18) vs (4) Andreev
Andreev wants to escape the position.
What can Andreev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
MacGowan is not going to allow Andreev to sit and survive in this position.
Andreev tries to escape the position.
#T8#
MacGowan not allowing Andreev to control his hands.
Andreev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Andreev trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks. #T9#
Andreev is really stuck here.
What can Andreev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Andreev trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks.
Andreev is really stuck here.
#T10#
MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in and Andreev manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (18) vs (6) Andreev
MacGowan has control of Andreev's left arm, preventing Andreev from doing any damage.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Andreev trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T11#
Andreev trying to move into half guard but instead MacGowan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (20) vs (6) Andreev
Andreev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacGowan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan controlling the action here.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but Andreev defends it.
MacGowan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Andreev trying to control here.
Andreev wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andreev trying to get back to full guard but MacGowan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (23) vs (6) Andreev#T14#
Andreev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andreev is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Andreev to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
Shane MacGowan retains his middleweight title!
Shane MacGowan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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