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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ezekiel Moon and Tommy Bruce. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 2 wins and 2 losses; Ezekiel Moon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tommy Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moon closes the distance and clinches.
Moon pulls guard successfully.
Moon looking for a triangle here. Bruce is fighting it but it looks tight! Moon pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bruce is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ezekiel Moon!
Ezekiel Moon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Bruce fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Eastwood misses
and Bruce counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Bruce gets caught napping as Eastwood dives in and scores a takedown. Bruce manages to retain guard.
Eastwood cracks Bruce with a solid left hand.#SU#
Eastwood gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Eastwood rushes Bruce and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Eastwood drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Eastwood manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Eastwood misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Eastwood shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bruce napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bruce is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eastwood is controlling him well.
Eastwood controlling from side mount. #T1#
Bruce wants to get back to his feet but Eastwood drags him back down.#SU#
Eastwood stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bruce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eastwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Eastwood closes the distance and clinches.
Bruce lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eastwood backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like James Eastwood has been cut.#BC#
Eastwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bruce moves in looking to clinch but Eastwood pushes him off.
Bruce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eastwood went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Bruce tries to clinch but Eastwood moves out of range.
Eastwood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bruce makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tommy Bruce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Eastwood gets a clinch.
Bruce landing knees to the body.
Eastwood is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bruce creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bruce putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eastwood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eastwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eastwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bruce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eastwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eastwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bruce circles away quickly and effectively.
Eastwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Eastwood drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bruce sprawls and moves away.
Bruce tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Bruce is looking to clinch.
Eastwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bruce tries to clinch up.
Eastwood throws a big counter combination but Bruce scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bruce tries to clinch but Eastwood moves out of range. #CL2#
Bruce clinches with his opponent.
Bruce softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bruce's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eastwood blocking some punches.
Bruce blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Eastwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Eastwood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bruce sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eastwood somewhat.#CL2#
Bruce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bruce tries to break free but Eastwood pushes him back against the cage.
Bruce wants to get back to striking at distance but Eastwood won't allow it.
Bruce working Eastwood over with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bruce. #BC2#
Bruce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruce doesn't manage to clinch there - Eastwood circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Eastwood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Eastwood's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Eastwood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bruce!
Bruce tries to escape but Eastwood is in control.
Eastwood works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Eastwood goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bruce has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Eastwood but great work by Bruce.
Bruce wants to stand but Eastwood has his arm trapped.
Eastwood manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bruce's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce tries to stand but can't do so whilst Eastwood controls his leg. #T1##SUB#
Eastwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eastwood keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bruce tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Eastwood. #SUB#
Eastwood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eastwood keeping hold of Bruce's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bruce wants to stand up but Eastwood manages to regain full guard. #SUB#
Eastwood pushes a forearm under Bruce's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bruce is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Eastwood!
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Event:
D43 Anderson v Hardy
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Qissi shoots in and bounces Bruce off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Qissi pushes down on Bruce's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Qissi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Qissi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Qissi is taking a breather. Bruce 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qissi working over Bruce with some ground and pound. Bruce looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Qissi drops an elbow to the side of Bruce's head.
Bruce is looking to escape.
Qissi controlling the action here.#T1##SUB#
Qissi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bruce is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mohammed Qissi!
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Event:
D40 Castillo v Vachon
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Allen gets the takedown into side control.
Allen staying calm.#SU#
Allen decides to stand back up. Allen steps back and let's Bruce get back to his feet.
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Allen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allen darts in looking for a takedown but Bruce gets double underhooks and turns Allen into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Allen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bruce napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Allen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1##TD#
Allen gets a takedown into half guard.
Bruce scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Allen manages to mount him!
Allen controlling from the full mount.
Allen unloading with bombs!
Allen controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that Bruce really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T2##SUB#
Allen working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Bruce turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Allen off and cradles Bruce's limp body as Allen celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Barry Allen!
A victorious Barry Allen 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:
DFC 35
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Luskey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bruce scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Luskey manages to mount him!
Luskey takes Bruce's back.
Bruce trying to get back to his feet but Luskey is in full control for now. #SUB#
Luskey is working for a rear naked choke. Bruce is not defending it well and Luskey has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Bruce refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Bruce's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Luskey!
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Event:
DFC 31
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Horak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Horak stands and steps away. Bruce gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Horak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bruce did well to prevent Horak getting side control.
Bruce wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Horak is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bruce is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lukas Horak!
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Event:
DFC 24
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Man drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Man's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bruce wants to stand but Man is controlling the position.
Man engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bruce can't keep his opponent in guard - Man advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Man not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bruce fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bruce tries to clinch but Man moves out of range. #TD2#
Man bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Man controlling the position.
Man's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Bruce wants to get back to his feet.
Man happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruce pushes Man away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Man gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Man content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bruce tries to clinch but Man moves away #TD2#
and Man counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bruce!
Bruce is being controlled here.
Man tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man prevents Bruce from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Man dominated that round.
That's time! Bruce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bruce as he avoids it easily.
Bruce seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Bruce as Man shoots in.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bruce counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tommy Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestling Man.#TD2#
Bruce gets caught flat footed, as Man shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Man content to stall in guard here.
Bruce is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Man is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling Man has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Man's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Man sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bruce's guard.
Man controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bruce is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bruce keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bruce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bruce darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Man.
Bruce being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
More stalling from Man.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bruce wants to get back to his feet but Man is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Man content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Man shoots in and bounces Bruce off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Man controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Man.
You can see the frustration on Bruce's face as Man controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bruce is trying to buck Man off.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Man dives in and scores a takedown into Bruce's guard.
Wrestling Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Man controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Man 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.
Man with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
Bruce is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Man controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man lands in his opponent's guard.
Bruce can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Man controls the pace.#T4#
Tommy Bruce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestling Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Man 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Wrestling Man!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Wrestling Man!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Wrestling Man!
Wrestling Man wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
DFC 20: Unleashed
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Rautio thuds his right hand into Bruce's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2#
Rautio lands a big head kick that sends Bruce tumbling to the mat! Rautio takes a step backwards and waves Bruce back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bruce is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Bruce has been cut.#KD2#
Rautio drops Bruce with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bruce looks back up at him and smiles so Rautio waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Bruce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rautio connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bruce out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Risto Rautio!
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Event:
DCF 18
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Rhammar pushes Bruce up against the cage in a clinch.
Rhammar stalling in the clinch.
Rhammar lands with a right to the head.
Rhammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhammar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rhammar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bruce tries to break the clinch but Rhammar is controlling the position.
Rhammar lands a right hand.
Rhammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
Rhammar lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Rhammar.
Bruce with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rhammar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rhammar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
A short right from Rhammar on the inside. #ROC#
Bruce is rocked!
Rhammar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rhammar scores with a shoulder strike.
Bruce is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhammar finish him?
Rhammar taking a breather.
Bruce seems to have recovered his senses.
Bruce misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruce backwards. #T1#
Rhammar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Rhammar.
Bruce throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rhammar pushes Bruce back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhammar blocks an elbow strike from Bruce.
Rhammar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhammar pushes Bruce back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bruce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhammar controlling the action here for a moment.
Rhammar lands a body punch.
Rhammar lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhammar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rhammar pushes Bruce back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhammar digs a right hand into Bruce's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bruce's gas tank.
Rhammar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bruce can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Bruce fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruce working aggressively here.
Rhammar lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruce.
Bruce missing with knees to the body.
Rhammar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bruce tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhammar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rhammar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhammar avoids a wild elbow strike from Bruce.
Rhammar gets through Bruce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Rhammar.
Bruce letting Rhammar take a breather here.
Bruce misses with some punches.
Rhammar lands a left hand.
Rhammar scores with a shot to the side of Bruce's head. #T3#
Rhammar is working Bruce over against the cage.
Bruce looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Rhammar. #KD#
Rhammar floors Bruce with a big punch on the inside! Bruce is trying to recover but Rhammar dives into side control. #SU#
Rhammar stands up and beckons Bruce to his feet. #CL#
Rhammar has Bruce up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Rhammar on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhammar.
Rhammar lands a right hand.
A short right from Rhammar.
Rhammar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rhammar pushes Bruce back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rhammar lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Bruce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhammar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rhammar lands a big right hand that drops Bruce! The killer instinct kicks in and Rhammar finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rhammar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anus Rhammar!
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