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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Devlin Draco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bright clinches.
Bright looking for a takedown.
Draco stops a takedown attempt from Bright.
Bright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Draco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Devlin Draco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bright.#CL2#
Bright moves into the clinch.
Draco goes for a takedown attempt but Bright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bright leaves Draco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draco slaps away a takedown attempt from Bright, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Bright with a poor takedown #CL#
and Draco moves into the clinch.
Draco is pressed up against the cage. Bright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Draco down to the mat. Draco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Bright closes the distance and pushes Draco back into the cage.
Draco is pressed up against the cage. Bright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Draco down to the mat. Draco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Draco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bright tries to avoid it but Draco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bright to the ground. Bright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bright is defended easily by Draco.
Draco is looking to counter the offense by Bright and move into the clinch.
Bright fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Draco. No joy for Bright on that attempt.
Draco shoots in and drives through. Bright sprawls well.
Bright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Draco as he jumps to the side.
Draco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bright. #TD2#
Bright dives in and scores a takedown into Draco's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Draco (0) vs (2) Bright
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bright wants to pass the guard but Draco is keeping the position.
Draco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Draco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bright is one step ahead there.
Draco is trying to keep Bright in close.
Bright advances to half guard.
Draco wants to get back to full guard.
Bright wants to control but Draco is keeping him busy.
Draco won't allow Bright to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4##SUB2#
Bright is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Draco moves into full guard.
Bright won't allow Draco to sweep him here.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Draco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Draco has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (2) vs (2) Bright#T5#
Bright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Draco controls the pace.
Draco slips nicely into half guard.
Draco sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Draco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Draco.#T7#
Draco is just content to waste time from the top position. Bright takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Draco sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bright keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB2#
Bright working for a triangle but Draco defends it easily.
Bright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Bright has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Draco passes Bright's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Draco trying to control the pace.
Bright moves into full guard.
Draco controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Draco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10##SUB2#
Bright looking for a guillotine here but Draco defends easily.
Draco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (2) vs (4) Bright#T11#
Draco trying to control the position.
Draco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Draco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draco working a defensive guard here.
Bright looking to pass the guard.
Bright wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draco controls Bright momentarily but Bright frees himself. #T12#
Draco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bright is one step ahead there.
Bright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Draco keeping full guard, as Bright tries to pass.
Bright advances to half guard.
Draco is pressing down on Bright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Draco can't keep his opponent in guard - Bright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Draco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright.
Bright moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Draco (2) vs (7) Bright#T13#
Draco wants to control but Bright postures up.
Draco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bright is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Bright is trying to get an arm triangle but Draco is defending well.
Draco is looking for a sweep.
Draco manages to get back to half guard.
Bright trying to control the action but Draco is working from the bottom. #T14##SUB2#
Bright is looking for a kimura but Draco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bright to get the leverage.
Draco trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Bright seems to be working for a kimura but Draco defends the submission attempt.
Draco is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bright wants to take a breather but Draco is having none of it.
Draco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Draco pulls Bright in close to prevent any damage.
Draco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bright postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bright wins on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Bill Bright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 268
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Bill Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arby feints and as Bright raises his hands in defense, Arby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bright (0) vs (2) Arby
Arby wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving.
Arby is stalling in the full guard.
Arby looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (2) Arby
Arby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright is looking to pass into half guard but Arby pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arby is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (4) Arby#T1#
Arby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bright is keeping the position for now.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (4) Arby
Bright pushes down on Arby's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Arby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bright tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arby knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Arby is looking to control Bright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arby avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura but Arby is defending well.
Arby is not content to let Bright control the position.#SUB#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Arby is defending against the submission attempts here by Bright.
#SUB2#
Arby looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Bright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arby sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bright is stalling here. Arby is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bright seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arby has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bright (4) vs (8) Arby
Arby trying to control the position but Bright is working away. #T4#
Bright struggling a bit here.
Bright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Arby is just content to waste time from the top position. Bright takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Arby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arby trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bright manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (6) vs (8) Arby#T5#
Arby trying to keep a closed guard but Bright is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Arby dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (6) vs (10) Arby
Bright keeping full guard, as Arby tries to pass.
Arby trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arby looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (8) vs (10) Arby#T6##SUB2#
Arby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bright wants to pass the guard but Arby is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright looking to pass the guard.
Arby has his hands on Bright's head, controlling the position.
Arby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7#
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Arby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Arby has his feet on Bright's thighs here. He's pushed Bright off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bright screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katelynn Arby!
Our winner, Katelynn Arby, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Bill Bright was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
CWC 248
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Bill Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Bright clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Warholm pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Bright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Warholm manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bright has Warholm in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (0) vs (2) Warholm#SUB#
Bright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warholm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warholm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Warholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Bright is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warholm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Warholm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (2) Warholm#T1#
Bright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warholm is keeping the position for now.
Bright stopping the sweep attempt from Warholm.
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Warholm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Bright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Warholm manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bright has Warholm in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (4) Warholm
Bright keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warholm stands and throws Bright's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (2) vs (7) Warholm
Bright tries to buck Warholm off but Warholm is having none of it.#SUB2#
Warholm wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bright, who protects the arm well.
Bright is not content to let Warholm control the position.
Bright is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Bright prevents Warholm from improving position.
Bright is not content to let Warholm control the position.
Bright can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Warholm wants to control but Bright is keeping him busy.
Bright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Warholm is trying to control. Bright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Warholm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bright defends it well. #SUB2#
Warholm is trying to work for a kimura but Bright is defending well.
#T5#
Warholm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bright keeps working.
Warholm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Warholm moves into full mount! Bright won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (2) vs (10) Warholm
Warholm tries to control but Bright wriggling away.
Bright really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Warholm looking to control but Bright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bright has given up his back. Will we see Warholm going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bright (2) vs (13) Warholm
Bright tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Warholm working for the choke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7##SUB2#
Warholm looking to break Bright's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bright remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Warholm will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bright tries to escape but Warholm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Bright do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bright can't escape the position.
Good control from Warholm.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Warholm's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T8#
Bright turns into Warholm and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (13) Warholm
Bright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Warholm is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Warholm has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (15) Warholm
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
Warholm controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Warholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warholm looking to pass the guard.
Bright seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving. #T10#
Warholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bright is keeping the position for now.
Warholm trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Warholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warholm trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Warholm looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (6) vs (15) Warholm#T11#
Warholm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bright trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom.
Bright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warholm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warholm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warholm controlling the position.
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12##SUB2#
Warholm has his foot on Bright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bright works his way back into a safe position though.
Bright is fighting to break Warholm's control of his arms but Warholm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bright wants to control from the top but Warholm keeps moving. #SUB#
Bright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Warholm looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Warholm looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Warholm! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bright (6) vs (19) Warholm
Warholm passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bright! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bright (6) vs (21) Warholm
Warholm content just to control the position here.
Warholm manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bright to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bright (6) vs (24) Warholm
Warholm tries to get the hooks in deep but Bright pushed the leg off. #T13#
I would not like to be Bright right now.
#SUB2#
Warholm tightening his grip on Bright, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Warholm has got his arm under Bright's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Bright has spun round into Warholm's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (8) vs (24) Warholm
Bright wants to pass the guard but Warholm is keeping the position.#T14#
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Warholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright is fighting to break Warholm's control of his arms but Warholm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Warholm wants to sweep but no luck.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully.
Bright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warholm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Warholm manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bright has Warholm in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (8) vs (26) Warholm
And that's the end of the fight!
Warholm wins on points by 26 to 8.
Terje Warholm made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
The defeated Bill Bright had this to say: 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
CWC 239
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bennett moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Bright gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (0) vs (2) Bright
Bright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bright wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bright working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Bennett working for a triangle but Bright defends it easily.
Bright passes Bennett's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bennett is just riding it out for now. Bright eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
#SUB2#
Bright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bright is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bright is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Bright is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bright pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bright escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bright! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (0) vs (5) Bright#SUB2#
Bright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bright trying to pass the guard but Bennett defending well. #SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bright pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
#SUB2#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5##SUB#
Bennett is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bright is tapping! Great win for Bennett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Bill Bright stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
CACC 217
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bennett rushes Bright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bennett pulls Bright into guard.
#SUB#
Bennett working for a triangle but Bright defends it easily.
Bright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bennett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Bright pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bennett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bright is pushing down on Bennett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bennett is fighting to maintain full guard but Bright has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright. #SUB2#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bright pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bright in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bennett tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Bright!
After winning the bout, Bill Bright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC Rock vs Chai
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Bill Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Guido Gloom!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bright (4) vs (0) Gloom
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bright trying to control the action but Gloom is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gloom has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gloom can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bright swings around for an armbar but Gloom sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bright's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (2) Gloom
Gloom wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (6) vs (2) Gloom
Bright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1##SUB#
Bright thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bright wants to pass the guard but Gloom is keeping the position.
Bright looking to sit in guard and control but Gloom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (6) vs (4) Gloom
Gloom looking to sit in guard and control but Bright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (8) vs (4) Gloom#SUB#
Bright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gloom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gloom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gloom! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bright (8) vs (8) Gloom
Bright is not content to let Gloom control the position. #T2#
Bright wants to control but Gloom postures up.
Bright tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Gloom laying and praying for a moment but Bright takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Bright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Gloom is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gloom controlling the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Gloom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright moves into full guard.
Bright trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Bright working for submissions but it's allowed Gloom to get to half guard.
Bright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gloom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gloom's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bright (12) vs (8) Gloom#T5##SUB#
Gloom showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Gloom defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Gloom is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bright gets his way!
#SUB#
Bright has got his arm under Gloom's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Gloom has spun round into Bright's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (12) vs (10) Gloom
Gloom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Gloom wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving.
Bright wants to hit a sweep here but Gloom passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bright there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (12) vs (13) Gloom
Gloom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bright bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (14) vs (13) Gloom#T7#
Gloom keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully.
Gloom looking for a sweep. Not yet Gloom, not yet.
Gloom controls Bright momentarily but Bright frees himself.
Bright trying to control but Gloom is working from the bottom.
Bright passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (17) vs (13) Gloom
Gloom can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Gloom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gloom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Bright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bright has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bright (19) vs (13) Gloom
We've been hearing that Bright has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Gloom defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bright.
Bright trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9##SUB#
Bright looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gloom tries to hold on but Bright pushes him away.
Gloom is trying to escape the mount.
Gloom wants to control but Bright is having none of it.#SUB#
Bright moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gloom has worked his arm free - good work by Gloom!
#T10##SUB#
Bright swings around for an armbar but Gloom sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bright's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (19) vs (15) Gloom
Gloom wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving.
Bright is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (21) vs (15) Gloom
Gloom felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gloom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gloom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gloom looking to control.
Bright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gloom looks winded!#T11#
Bright passes into half guard.
Bright is looking to take a break and control but Gloom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gloom manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Bright passes Gloom's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gloom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright.
Bright content to control rather than advance. #T13##SUB#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura but Gloom is defending well.
#SUB#
Bright seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bright seems to be working for a kimura but Gloom defends the submission attempt.
Gloom is trying to maintain the position but Bright is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Gloom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gloom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gloom keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully.
Bright looking to sit in guard and control but Gloom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (21) vs (17) Gloom
Gloom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bright is trying to control the position but Gloom postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bright takes the fight on points by 21 to 17.
A very excited looking Bill Bright made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 202: Pavlov vs Archer II
Date: May 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Bill Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 3 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hozdic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bright is working for takedown but Hozdic is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Bright has hold of one of Hozdic's legs. Hozdic is fighting the takedown attempt but Bright gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (0) Hozdic
Bright trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Hozdic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Bright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hozdic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hozdic has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (2) vs (2) Hozdic#SUB#
Bright working for submissions but it's allowed Hozdic to get to half guard.
Bright's coaches at Viking Bizorkers have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hozdic trying to mount his opponent but Bright defends it.
Bright is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Hozdic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Bright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hozdic is working away from the top position though.
Bright is pressing down on Hozdic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hozdic trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hozdic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hozdic has managed to get both his arms back between Bright's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Bright trying to control the position.
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Bright wants to sweep here but Hozdic controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Bright keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Bright.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Bright is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bright working for a triangle but Hozdic defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hozdic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5##SUB#
Bright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hozdic defends well.
Hozdic trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Hozdic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hozdic passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (2) vs (5) Hozdic
Bright tries to improve his position but instead Hozdic has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bright (2) vs (8) Hozdic
Hozdic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7#
Hozdic is looking to control Bright but Bright is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bright tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hozdic looking to control but Bright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Bright is desperately trying to improve his position but Hozdic has a good base and remains in mount.
Bright bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (8) Hozdic#SUB#
Bright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hozdic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hozdic has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (10) Hozdic
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bright swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9##SUB#
Bright working for a triangle but Hozdic defends it easily.
Bright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hozdic trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Bright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hozdic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hozdic looking to pass the guard.
Hozdic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11##SUB#
Bright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hozdic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Hozdic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (4) vs (13) Hozdic#T12#
Bright is being controlled here.
Bright tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Bright sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hozdic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bright is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Hozdic trying to control from half guard but Bright is working away.
Hozdic is pressing down on Bright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bright is holding on for now.
Bright trying to get back to full guard but Hozdic takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (4) vs (16) Hozdic#T14#
Hozdic wants to take Bright's back but he can't do it this time.
Hozdic content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bright keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 16 to 4. Dragan Hozdic retains his heavyweight title!
Dragan Hozdic really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLS BALLS RECOVERY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Bill Bright had this to say: 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
CACC 188: Arias vs Cole
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Bright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva Jr's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Bright
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Bright keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Bright seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva Jr is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bill Bright!
An out of breath Bill Bright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rich Silva Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CACC 177: Gatsby vs Cubbedge
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Bill Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trandel avoids it really well and circles away.
Bright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Trandel tries to counter it with a takedown but Bright pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trandel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Trandel pushes Bright up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Bright decides to pull guard.
Trandel wants to pass the guard but Bright is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bright has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Trandel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bright has tightened it up now! Trandel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bill Bright!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Bright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 162: Mazzini vs Declan 3
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Tormenta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tormenta (4) vs (0) Bright
Tormenta wants to control but Bright is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tormenta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bright is trying to improve his position.
Tormenta trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tormenta is trying to get an arm triangle but Bright is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tormenta trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bright regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Tormenta is working for a kimura but Bright is defending it quite comfortably.
Tormenta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2##SUB#
Tormenta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bright 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.
Bright is staying active underneath Tormenta, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tormenta 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.
#SUB#
Tormenta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bright has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Tormenta is working for a kimura but Bright is defending it quite comfortably.
Tormenta prevents Bright from improving his position.#T3#
Tormenta is looking to take a break and control but Bright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Tormenta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tormenta stalling away here and it's allowed Bright to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Bright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tormenta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bright keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Bright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving.
Tormenta passes Bright's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tormenta wants to pass the guard but Bright is defending well.
Bright wants to improve his position but Tormenta is controlling well.
Tormenta trying to mount his opponent but Bright defends it. #SUB2#
Bright actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Tormenta is trying to work for a kimura but Bright is defending well.
Tormenta trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom. #T5#
Tormenta wants to free his trapped foot but Bright is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Tormenta is trying to work for a kimura but Bright is defending well.
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but Bright defending well.
Bright is looking to control Tormenta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bright avoid being mounted?
Tormenta content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Tormenta is trying to work for a kimura but Bright is defending well.
#T6##SUB2#
Bright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bright actively working from the bottom here.
Tormenta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Tormenta seems to be working for a kimura but Bright defends the submission attempt.
Tormenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bright keeps working.
Tormenta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Tormenta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bright sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Bright is not content to let Tormenta control the position.
Tormenta trying to control the pace.
Bright wants to improve his position but Tormenta is controlling well.
Tormenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bright keeps working.
Tormenta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but Bright defending well. #T8#
Tormenta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tormenta trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bright looking for submissions off his back.
Bright is trying to get back to full guard.
Tormenta trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom.
Tormenta slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Tormenta moves into full mount! Bright won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (7) vs (0) Bright
Tormenta tries to control but Bright wriggling away. #SUB#
Tormenta working for a submission but Bright is keeping him at bay.
Tormenta fails to move to back control.
Tormenta trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Tormenta working for a guillotine from mount but Bright is in no mood to give up.
Tormenta controlling from mount. #T10#
Tormenta wants to control the pace but Bright is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Tormenta wants to finish this one by submission but Bright is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tormenta.
Bright is trying to escape the mount.
Tormenta with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Tormenta has hold of Bright's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bright manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tormenta wants to control the pace but Bright is squirming around nicely.
Tormenta fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Tormenta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Tormenta goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bright turns into him and now he's in Tormenta's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (7) vs (2) Bright
Bright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tormenta is keeping the position for now.
Tormenta trying to keep a closed guard but Bright is proving a slippery customer.
Tormenta can't keep his opponent in guard - Bright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Tormenta is defending against the submission attempts here by Bright.
#SUB#
Tormenta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Tormenta wants to improve his position but Bright is controlling well.
Tormenta is working hard here to advance position.
Bright tries to pass to full mount but Tormenta defends it. #SUB2#
Bright seems to be working for a kimura but Tormenta defends the submission attempt.
Tormenta is pressing down on Bright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tormenta can't keep his opponent in guard - Bright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Bright is trying to work for a kimura but Tormenta is defending well.
#SUB2#
Bright maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tormenta could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bright has cracked it and Tormenta is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Bright!
Bill Bright 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:
CACC 155 Morrison Jr v Krawlee
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Bill Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jack Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Morgan closes the distance and pushes Bright back into the ropes.#TD#
Bright manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morgan controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Bright's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bright is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bright is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morgan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Bright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morgan defends it easily.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Morgan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morgan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morgan stalling.
Morgan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (0) vs (3) Morgan
Morgan wants to take Bright's back here but Bright is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T3#
Morgan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morgan is looking to work his way around to Bright's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bright regains half guard.
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan content to control rather than advance.
Morgan is pressing down on Bright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bright is holding on for now.
Morgan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (0) vs (6) Morgan#T4#
Morgan wants to control for a moment but Bright uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bright is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard.
Morgan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morgan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morgan wants to pass to mount but Bright is defending the position.
Morgan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Morgan wants to control but Bright is keeping him busy.
Bright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bright.#SUB#
Bright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morgan defends it easily.#SUB#
Bright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morgan is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Morgan forces his way into half guard.
Morgan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (0) vs (9) Morgan
Morgan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bright is looking to escape.
Morgan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Morgan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morgan controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bright is trying to escape the mount.
Morgan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bright is squirming around, avoiding Morgan's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bright is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Morgan tries to control but Bright wriggling away.
Bright has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bright (0) vs (12) Morgan
Morgan wants to control but Bright is keeping busy.
Morgan is riding his opponent, not letting Bright buck him off.
Morgan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T9#
Morgan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Morgan is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Morgan the control monster continue. Boring.
Bright tries to roll but Morgan sticks to his back.
#T10#
Good control from Morgan.
Bright is trying to break free.
Bright is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Morgan controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Bright's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Bright do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Morgan tries to keep control of the position but Bright is staying busy.
What can Bright do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T11#
Will Morgan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Morgan has good solid back control here. #T12#
Morgan trying to control momentarily.
Morgan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bright haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morgan biding his time, controlling Bright. #T13#
Morgan tries to keep control of the position but Bright is staying busy.
Morgan controls the action.
Bright prevents Morgan from getting a body triangle.
Morgan gets his hands free as Bright looks to control.
Morgan controlling from the back.
Morgan tries to get the hooks in deep but Bright pushed the leg off. #T14#
Morgan is controlling the position but Bright somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Bright is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morgan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bright keeping hold of Morgan's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Morgan 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan wins on points by 12 to 0.
Jack Morgan gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Bill Bright spoke after the fight, saying 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
CACC 147: Pancake v Sakuraba 2
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bright closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hirsch quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Bright
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Bright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch trying to control but Bright postures up.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Bright has control of the leg.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
Hirsch is pressing down on Bright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Bright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hirsch dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (2) Bright
Our spies down at at Viking Bizorkers inform us that Bright has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bright keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hirsch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bright looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bright looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bright! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (2) vs (6) Bright#T1#
Hirsch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hirsch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hirsch defends it well.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirsch moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Hirsch has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bright should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hirsch has tightened it up now! Bright should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Hirsch!
Harry Hirsch was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Bill Bright was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
CACC 139: Hozdic vs Nielsen II
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bolivar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (0) Bright
Bolivar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Bright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolivar trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is really struggling to control Bright but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Bright is keeping the position.#T1#
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolivar is aware though and is defending well.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bright is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Bright keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Bolivar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolivar has managed to get both his arms back between Bright's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolivar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bright's guard.
Bolivar tries to pass to full mount but Bright defends it.
Bolivar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Bright is defending well. #T3#
Bolivar is working hard here to advance position.
Bright trying to hold on to Bolivar's head to control him but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Bright is defending well.
Bright has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Still in half guard, Bolivar seems content to control.
Bolivar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bright is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Bolivar uses his free foot to push down on Bright's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bright. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (5) vs (0) Bright
Bolivar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bright is holding on tight.
Bolivar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bolivar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bright for as long as he can get away with.
Bright is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Bright is trying to reverse the position but instead Bolivar has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (8) vs (0) Bright#SUB#
Bolivar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bright rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar is keen to just control but Bright is a slippery customer.#T6##SUB#
Bolivar wants to work for an arm triangle but Bright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Bright is defending well.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Bright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Bolivar stalling away here and it's allowed Bright to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bolivar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bolivar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bolivar stalling.
Bolivar is keen to just control but Bright is a slippery customer.#T8#
Bolivar tries to pass to full mount but Bright defends it.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom.
Bright is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bolivar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (11) vs (0) Bright
Bolivar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bolivar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bright's shoulder. That is not cool. #T9#
Bright is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bright trying to remain calm as Bolivar controls from the top position.
Bright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom. #T10#
Bolivar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bright! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolivar (13) vs (0) Bright
Bright is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bolivar trying to control but Bright is having none of it.
Bolivar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bolivar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (16) vs (0) Bright#T11##SUB#
Bright is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bolivar gets his way!
#SUB#
Bolivar is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bright has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bolivar has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bright taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bolivar doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Bolivar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Johnny Bolivar made sure he mentioned Savage Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Bill Bright was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
CACC 133: Jiurgite vs Halo
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bystrom darts in looking for a takedown but Bright gets double underhooks and turns Bystrom into the ropes. #TD#
Bystrom closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bright quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (0) Bright#SUB#
Bystrom seems to be looking for submissions.
Bright is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bystrom is looking for a kimura but Bright is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bystrom to get the leverage.
Bystrom 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.#SUB#
Bystrom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bright doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bystrom.
Bystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Bright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bystrom pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom is trying to control the action in half guard but Bright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bystrom prevents Bright from improving his position.#SUB#
Bystrom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Bystrom seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bright looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Bystrom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bright doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bystrom. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bystrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Bright is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bystrom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bystrom's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bystrom (2) vs (4) Bright#SUB2#
Bright has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bystrom has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2##SUB2#
Bystrom is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bright gets his way!
Bright has the hooks in. Bystrom is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bystrom preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bright.
Bystrom is really stuck here.
Bystrom tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bystrom sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bystrom is not content to let Bright control the position.
Bright wants to pass to mount but Bystrom is defending the position. #T3##SUB2#
Bright is working for a submission of some sort.
Bright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bystrom is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bright is tapping! Great win for Bystrom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Torkel Bystrom!
During a confident post fight interview, Torkel Bystrom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Bill Bright had this to say: 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
CACC 125: Bok vs Sepi
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Randy Springs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Springs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bright. #TD2#
Bright 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: Springs (0) vs (4) Bright
Bright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springs keeps working. #SUB2#
Bright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Bright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Bright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Springs has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Springs struggling a bit here.
Springs is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Bright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Bright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Springs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Bright has hold of Springs's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Springs tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bright cranks the arm and Springs screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Springs, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bill Bright!
An out of breath Bill Bright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 120
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Kevin Submission! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Bright feints and as Submission raises his hands in defense, Bright changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Submission (0) vs (2) Bright#SUB#
Bright has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Submission to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bright is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Submission pulls down on the head and he's put Bright to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Submission!
The defeated Bill Bright had this to say: 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 139
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangchuck shoots in for a takedown but Bright shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Bright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wangchuck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wangchuck is trying to control the position but Bright postures up.
Bright stopping the sweep attempt from Wangchuck.#SUB2#
Bright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wangchuck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bright has managed to get both his arms back between Wangchuck's legs - danger averted.
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangchuck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangchuck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bright preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wangchuck dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Wangchuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Bright is retaining full guard.
Wangchuck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wangchuck engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Wangchuck drops back looking for a leg! Bright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bright manages to kick Wangchuck off! Wangchuck jumps back into Bright's guard. #T1#
Wangchuck tries to free his leg and advance position but Bright is retaining full guard.
Wangchuck trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Wangchuck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bright keeping moving, preventing Wangchuck from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bright has his foot on Wangchuck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wangchuck works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wangchuck is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bright working for a triangle but Wangchuck defends it easily.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wangchuck trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bright isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wangchuck stacks Bright 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 Wangchuck!
Bright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wangchuck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Wangchuck has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Wangchuck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Wangchuck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bright has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wangchuck trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bright is looking to reverse the position.
Wangchuck staying calm.#SUB2#
Wangchuck tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wangchuck has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Wangchuck is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bright is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
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.
Bright is not content to let Wangchuck control the position.
Bright can't do much from the bottom here.
Bright is trying to escape the position but Wangchuck is controlling the position.
Wangchuck tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Wangchuck is working to tighten his grip on Bright's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bright has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wangchuck is really squeezing tight and eventually Bright passes out! Wangchuck breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lotay Wangchuck!
A very excited looking Lotay Wangchuck rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Bill Bright spoke after the fight, saying 'I hate millwall'. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 131
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Von Ver Huevan as he avoids it easily.
Bright has a takedown stuffed.
Bright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bright closes the distance and clinches up with Von Ver Huevan, looking for a takedown. Bright pushes Von Ver Huevan against the cage but Von Ver Huevan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Bright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Von Ver Huevan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Ver Huevan lands a jab.
Bill Bright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bright shoots and misses
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Ver Huevan thuds a left hand into Bright's body.
Bright is breathing heavily.
Von Ver Huevan lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Ver Huevan throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ver Huevan lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Bright's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Von Ver Huevan before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
Magnus Von Ver Huevan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 118
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Bright closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mazepin's guard.#SUB2#
Mazepin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bright escapes and throws Mazepin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
An elbow from Bright crashes against the mat.
Bright working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Bright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bright landing strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.#SUB#
Bright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazepin is looking to regain half guard here but Bright keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mazepin, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Mazepin is looking to regain half guard here but Bright keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Bright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mazepin tries to buck Bright off but Bright is having none of it.#ES2#
Mazepin sneaks out the side door and pushes Bright away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Mazepin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mazepin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bright pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Bright has clasped his hands together around Mazepin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Bright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mazepin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Bright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bright working away.
Mazepin tries to buck Bright off but Bright is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazepin wants to control but Bright postures up.
Mazepin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Bright tries for a kimura but Mazepin is defending well.
Mazepin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Mazepin struggling a bit here.
Bright trying to control the action but Mazepin is working from the bottom.
Mazepin wants to control but Bright postures up.
Mazepin tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Bright 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.
Bright creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Bright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mazepin has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Bright lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mazepin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bright is looking to control Mazepin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bright avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mazepin is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Bright actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mazepin is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bright is defending against the submission attempts here by Mazepin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Bright darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mazepin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bright is working away from the top position though.
Bright lands strikes from half guard.
Mazepin punching from the bottom.
Bright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Bright seems to be working for a kimura but Mazepin defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Mazepin is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Mazepin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mazepin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura here.
Bright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#
The cut above Fedor Mazepin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Mazepin is defending against the submission attempts here by Bright.
#SUB2#
Mazepin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mazepin trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Mazepin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bright slips a nice elbow through Mazepin's hands, connecting with Mazepin's forehead.#CUT#
Fedor Mazepin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Mazepin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bill Bright!
A very excited looking Bill Bright made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Fedor Mazepin had this to say: 'until next time'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 108
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Bright misses with a takedown attempt - Fire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fire enables Bright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bright throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Bright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fire dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fire is in close to Bright's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fire is looking to take a break and control but Bright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bright manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bright is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Fire has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fire winds up and cracks Bright with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fire prevents Bright from improving his position.
Fire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Bright has his foot on Fire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fire works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bright throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fire uses it to pass to side control.
Bright can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Bright is trying to improve his position.
Bright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fire lands with a punch from half guard.
Fire slows the pace down in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fire connects with a nice short shot to Bright's temple.
Fire trying to control from Bright's half guard. Bright has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Bright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fire defends well.
Fire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bright's head.#T3#
Fire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Bright working for a triangle but Fire defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Bright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright being controlled here, momentarily.
Bright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fire is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Bright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fire defends well.
Fire pushes down on Bright's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Fire working Bright over with strikes.
Fire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bright tries to get to full guard but Fire has control of the leg.
Bright punching from the bottom.
Fire lands strikes from half guard.
Fire is keen to just control but Bright is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Bright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fire pulls his head out easily.
Bright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spinning Fire dominated that round.
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#
Bright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fire defends it nicely.
Fire avoids the body shot from Bright.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bright is defended easily by Fire.
Spinning Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fire defends it nicely.
Bill Bright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Bright shoots in for a takedown but Fire shows good takedown defense.
Fire tries to counter with a takedown but Bright is quick to defend against it.
Bright has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Fire. No joy for Bright on that attempt.
Fire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bright.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good shot there by Bright.
Fire keeps the fight on the outside.
Fire slaps away a takedown attempt from Bright, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Bright fails with the takedown.
Fire feinted with a counter takedown.
Bright tries to clinch #TD#
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bright wants to control but Fire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fire slips a nice elbow through Bright's hands, connecting with Bright's forehead.
Fire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Bright wants to get back to full guard.
Fire scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bright can do to turn this around?
Bright wants to get back to his feet.
Fire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bright keeps working.
Fire slips a nice elbow through Bright's hands, connecting with Bright's forehead.#T3##SUB2#
Bright actively working from the bottom here.
Bright has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fire slows the pace down in half guard.
Fire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fire lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fire connects with a nice short shot to Bright's temple.
Bright is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fire scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Bright actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bright has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Fire escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Fire!#T4#
Fire wants to control but Bright is keeping him busy.
Fire cracks Bright with a big right hand but Bright just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bright taking a bit of punishment here - Fire scoring with strikes.
Bright taking a bit of punishment here - Fire scoring with strikes. #ROC#
Bright is rocked!
Bright sneaks back into half guard.
Bright is still in real trouble! Can Fire finish him?
Bright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bright seems to have recovered his senses.
Fire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire lands a couple of elbows.
Fire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bright is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fire frees his head nicely. Oh but Bright has switched to an armbar! Fire is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bill Bright!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Bright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WCF 12: Khumpai vs Purcell
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Santana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Bright throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Bright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bright slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Bright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santana sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Bright seems to be looking for submissions.
Bright trying to pass the guard but Santana defending well. #T1##SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura but Santana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bright to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bright 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! Santana is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Bright!
An out of breath Bill Bright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
WCF 6: Dudayev vs Furgesson
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Barrels lands an overhand right.
Barrels thuds his right hand into Bright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barrels defends well and Bright ends up having to push Barrels into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bright shoots for a takedown but Barrels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice jab there from Barrels.
Barrels scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Barrels gets caught napping as Bright dives in and scores a takedown. Barrels manages to retain guard.
Bright being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Bright drops back looking for a leg! Barrels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barrels manages to kick Bright off! Bright jumps back into Barrels's guard.
Barrels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bright is one step ahead there.
Barrels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Bright trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barrels is keeping the position for now.
Bright passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Bright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barrels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barrels told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Barrels is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barrels sneaks back into half guard.
Barrels is looking for a sweep. Bright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barrels manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barrels has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Barrels keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully.
Bright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Bright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bright postures up in Barrels's guard and throws a big left but Barrels blocks it.
Barrels wants to get back to his feet but Bright is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barrels 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.
Barrels is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barrels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barrels keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully.
Barrels 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.
Barrels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bright manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Barrels stands up over Bright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SUB#
Bright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barrels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barrels defends well.
Barrels lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Bright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barrels defends it easily.#SUB#
Bright looking for a guillotine here but Barrels defends easily.
Barrels passes into half guard. #T4#
Barrels working Bright over with strikes.
Barrels looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barrels scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barrels is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bright is hurt! He's hurt bad - Barrels fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bright from any more punishment! Congratulations to Barrels! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tu Barrels!
Bill Bright spoke after the fight, saying 'I hate millwall'.
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Event:
WCF 3: Santana vs Hradek
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Bright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berrio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bright sprawls well. Bright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berrio gets slowly back to his feet.
Bright lands with a right and another and another! Berrio is in big trouble! Bright lands again and this time it's lights out for Berrio! A quality knockout there for Bright.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill Bright!
Bill Bright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CFC 7: Halloween Havoc
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Bright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bray holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Bright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bray sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bright.
Bright is stalling here. Bray is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bright seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bray has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bray is working away from the top position though.
Bray is trying to control. Bright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Bright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bright pulls Bray in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Bright looking for a guillotine here but Bray defends easily.
Bray is looking to work some ground and pound but Bright has wrist control.
Bray trying to control but Bright is working from the bottom.
Bright pulls Bray in close to his closed guard and prevents Bray from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bray controls the pace.
Bray 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.#SUB2#
Bright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Bright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bright chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Bray trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Bright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bray looking for a sweep. Not yet Bray, not yet.
Bright looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bray is trying to control the position but Bright postures up.
Bright landing with the ground and pound.
Bray keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bright preventing the sweep.
Bright sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Bright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bray dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bray lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bright keeping moving, preventing Bray from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bright dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Bray gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bright to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bright throwing strikes but missing.
Bright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bright with a nice head shot there.
Bright stays in close to Bray's body and controls the position.
Bray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bright wants to stand but Bray is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Bright wants to control from the top but Bray keeps moving.
Bright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bray's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bright throwing strikes but missing.
Bright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bray keeping moving, preventing Bright from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bright showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #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.
Bray 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#
Bill Bright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bray is taking a breather. Bright 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.
Bright wants to control but Bray is keeping busy.
Bright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bray's back!
Bray tries to roll but Bright sticks to his back.
Well, with Bright on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bray is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bray grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T3#
Bray tries to roll but Bright sticks to his back.
Bray trying to get back to his feet but Bright is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Bright tightening his grip on Bray, looking for the choke.
Bray is keeping busy.
Bright lands shots from the back. #SUB2#
Bray showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Bright is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bray defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB2#
Bright is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bray defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bright somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Bright tightening his grip on Bray, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Bright working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bray tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Bright is looking for the choke from the back position but Bray is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bray on the side of the head. #TD2#
Bright fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bray to the ground. Bright is now in Bray's guard.
Bray 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#
Bray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bray! #REVR#
Bright wants to get back to his feet but Bray drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright can't do much from the bottom here.
Bray tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bright tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Bray throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bright because Bray loaded up on that one.
Bray wants to control the pace but Bright is squirming around nicely.
Bright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bright keeps trying to improve his position.
Bright tries to hold on but Bray postures up.
Bright slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bray is thwarting Bright's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Bray wants to free his trapped foot but Bright is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bray in particular looking to stall.
Bright desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bray works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bright really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Bray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bright is looking to escape.
Bright is trying desperately to improve position.
Bray throws some wild stikes that Bright manages to avoid easily.
Bright manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bill Bright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bright keeps working.
Bray controlling the action here.#T4#
Bray is trying to control the action in half guard but Bright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bright is positioning himself well to prevent Bray advancing to mount.
Bray wants to free his trapped foot but Bright is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Bright has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bray. Oh but Bright has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bray goes limp - he's gone! Bright jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bill Bright!
Bill Bright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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