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Event:
GAMMA#1058 Wrecks v Zweihander
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Ritori throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ritori with the inside leg kick. #KD#
Ritori lands a big head kick that sends Tomson tumbling to the mat! Ritori takes a step backwards and waves Tomson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Tom Tomson has been cut.
Ritori throws a sloppy body shot
and Tomson counters with a low kick, right behind Ritori 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Tomson is rocked!
Ritori delivers a nice body kick.
Tomson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritori finish him?
Tomson ducks into an uppercut from Ritori and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wusan Ritori!
After winning the bout, Wusan Ritori thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Nuorempi misses with a takedown attempt - Tomson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nuorempi scores with a nice strike.
Tomson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nuorempi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tomson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nuorempi misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi connects with a body shot that sends Tomson's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi swings for the body but Tomson moves out of range.
#T1#
Nuorempi misses with a body shot
and Tomson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Suutari Nuorempi has been cut.
Tomson swings widly with a right hand
and Nuorempi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nuorempi is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Tomson just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Nuorempi has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Tomson! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1040 Wrecks v Darongo
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Tomson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomson.
Tomson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomson throws a fast counter high kick but Thomas manages to duck under it in time.
Tomson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thomas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Tomson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.#T1#
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thomas throws an elbow but misses.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thomas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tomson misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Tomson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Tomson with an uppercut!
Tomson misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Tomson throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thomas.
Still in the clinch, Tomson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomson blocking some punches.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tomson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thomas.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Tomson avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Tomson avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Tomson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomson.
Tomson swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tomson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tomson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Tomson.
#BC2#
Tomson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tomson is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Tomson doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Tomson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomson.
Tomson scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas throws a jab when Tomson was well out of range.
Tomson misses with a body shot
and Thomas counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick by Tomson misses
and Thomas counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tomson doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Tomson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
Thomas thumps Tomson with a low kick.
Tomson misses with an uppercut
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
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!
Tomson ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Tomson throws a counter combo.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Tomson ducks down to avoid it.
Patrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas thumps Tomson with a low kick.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Tomson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomson works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Patrick Thomas has been cut.
Tomson throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Thomas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas lands with a right hand.
Tomson ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Tomson gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomson can do to turn this around?
Tomson tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the cage.
Tomson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Tomson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thomas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tomson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tomson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
A short right from Thomas.
Thomas lands an elbow that stopped Tomson in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Tomson avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomson backwards. #BC2#
Tomson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas throws the left hand but Tomson avoids the punch easily.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Tomson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Tomson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thomas punishes Tomson's body with a nice straight punch.
Tomson throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Tomson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomson.
Thomas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tomson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Thomas moves away from the strike by Tomson.
Thomas sizes up Tomson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomson looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Tomson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Tomson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tomson throws a combination that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Tomson throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Thomas misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tomson! But no joy.
Thomas tried to score with a low kick but Tomson checks it.
Tomson throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Tomson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Thomas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tomson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tomson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Tomson pushes him off.
Tomson misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Tomson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Tomson is avoiding it.
Tomson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tomson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Tomson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Thomas moves to clinch but Tomson breaks away
and Tomson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Tomson closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tomson avoids it.
Tomson working aggressively here.
Patrick Thomas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Thomas cracks Tomson with a nice body shot.
Thomas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Tomson.
Tomson can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas.
A head punch on the inside from Tomson fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Thomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomson. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas thuds his right hand into Tomson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
A nice side step and Tomson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Tomson's body.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Tomson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tomson throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tomson lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Tomson moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tomson throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tomson. Tomson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas tries to clinch but Tomson moves out of range.
Tomson gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Tomson tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Thomas is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Tomson buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Tomson!! Tomson is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Thomas throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Thomas!
An out of breath Patrick Thomas 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:
GAMMA#1034 Tam v Gunner
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Reemer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Hole Reemer has been cut.#CL#
Reemer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reemer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tomson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reemer dives in and grabs Tomson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tomson pushes down on Reemer's head and hops out.#CL#
Reemer gets a clinch.
Reemer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tomson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hole Reemer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Tomson.
Reemer misses with the head strike.
Reemer can't find room to land a body shot as Tomson controls the action.
Tomson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomson lands with a short shot to the head.
Reemer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tomson misses with a punch to the body.
Tomson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reemer.
Reemer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Reemer working aggressively here.
Reemer goes for a takedown attempt but Tomson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tomson.
#TD#
Reemer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tomson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tomson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tomson avoids the body shot from Reemer.
Tomson tries a quick counter leg kick but Reemer is wise to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reemer.
Tomson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reemer.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tomson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reemer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reemer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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!
Reemer misses with a body shot
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tomson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reemer.
Tomson swats away the attempt to clinch by Reemer.#T2##KD2#
Tomson lands a big right hand that sends Reemer crashing to the mat! Tomson stays standing though and waves Reemer back to his feet!#ROC2#Reemer is rocked!#CUT2#Hole Reemer's cut is getting worse.
Reemer throws a hook but Tomson blocks it.
A head kick by Tomson - that's a beauty! Reemer is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Tomson can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tom Tomson! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1031 Tam v Nova
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Tomson.#CUT#It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Tomson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolf.
Wolf throws a combination that misses
and Tomson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomson misses the jab.
Wolf throws out a counter right but Tomson avoids it with no problem.#KD#
Tomson lands a big head kick that sends Wolf tumbling to the mat! Tomson takes a step backwards and waves Wolf back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf throws a shot to the body.
#KD2#
Wolf cracks Tomson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tomson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wolf finish him?
#CUT2#It looks like Tom Tomson has been cut.
Wolf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wolf swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Aaron Wolf's cut even more.#T1##KD#
Tomson drops Wolf with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wolf looks back up at him and smiles so Tomson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Tomson.
BOOM! Wolf lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tomson. Tomson tries to recover but Wolf is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tomson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Wolf!
After winning the bout, Aaron Wolf 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:
WVT 66: Melondov v Svyatogor
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Joestar slips under a jab from Tomson.
Johan Joestar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joestar throws an overhand right that lands on Tomson's shoulder, as Tomson tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Joestar misses
and Joestar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Tomson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Joestar.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joestar checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joestar counters with a low kick, right behind Tomson 's knee. #T1#
Joestar with the inside leg kick.
Joestar throws a right hand that Tomson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomson also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joestar.
Joestar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tomson slips a straight right by Joestar.
Joestar dodges the punch combination from Tomson.
Tomson slips under a jab from Joestar.#T2#
Joestar tries a low kick but Tomson avoids it.
A nice side step and Tomson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tomson avoids the head kick by Joestar.
Tomson misses with a lunging right hand
and Joestar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joestar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tomson's head.
Tomson looks to land a left hand but Joestar moved out of range nicely.
Joestar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Joestar misses with a jab to the body
and Tomson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joestar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tomson.#T3#
Tomson misses with an uppercut. Joestar saw that one coming.
It looked like Joestar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joestar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tomson takes a swing at Joestar's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joestar.
Tomson is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick by Joestar misses
and Tomson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joestar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tomson's head.
Joestar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Joestar defending well as Tomson loads up on a big left hand.
Joestar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tomson counters with a good low kick that Joestar was not able to check.
Joestar throws a big shot that misses.
Tomson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joestar misses with a low kick.
Tomson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Joestar misses with a series of wild punches.
Tomson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joestar throws a sloppy head kick
and Tomson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Joestar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Joestar's cut.
That's time! Joestar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tomson misses with a double jab.
Joestar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tomson throws a lazy right hand but Joestar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tomson loads up on a big right hand but Joestar slips the punch.
Tomson motions for Joestar to come forward. Tomson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joestar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar thows a leg kick but Tomson checks it
and Tomson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomson defending well as Joestar loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Tomson misses.
Joestar throws a nice looking combination but Tomson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tomson throws out a counter right but Joestar avoids it with no problem.
Johan Joestar is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Joestar throws a lazy head kick
and Tomson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Johan Joestar's cut is getting worse.
Tomson throws a body shot but no joy.
Joestar misses with an uppercut.
Tomson moves out of range of the strikes.
Tomson slips a straight right by Joestar.
Joestar scores with the left hand. Tomson knows he should have avoided that one.
Tomson slips under a jab.#T2#
Joestar misses with a lunging right hand
and Tomson counters with a thumping low kick.
Tomson throws a hook but Joestar blocks it.
Joestar misses with a straight left.
Joestar misses with a combination
and Tomson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tomson misses with a hook. Joestar ducked under it nicely.
Tomson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tomson throws a counter combo.#T3#
Joestar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tomson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tomson scores with a decent looking hook.
Joestar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tomson thuds his right hand into Joestar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#Johan Joestar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tomson cracks Joestar's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Joestar slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Tomson can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Tomson!
Tom Tomson 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:
WVT 61: Ihantala v McDonald 3
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomson.
Tomson scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tomson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen looks to throw a body kick
and Tomson counters with a good low kick that Pulkkinen was not able to check.
Tomson digs a good body shot into Pulkkinen's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Tomson as he checks the leg kick.
Tomson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1##KD#
Tomson drops Pulkkinen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pulkkinen looks back up at him and smiles so Tomson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Tomson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomson ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Tomson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tomson looks to land a combination but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tomson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomson misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen looks to land a combination but Tomson avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomson misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tomson.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Tomson misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body
and Tomson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Tomson.
Pulkkinen sizes up Tomson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tomson tries to bum rush Pulkkinen with a series of wild strikes but Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tomson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tomson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tomson.
Pulkkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Tomson counters with a crisp right that sends Pulkkinen to the canvas! Tomson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Tomson!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Tomson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WVT 53: Svyatogor v Motts
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Tomson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tomson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ship steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tomson.
The crowd cheers as Tomson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ship doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Tomson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ship appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship connects with a body shot that sends Tomson's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ship looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Ship throws a lazy uppercut
and Tomson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tomson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tomson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ship throws an overhand right that lands on Tomson's shoulder, as Tomson tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Tomson misses.
Ship scores with a nice strike.
Ship rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tomson counters with a straight right hand.
Ship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ship.
Ship looks to land a right hand but Tomson moved out of range.
Ship shoots for a takedown but Tomson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Tomson tries to move into range but Ship moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tomson tries to score with a low kick but Ship moves his leg out of the way.
Tomson slips a straight right by Ship.
Tomson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ship has been working on his balance at Deathsquad, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tomson.
Ship misses with a left hand
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Roman Ship's cut is getting worse.
Ship thuds his right hand into Tomson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ship with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ship tries to clinch but Tomson moves out of range. #T3#
Ship misses with an uppercut.
Ship loads up on a big right hand but Tomson slips the punch.
A big left from Ship misses.
Ship throws the left hand but Tomson avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Tomson misses.
Tomson throws the left hand but Ship avoids the punch easily.
Ship moves away from the strike by Tomson.
Tomson moves out of range as Ship strikes.#T4#
Ship with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tomson ducks under a wild hook from Ship.
Ship staying out of range there.
Ship throws a big shot that misses.
Tomson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ship.
Tomson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ship attempts a counter takedown but Tomson avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ship looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roman Ship will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ship throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomson lands with an overhand left.
Tomson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ship will feel that in the morning.
Ship scores with a nice strike.
Ship looks to land a left hand but Tomson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tomson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ship lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ship throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Tomson moves away from the strike by Ship.
Ship misses with a straight left.
Tomson throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Ship counters with a shoot takedown. Tomson fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Ship postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tomson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ship, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Tomson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Tomson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ship is able to avoid easily.
Tomson slips a straight right by Ship.
Tomson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tomson swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Ship counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ship trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ship stops Tomson from standing up.
Ship trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ship passes Tomson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ship is keen to just control but Tomson is a slippery customer.
Ship trying to pass the guard but Tomson defending well.
Tomson is trying to stand up here but Ship is controlling him well.
Tomson is not content to let Ship control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tomson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ship counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Ship wants to pass the guard but Tomson is keeping the position.
Ship trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Ship from controlling successfully.
Roman Ship overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ship 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomson wants to stand up but Ship is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ship dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A big left from Ship misses.
Ship rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tomson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ship works the jab nicely.
Ship jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tomson lands a nice shot that snaps Ship's head back.
#CUT2#Roman Ship's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Ship.
Ship throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Tomson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ship! Tomson lets Ship back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Ship is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Roman Ship's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roman Ship's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tom Tomson!
Our winner, Tom Tomson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WVT 44: McDonald v Svyatogor
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tomson throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodriguez controlling the action here.
Rodriguez looks to land a strike but Tomson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Rodriguez stops Tomson from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Tomson misses its intended target. #CL#
Rodriguez forces Tomson back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez gets through Tomson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Tomson is trying to break free.#T2#
Rodriguez prevents Tomson from breaking the clinch.
Tomson stops a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Tomson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tomson takes a shot to the head.
Tomson is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
Rodriguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tomson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tomson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rodriguez is looking to control Tomson's arms but Tomson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodriguez has his back to the cage.
Rodriguez tries to stall but Tomson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tomson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Tomson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Rodriguez forces Tomson back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Tomson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Tomson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomson misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.#T4#
Tomson throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Tomson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodriguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomson tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez prevents Tomson from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez is looking to advance position but Tomson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Rodriguez regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Tomson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Tomson.
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Tomson avoids nicely. #TD#
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tomson's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez controlling the action here.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez.
Tomson is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
Tomson is in trouble now - Rodriguez has advanced to mount! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poor strikes thrown by Rodriguez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rodriguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rodriguez misses with a head shot.
Tomson blocking the ground and pound.
Tomson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rodriguez unloads with some shots from mount but Tomson bucks and avoids them well.
Nick Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Rodriguez unloads with some shots from mount but Tomson bucks and avoids them well.
Rodriguez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tomson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rodriguez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomson wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Rodriguez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rodriguez thowing shots but they're missing.
Tomson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rodriguez looking to ground and pound but Tomson is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tomson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tomson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tomson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Tomson as he connects with a hook.
Tomson scores with a jab to the body.
Tomson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tomson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rodriguez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Tomson counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
A little jabbing left from Tomson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomson throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Rodriguez clinches up against the cage.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Tomson manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodriguez. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but Tomson avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomson's elbow. #BC2#
Tomson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rodriguez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tomson is fending him off so far but Rodriguez persists. Nope, Tomson circles away and we're back to standing.
Tomson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez scores with the left hand. Tomson knows he should have avoided that one.
Tomson walks into a stiff left hand from Rodriguez.
Tomson lands a hook that stumbles Rodriguez back into the cage. Tomson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Rodriguez to the canvas! Tomson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Rodriguez has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tom Tomson!
Tom Tomson 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Tomson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dent sprawling to the canvas! Dent rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tomson finish him?!
#ROC2#Dent is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Dent has been cut.
Crack! Tomson connects with the perfect overhand right and Dent falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Tomson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Tomson!
A victorious Tom Tomson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Bobby Dent stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gonna reflect on this loss after the boozer '. |
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Event:
HFC 97 - Leifsson vs Krutel
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Tomson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tomson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tomson misses the jab.
Tomson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahrishi on the side of the head.
Tomson misses with a combination
and Mahrishi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomson connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahrishi scores with a jab to the body.
Tomson motions for Mahrishi to come forward. Tomson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Tomson misses with a shot to the body
and Mahrishi counters with a straight right hand.
Mahrishi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi wants to clinch.
Tomson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mahrishi misses with a hook.
Tomson missing with a left hand there. Mahrishi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tomson.
Mahrishi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tomson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahrishi. That did some damage!
We've been hearing reports that Mahrishi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tomson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahrishi misses with a straight right.
Tomson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tomson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahrishi circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson blocks a head kick by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a big shot that misses.
Tomson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut
and Tomson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tomson throws a right hand that Mahrishi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahrishi also avoids with ease.
Mahrishi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Tomson.
Tomson moves out of range as Mahrishi strikes.
Tomson misses with a double jab
letting Mahrishi counter with a right hand.
Mahrishi slips a jab from Tomson.
Mahrishi throws a quick counter head kick but Tomson was just out of range.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Mahrishi lunges at Tomson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tomson's hand.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi tests Tomson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Tomson is rocked!
Mahrishi drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Tomson's head, knocking him out cold! Mahrishi is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aatreya Mahrishi waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
HFC 91 - Leifsson vs Babinski
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Tomson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gomes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomson with a nice calf kick.
Tomson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomson.
Gomes tries to counter with a clinch but Tomson shakes him off and moves away.
Tomson lands a jab to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gomes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tomson misses the jab.
Gomes lands with an uppercut that bounces Tomson off the cage and back into range.
Tomson clobbers Gomes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomson.
Tomson tries to land a body kick
letting Gomes counter with a right hand.
Tomson moves away from the strike by Gomes. #T1#
Gomes tries to clinch there but Tomson circles away.
Tomson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomes misses with a wild body shot.
Tomson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gomes.
A little jabbing left from Gomes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tomson misses with a hook to the body
and Gomes counters with a nice uppercut.
Tomson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomson.
Tomson is looking to counter punch.
Gomes closes the distance and clinches up with Tomson, looking for a takedown. Gomes pushes Tomson against the cage but Tomson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Tomson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tomson wants it to stay on the feet.
Tomson swings widly with a right hand
and Gomes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tomson lands a head shot.
Tomson throws a nice looking combination but Gomes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Gomes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tomson scores with the left hand. Gomes knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tomson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gomes counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Tomson dips to his left and cracks Gomes with an uppercut!
Tomson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomes with the counter takedown but Tomson avoids it easily.
Gomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Gomes finds it's way through Tomson's defenses.
Gomes cracks Tomson with a good jab.
Tomson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tomson misses with a shot to the body
and Tomson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomes misses with a wild body shot.
Tomson misses with an uppercut. Gomes saw that one coming.#T4#
Gomes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gomes works Tomson's body with a nice hook.
Tomson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gomes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Tomson.
Gomes wants to counter the offense by Tomson and move into the clinch position.
Tomson misses the jab.
Tomson misses with a looping right.
Gomes connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronaldo Gomes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gomes misses with a straight left.
Tomson is looking to score with low kicks.
Gomes misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Gomes.
Tomson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gomes misses with a hook
and Tomson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomson throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Gomes misses the shot to the body.
Tomson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Gomes counter with a right hand. #T1#
Tomson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tomson scrambles back to his feet.
Gomes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gomes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tomson under the eye.
Tomson ducks under a wild hook from Gomes.
Gomes with a hook.
Tomson throws a solid leg kick but Gomes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tomson.
Gomes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tom Tomson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomes doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomson circles away.
Gomes cracks Tomson with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Gomes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomes misses with a lunging right hand
and Tomson counters with a straight right hand.
Gomes throws a looping overhand right but Tomson ducks down to avoid it.
Gomes throws out a powerful jab.
Gomes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomes checks a leg kick.
Gomes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Tomson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomes.
A punch lands to the side of Tomson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gomes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gomes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gomes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gomes lands a slapping body shot.
Gomes misses with a right hand #KD#
and Tomson counters with a crisp one two that drops Gomes! Tomson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gomes to his feet! Gomes is in big trouble!#ROC#Gomes is rocked!
Gomes slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gomes! But no joy.#T4#
Tomson misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson looks to land a left hand but Gomes moved out of range nicely.
Tomson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gomes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tomson. Tomson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tomson feints and then cracks Gomes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gomes down.
Tomson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Tomson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomes doesn't seem phased though.
Tomson throws a hook but Gomes avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Tomson. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronaldo Gomes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gomes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tomson.
Gomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tomson on the side of the head.
Tomson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Gomes covering up! Tomson comes in with a big uppercut and Gomes goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Tomson!
A very excited looking Tom Tomson 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:
HFC 76 - Ford vs Miller
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Marley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tomson.
Tomson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marley.
Marley jabs Tomson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Marley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tomson as he avoids it easily.
A big left from Tomson misses.
Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tomson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson misses with an uppercut
enabling Marley to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomson misses with a hook
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marley walks into a stiff left hand from Tomson.#T1#
Marley throws a right hand that Tomson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomson also avoids with ease.
Tom Tomson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tomson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tomson throws a big counter combination but Marley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tomson connects with a body shot that sends Marley's belly button to the back.
Marley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Tomson coming out on top.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Tomson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Tomson!
Tom Tomson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Rakeem Marley stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back better, jah bless'. |
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Event:
CACC 193: Steel vs Arias
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Thoreaux Askiken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Tomson clinches.
Tomson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Askiken after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Askiken drags the fight down to the ground.
Askiken wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Askiken looking for a guillotine here but Tomson defends easily.
Tomson wants to pass the guard but Askiken is keeping the position.
Tomson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Askiken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Askiken working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Askiken wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Askiken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Askiken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Askiken is pulling down on Tomson's head to control his posture.
Tomson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askiken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askiken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Tomson stopping the sweep attempt from Askiken.
Askiken controlling Tomson's posture.
Tomson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tomson is fighting to break Askiken's control of his arms but Askiken is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tomson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA LA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tomson trying to control but Askiken is working from the bottom.
Askiken is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
Askiken is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tomson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3##SUB#
Askiken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tomson is aware though and is defending well.
Tomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Askiken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askiken is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
Askiken keeping moving, preventing Tomson from controlling successfully.
Askiken wants to sweep here but Tomson controlling him for the moment.
Askiken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Askiken is trying to hold Tomson in close to prevent damage but Tomson has managed to pass into half guard.
Tomson is thwarting Askiken's attempts to control the position.
Askiken is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Askiken is pressing down on Tomson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Askiken is trying to hold Tomson in close to prevent damage but Tomson has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tomson in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Askiken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tomson is working away from the top position though.
Askiken wants to sweep but Tomson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Askiken (0) vs (3) Tomson
Askiken manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tomson's best efforts.
Askiken is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Askiken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Askiken looking to control.
#SUB#
Askiken looking for a guillotine here but Tomson defends easily.
Askiken controlling Tomson's posture.
Askiken is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Askiken 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: Askiken (2) vs (3) Tomson#SUB#
Askiken is working for a kimura but Tomson is defending it quite comfortably.
Askiken is keen to just control but Tomson is a slippery customer.#T7#
Askiken trying to mount his opponent but Tomson defends it.
Askiken wants to take a breather but Tomson is having none of it. #SUB#
Askiken is working for a submission of some sort.
Askiken looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tomson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Askiken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Askiken passes Tomson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Askiken is stalling here. Tomson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Askiken seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tomson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Askiken (2) vs (7) Tomson
Askiken struggling a bit here.
Askiken manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askiken (4) vs (7) Tomson
Askiken is looking to take a break and control but Tomson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Askiken is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tomson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Askiken. #SUB#
Askiken wants to work for an arm triangle but Tomson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Askiken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tomson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Askiken wants to take a breather but Tomson is having none of it.
Askiken is stalling here. Tomson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Askiken seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tomson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Askiken (4) vs (11) Tomson
Askiken is trying to work for a sweep but Tomson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Askiken (4) vs (13) Tomson
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.#T10#
Askiken is working to get back to half guard.
Askiken is working hard here to advance position.
Tomson wants to take Askiken's back but he can't do it this time.
Tomson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Askiken can't escape the position.
Askiken tries to improve his position but instead Tomson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Askiken (4) vs (16) Tomson
Askiken manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tomson's guard. Nice work there by Askiken.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askiken (6) vs (16) Tomson#T11#
Tomson can't keep his opponent in guard - Askiken advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Askiken wants to pass the guard but Tomson is defending well.
Tomson trying to control here.
Askiken trying to control the action but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Askiken looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askiken is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tomson! Score +3 for passing guard: Askiken (9) vs (16) Tomson#T12#
Askiken fails to advance to Tomson's back.
Tomson tries to hold on but Askiken postures up.
Tomson prevents Askiken from taking his back.#SUB#
Askiken moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tomson has worked his arm free - good work by Tomson!
Askiken has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tomson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Askiken (11) vs (16) Tomson
Tomson working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Askiken takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tomson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Askiken wants to control the pace but Tomson is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Tomson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Askiken trying to control but Tomson is having none of it. #SUB#
Askiken swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tomson is now in Askiken's guard. A big mistake from Askiken there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askiken (11) vs (18) Tomson
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Askiken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tomson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson wins on points by 18 to 11.
After winning the bout, Tom Tomson 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 182: Vicini vs Tomson
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 22 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Vicini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Tomson
Vicini is trying to control. Tomson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tomson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA LA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tomson tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini is trying to control. Tomson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini wants to control but Tomson is keeping him busy.
Tomson trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Tomson has his hands clasped together around Vicini's back. He's all about the action.
Tomson is not content to let Vicini control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Vicini is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Tomson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2##SUB#
Tomson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Tomson wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Vicini is trying to control. Tomson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vicini wants to advance to full mount but Tomson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
Vicini advances to half guard.
Vicini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tomson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Tomson defends it.
Vicini is looking to stall here but Tomson recovers full guard.
Vicini wants to pass the guard but Tomson is keeping the position.#T4#
Vicini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vicini pushing down on Tomson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Tomson is working away.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Tomson defends it. #T5#
Vicini slows the pace down in half guard.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tomson is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Vicini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura but Tomson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vicini to get the leverage. #T6#
Vicini is looking to advance position but Tomson won't allow it.
Vicini is looking to take a break and control but Tomson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but Tomson defending well. #SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tomson defends it well.
Vicini trying to control the action but Tomson is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Vicini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tomson is just riding it out for now. Vicini eventually gives up the hold.
Vicini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tomson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Tomson is refusing to be controlled, as Vicini sits in half guard.
Vicini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tomson is not content to let Vicini control the position.
Tomson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vicini trying to control from half guard but Tomson is working away. #T9##SUB#
Vicini is working for a kimura but Tomson is defending it quite comfortably.
Tomson is looking to improve his position.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Tomson won't allow it. #T10#
Tomson is trying to control but can't.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomson keeps working. #SUB#
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Vicini is looking for a kimura here.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomson keeps working. #T11#
Tomson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tomson.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tomson is trying to keep Vicini in close.
#T12#
Vicini stays in close to Tomson's body and controls the position.
Vicini preventing the sweep.
Vicini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vicini pushes down on Tomson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vicini performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Vicini is trying to control the action in half guard but Tomson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tomson is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Tomson defends it.
Vicini trying to advance position but Tomson counters by regaining guard. #T14#
Tomson working a defensive guard but Vicini passes into half guard.
Vicini is pressing down on Tomson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tomson is holding on for now.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomson keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomson tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini uses his free foot to push down on Tomson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tomson. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Tomson
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Dido Vicini retains his light heavyweight title!
Dido Vicini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 174: Pavlov vs Sakuraba
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tomson moves into the clinch.
Wangler gets underhooks to prevent Tomson's takedown attempt.
Wangler gets underhooks to prevent Tomson's takedown attempt.
Wangler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tomson walks away with a smile on his face. Wangler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Tomson clinches. #TD#
Wangler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tomson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA LA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangler looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tomson is fighting to break Wangler's control of his arms but Wangler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.#T1#
Wangler working a defensive guard here.
Tomson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Tomson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangler is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Tomson from controlling successfully.
Wangler is pulling down on Tomson's head. It's preventing any offense from Tomson, at least for the moment.#T3#
Wangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tomson wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Tomson wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler controls Tomson momentarily but Tomson frees himself.
Tomson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wangler is controlling Tomson's posture.#T5#
Tomson trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Tomson 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.
Wangler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Wangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Tomson wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Tomson trying to move into half guard but instead Wangler has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Tomson
Tomson 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: Wangler (2) vs (2) Tomson#T8#
Tomson wants to control but Wangler is keeping him busy.
Well, if Tomson 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.
Wangler tries to roll over but Tomson keeps him under control.
Wangler is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Wangler is concentrating on defense, preventing Tomson from advancing position.
Tomson wants to free his trapped foot but Wangler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wangler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tomson wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Tomson is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wangler pulls Tomson in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Tomson postures up.
Wangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tomson is one step ahead there.
Wangler trying to control the position here. #T11#
Wangler trying to control the position.
Wangler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tomson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wangler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Wangler keeping full guard, as Tomson tries to pass.
Wangler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangler is trying to keep Tomson in close.
Wangler controlling Tomson's posture.
Wangler'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.#T13#
Wangler is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
Wangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wangler, not yet.
Wangler is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
Wangler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T14#
Wangler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Wangler is heads and Tomson is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Tomson wins on points by 3 to 2.
Tom Tomson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tomson forces Petersen back against the ropes and clinches.
Petersen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tomson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Tomson clinches up against the ropes.
Tomson prevents the takedown attempt.
Petersen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conald Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersen is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Tomson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tomson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petersen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tomson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petersen.
Tomson wants to counter with a clinch but Petersen pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tomson wants it to stay on the feet.
Petersen shoots in but Tomson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petersen looks for a takedown but Tomson sprawls well.
Petersen closes the distance and clinches up with Tomson, looking for a takedown. Petersen pushes Tomson against the ropes but Tomson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Petersen shoots and misses #CL2#
and Tomson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Petersen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tomson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petersen fails with the takedown.
Tomson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown but Tomson shows good takedown defense.
Petersen shoots and misses #CL2#
and Tomson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tomson.
Petersen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tomson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Petersen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tomson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petersen somewhat.
Tomson wants to counter with a clinch but Petersen pushes him away.#CL2#
Tomson forces Petersen back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Tomson pulls guard.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Tomson trying to control the position here. #T2#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomson is keeping the position for now.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Tomson has his hands on Petersen's head, controlling the position.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Tomson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Tomson
Tomson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Tomson content to stall in guard here.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tomson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Petersen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tomson stacks Petersen 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 Tomson! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Tomson
Petersen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Petersen is trying to control Tomson's posture but Tomson avoids it.
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.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen trying to control but Tomson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (0) vs (8) Tomson
Petersen tries to escape but Tomson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Petersen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tomson.
Petersen tries to escape but Tomson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Petersen trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Tomson is trying to stick to Petersen's back but Petersen is turning into Tomson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tomson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Petersen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (8) Tomson
Petersen is pushing down on Tomson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tomson is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersen stalling away here and it's allowed Tomson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petersen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tomson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (10) Tomson
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (10) Tomson#T6#
Petersen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (10) Tomson
Petersen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petersen has knee on belly momentarily but Tomson bucks him off and regains half guard.
Tomson is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen controlling the pace.
Tomson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA LA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Tomson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Tomson is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Tomson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tomson trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Petersen is pressing down on Tomson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tomson is holding on for now. #T8#
Petersen uses his free foot to push down on Tomson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tomson. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (10) vs (10) Tomson
Tomson is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen wants to control the action but instead Tomson gets a body lock and reverses into Petersen's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (10) vs (12) Tomson
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (12) vs (12) Tomson
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T9#
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Tomson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (12) vs (14) Tomson
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen wants to improve his position but instead Tomson has moved into half guard.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Tomson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tomson postures up.
Petersen pulls Tomson in to control the position.
Petersen looking to control but Tomson passes into half guard.
#T11#
Tomson prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Well, if Tomson 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.
Petersen wants to control the action here but instead Tomson manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (12) vs (17) Tomson
Tomson controlling the pace for now.
Petersen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petersen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tomson is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Petersen continues to stall.
Tomson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tomson stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.#T13#
Petersen trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Petersen has his foot on Tomson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tomson works his way back into a safe position though.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen working a defensive guard but Tomson passes into half guard.
Petersen trying to control here.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tomson is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Tomson prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Tomson is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
Petersen is concentrating on defense, preventing Tomson from advancing position.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Tomson has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen moves into full guard.
Petersen seems keen to control Tomson's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson wins on points by 17 to 12.
Our winner, Tom Tomson, 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.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
HFC 53 - Sitsongrit vs Gueguen
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Tomson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nascimento dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nascimento takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nascimento 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.
Tomson loads up on a big right hand but Nascimento slips the punch.
Tomson misses with a looping right.
Nascimento will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tomson flicks out a counter leg kick but Nascimento steps away.
A leg kick checked by Tomson.
Tomson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nascimento feints and then cracks Tomson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tomson down.
Nascimento lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nascimento walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Yago Nascimento has been cut.
Yago Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomson tries to bum rush Nascimento with a series of wild strikes but Nascimento uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nascimento throws the left hand but Tomson avoids the punch easily.
Nascimento connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tomson. Tomson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tomson walks into a straight right hand from Nascimento.#T1#
Tomson takes one on the button.
Tomson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nascimento.
Nascimento swings widly with a right hand
and Tomson counters with a straight right hand.
Tomson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tomson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tomson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nascimento.
Nascimento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nascimento tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tomson is able to avoid easily.
Nascimento throws a sloppy body shot
and Tomson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nascimento fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tomson.
Nascimento lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Nascimento.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nascimento misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomson.
Tomson walks into a jab.
Nascimento scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Tomson ducks under a wild hook from Nascimento.
Nascimento slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nascimento. Tomson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomson misses with a straight right.
Tomson blocks a head kick by Nascimento.
A countering left hand to the body from Tomson misses.
Nice uppercut there from Nascimento.
Nascimento throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tomson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tomson! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Nascimento. That snapped Tomson's head back.
Nascimento throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tomson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tomson staying out of range there.
It seemed like Tomson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nascimento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nascimento fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tomson just manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Nascimento. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nascimento.
Nascimento misses with a hook.
Nascimento pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Nascimento misses with a straight right.
Nascimento jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nascimento is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nascimento misses with a straight left.
Tomson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tomson - that will leave a mark!
Tomson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nascimento.
Tomson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nascimento is just out of range.
Nascimento scores with a head kick.
Tomson misses with the combination.
Nascimento smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nascimento. That's going to slow Tomson down.
Nascimento just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Nascimento jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nascimento misses with a hook
and Nascimento takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nascimento swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nascimento.
Nascimento ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nascimento thuds his right hand into Tomson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nascimento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nascimento throws a body punch but Tomson moves out of range.
Tomson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Nascimento misses the target.
Nascimento throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tomson's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nascimento misses with a jab to the body
and Tomson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tomson connects with a body shot that sends Nascimento's belly button to the back.
Nascimento misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Nascimento dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tomson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tomson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nascimento counters with a body kick.
Nascimento swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nascimento scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nascimento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomson can do to turn this around?
Tomson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nascimento.
Tomson throws out a counter right but Nascimento avoids it with no problem.
Tomson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tomson takes a kick to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tomson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nascimento checks a leg kick.
Nascimento lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tomson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nascimento has got the better of the exchanges.
Nascimento staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Nascimento misses the target.
Nascimento lands a jab to Tomson's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Nascimento misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Tomson misses.#T1#
Nascimento looks to land a right hand but Tomson moved out of range.
Tomson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nascimento defending well as Tomson loads up on a big left hand.
Tom Tomson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tomson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tomson misses with a few strikes there.
Nascimento throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tomson misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Nascimento as he connects with a hook.
Nascimento scoring well with a low kick there.
Tomson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nascimento.
Nascimento throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nascimento lands the left hand.
Nascimento throws a sloppy head kick and Tomson moves out of range easily.
Tomson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nascimento.
Nascimento swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Nascimento.
Nascimento is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Nascimento was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tomson.
Tomson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tomson slips a jab and a cross from Nascimento.
Tomson staying out of range there.
Tomson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nascimento feints and then cracks Tomson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tomson down.
Nascimento wants to land a leg kick but Tomson is out of range.
Nascimento backing away here, and Tomson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nascimento throws a body punch but Tomson moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Nascimento lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tomson doesn't seem phased though.
Nascimento scores with a nice head shot.
Nascimento feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tomsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nascimento misses with a body shot.
Nascimento jabs Tomson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nascimento misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Nascimento lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nascimento thows a leg kick but Tomson checks it
and Tomson counters with a series of strikes. Nascimento will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nascimento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nascimento moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tomson avoids the body shot from Nascimento.
Nascimento tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nascimento.
Nascimento lands with an uppercut that bounces Tomson off the cage and back into range.
Nascimento misses with a straight left.
Jab from Nascimento.
Tomson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nascimento. Nascimento obviously looking to wear him down.
Tomson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomson throws a shot from downtown. Nascimento moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Tomson throws an overhand right that lands on Nascimento's shoulder, as Nascimento tries to avoid the shot.
Nascimento displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tomson throws out the jab.
Nascimento scores with a jab. Tomson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good exchange - Nascimento coming out on top.
Tomson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nascimento. That did some damage!
Nascimento shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tomson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nascimento throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tomson throws out a counter right but Nascimento avoids it with no problem.
Nascimento throws a looping overhand right but Tomson ducks down to avoid it.
Tomson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nascimento lands with a right hand.
Tomson defending well as Nascimento loads up on a big left hand.
Nascimento rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tomson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nascimento clobbers Tomson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Nascimento dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tomson digs a good body shot into Nascimento's ribs.
Nascimento displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tomson throws out the jab.
Tomson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nascimento.
Nascimento lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tomson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tomson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick by Nascimento misses
and Tomson counters with a one-two to the body.
Nascimento dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomson blocks a jab.
Tomson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nascimento blocks it well.
Tomson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nascimento!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nascimento looks to throw the jab but Tomson is out of range.
Nascimento misses with a hook
and Tomson counters with an inside leg kick.
Nascimento misses with a lunging right hand
and Tomson counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tomson throws a lazy right hand but Nascimento sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Tomson needs to keep his hands up - Nascimento had a free shot at his head there.
Tomson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nascimento scores with a nice strike.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tomson has knocked Nascimento down with a huge combo! Tomson steps away and waves a wobbly Nascimento back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Nascimento is rocked!
Tomson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Nascimento is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Nascimento misses
and Tomson counters with a big right hand! Oh Nascimento is in trouble here! Tomson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Tomson!
An out of breath Tom Tomson 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 143: Average vs Shifter 2
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Charley Hanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hanagan clinches.
Tomson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hanagan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Tomson pulls guard.
Tomson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Hanagan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tomson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hanagan has Tomson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (0) vs (2) Tomson
Tomson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Hanagan is looking for a triangle but Tomson pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanagan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hanagan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tomson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanagan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB#
Hanagan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomson defends well.#SUB#
Hanagan has his foot on Tomson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tomson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tomson 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. #SUB#
Hanagan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tomson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (0) vs (5) Tomson
Hanagan is trying to work for a sweep but Tomson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanagan (0) vs (7) Tomson#T2#
Hanagan is desperately trying to improve his position but Tomson has a good base and remains in mount.
Hanagan is working hard here to advance position.
Hanagan is squirming around, avoiding Tomson's attempts to control the action.
Hanagan is trying to reverse the position but instead Tomson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hanagan (0) vs (10) Tomson
Tomson controlling well, preventing Hanagan from escaping the position.
Tomson doesn't have the hooks in and Hanagan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (10) Tomson
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Tomson is keeping the position.
Tomson managing to control the position.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomson is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (5) vs (10) Tomson#SUB#
Hanagan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tomson gets back to half guard.
Tomson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanagan is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB#
Hanagan is working for a kimura but Tomson is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanagan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tomson reverses the position - he's now on top in Hanagan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (5) vs (12) Tomson
Hanagan wants to sweep here but Tomson controlling him for the moment.
Hanagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (7) vs (12) Tomson
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Tomson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
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#
Hanagan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tomson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tomson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tomson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hanagan (7) vs (16) Tomson
Hanagan tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Hanagan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tomson not doing much here.
Hanagan manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Hanagan has an active guard here but Tomson has managed to pass into half guard.
Hanagan wants to improve his position but Tomson is controlling well.
#T7#
Hanagan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tomson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (7) vs (19) Tomson
Hanagan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tomson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanagan is looking to escape. #T8#
Hanagan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanagan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hanagan regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Hanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanagan, not yet.
Tomson wants to pass the guard but Hanagan is keeping the position.
Tomson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hanagan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tomson has passed into half guard!
Hanagan tries to get to full guard but Tomson has control of the leg.
Hanagan gets full guard.#T10#
Hanagan is looking to sweep but instead, Tomson has passed into half guard.
Tomson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (7) vs (22) Tomson
Hanagan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tomson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T11#
Hanagan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hanagan (7) vs (25) Tomson
Good control from Tomson.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Hanagan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hanagan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tomson's guard. Nice work there by Hanagan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (9) vs (25) Tomson
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Hanagan passes Tomson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tomson trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
Tomson keeping control of the position.
Hanagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tomson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hanagan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tomson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanagan.
Hanagan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tomson! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (12) vs (25) Tomson#T13##SUB#
Hanagan goes for an armbar but Tomson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tomson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (12) vs (27) Tomson
Tomson won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here.
Tomson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tomson 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. #SUB#
Hanagan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tomson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanagan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (14) vs (27) Tomson
Tomson keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Tomson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tomson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (14) vs (29) Tomson
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomson stopping the sweep attempt from Hanagan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson wins on points by 29 to 14.
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Tomson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Charley Hanagan was interviewed post fight and said 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 137: Tetsuo vs Gracie
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tomson moves into the clinch.
Toussaint drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tomson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Toussaint is pressed up against the ropes. Tomson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toussaint down to the mat. Toussaint avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tomson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tomson moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Toussaint tries to score a body lock takedown but Tomson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amand Toussaint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toussaint is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Toussaint looking for a takedown.
Toussaint can't get the takedown.
Tomson tries to pull guard but Toussaint won't allow it.
Tomson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Toussaint works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (0) Tomson
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Toussaint is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tomson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Toussaint controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toussaint won't allow Tomson to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Toussaint'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.
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Toussaint looking to sit in guard and control but Tomson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (2) Tomson
Toussaint trying to keep a closed guard but Tomson is proving a slippery customer.
Toussaint looking for a sweep. Not yet Toussaint, not yet. #T4#
Toussaint has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tomson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (2) vs (5) Tomson
Toussaint is trying to control Tomson's posture but Tomson avoids it.
Toussaint tries to improve position but can't.
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.#T5#
Toussaint manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tomson's best efforts.
Toussaint won't allow Tomson to pass to mount.
Toussaint wants to get back to full guard.
Tomson trying to mount his opponent but Toussaint defends it.
Tomson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tomson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tomson tries to pass to full mount but Toussaint defends it. #T6#
Tomson is looking to take a break and control but Toussaint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toussaint tries to roll over but Tomson keeps him under control.
Toussaint trying to control but Tomson postures up.
Toussaint is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Toussaint is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomson pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Toussaint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tomson is looking to advance position but Toussaint won't allow it.
Toussaint trying to hold on to Tomson's head to control him but Tomson postures up.
#T8#
Toussaint works his way to full guard. Good work.
Toussaint wants to improve his position but instead Tomson has moved into half guard.
Toussaint is trying to control but can't.
Toussaint is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tomson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tomson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toussaint (6) vs (5) Tomson#SUB#
Toussaint is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tomson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Toussaint has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T9#
Tomson staying busy and making it hard for Toussaint to control. #SUB#
Toussaint looking to break Tomson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tomson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Toussaint will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Toussaint tries to get the hooks in deep but Tomson pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Tomson showing good submission defense here.
Toussaint struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Toussaint is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Toussaint is hanging on to Tomson's back as he tries to escape.
#T10##SUB#
Toussaint is looking for the choke from the back position but Tomson is controlling his hands well.
Toussaint trying to control momentarily.
Tomson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Toussaint off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Toussaint is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tomson is defending well though. Toussaint let's go of the attempt for now.
Toussaint tries to get the hooks in deep but Tomson pushed the leg off.
Toussaint is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tomson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Toussaint.
#T11##SUB#
Tomson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Toussaint is trying to control but Tomson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Toussaint controlling his opponent.
Tomson is squirming around, avoiding Toussaint's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Toussaint is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tomson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Toussaint (9) vs (5) Tomson#SUB#
Toussaint is looking for the choke from the back position but Tomson is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Toussaint looking to break Tomson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tomson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Toussaint will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Toussaint is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tomson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Tomson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Toussaint is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T13#
Toussaint trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Toussaint has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Toussaint tries to keep control of the position but Tomson is staying busy.#T14##SUB#
Toussaint is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tomson is defending well though. Toussaint let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Toussaint seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Tomson's chin but Tomson turns very nicely into Toussaint's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Tomson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (9) vs (7) Tomson
Toussaint is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomson trying to control but Toussaint is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
An out of breath Amand Toussaint 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 130: Boss vs Toussaint
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Average with that takedown attempt.
Tomson is breathing heavily.
Average shoots in but Tomson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Average shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Average showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tomson (0) vs (2) Average#SUB2#
Average is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tomson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active 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.#T1#
Average performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Average is trying to control. Tomson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Average wants to pass the guard but Tomson is defending well.
Tomson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Crapollas Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Average is keen to just control but Tomson is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Average is working for a kimura but Tomson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB2#
Average is working for a kimura but Tomson is defending it quite comfortably.
Average is looking to advance position but Tomson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Average looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Average 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.
#T3#
Tomson is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Average is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tomson sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB2#
Average seems to be looking for submissions.
Average is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tomson! Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (0) vs (5) Average
Average wants to control but Tomson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Average tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tomson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Average is trying to control. Tomson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Average in particular looking to stall.#T5##SUB2#
Average has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tomson defend it? Average steps over the head and cranks it - Tomson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Average!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Average!
Our winner, Joe Average, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC 42 - Slingin vs Yazzie
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkanovski momentarily.
Tomson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tomson throws a good cross that connects.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up but Tomson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomson swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
Tomson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkanovski throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Tomson is avoiding it.
Tomson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a jab to the body
and Tomson counters with a left and a right that stings Volkanovski. #T1##CL#
Volkanovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkanovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volkanovski misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Volkanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tomson.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomson circles away.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanovski lands a high kick!
Tomson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkanovski scores with a jab to the body.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomson only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2##CL#
Volkanovski rushes Tomson and presses him up against the cage.
Tomson wants to break free but Volkanovski has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkanovski.
Tomson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volkanovski has him pressed against the cage.
Tomson tries to break free but Volkanovski pushes him back against the cage.
Tomson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volkanovski stalling the fight.
Volkanovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomson is trying to break free.#BC2#
Tomson breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Tomson swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
Tomson misses with a double jab
and Volkanovski counters with a two punch combo.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Tomson gets tackled into the cage by Volkanovski. Volkanovski maintains the clinch.
Volkanovski controlling the action here for a moment.
Volkanovski keeps control of Tomson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Volkanovski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Volkanovski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomson tries to break the clinch but Volkanovski is controlling the position.
Volkanovski lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomson backwards.
Volkanovski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomson.
Volkanovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Tomson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomson misses with a few strikes there.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Tomson is having none of it.
Volkanovski walks into a stiff left hand from Tomson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Tomson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Tomson circles away.
Tomson unleashes a big counter combination but Volkanovski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tomson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomson.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Tomson swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
Tomson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski scores with a head kick. Tomson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkanovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Tomson is having none of it.
Volkanovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tomson tries a low kick but Volkanovski avoids it.
Tom Tomson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomson circles away.
Tomson thinks about the counter body kick.
Tomson misses with a low kick.
Volkanovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tomson.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Tomson is avoiding it.
Tomson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski wants to clinch
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab. #T2##CL#
Volkanovski closes the distance and clinches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tomson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tomson is trying to force a seperation but Volkanovski has the dominant position.#BC#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Volkanovski.
Some wild striking there from Tomson.
Volkanovski staying out of range there.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Tomson is having none of it.
Volkanovski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tomson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Tomson keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkanovski misses with a few strikes there.
Volkanovski moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkanovski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tomson wants to land a leg kick but Volkanovski is out of range.
Tomson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tomson throws an overhand right that lands on Volkanovski's shoulder, as Volkanovski tries to avoid the shot.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkanovski slips a jab from Tomson.
Volkanovski wants to clinch up but Tomson keeps it at a distance.
Tomson swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Tomson pushes him off.
Tomson throws a front kick that sends Volkanovski stumbling back into the cage.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Tomson pushes him off.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
Tomson lands a glancing blow to the side of Volkanovski's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkanovski looks to land a body kick but Tomson moved away.
Tomson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tomson duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tomson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Volkanovski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Volkanovski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tomson.
Volkanovski wants to clinch.
A big left from Tomson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkanovski misses the target.
Volkanovski wants to clinch up but Tomson keeps it at a distance.
Tomson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Tomson is avoiding it.
Tomson lands a leg kick that knocks Volkanovski off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tomson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tomson lands with an overhand left.
Tomson slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkanovski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tomson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomson circles away.
#KD2#
Tomson lands a left and a right that send Volkanovski crashing to the mat, dazed. Tomson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Volkanovski is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Aleksandar Volkanovski has been cut.
Volkanovski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tomson counters with a huge right that knocks Volkanovski out cold! Tomson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Tomson!
Tom Tomson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 118
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Bolo Yueng !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tomson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yueng . #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Tomson jumps guard and drags Yueng to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Yueng tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yueng trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Yueng is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Tomson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yueng is one step ahead there.
Yueng looking to pass the guard.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Yueng from controlling successfully. #T2#
Yueng stays in close to Tomson's body and controls the position.
Yueng trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Crapollas Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Yueng tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
Yueng trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yueng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Tomson pulls Yueng in close to his closed guard and prevents Yueng from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yueng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tomson holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yueng looking to sit in guard and control but Tomson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (2) vs (0) Yueng #T4#
Yueng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (2) vs (2) Yueng
Yueng trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Tomson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yueng trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Yueng tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
Yueng trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
My spies in Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center inform me that Yueng has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yueng might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tomson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yueng 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. #T6#
Yueng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (2) vs (5) Yueng
Tomson is not content to let Yueng control the position. #SUB2#
Yueng goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tomson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yueng but great work by Tomson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tomson (6) vs (5) Yueng
Tomson taking a breather here. #T7#
Yueng stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Yueng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yueng gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yueng trying to control here.
#T8#
Tomson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Yueng looking for submissions off his back.
Tomson trying to control the pace. #T9#
Yueng is looking to improve his position.
Yueng wants to control but Tomson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yueng manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Yueng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomson defends well.#T10##SUB2#
Yueng is looking for a triangle here but Tomson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (9) vs (5) Yueng
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.
Tomson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Yueng tries to bench press Tomson off him but Tomson keeps the position. #T11#
Tomson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Yueng is trying to get back to half guard.
Yueng being controlled for a moment.
Yueng is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Yueng is trying to control Tomson's posture but Tomson avoids it.
Tomson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tomson (11) vs (5) Yueng
Tomson wants to take his opponent's back but Yueng doesn't allow it.
Tomson controlling his opponent. #T13#
Yueng wants to control but Tomson is having none of it.
Tomson trying to control but Yueng is having none of it.
Tomson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yueng tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Yueng stops Tomson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Yueng is trying to escape the mount.
Yueng has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Tomson (14) vs (5) Yueng
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Yueng do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
Our winner, Tom Tomson, 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.
The defeated Bolo Yueng had this to say: 'i mis managed my energy. I came in over trained'. |
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Event:
CACC 115
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Jin Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Tomson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Tomson to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Chai gets control of Tomson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chai will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tomson is aware though and is defending well.
Tomson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chai trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tomson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Tomson preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Tomson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomson has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.
Chai is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
Chai wants to control but Tomson passes easily into half guard.
Chai is looking to control Tomson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Chai looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tomson passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (3) Tomson
Chai can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Chai tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (0) vs (5) Tomson
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tomson avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Tomson controlling the pace for now.
Chai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tomson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tomson controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Tomson pushes him away.
Tomson controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Tomson avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Chai reaches up to try and control the position but Tomson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Chai rolls and tries to escape and now Tomson has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (8) Tomson
Tomson keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Chai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5#
Tomson controlling well, preventing Chai from escaping the position.
Chai just trying to survive but Tomson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tomson controlling the positon.
Chai is really stuck here.
Chai turns into Tomson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Tomson
Chai trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Tomson pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomson controlling Chai's posture. #SUB#
Chai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tomson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tomson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (10) Tomson#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T7#
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Tomson is proving a slippery customer.
Tomson 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. #SUB#
Tomson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai wants to control the position but Tomson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T8##SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Chai actively working from the bottom here.
Tomson is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9##SUB#
Tomson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Chai. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (2) vs (13) Tomson
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tomson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (2) vs (15) Tomson
Chai wants to hold on but Tomson pushes him away.
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Tomson controlling from mount.
Chai tries to hold on but Tomson postures up.
Tomson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tomson tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Chai wants to control but Tomson is having none of it.#T11#
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Chai has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (2) vs (18) Tomson
Tomson doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (18) Tomson
Tomson has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Chai trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tomson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chai has Tomson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (20) Tomson#T12#
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tomson defends it easily.#T13#
Tomson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Tomson content to stall in guard here. #T14##SUB#
Chai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tomson defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson wins on points by 20 to 4.
An out of breath Tom Tomson 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 110
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Ganesha Om! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Om is looking to clinch but Tomson is avoiding it.
Tomson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Om. #CL2#
Tomson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tomson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tomson is pressed up against the ropes. Om has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tomson down to the mat. Tomson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tom Tomson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Om has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ganesha Om. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Tomson moves into range and clinches up with Om.
Om stops a takedown attempt from Tomson.
Om fails to pull guard.
Tomson wants to take the fight to the mat but Om manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tomson jumps guard but Om turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Tomson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Om (0) vs (2) Tomson#T2#
Om is trying to control but can't.
Tomson content to control rather than advance.
Om trying to control but Tomson postures up.
Om wants to get back to full guard.
Tomson is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Om wants to control but Tomson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tomson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Om trying to hold on to Tomson's head to control him but Tomson postures up.
Om is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Om desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tomson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Om is trying to maintain the position but Tomson is very close to passing his half guard.
Tomson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Om is looking for a sweep. Tomson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5##SUB#
Tomson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Om. Score +3 for passing guard: Om (0) vs (5) Tomson
Om tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tomson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tomson staying calm.
Om looks to move to half guard but instead Tomson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Om (0) vs (7) Tomson#T6#
Om is desperately trying to improve his position but Tomson has a good base and remains in mount.
Tomson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Om tries to lock up and control but Tomson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Om working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Om is working hard here to advance position.
Tomson avoids the attempt from Om to control.
Tomson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Om tries to reverse the position but Tomson maintains control.
Tomson controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Om really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Om is trying to reverse the position but instead Tomson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Om (0) vs (10) Tomson
Om tries to escape but Tomson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tomson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tomson keeps control of the position as Om tries to break free.
#T9#
Tomson tries to get the hooks in deep but Om pushed the leg off.
Om tries to roll but Tomson sticks to his back.
Om is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Om tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T10#
Om tries to improve his position but instead Tomson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Om (0) vs (13) Tomson
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Om tries to break free.
Om wants to control his opponent's hands but Tomson gets his hands free.
Tomson trying to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tomson keeps control of the position as Om tries to break free.
#T11#
Om trying to control the hands but Tomson breaks the grip.
Om turns into Tomson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Om (2) vs (13) Tomson
Om trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Om pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomson is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Om sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Om from controlling successfully.
Om looking to pass the guard.
Om trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Om 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.
Om stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Om controlling from the top position.
Om stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Om trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson wins on points by 13 to 2.
Tom Tomson 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:
HFC 27 - Rodrigues vs Ulster
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sugawara tries to land a leg kick but Tomson saw it coming and moves away.
Sugawara shoots for a double leg takedown but Tomson sprawls well. He's pushed Sugawara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tomson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sugawara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sugawara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tomson can pounce on him.
Tomson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sugawara.
As Sugawara looks to move away, Tomson throws a big counter combo but Sugawara just gets out of the way.
Tomson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sugawara has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sugawara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomson manages to avoid it.
Tomson with the inside leg kick.
Tomson loads up on a big right hand but Sugawara slips the punch.#T1#
Sugawara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tomson is out of range and Sugawara settles back down.
Sugawara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tomson circles away.
Tomson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Sugawara tries to counter it with a takedown but Tomson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tomson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tomson but Tomson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tashiro Sugawara.
A nice leg kick from Tomson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomson throws a hook to the side of Sugawara's head but Sugawara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sugawara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good work by Tomson as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Sugawara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomson is looking for a counter combo.
A nice leg kick from Tomson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sugawara tries to land a front kick but Tomson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tomson loads up on a big right hand but Sugawara slips the punch.
Sugawara wants to counter the offense by Tomson and move into the clinch position.
Tomson swings for the body but Sugawara moves out of range.
Tomson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tomson throws a shot to the body.
Sugawara misses the body punch
and Tomson counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Tomson.
Tomson throws a leg kick which misses Sugawara's front leg but catches the back leg as Sugawara tries to avoid it. #T3#
Jab, jab by Tomson - just one landing.
Tomson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sugawara takes a step back to recover.
Sugawara darts in looking for a takedown but Tomson gets double underhooks and turns Sugawara into the cage.
Tomson lands a head shot.
Sugawara tries for a takedown but Tomson circles away easily
and Tomson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sugawara.
Sugawara misses the shot to the body.
Tomson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sugawara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tomson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Tomson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tomson's corner calls for a 1-2. Tomson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tomson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sugawara.
Sugawara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch lands to the side of Sugawara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Sugawara misses
and Tomson counters with a nice leg kick.
Tomson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sugawara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tomson.
Sugawara misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tomson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tomson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A solid body kick from Tomson.
Tomson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sugawara can do to turn this around?
Tomson lands with an uppercut that bounces Sugawara off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Tashiro Sugawara has been cut.
Sugawara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tomson counters with a right hand to the body.
Tomson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sugawara motions for Tomson to come forward. Sugawara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sugawara looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomson is just out of range.
Tomson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sugawara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
A shot to the body from Sugawara misses
and Tomson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sugawara walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Tomson.
Tomson looks to throw the jab but Sugawara is out of range.
Tomson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab by Tomson.
Tomson moves out of range of the leg kick from Sugawara.
Tomson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sugawara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tomson throws a lazy right hand but Sugawara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Sugawara throws a solid leg kick but Tomson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sugawara.
Tomson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tomson misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sugawara throws a leg kick
and Tomson counters with an outside leg kick.
Tomson throws a leg kick which misses Sugawara's front leg but catches the back leg as Sugawara tries to avoid it.
Sugawara misses with a hook to the body
and Tomson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tomson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sugawara.
Tomson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tom Tomson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tomson sizes up Sugawara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sugawara is defended easily by Tomson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sugawara is defended easily by Tomson.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tashiro Sugawara.
No luck for Sugawara with that takedown attempt. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tomson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sugawara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Tomson counters with a crisp one two that drops Sugawara! Tomson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sugawara to his feet! Sugawara is in big trouble!
Tomson drops Sugawara with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tomson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Tomson!
A victorious Tom Tomson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 98
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Uncle Fester!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tomson avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Tomson clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Fester gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tomson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tomson (0) vs (2) Fester
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Fester from controlling successfully.
Fester stopping the sweep attempt from Tomson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tomson holds on and takes a little breather.
Fester tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
Fester wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving. #T1#
Fester sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fester trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Fester might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tomson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fester 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.
Tomson keeping full guard, as Fester tries to pass. #T2#
Fester sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tomson's guard.
Tomson wants to control but Fester is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fester in particular looking to stall.
Tomson wants to improve his position but Fester is controlling well.
Tomson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tomson.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Fester from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fester sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tomson's guard.
Tomson is staying active underneath Fester, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fester sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tomson is not content to let Fester control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fester in particular looking to stall.
Fester prevents Tomson from improving his position.
Fester trying to control the pace.
Fester trying to control the action but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Fester is looking to stall here but Tomson recovers full guard.
Fester trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom. #T5#
Fester is pushing down on Tomson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tomson is fighting to maintain full guard but Fester has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tomson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tomson is not content to let Fester control the position.
Fester wants to free his trapped foot but Tomson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tomson wants to improve his position but Fester is controlling well.
#T6#
Fester tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tomson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fester wants to control but Tomson is keeping him busy.
Fester trying to advance position but Tomson counters by regaining guard.
Fester looking to sit in guard and control but Tomson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (2) vs (2) Fester
Fester is trying to keep Tomson in close.
Fester looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Fester looking to control.
Fester pulls Tomson in to control the position.
Fester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tomson is one step ahead there.
Fester trying to keep a closed guard but Tomson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Fester looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Fester 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: Tomson (2) vs (4) Fester
Tomson trying to control here.
Fester wants to take a breather but Tomson is having none of it.
Tomson is looking to improve his position.
Fester tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tomson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fester trying to control the action but Tomson is working from the bottom. #T9#
Fester trying to mount his opponent but Tomson defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fester in particular looking to stall.
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.
Tomson is not content to let Fester control the position.
Fester is just content to waste time from the top position. Tomson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T10#
Fester trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fester is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Fester from controlling successfully.
Tomson pulls Fester in to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fester trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom. #T11#
Fester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fester slips nicely into half guard.
Fester trying to control the pace.
Fester is looking to take a break and control but Tomson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fester tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tomson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fester is keen to just control but Tomson is a slippery customer.#T12#
Fester content to control rather than advance.
Fester is trying to control the action in half guard but Tomson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tomson is trying to control but can't.
Fester works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (2) vs (7) Fester
Fester wants to control but Tomson is keeping him busy. #T13#
Fester tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tomson's legs.
Tomson is looking to reverse the position.
Fester tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fester is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Fester wants to control for a moment but Tomson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fester trying to control the action but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Fester trying to pass the guard but Tomson defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fester trying to control the pace.
Fester frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (2) vs (10) Fester
And that's the end of the fight!
Fester wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
Madness 48 Wanker vs Nagashima
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jindasawat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jindasawat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tomson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tomson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jindasawat scores with a jab to the head.
Jindasawat throws a nice looking combination but Tomson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jindasawat swings for the body but Tomson moves out of range.
Tomson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tomson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jindasawat lands with a straight right. Tomson didn't see that one coming.
Jindasawat misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomson misses the target.
Jindasawat misses with a body shot.
Jindasawat lands with a right hand.
Jindasawat scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Jindasawat finds it's target.
We've been told by Tomson's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jindasawat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tomson.
Jindasawat looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson throws a series of punches but Jindasawat avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Tomson does no damage.
Jindasawat connects with a nice looking jab.
Jindasawat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jindasawat tries to clinch up.
Jindasawat throws a hook but Tomson blocks it.
Tomson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Tomson. That snapped Jindasawat's head back.
Jindasawat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Tomson misses the target.
A nice side step and Jindasawat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tomson misses with an uppercut.
Tomson swings for the body but Jindasawat moves out of range.
Tomson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jindasawat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jindasawat throws a hook but Tomson blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Jindasawat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jindasawat.
A big right from Tomson misses.
Tomson avoids the body shot from Jindasawat.
Jindasawat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jindasawat scores with the left hand. Tomson knows he should have avoided that one.
Tomson lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Jindasawat does it's job there.
Jindasawat looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomson is just out of range.
Tomson misses with a jab to the body
and Jindasawat counters with a stiff right hand.
Tomson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jindasawat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tomson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tomson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jindasawat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jindasawat jabs at Tomson's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jindasawat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tomson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jindasawat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomson.
Jindasawat scores with a sloppy right hand. Tomson should have avoided that one.
Jindasawat digs a good hook to Tomson's body.
Tomson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jindasawat.
Jindasawat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jindasawat misses with a hook.
Jindasawat lands a jab to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tomson.
It looks like Adsawin Jindasawat has been cut.
Jindasawat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jindasawat lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Tomson misses.
Jindasawat works Tomson's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jindasawat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jindasawat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jindasawat misses with a double jab.
Tomson misses with a wild combination.
A leg kick checked by Tomson.
Tomson throws a series of punches but Jindasawat moves out of range.
Jindasawat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomson moves away.
Jindasawat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomson misses the target.
Jindasawat misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomson. Jindasawat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomson throws a nice looking combination but Jindasawat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tomson looks to throw a body kick
and Jindasawat counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adsawin Jindasawat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adsawin Jindasawat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jindasawat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tomson tried to score with a low kick but Jindasawat checks it.
Jindasawat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomson.
Jindasawat misses with a wild body shot.
Jindasawat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tomson swings for the body but Jindasawat moves out of range.
Tomson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jindasawat throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomson.
Jindasawat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jindasawat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jindasawat let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tom Tomson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jindasawat misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Jindasawat - just one landing.
Tomson swings for the body but Jindasawat moves out of range.
Jindasawat scores with a hook.
Jindasawat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tomson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jindasawat slips a jab from Tomson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tomson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jindasawat. Tomson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jindasawat scores with a punch to the head.
Jindasawat throws a jab when Tomson was well out of range.
Tomson throws a push kick but Jindasawat slaps the foot to one side.
Tomson takes one on the button.
Jindasawat checks a low kick from Tomson.
Jindasawat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tomson.
Jindasawat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tomson misses with a straight left.
Tomson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jindasawat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tomson misses with a hook.
Tomson ducks under a wild hook from Jindasawat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jindasawat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jindasawat throws a right hand that misses
and Tomson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jindasawat looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomson is just out of range.
Jindasawat moves away from the strike by Tomson.
Tomson throws a leg kick but Jindasawat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tomson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jindasawat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jindasawat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jindasawat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adsawin Jindasawat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jindasawat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jindasawat scores with a nice right hand.
Jindasawat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tomson's head backwards.
Jindasawat blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomson avoids the body shot from Jindasawat.
A little feinted left hand from Tomson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jindasawat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomson manages to avoid it.
Jindasawat connects with a looping right hand.
Jindasawat looks to throw the jab but Tomson is out of range.
Tomson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tomson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jindasawat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomson manages to avoid it.
Tomson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tomson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jindasawat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomson throws a big shot that misses.
Jindasawat moves into the clinch successfully.
Jindasawat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tomson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jindasawat throws a poor cross that misses
and Tomson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomson throws a jab when Jindasawat was well out of range.
Jindasawat cracks a nice hook into Tomson's ribs.
Tomson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jindasawat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jindasawat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson throws a series of strikes that have Jindasawat backpedaling.
Jindasawat moves out of range of the leg kick from Tomson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jindasawat. Tomson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jindasawat scores with a jab. Tomson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tomson misses with an uppercut.
Jindasawat misses with a straight right.
Jindasawat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adsawin Jindasawat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adsawin Jindasawat's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Jindasawat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tomson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jindasawat.
Tomson is looking to counter punch.
Tomson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jindasawat finds it's way round the side to connect with Tomson's head.
No joy there for Tomson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tomson defending well as Jindasawat loads up on a big left hand.
Tomson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jindasawat throws a front kick aimed at Tomson's knee but Tomson avoids it well.
Jindasawat works over Tomson's head and body with a nice combination.
Tomson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jindasawat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jindasawat connects with a body shot.
Tomson misses with the combination.
Jindasawat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jindasawat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Tomson misses the target.
Jindasawat throws a lazy right hand but Tomson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jindasawat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tomson throws out the jab.
Jindasawat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tomson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Jindasawat misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomson misses the target.
Tomson looks to land a left hand but Jindasawat moved out of range nicely.
Jindasawat throws a hook but Tomson blocks it.
Jindasawat misses with a straight right.
Tomson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jindasawat.
Tomson slips a jab and a cross from Jindasawat.
Jindasawat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomson throws a hook to the side of Jindasawat's head but Jindasawat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jindasawat thows a leg kick but Tomson checks it
and Tomson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jindasawat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tomson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jindasawat.
As Jindasawat looks to move away, Tomson throws a big counter combo but Jindasawat just gets out of the way.
Jindasawat slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Jindasawat. That snapped Tomson's head back.
Jindasawat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tomson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jindasawat throws a body shot but no joy.
Jindasawat slips a jab from Tomson.
Jindasawat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tomson is looking to counter punch.
Jindasawat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tomson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tomson throws a right hand that misses
and Jindasawat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Jindasawat misses
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jindasawat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jindasawat throws a body punch but Tomson moves out of range.
Tomson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jindasawat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tomson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jindasawat throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jindasawat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tomsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jindasawat throws a body punch but Tomson moves out of range.
Adsawin Jindasawat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomson throws a low kick but Jindasawat avoids it.
A big right from Jindasawat misses.
Tomson throws the kick towards the body but Jindasawat avoids it.
Jindasawat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jindasawat misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomson lands a left and a right that send Jindasawat crashing to the mat, dazed. Tomson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jindasawat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tomson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jindasawat throws a hook to the side of Tomson's head but Tomson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tom Tomson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jindasawat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jindasawat.
Jindasawat throws out a loose jab but Tomson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adsawin Jindasawat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tomson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jindasawat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tomson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tomson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jindasawat misses with a body shot.
Tomson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tomson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adsawin Jindasawat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jindasawat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adsawin Jindasawat! |
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Event:
CACC 74
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ze Jiurgite (ranked 24489 p4p, 249 weight class) and Tom Tomson (ranked 4147 p4p, 115 weight class). Jiurgite comes into the arena with Bezerra - O Malandro Era Forte blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jiurgite has Tomson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jiurgite is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tomson tries to score a body lock takedown but Jiurgite shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tomson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jiurgite gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jiurgite is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Tomson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson manages to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jiurgite trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite pushes down on Tomson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiurgite tries to pass to full mount but Tomson defends it.
Tomson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jiurgite.
Jiurgite trying to advance position but Tomson counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson looking to control but Jiurgite passes into half guard.
Jiurgite wants to pass to mount but Tomson is defending the position.
Jiurgite is stalling here. Tomson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jiurgite seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tomson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (4) Tomson
Jiurgite sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Tomson has control of the leg.
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.
Jiurgite wants to control but Tomson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.
Tomson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Tomson has control of the leg.
Tomson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Tomson is controlling well.
Tomson wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite gets full guard.
Jiurgite has his hands on Tomson's head, controlling the position.
Jiurgite looking to control.
Jiurgite 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: Jiurgite (2) vs (4) Tomson
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tomson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jiurgite.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite wants to pass to mount but Tomson is defending the position.
Jiurgite trying to control from Tomson's half guard. Tomson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jiurgite is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite looking to sit in guard and control but Tomson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (6) Tomson
Tomson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tomson stopping the sweep attempt from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite pulls Tomson in close to prevent any damage.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jiurgite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (6) Tomson
Jiurgite's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jiurgite slips nicely into half guard.
Jiurgite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tomson is just riding it out for now. Jiurgite eventually gives up the hold.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tomson won't allow Jiurgite to pass to mount.
Jiurgite is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tomson reverses the position - he's now on top in Jiurgite's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (4) vs (8) Tomson
Jiurgite is trying to keep Tomson in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tomson controlling from the top position.
Jiurgite looking to control.
Jiurgite wants to sweep here but Tomson controlling him for the moment.
Tomson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jiurgite has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jiurgite trying to keep a closed guard but Tomson is proving a slippery customer.
Jiurgite is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tomson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jiurgite seems keen to control Tomson's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tomson looking to pass the guard.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
Jiurgite 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.
Tomson postures up.
Jiurgite looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiurgite, not yet.
Jiurgite pulls Tomson in close to his closed guard and prevents Tomson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tomson 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson preventing the sweep.
Jiurgite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (6) vs (8) Tomson
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Tomson can't keep his opponent in guard - Jiurgite advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tomson defends it well.
Jiurgite is pressing down on Tomson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tomson is holding on for now.
Jiurgite seems to be working for a kimura but Tomson defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Tomson is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson wins on points by 8 to 6.
Tom Tomson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Ze Jiurgite had this to say: 'I dont have much too say. Shanti and his corner did a fantastic job. Don't drink and drive. Wear your seat belt. Don't do drugs, kids. '. |
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Event:
CACC 72
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wagdy Hustler (ranked 5061 p4p, 135 weight class) and Tom Tomson (ranked 4027 p4p, 113 weight class). Hustler comes to the ring accompanied by Finer Things- Polo G. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Wagdy Hustler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tomson rushes Hustler and presses him up against the ropes.
Tomson pulls guard successfully.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Hustler from controlling successfully.
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.
Hustler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tomson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hustler (0) vs (2) Tomson
Hustler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tomson is aware though and is defending well.
Tomson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hustler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomson defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hustler is looking for a triangle here but Tomson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hustler (0) vs (5) Tomson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hustler (0) vs (7) Tomson
Tomson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hustler tries to reverse the position but Tomson maintains control.
Tomson controlling from mount.
Hustler wants to control but Tomson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hustler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hustler wants to get back to full guard.
Tomson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hustler is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hustler trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tomson in particular looking to stall.
Hustler is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hustler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tomson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hustler (0) vs (10) Tomson
Hustler wants to hold on but Tomson pushes him away.
Tomson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tomson prevents Hustler from getting the reversal.
Hustler tries to control the position but Tomson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hustler (0) vs (13) Tomson
Hustler tries to escape but Tomson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hustler is working hard here to advance position.
Tomson is riding his opponent, not letting Hustler buck him off.
Hustler rolls, trying to escape but Tomson keeps control of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tomson gets his hands free as Hustler looks to control.
Hustler rolls, trying to escape but Tomson keeps control of the position.
Tomson controls the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is trying to stick to Hustler's back but Hustler is turning into Tomson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tomson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hustler. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hustler (2) vs (13) Tomson
Tomson pulls Hustler in close to prevent any damage.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Hustler from controlling successfully.
Hustler passes Tomson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tomson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hustler is trying to work for a kimura but Tomson is defending well.
Tomson is positioning himself well to prevent Hustler advancing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hustler is working for a kimura here but Tomson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hustler's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hustler (2) vs (15) Tomson
Hustler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tomson has picked Hustler up and slammed him! Hustler can't keep hold of the triangle and Tomson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hustler (2) vs (18) Tomson
Hustler looking for a sweep but Tomson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hustler (2) vs (20) Tomson
Tomson controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hustler tries to improve his position but instead Tomson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hustler (2) vs (23) Tomson
Tomson gets his hands free as Hustler looks to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hustler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tomson gets his hands free as Hustler looks to control.
Hustler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tomson has good solid back control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hustler wants to control his opponent's hands but Tomson gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hustler wants to control his opponent's hands but Tomson gets his hands free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hustler's body.
Tomson is continuing to stall.
Hustler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tomson is not going to allow Hustler to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson wins on points by 23 to 2.
A relieved looking Tom Tomson 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:
CACC 63
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Colton Northwood (ranked 21753 p4p, 174 weight class) and Tom Tomson (ranked 3956 p4p, 100 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Colton Northwood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Northwood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Northwood is trying to pull guard but Tomson has him pressed against the ropes.
Northwood is trying to pull guard but Tomson turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Northwood gets underhooks to prevent Tomson's takedown attempt.
Tomson jumps into guard, dragging Northwood to the mat.
Northwood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Northwood from controlling successfully.
Northwood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northwood passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northwood is looking to take a break and control but Tomson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tomson wants to control but Northwood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tomson is not content to let Northwood control the position.
Northwood looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Northwood wants to work for an arm triangle but Tomson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Northwood slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson wants to control but Northwood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Northwood perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Northwood is trying to control the action in half guard but Tomson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tomson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Northwood is trying to work for a kimura but Tomson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northwood is just content to waste time from the top position. Tomson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Northwood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Northwood wants to pass to mount but Tomson is defending the position.
Northwood is keen to just control but Tomson is a slippery customer.
Northwood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is looking for a sweep. Northwood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tomson is looking to control Northwood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tomson avoid being mounted?
Northwood tries to pass to full mount but Tomson defends it.
Tomson 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.
Northwood is looking for a kimura here.
Northwood works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Northwood (3) vs (0) Tomson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Northwood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tomson is trying to escape the mount.
Northwood moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tomson has worked his arm free - good work by Tomson!
Northwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tomson, who protects the arm well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Northwood takes a little break here. Tomson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Northwood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Northwood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Northwood tries for a kimura but Tomson is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Northwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomson keeps working.
Tomson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Northwood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Northwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomson keeps working.
Northwood swings around for an armbar but Tomson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Northwood's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northwood (3) vs (2) Tomson
Northwood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tomson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Northwood (3) vs (5) Tomson
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Northwood tries to improve position but can't.
Northwood wants to control but Tomson postures up.
Northwood is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Northwood's face as Tomson controls the position.
Northwood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Northwood is not content to let Tomson control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Northwood is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Northwood can't do much from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Northwood prevents Tomson from moving into mount.
Northwood tries to control but Tomson manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Northwood (3) vs (8) Tomson
Northwood looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tomson controls the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tomson gets his hands free as Northwood looks to control.
Northwood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tomson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
Tomson is not going to allow Northwood to sit and survive in this position.
Tomson doesn't have the hooks in and Northwood manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northwood (5) vs (8) Tomson
Northwood wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Northwood is really struggling to control Tomson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Northwood 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.
Northwood wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
Northwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomson is keeping the position for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Northwood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tomson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tomson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northwood (5) vs (10) Tomson
Tomson preventing the sweep.
Northwood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomson trying to control but Northwood is working from the bottom.
Tomson wants to pass the guard but Northwood is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson wins on points by 10 to 5.
A victorious Tom Tomson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 26
Date: Feb 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Herrington keeps Tomson at a distance using the push kick.
Herrington misses with a double jab.
Herrington with a hook.
Herrington swings for the body but Tomson moves out of range.
Herrington scoring well with a low kick there.
Herrington swings for the body but Tomson moves out of range.
Herrington throws a leg kick
and Tomson counters with a two punch combo.
A lazy left from Herrington finds it's target.
Herrington throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Tomson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Herrington connects with a leg kick. Tomson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herrington bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tomson's head backwards.
Tomson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Herrington.
Herrington connects with a leg kick. Tomson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tomson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Herrington is out of range and Tomson settles back down. #T1#
Herrington throws a hook but Tomson blocks it.
Tomson is looking for a counter combo.
Herrington swings for the body but Tomson moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Herrington.
Tomson throws a hook but Herrington avoids it easily.
Herrington throws a looping overhand right but Tomson ducks down to avoid it.
Herrington checks a leg kick.
Herrington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Herrington avoids the body shot from Tomson.
Tomson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Herrington throws a lazy head kick
and Tomson counters with a stiff right hand.
Herrington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tomson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy body kick from Herrington
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
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!
Tomson tries a low kick but Herrington avoids it.
Herrington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tomson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Herrington cracks Tomson with an open hand slap.
Tomson throws a big shot that misses.
Herrington throws a body kick that misses.
Tomson needs to keep his hands up - Herrington had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Herrington there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tomson throws a body kick that misses.
Herrington throws a hook to the side of Tomson's head but Tomson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tomson misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Herrington tries to score with a low kick but Tomson moves his leg out of the way.
Herrington punishes Tomson's body with a nice straight punch.
Tomson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Herrington lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tomson takes a step back to recover.
Herrington throws a series of punches but Tomson moves out of range.
Herrington throws a lazy uppercut
and Tomson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tomson slips under a jab from Herrington.
Tomson misses with an uppercut.
Tomson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Herrington cracks Tomson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Herrington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomson misses with a straight left.
Tomson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Herrington.
Billy Herrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Herrington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Herrington lands a jab to the nose.
Herrington throws out a leg kick but Tomson moves out of range and Herrington only half commits.
Tomson is looking to counter punch.
Tomson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herrington.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tomson, as that shot connected.
Tomson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Herrington at a distance.
Tomson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Herrington cracks the inside of Tomson's front leg.
Tomson slips a straight right by Herrington.
Herrington tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tomson is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Herrington dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tomson lands a leg kick that knocks Herrington off balance momentarily.
Herrington misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Tomson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Herrington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Herrington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tomson is out of range.
Tomson throwing a counter right hand but Herrington manages to avoid it.
Tomson throws a jab but it's blocked by Herrington.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tomson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Herrington loads up on a big right hand but Tomson slips the punch.
Herrington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herrington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomson.
It looked like Tomson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson moves out of range of the body kick from Herrington.
Billy Herrington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomson lands a glancing blow to the side of Herrington's head.
Tomson moves out of range as Herrington strikes.
Herrington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tomson checks it well.
Tomson throws a big counter combination but Herrington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tom Tomson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Tomson slips under a jab from Herrington.
Herrington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tomson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herrington.
Tomson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Herrington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tomson connects with a looping right hand.
Herrington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tomson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tomson misses with a straight right.
Herrington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tomson throws a nice looking combination but Herrington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tomson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tomson throws a right hand that misses
and Herrington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Herrington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Herrington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Tomson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tomson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Herrington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Herrington.
Herrington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tomson in his tracks.
Tomson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tomson slips under a jab from Herrington.
Herrington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Herrington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tomson.
Some wild striking there from Tomson.
Tomson looks to land a left hand but Herrington moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Herrington throws a big shot that misses.
Tomson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Herrington.#ROC2#
Tomson is rocked!
Herrington steps in with a hook that catches Tomson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Herrington follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tomson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Herrington!
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Event:
CACC 45
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tom Tomson (ranked 3553 p4p, 74 weight class) and Kira Yoshikage (ranked 5023 p4p, 101 weight class). Kira Yoshikage is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kira Yoshikage!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Yoshikage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yoshikage has managed to clinch.
Tomson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yoshikage regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tomson (2) vs (0) Yoshikage
Yoshikage working a defensive guard but Tomson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (5) vs (0) Yoshikage
Yoshikage tries to control but Tomson manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Tomson (8) vs (0) Yoshikage
Yoshikage rolls, trying to escape but Tomson keeps control of the position.
Tomson gets his hands free as Yoshikage looks to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson controls the action.
Tomson gets his hands free as Yoshikage looks to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshikage is really stuck here.
Tomson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tomson controlling well, preventing Yoshikage from escaping the position.
Tomson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Yoshikage right now.
Yoshikage rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Yoshikage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage trying to hold on to Tomson's head to control him but Tomson postures up.
Tomson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tomson continues to stall.
Yoshikage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yoshikage looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshikage looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomson not doing much here.
Yoshikage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomson pulls his head out easily.
Yoshikage trying to control from the bottom.
Tomson controlling the action here.
Tomson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yoshikage looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yoshikage! Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (11) vs (0) Yoshikage
Tomson avoids the attempt from Yoshikage to control.
Tomson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yoshikage is looking to get to half guard.
Yoshikage tries to lock up and control but Tomson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yoshikage is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tomson controlling his opponent.
Yoshikage wants to control but Tomson is having none of it.
Tomson controlling the position easily from mount.
Yoshikage is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tomson controlling his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tomson.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage tries to control the position but Tomson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tomson (14) vs (0) Yoshikage
Tomson not allowing Yoshikage to control his hands.
Yoshikage is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tomson.
Tomson is not going to allow Yoshikage to sit and survive in this position.
Yoshikage is trying to break free.
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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tomson avoiding Yoshikage 's attempts to control his hands.
Tomson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Yoshikage looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Yoshikage right now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tomson gets his hands free as Yoshikage looks to control.
Yoshikage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tomson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tomson controlling the position well here. Yoshikage rolled but Tomson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tomson is not going to allow Yoshikage to sit and survive in this position.
Yoshikage rolls, trying to escape but Tomson keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage is still trying to improve position.
Tomson is riding his opponent, not letting Yoshikage buck him off.
Yoshikage wants to control his opponent's hands but Tomson gets his hands free.
Tomson controlling well, preventing Yoshikage from escaping the position.
Tomson is not going to allow Yoshikage to sit and survive in this position.
Tomson controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tomson's guard. Nice work there by Yoshikage.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (14) vs (2) Yoshikage
Tomson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yoshikage trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Tomson is pulling down on Yoshikage's head. It's preventing any offense from Yoshikage, at least for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Tomson has control of Yoshikage's left arm, preventing Yoshikage from doing any damage.
Yoshikage trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomson pulls Yoshikage in close to his closed guard and prevents Yoshikage from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tomson'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.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Yoshikage from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage looking to sit in guard and control but Tomson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (16) vs (2) Yoshikage
Tomson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yoshikage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yoshikage is tightening it up a little... Tomson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tomson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tomson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yoshikage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kira Yoshikage! |
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Event:
CACC 33
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tom Tomson (ranked 3489 p4p, 59 weight class) and Harry Hendersons (ranked 3307 p4p, 58 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Tom Tomson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tom Tomson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Harry Hendersons!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tomson keeps the fight on the outside.
Tomson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hendersons manages to circle out of the way.
Nice takedown defense from Tomson. No joy for Hendersons on that attempt.
Tomson clinches with his opponent.
Tomson gets control of Hendersons's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tomson will no doubt be 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.
Tomson pulls Hendersons in close to prevent any damage.
Hendersons wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson pulls Hendersons in close to prevent any damage.
Hendersons looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendersons is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tomson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tomson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (2) vs (0) Hendersons
Hendersons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tomson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hendersons is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons is controlling Tomson's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tomson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hendersons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tomson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (5) vs (0) Hendersons
Tomson happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Tomson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tomson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hendersons tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons looking for a sweep but Tomson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tomson (7) vs (0) Hendersons
Hendersons tries to hold on but Tomson postures up.
Tomson controlling the position easily from mount.
Tomson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons is looking to improve his position but Tomson isn't that keen on the idea.
Tomson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hendersons tries to control Tomson's body but Tomson pushes him off. Hendersons squirms to his side and now Tomson has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tomson (10) vs (0) Hendersons
Tomson keeps control of the position as Hendersons tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tomson avoiding Hendersons 's attempts to control his hands.
Tomson keeps control of the position easily here as Hendersons tries to buck him off.
Hendersons is really stuck here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tomson.
Tomson gets his hands free as Hendersons looks to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tomson continues to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Tomson's hands.
Tomson keeps control of the position easily here as Hendersons tries to buck him off.
Hendersons wants to control his opponent's hands but Tomson gets his hands free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tomson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tomson not allowing Hendersons to control his hands.
Tomson controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is trying to stick to Hendersons's back but Hendersons is turning into Tomson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tomson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hendersons. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (10) vs (2) Hendersons
Hendersons trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendersons drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tomson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hendersons has Tomson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (12) vs (2) Hendersons
Tomson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hendersons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomson has managed to get both his arms back between Hendersons's legs - danger averted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hendersons is trying to keep Tomson in close.
Tomson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hendersons is trying to keep Tomson in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson 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.
Hendersons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A victorious Tom Tomson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 31
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tom Tomson (ranked 3465 p4p, 50 weight class) and Justin Tate (ranked 5700 p4p, 70 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Justin Tate!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt
and Tomson counters by clinching up.
Tomson pulls guard.
Tate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tate wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
Tate stays in close to Tomson's body and controls the position.
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.
Tate looking to sit in guard and control but Tomson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (2) vs (0) Tate
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate 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.
Tate is trying to keep Tomson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate has control of Tomson's left arm, preventing Tomson from doing any damage.
Tate is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate wants to sweep here but Tomson controlling him for the moment.
Tate is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tate is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tomson won't allow Tate to sweep him here.
Tate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate wants to control the position but Tomson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tate holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tate wants to improve his position but Tomson is controlling well.
Tate trying to control from the bottom.
Tomson prevents Tate from improving his position.
Tomson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tate trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomson stalling.
Tomson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tate manages to get to full guard.
Tate trying to control the position.
Tate wants to sweep but no luck.
Tate is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomson stays in close to Tate's body and controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tate looking to control.
Tate wants to sweep but no luck.
Tomson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tate working a defensive guard here.
Tate tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tomson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tomson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tate wants to sweep here but Tomson controlling him for the moment.
Tate should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tomson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tate trying to control the position here.
Tomson preventing the sweep.
Tomson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tate lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (2) vs (2) Tate
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomson has Tate pulled in close to control his posture.
Tate wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tomson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tate is one step ahead there.
Tate wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tomson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tate trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Tate is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tate trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Tomson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomson controlling Tate's posture.
Tate trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tomson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tate wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
Tomson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tate wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
Tomson controlling the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tate wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
Tate is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tate wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
Tate looking to sit in guard and control but Tomson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (4) vs (2) Tate
Tomson postures up.
Tate has Tomson pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tate wants to control the position but Tomson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tomson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tom Tomson 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 24
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 6092 p4p, 176 weight class) and Tom Tomson (ranked 3428 p4p, 38 weight class). Tom Tomson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Art Vincent Dela Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dela Cruz fails with the takedown
and Tomson counters by clinching up.
Tomson pulls guard effortlessly.
Dela Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tomson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tomson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tomson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dela Cruz (0) vs (4) Tomson
Dela Cruz tries to bench press Tomson off him but Tomson keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dela Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Tomson has control of the leg.
Dela Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomson pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard but Tomson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (0) vs (7) Tomson
Dela Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tomson is controlling the pace.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep but Tomson has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (0) vs (10) Tomson
Tomson taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Dela Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tomson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dela Cruz (4) vs (10) Tomson
Dela Cruz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tomson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tomson 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 Dela Cruz gets his way!
Tomson needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Tomson fending off the submission attempt from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz is looking for the choke from the back position but Tomson is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz gets his hands free as Tomson looks to control.
Tomson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dela Cruz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Tomson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dela Cruz is staying active.
Tomson 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.
Dela Cruz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tomson showing good submission defense here.
Dela Cruz tightening his grip on Tomson, looking for the choke.
Tomson tries to roll but Dela Cruz sticks to his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tomson keeps trying to improve his position.
Tomson showing good submission defense here.
Dela Cruz looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Tomson is controlling Dela Cruz 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (4) vs (12) Tomson
Dela Cruz 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tomson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dela Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Tomson is proving a slippery customer.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tomson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tomson in particular looking to stall.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Tomson has control of the leg.
Tomson is looking to advance position but Dela Cruz won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tomson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (4) vs (15) Tomson
Tomson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dela Cruz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dela Cruz (4) vs (18) Tomson
Tomson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz is trying to break free.
Dela Cruz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tomson controlling the positon.
Tomson keeps control of the position as Dela Cruz tries to break free.
Dela Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Tomson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dela Cruz.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is trying to stick to Dela Cruz's back but Dela Cruz is turning into Tomson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tomson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dela Cruz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (18) Tomson
Tomson has Dela Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
Dela Cruz passes into half guard.
Dela Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz 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.
Tomson is positioning himself well to prevent Dela Cruz advancing to mount.
Dela Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Tomson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dela Cruz looking for a submission but Tomson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomson is keeping the position for now.
Tomson pulls Dela Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Dela Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Tomson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (20) Tomson
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Tomson controlling him for the moment.
Dela Cruz wants to hit a switch here but Tomson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dela Cruz there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Cruz (6) vs (23) Tomson
Dela Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
Dela Cruz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tomson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is continuing to stall.
Dela Cruz is pressing down on Tomson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Tomson in close.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tomson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tomson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dela Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (8) vs (23) Tomson
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tomson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (8) vs (25) Tomson
Dela Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Cruz (10) vs (25) Tomson
Dela Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomson is keeping the position for now.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomson keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.
Dela Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson wins on points by 25 to 10.
A very excited looking Tom Tomson 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 17
Date: Nov 11, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diego Alejandro Marrero (ranked 6679 p4p, 68 weight class) and Tom Tomson (ranked 3375 p4p, 37 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Diego Alejandro Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tomson stuffs the takedown attempt from Marrero. Marrero gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marrero.
Marrero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tomson moves into the clinch.
Marrero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tomson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Alejandro Marrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomson has Marrero pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Marrero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marrero tries to pull guard but Tomson won't allow it.
Marrero lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (0) Tomson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marrero is looking to advance position but Tomson won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marrero is taking a breather. Tomson 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marrero trying to mount his opponent but Tomson defends it.
Marrero content to control rather than advance.
Tomson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marrero is keen to just control but Tomson is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marrero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marrero wants to advance to full mount but Tomson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Marrero trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Tomson is pulling down on Marrero's head to control his posture.
Marrero trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Marrero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marrero is really struggling to control Tomson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marrero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tomson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Marrero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marrero wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving.
Tomson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marrero's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (2) Tomson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marrero wants to sweep but no luck.
Tomson controlling from the top position.
Tomson advances to half guard.
Marrero wants to get back to full guard.
Tomson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marrero trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marrero tries to roll over but Tomson keeps him under control.
Tomson trying to control the pace.
Marrero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marrero is looking to control Tomson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marrero avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marrero wants to improve his position but Tomson is controlling well.
Marrero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marrero tries to get out of the position.
Marrero wants to control but Tomson is keeping busy.
Marrero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marrero.
Marrero wants to control the position but Tomson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marrero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tomson pushing down on Marrero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tomson in particular looking to stall.
Tomson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marrero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tomson is thwarting Marrero's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tomson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marrero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tomson controlling the action here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marrero is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tomson is thwarting Marrero's attempts to control the position.
Tomson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marrero wants to get back to full guard.
Tomson controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marrero is trying to get back to full guard.
Tomson not doing much here.
Marrero is looking for a sweep. Tomson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Marrero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (2) vs (5) Tomson
Tomson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marrero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marrero prevents any damage by holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson wins on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Tom Tomson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tom Tomson (ranked 3318 p4p, 0 weight class) and Golden Sage Lll (ranked 5589 p4p, 426 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Golden Sage Lll!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sage Lll closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tomson circles away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sage Lll has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tomson leaves Sage Lll with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tomson clinches.
Sage Lll jumps guard but Tomson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Golden Sage Lll.
Sage Lll tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tomson tightens his grip and picks Sage Lll up, before dumping him to the ground. Sage Lll manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tomson (2) vs (0) Sage Lll
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson 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.
Tomson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sage Lll to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tomson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sage Lll pulls down on the head and he's put Tomson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Golden Sage Lll!
A very excited looking Golden Sage Lll 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:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tom Tomson (ranked 3302 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bobby (ranked 4953 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Big Bobby!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bobby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bobby jumps guard but Tomson stands there with Bobby around his waist. Bobby gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bobby is trying to pull guard but Tomson has him pressed against the cage.
Bobby has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tomson uses from the top position.
Bobby controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby is controlling Tomson's posture.
Tomson stopping the sweep attempt from Bobby.
Tomson content to stall in guard here.
Tomson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson preventing the sweep.
Bobby has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tomson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (3) vs (0) Bobby
Bobby is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobby wants to control but Tomson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomson tries to move to mount but Bobby blocks the move with his legs.
Tomson controlling the position.
Bobby is looking to regain half guard here but Tomson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomson controls the position.
Bobby is trying to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tomson working away.
Tomson controls the position.
Bobby is looking for a sweep.
Tomson takes a little break here. Bobby wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bobby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bobby tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tomson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tomson (5) vs (0) Bobby
Tomson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bobby is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bobby stops Tomson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tomson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobby wants to hold on but Tomson pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tomson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bobby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bobby wants to control but Tomson is having none of it.
Tomson is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tomson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bobby can't escape the position.
Bobby prevents Tomson from taking his back.
Bobby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tomson controlling the pace for now.
Bobby 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.
Bobby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tomson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bobby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tomson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bobby! Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (8) vs (0) Bobby
Tomson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson avoids the attempt from Bobby to control.
Tomson controlling the position easily from mount.
Bobby tries to hold on but Tomson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobby is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Tom Tomson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Big Bobby was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man, today.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tom Tomson (ranked 3307 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Davids (ranked 24345 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Archie Davids!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Davids has a takedown stuffed.
Davids fails with the takedown.
Tomson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tomson tries to counter by clinching up but Davids breaks away and moves out of range.
Davids tries to clinch but Tomson is having none of it.
Davids moves in looking to clinch but Tomson pushes him off.
Tomson tries to counter by clinching up but Davids breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davids closes the distance and clinches.
Davids jumps guard but Tomson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Davids.
Davids has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tomson after a bit of a struggle.
I was talking to Tomson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Davids tries to pull guard but Tomson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davids has Tomson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tomson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davids jumps guard and drags Tomson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tomson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Davids is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davids working a defensive guard but Tomson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (3) vs (0) Davids
Davids wants to control but Tomson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davids is trying to get back to half guard.
Tomson is staying tight to Davids's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tomson (5) vs (0) Davids
Tomson prevents Davids from getting the reversal.
Davids looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davids reaches up to try and control the position but Tomson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Davids rolls and tries to escape and now Tomson has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Tomson (8) vs (0) Davids
Davids is really stuck here.
Davids trying to control the position but Tomson manages to sink in the hooks.
Davids is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davids trying to control the action but Tomson just sinks the hooks in.
Tomson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Davids tries to escape the position.
Davids wants to control his opponent's hands but Tomson gets his hands free.
Tomson controls the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Davids's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tomson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Davids trying to control but not successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tomson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tomson continues to stall.
Tomson'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.
Davids just trying to survive but Tomson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tomson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Davids.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is not going to allow Davids to sit and survive in this position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tomson controlling the positon.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tomson has the hooks in. Davids is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Davids trying to control but not successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tomson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Further stalling from Tomson.
Davids trying to control the position but Tomson manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tomson controlling the positon.
Davids trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tomson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Davids's body.
Davids trying to control the action but Tomson just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Davids's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Davids keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tomson not allowing Davids to control his hands.
Davids tries to break free.
Tomson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Davids wants to escape the position.
Tomson avoiding Davids 's attempts to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Davids is in bad spot here.
Tomson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tomson controlling well, preventing Davids from escaping the position.
Tomson controlling from the back.
Davids is in bad spot here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
What can Davids do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tomson controlling well, preventing Davids from escaping the position.
Tomson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tomson is hanging on to Davids's back as he tries to escape.
Davids turns into Tomson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (8) vs (2) Davids
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tomson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (10) vs (2) Davids
Davids working a defensive guard but Tomson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (13) vs (2) Davids
Tomson staying calm.
Davids is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tomson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tomson (15) vs (2) Davids
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Tomson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Washington misses with a hook
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thizzelle Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Tomson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington misses with a double jab.
Tomson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington throws a right and a left that Tomson avoids nicely.
Tomson lands with an uppercut that bounces Washington off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Tomson there.
Tomson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Tomson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington scores with the left hand. Tomson knows he should have avoided that one.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Tomson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Washington lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomson drops his hands momentarily and Washington takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Tomson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Washington misses with a double jab
and Tomson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Tomson moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Tomson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Washington misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Tomson counters with a nice right hand that sends Washington toppling to the canvas! Washington scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tomson finish him?!#ROC2#
Washington is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Thizzelle Washington has been cut.
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!
Washington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tomson counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington throws a lazy uppercut
and Tomson rattles Washington with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Washington tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Tomson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Washington stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Tomson!
A very excited looking Tom Tomson 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:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tom Tomson (ranked 5923 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy King (ranked 3930 p4p, 340 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sammy King!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tomson tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
King fails to pull guard.
Tomson is trying to pull guard but King turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King successfully pulls guard.
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomson defends well.
Tomson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tomson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King has an active guard here but Tomson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is controlling Tomson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Tomson sits in half guard.
Tomson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because King is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
King is controlling Tomson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tomson is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson is looking to pass King's guard but actually King recovers to full guard.
King 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: Tomson (0) vs (2) King
King is keen to just control but Tomson is a slippery customer.
King works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (0) vs (5) King
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tomson is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tomson is holding on tight.
King controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tomson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
King has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tomson (0) vs (7) King
King with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
King swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sammy King!
Sammy King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1##KD2#
Sauce drops Tomson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tomson looks back up at him and smiles so Sauce waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A punch combination from Sauce misses.
Nice shot by Tomson.
Tomson leaves his chin hanging out and Sauce seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tomson crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hot Sauce!
During a confident post fight interview, Hot Sauce thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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