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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E4
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ben Stone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mike Dux!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dux gets caught napping as Stone dives in and scores a takedown. Dux manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stone (2) vs (0) Dux#SUB2#
Dux working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stone has passed into half guard!
Stone is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dux tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Stone wants to take a breather but Dux is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Stone has control of the leg. #T1#
Dux is concentrating on defense, preventing Stone from advancing position.
Stone stalling away here and it's allowed Dux to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Dux is pulling down on Stone's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Dux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stone defends well.#SUB2#
Dux pushes a forearm under Stone's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stone is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Dux! Mike Dux retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E4
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Robbie Dicks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Santos Fontes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fontes fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Dicks shoots in and bounces Fontes off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dicks (2) vs (0) Fontes
Dicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontes is trying to control the position but Dicks postures up.
Dicks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicks looking to pass the guard.
Fontes trying to keep a closed guard but Dicks is proving a slippery customer.
Fontes keeping moving, preventing Dicks from controlling successfully. #T1#
Fontes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dicks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dicks (2) vs (2) Fontes
Dicks is trying to keep Fontes in close.
Dicks keeping moving, preventing Fontes 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.
Dicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fontes is one step ahead there.
Fontes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dicks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Fontes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontes wants to pass the guard but Dicks is keeping the position.
Fontes stopping the sweep attempt from Dicks.
Fontes 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.
Fontes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dicks 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.
Dicks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dicks (4) vs (2) Fontes
Fontes trying to control the position.
Dicks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dicks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dicks looking to pass the guard.
Dicks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Fontes looking to control.
Dicks forces his way into half guard.
Dicks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fontes tries to get to full guard but Dicks has control of the leg.
Dicks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dicks is keen to just control but Fontes is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Fontes looking for submissions off his back.
Fontes is trying to get back to full guard.
Dicks not doing much here.
Fontes trying to control here.
#T5#
Fontes is staying active underneath Dicks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fontes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fontes is trying to maintain the position but Dicks is very close to passing his half guard.
Dicks trying to pass the guard but Fontes defending well.
Fontes trying to control here.
#T6#
Dicks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dicks wants to control but Fontes is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dicks is looking for a kimura but Fontes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dicks to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dicks 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.
Dicks is thwarting Fontes's attempts to control the position.
Fontes wants to improve his position but Dicks is controlling well.
Dicks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fontes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Dicks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dicks wants to free his trapped foot but Fontes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dicks wants to control but Fontes is keeping him busy.
Fontes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fontes 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: Dicks (4) vs (4) Fontes
Dicks gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Fontes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dicks dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dicks (6) vs (4) Fontes
Dicks 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. #T8##SUB2#
Fontes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dicks stays in close to Fontes's body and controls the position.
Fontes 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.
Dicks is stalling in the full guard.
Dicks is pushing down on Fontes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fontes is fighting to maintain full guard but Dicks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dicks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dicks is pressing down on Fontes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fontes is holding on for now. #T9#
Fontes is trying to maintain the position but Dicks is very close to passing his half guard.
Fontes is staying active underneath Dicks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dicks trying to mount his opponent but Fontes defends it.
Dicks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fontes wants to control but Dicks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dicks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fontes keeps working.
Dicks is looking to advance position but Fontes won't allow it.
Fontes is trying to get back to full guard.
Fontes is not content to let Dicks 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#
Dicks is looking for a kimura but Fontes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dicks to get the leverage. #T10#
Fontes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dicks is working away from the top position though.
Fontes is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dicks is staying active.
Dicks wants to take a breather but Fontes is having none of it.
Dicks content to control rather than advance.
Dicks trying to pass the guard but Fontes defending well.
Dicks trying to control the pace.
Fontes is refusing to be controlled, as Dicks sits in half guard.
Fontes regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Fontes is trying to keep Dicks in close.
Dicks passes Fontes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Fontes looking for submissions off his back.
Dicks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fontes is not content to let Dicks control the position.
Dicks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dicks trying to mount his opponent but Fontes defends it. #SUB#
Dicks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
Dicks wants to control but Fontes is keeping him busy.
Dicks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dicks prevents Fontes from improving his position.
Dicks trying to mount his opponent but Fontes defends it.
Fontes tries to get to full guard but Dicks has control of the leg.
Dicks slows the pace down in half guard.
Fontes is trying to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB#
Dicks is trying to work for a kimura but Fontes is defending well.
Dicks wants to free his trapped foot but Fontes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fontes wants to control but Dicks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dicks not doing much here.
Fontes is refusing to be controlled, as Dicks sits in half guard.
Dicks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dicks (9) vs (4) Fontes#SUB#
Dicks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fontes has worked his arm free - good work by Fontes!
#T14##SUB#
Dicks is trying to get an arm triangle but Fontes is defending well.
Fontes tries to improve position but can't.
Dicks staying calm.
Fontes is trying to control Dicks's posture but Dicks avoids it.
Fontes tries to buck Dicks off but Dicks is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fontes is trying to control Dicks's posture but Dicks avoids it.
Dicks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fontes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dicks takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Robbie Dicks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E4
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Buzz Williamson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Elliot Thicke!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thicke fails with the takedown.#CL#
Williamson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Williamson looking for a takedown.
Thicke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williamson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Williamson decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thicke wants to pass the guard but Williamson is keeping the position.
Thicke wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
Thicke wants to pass the guard but Williamson is keeping the position.#T1#
Williamson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williamson trying to control the position here.
Thicke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thicke tries to free his leg and advance position but Williamson is retaining full guard.
Thicke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Williamson (0) vs (3) Thicke
Thicke 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.
Thicke just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Williamson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Thicke controls the position.
Williamson is looking to regain half guard here but Thicke keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thicke is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Williamson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Williamson is not content to let Thicke control the position. #T3#
Williamson being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Thicke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Thicke tries to move to mount but Williamson blocks the move with his legs.
Thicke is looking to take a break and control but Williamson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williamson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williamson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Thicke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thicke slows the pace down. #T5#
Williamson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thicke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williamson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thicke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Williamson (0) vs (5) Thicke
Thicke wants to control the pace but Williamson is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Thicke moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Williamson has worked his arm free - good work by Williamson!
Williamson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thicke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Williamson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thicke controlling the action here.
Williamson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Thicke is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Thicke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williamson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williamson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williamson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Williamson (4) vs (5) Thicke
Thicke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williamson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thicke wants to control but Williamson is keeping busy.
Thicke desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T8#
Williamson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Williamson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thicke! Score +3 for passing guard: Williamson (7) vs (5) Thicke
Thicke tries to hold on but Williamson postures up.#T9#
Williamson wants to control the pace but Thicke is squirming around nicely.
Thicke holds on to Williamson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Williamson looking to control but Thicke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thicke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thicke is trying desperately to improve position.
Williamson trying to control but Thicke is having none of it.
Williamson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thicke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T10#
Williamson avoids the attempt from Thicke to control.
Thicke is looking to get to half guard.
Thicke tries to hold on but Williamson postures up.#T11#
Williamson controlling from mount.
Thicke regains half guard.
Thicke keeping hold of Williamson's head, controlling as best he can.
Williamson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thicke trying to hold on to Williamson's head to control him but Williamson postures up.
#T12#
Thicke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williamson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Williamson is working for a kimura but Thicke is defending it quite comfortably.
Thicke is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Thicke regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Thicke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williamson is aware though and is defending well.
Williamson tries to free his leg and advance position but Thicke is retaining full guard.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Thicke keeps moving.
Thicke trying to control the position.
Williamson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thicke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Thicke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williamson (7) vs (7) Thicke
Thicke pushes down on Williamson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thicke prevents Williamson from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williamson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thicke controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Thicke gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Thicke wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E4
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mike Marsh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sanemoto Tozan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tozan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marsh! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marsh (0) vs (4) Tozan
Tozan takes a little break here. Marsh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Tozan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marsh has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Tozan is working to tighten his grip on Marsh's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Marsh has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tozan is really squeezing tight and eventually Marsh passes out! Tozan breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sanemoto Tozan! |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E4
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Lance Davenport! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Mirko Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Davenport throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kozlov was covering up waiting for the punch and Davenport finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davenport (2) vs (0) Kozlov
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Davenport from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kozlov working for a triangle but Davenport defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kozlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davenport (2) vs (2) Kozlov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov trying to control but Davenport is working from the bottom.
Kozlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Davenport looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlov is one step ahead there.
Kozlov 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.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Davenport keeps moving.
Kozlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Kozlov is looking to advance position but Davenport has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Davenport (6) vs (2) Kozlov
Davenport controlling his opponent.
Kozlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davenport controlling his opponent.
Davenport wants to control but Kozlov has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kozlov is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Davenport wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kozlov keeps working.
Kozlov won't allow Davenport to pass to mount. #SUB#
Davenport is working for a submission of some sort.
Kozlov moves into full guard.
Davenport is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Davenport has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kozlov trying to control the position.
#T4#
Davenport preventing the sweep.
Davenport trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kozlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davenport defends well.
Kozlov trying to control the position.
Kozlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kozlov trying to keep a closed guard but Davenport is proving a slippery customer.
Davenport trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB2#
Kozlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davenport doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davenport manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davenport trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Davenport looking to pass the guard.
Davenport postures up.
#SUB2#
Davenport avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davenport wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Kozlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davenport doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davenport manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Davenport from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kozlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davenport can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kozlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davenport controls the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Kozlov pulls Davenport in close to prevent any damage.
Davenport trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Davenport slips nicely into half guard.
Kozlov trying to control from the bottom.
Davenport is keen to just control but Kozlov is a slippery customer.
Davenport is taking a breather. Kozlov 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.
Davenport is just content to waste time from the top position. Kozlov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T8#
Kozlov controlling Davenport's posture. #SUB2#
Kozlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davenport defends it easily.
Kozlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Davenport postures up.
#T9#
Davenport sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Davenport trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kozlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davenport tries to free his leg and advance position but Kozlov is retaining full guard.
Kozlov has his hands on Davenport's head, controlling the position.
Kozlov trying to control the position.
Davenport works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10#
Davenport seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kozlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kozlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Davenport is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Davenport is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Davenport is looking to take a break and control but Kozlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Davenport wants to work for an arm triangle but Kozlov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davenport prevents Kozlov from improving his position.
Davenport is looking to take a break and control but Kozlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kozlov gets full guard.
Kozlov wants to sweep here but Davenport controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Davenport got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kozlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davenport has managed to get both his arms back between Kozlov's legs - danger averted.#T12##SUB2#
Kozlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davenport defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kozlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davenport defends well.
Davenport postures up.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Davenport from controlling successfully.
Kozlov trying to keep a closed guard but Davenport is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Kozlov keeping full guard, as Davenport tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kozlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davenport defends well.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Davenport from controlling successfully.
Kozlov pulls Davenport in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kozlov looking for a guillotine here but Davenport defends easily.
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.#T14#
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Davenport from controlling successfully.
Davenport sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davenport pushing down on Kozlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davenport takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Lance Davenport is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E3
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mike Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Santos Fontes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dux. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dux (4) vs (0) Fontes
Fontes 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.
Fontes is not content to let Dux control the position.
Fontes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fontes keeps working.
Fontes wants to control but Dux postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux wants to control but Fontes is keeping him busy.
Dux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fontes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Fontes is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.
Dux tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fontes wants to control but Dux postures up.#SUB#
Dux thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dux trying to control the action but Fontes is working from the bottom.
Fontes is trying to control Dux's posture but Dux avoids it. #T2#
Dux moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dux (6) vs (0) Fontes
Fontes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dux controlling the pace for now.
Dux looking to control but Fontes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fontes wants to control but Dux is having none of it.#T3#
Fontes regains half guard.
Fontes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux wants to take a breather but Fontes is having none of it.
Fontes tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Fontes wants to sweep but Dux has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (9) vs (0) Fontes#T4#
Fontes is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Fontes is trying to get back to half guard.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fontes keeps working.
Dux controls the position from side control.
Fontes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Dux advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dux (11) vs (0) Fontes
Dux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fontes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fontes keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dux throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Fontes has his hands clasped together but Dux breaks the hold and Fontes is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Dux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Dux!
Mike Dux retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E3
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rick Balboa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ben Stone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Stone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Balboa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balboa (0) vs (2) Stone
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.#SUB#
Balboa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stone trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Balboa is looking for a triangle but Stone pushes his legs off easily.
Stone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Balboa (0) vs (5) Stone
Balboa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.#SUB2#
Stone is working to tighten his grip on Balboa's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Balboa has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Stone is really squeezing tight and eventually Balboa passes out! Stone breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Stone! |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E3
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Buck Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brandon Thicke!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wagner shoots in and drives through. Thicke sprawls well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thicke stops a takedown attempt from Wagner.
Thicke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Wagner is trying to trip Thicke. He has hold of a leg but Thicke is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wagner persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wagner (2) vs (0) Thicke
Wagner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Thicke is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wagner rolls with it to try and escape but Thicke cranks on the arm and Wagner is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Thicke! |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E3
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ed Shwartz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Leon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Shwartz shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones with the counter takedown but Shwartz avoids it easily.#CL#
Shwartz moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shwartz regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shwartz (0) vs (2) Jones
Shwartz can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Jones is working for a kimura but Shwartz is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Shwartz is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controlling the action here. #T1#
Shwartz is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jones in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Shwartz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Jones! Leon Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
Leon Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E3
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lance Davenport! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sanemoto Tozan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Davenport shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davenport showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davenport (2) vs (0) Tozan#SUB2#
Tozan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davenport pulls his head out easily.
Davenport trying to control the action but Tozan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tozan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tozan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Davenport is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tozan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tozan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davenport wants to control from the top but Tozan keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Tozan looking for a guillotine here but Davenport defends easily.
Davenport 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.
Davenport trying to control but Tozan is working from the bottom.
Davenport is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tozan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tozan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Tozan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davenport defends well.
Davenport trying to control the position from guard on top but Tozan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Davenport avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davenport looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tozan keeping full guard, as Davenport tries to pass. #SUB2#
Tozan looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Davenport is defending well. Tozan quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Davenport has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tozan celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sanemoto Tozan! |
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Event:
WCA: Monday Night Wrestling
Date: May 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lance Davenport! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mike Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Marsh gets a clinch.
Davenport drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marsh pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Davenport shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marsh's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davenport (2) vs (0) Marsh
Davenport sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marsh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davenport is one step ahead there.
Davenport engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Marsh keeping full guard, as Davenport tries to pass.
Davenport 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.
Marsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Davenport 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.
Marsh controls Davenport momentarily but Davenport frees himself.
Davenport controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marsh is trying to control the position but Davenport postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marsh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davenport controls the pace.#T3#
Davenport seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marsh for as long as he can get away with.
Marsh trying to control the position.
Davenport 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.
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.#T4#
Davenport continues to stall.
Davenport has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Davenport works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Davenport is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davenport.
Marsh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davenport. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davenport not doing much here.
#T5#
Marsh trying to control here.
Marsh wants to control but Davenport passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Davenport (5) vs (0) Marsh
Davenport is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marsh will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Marsh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Davenport tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Davenport has hold of Marsh's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Marsh tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Davenport cranks the arm and Marsh screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Marsh, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lance Davenport! |
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Event:
WCA: Monday Night Wrestling
Date: May 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sanemoto Tozan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mirko Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kozlov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tozan did well to prevent Kozlov getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tozan (0) vs (2) Kozlov#SUB#
Tozan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Tozan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlov pulls his head out easily.
Kozlov trying to mount his opponent but Tozan defends it.
Kozlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tozan keeps working. #SUB#
Tozan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kozlov is trying to control. Tozan 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.
Kozlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Tozan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kozlov is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB#
Tozan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Tozan actively working from the bottom here.
Tozan is not content to let Kozlov 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#
Tozan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlov pulls his head out easily.
Kozlov is keen to just control but Tozan is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Tozan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tozan actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Kozlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kozlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tozan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kozlov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kozlov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tozan. Score +3 for passing guard: Tozan (0) vs (5) Kozlov
Kozlov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tozan (0) vs (7) Kozlov
Tozan is looking to improve his position but Kozlov isn't that keen on the idea.
Tozan is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Kozlov wants to control the pace but Tozan is squirming around nicely.
Tozan working to try and regain half guard.
Kozlov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tozan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tozan (0) vs (10) Kozlov
Tozan is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Kozlov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Tozan taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kozlov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mirko Kozlov! Mirko Kozlov retains his lightweight title!
Mirko Kozlov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WCA: Monday Night Wrestling
Date: May 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Robbie Dicks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mike Dux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dicks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dicks tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dux manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Dux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dicks (2) vs (0) Dux
Dicks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dicks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dux on the ground.
Dicks wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Dux is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dux looking to control.
Dicks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dicks 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. #T1#
Dicks is looking to pass into half guard but Dux pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dux is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dicks (2) vs (2) Dux
Dicks wants to sweep here but Dux controlling him for the moment.
Dux wants to control from the top but Dicks keeps moving.
Dicks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dux controls the pace.#T2##SUB#
Dicks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dux passes into half guard.
Dux is keen to just control but Dicks is a slippery customer.
Dicks is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dicks avoid being mounted?
Dux is trying to control. Dicks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dux is taking a breather. Dicks 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.
Dux is trying to control. Dicks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Dicks wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dicks is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
Dicks is in trouble now - Dux has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dicks (2) vs (5) Dux
Dicks really is a fat lump.
Dicks tries to reverse the position but Dux maintains control.
Dicks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dicks tries to get out of the position.
Dux trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Dux prevents Dicks from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Dux goes for an armbar but Dicks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dicks. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dicks (4) vs (5) Dux
Dux being controlled here, momentarily.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Dicks from controlling successfully.
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Dicks trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dicks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Dicks'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.
Dux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dicks pushes down on Dux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dux is refusing to be controlled, as Dicks sits in half guard.
Dicks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dux is trying to maintain the position but Dicks is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Dicks trying to control from Dux's half guard. Dux has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dicks preventing the sweep.
Dicks 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.
Dicks trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux keeping full guard, as Dicks tries to pass.
Dicks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Dicks looking to sit in guard and control but Dux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dicks (4) vs (7) Dux
Dicks wants to improve his position but instead Dux has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Dux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dux trying to control the action but Dicks is working from the bottom.
Dicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB2#
Dux is looking for a kimura here.
Dicks is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dicks is trying to control but can't.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Dicks is working away.
Dicks wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
#T9#
Dux trying to control the pace.
Dicks wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dicks is trying to maintain the position but Dux is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dicks is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dux works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dicks (4) vs (10) Dux
Dux trying to control but Dicks is having none of it. #T10##SUB2#
Dicks tries to improve his position but Dux has taken his back! Dux has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dicks tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dux pushes Dicks away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Dux! Mike Dux retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
WCA: Monday Night Wrestling
Date: May 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ben Stone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Buck Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Stone feints and as Wagner raises his hands in defense, Stone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stone (2) vs (0) Wagner#SUB#
Stone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stone stays in close to Wagner's body and controls the position.
Stone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wagner for as long as he can get away with.
Wagner wants to control the position but Stone says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wagner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Stone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wagner sees it coming and defends easily.
Stone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner wants to control but Stone passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stone (5) vs (0) Wagner
Wagner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Wagner manages to get back to half guard.
Stone slows the pace down in half guard.
Wagner wants to control but Stone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stone trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Stone 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.
Wagner is trying to control but Stone manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stone (8) vs (0) Wagner#T2#
Wagner is looking to improve his position but Stone isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Stone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Wagner tries to improve his position but Stone has taken his back! Stone has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Wagner tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Stone pushes Wagner away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Stone! |
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Event:
WCA: Monday Night Wrestling
Date: May 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Leon Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Donell Martin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Martin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Martin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Martin#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Martin controlling the action here.
It looks like Martin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is staying active underneath Martin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SUB2#
Martin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martin controlling the pace.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Martin has control of the leg.
Jones trying to control here.
Martin trying to control from Jones's half guard. Jones has other ideas though and has regained full 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.#T2##SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martin wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Martin forces his way into half guard.
Martin is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Martin keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Jones is not content to let Martin control the position.#SUB2#
Martin is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Martin trying to control from Jones's half guard. Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martin controls the pace.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Martin#SUB2#
Martin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Martin is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones pushing down on Martin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (2) Martin
Martin is trying to reverse the position but instead Jones has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jones (8) vs (2) Martin
Martin rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Martin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T6#
Martin is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Martin right now.
#SUB#
Jones looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Martin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones. #SUB#
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Martin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T7#
Martin wants to escape the position.
Martin trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Jones tightening his grip on Martin, looking for the choke.
Jones keeps control of the position as Martin tries to break free.
#T8##SUB#
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Martin is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Martin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Martin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
Martin trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
Jones is hanging on to Martin's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Martin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Martin for a finish.
Martin staying busy and making it hard for Jones to control.
Martin is in bad spot here.
#T10##SUB#
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Martin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Martin is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Martin is keeping busy.
Martin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Martin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jones off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Martin prevents Jones from getting a body triangle.#T11#
Jones keeps control of the position as Martin tries to break free.
Jones gets his hands free as Martin looks to control. #SUB#
Martin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Martin prevents Jones from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Martin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T12#
Martin trying to control the position but Jones manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Jones working for a choke but Martin is defending well.
I would not like to be Martin right now.
Martin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
Martin is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Martin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Martin fending off the submission attempt from Jones.
Martin wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Jones tries to get the hooks in deep but Martin pushed the leg off.
Martin is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Jones is working for a rear naked choke. Martin is not defending it well and Jones has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Martin refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Martin's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leon Jones!
Leon Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
Leon Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WCW 2
Date: May 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Robbie Dicks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buck Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wagner shoots in for a double leg but Dicks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wagner doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Dicks counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dicks (2) vs (0) Wagner#SUB2#
Wagner actively working from the bottom here.
Dicks trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Dicks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wagner sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dicks 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.#SUB2#
Wagner looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Still in half guard, Dicks seems content to control.
Dicks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dicks (5) vs (0) Wagner
Dicks content just to control the position here.
Wagner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dicks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Dicks with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wagner tries to reverse the position but Dicks maintains control.#SUB#
Dicks has isolated one of Wagner's arms. Wagner looking to fight him off but Dicks twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Dicks!
Robbie Dicks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WCW 2
Date: May 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Leon Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Buzz Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Williamson closes the distance and clinches.
Williamson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Williamson clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Williamson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Williamson.
#TD2#
Williamson pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Williamson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williamson manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Williamson's guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williamson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Williamson wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (3) vs (0) Williamson#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Williamson is having none of it.
Jones controlling from mount. #T2##SUB#
Jones has hold of Williamson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Williamson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Williamson is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Williamson frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Jones is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Jones extends the arm and Williamson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Jones!
Leon Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Leon Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WCW 2
Date: May 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lance Davenport! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mirko Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Davenport manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kozlov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kozlov's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davenport (2) vs (0) Kozlov#SUB2#
Kozlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Davenport pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kozlov is keeping the position for now.
Davenport looking to sit in guard and control but Kozlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davenport (2) vs (2) Kozlov
Davenport on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davenport tries to get out of the position.
Kozlov trying to control but Davenport is working from the bottom.
Kozlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Davenport has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kozlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kozlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Davenport keeps moving.
Kozlov passes into half guard.
Davenport wants to improve his position but Kozlov is controlling well.
Davenport trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Davenport is looking to improve his position.
Davenport is refusing to be controlled, as Kozlov sits in half guard.
Kozlov prevents Davenport from improving his position.
Davenport manages to get to full guard.
Kozlov trying to control but Davenport is working from the bottom.
Kozlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Davenport haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Kozlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Davenport (2) vs (5) Kozlov
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Davenport's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Davenport is looking for a sweep.
Kozlov wants to control but Davenport is keeping him busy.
Davenport tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kozlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Kozlov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davenport has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Kozlov working away.
Davenport is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kozlov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kozlov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Davenport is just riding it out for now. Kozlov eventually gives up the hold.
Kozlov is stalling here. Davenport is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kozlov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Davenport has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Davenport (6) vs (5) Kozlov#T5#
Kozlov struggling a bit here.
Kozlov regains half guard.#SUB#
Davenport is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kozlov is looking to control Davenport's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kozlov avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Davenport wants to work for an arm triangle but Kozlov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB#
Davenport is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kozlov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Davenport.
Kozlov wants to control but Davenport is keeping busy.
Davenport trying to control from half guard but Kozlov is working away. #T7##SUB2#
Kozlov looking for submissions off his back.
Kozlov wants to get back to full guard.
Davenport keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kozlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davenport is working away from the top position though.
Kozlov is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Davenport wants to take a breather but Kozlov is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kozlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davenport pulls his head out easily.
Kozlov is looking to improve his position.
Kozlov trying to control but Davenport postures up.
Davenport is stalling here. Kozlov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Davenport seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kozlov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Davenport (6) vs (9) Kozlov
Kozlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davenport keeps working. #T9##SUB2#
Kozlov swings around for an armbar but Davenport sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kozlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davenport (8) vs (9) Kozlov
Kozlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davenport trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kozlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Davenport avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T10#
Davenport looking to sit in guard and control but Kozlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davenport (8) vs (11) Kozlov
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Davenport keeps moving.
Davenport working a defensive guard here.
Davenport keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully. #T11#
Davenport is trying to control the position but Kozlov postures up.
Kozlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Kozlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Davenport keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully. #T12#
Davenport is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Davenport is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kozlov defends well.
Kozlov is fighting to break Davenport's control of his arms but Davenport is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kozlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kozlov looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Kozlov is looking to pass into half guard but Davenport pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Davenport is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davenport (10) vs (11) Kozlov
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Davenport from controlling successfully.
Davenport is really struggling to control Kozlov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Davenport wants to pass the guard but Kozlov is keeping the position.#T14#
Kozlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davenport's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davenport (10) vs (13) Kozlov
Kozlov trying to control but Davenport is working from the bottom.
Kozlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Davenport (10) vs (16) Kozlov
Kozlov wants to control but Davenport is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kozlov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davenport knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davenport is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kozlov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Davenport (10) vs (18) Kozlov
And that's the end of the fight!
Kozlov wins on points by 18 to 10.
Mirko Kozlov is the new lightweight champion!
Mirko Kozlov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
WCW 2
Date: May 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Steve Louis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sanemoto Tozan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Tozan gets caught napping as Louis dives in and scores a takedown. Tozan manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Louis (2) vs (0) Tozan
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Louis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Tozan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Tozan working for a triangle but Louis defends it easily.
Tozan keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tozan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Tozan looking for a guillotine here but Louis defends easily.
#SUB2#
Tozan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Louis defends well.#SUB2#
Louis is posturing up here but Tozan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Louis tries to roll out but it's too tight and Louis has to tap! Slick submission there by Tozan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sanemoto Tozan! |
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Event:
WCW 2
Date: May 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Santos Fontes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ben Stone!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Stone gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Stone turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fontes (0) vs (4) Stone
Fontes wants to control but Stone postures up.
Fontes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fontes can't do much from the bottom here.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Fontes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone taking a break here but Fontes is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fontes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Fontes is looking to control Stone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fontes avoid being mounted?
Fontes is staying active underneath Stone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fontes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Stone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fontes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stone.
Fontes moves into full 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.#T2#
Stone trying to control but Fontes is working from the bottom.
Fontes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fontes (2) vs (4) Stone
Fontes wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
Fontes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fontes trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone wants to improve his position but instead Fontes has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Fontes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
Fontes is really struggling to control Stone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fontes trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Fontes 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.
Fontes is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Stone wants to improve his position but Fontes is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stone is refusing to be controlled, as Fontes sits in half guard. #SUB#
Fontes seems to be working for a kimura but Stone defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Stone is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Stone is defending against the submission attempts here by Fontes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fontes prevents Stone from improving his position.
Stone is looking to control Fontes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stone avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Fontes is trying to work for a kimura but Stone is defending well.
#T6#
Stone is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fontes jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fontes (5) vs (4) Stone#SUB#
Fontes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stone can't do much from the bottom here.
Fontes trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom. #T7#
Stone is trying to control Fontes's posture but Fontes avoids it.
Fontes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
Stone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fontes (5) vs (6) Stone#T8##SUB2#
Stone is working for a submission of some sort.
Stone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fontes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stone in particular looking to stall.
Fontes is pressing down on Stone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stone is pushing down on Fontes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fontes is fighting to maintain full guard but Stone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fontes wants to control but Stone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stone in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Stone prevents Fontes from improving his position.
Fontes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stone is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Fontes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily.
Fontes wants to get back to full guard.
Fontes gets full guard.#T10#
Stone wants to control from the top but Fontes keeps moving.
Stone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fontes working a defensive guard here.
Fontes wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment.
Fontes keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fontes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
Stone postures up.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fontes wants to sweep but no luck.
Fontes managing to control the position.
Stone wants to control from the top but Fontes keeps moving. #T12#
Stone is fighting to break Fontes's control of his arms but Fontes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fontes controls Stone momentarily but Stone frees himself. #T13#
Fontes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Fontes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Fontes is keeping the position.
Stone keeps trying to improve his position.
Fontes keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully. #T14#
Stone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Fontes looking for a triangle here. Stone is fighting it but it looks tight! Fontes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stone is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Santos Fontes! |
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Event:
WCW
Date: May 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Stone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Dux!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stone as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Stone looking to score a takedown here. Dux is defending well but Stone drives through and ends up in Dux's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stone (2) vs (0) Dux
Stone looking to pass the guard.
Dux trying to keep a closed guard but Stone is proving a slippery customer.
Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dux on the ground.#SUB2#
Dux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB2#
Dux is looking for a triangle here but Stone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stone (5) vs (0) Dux#SUB#
Stone goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dux has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stone but great work by Dux. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stone (5) vs (4) Dux
Stone is trying to improve his position.
Stone is not content to let Dux control the position.
Stone is trying to improve his 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.#SUB2#
Stone wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Dux seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Stone is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Mike Dux!
Mike Dux is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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