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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 9
Date: Oct 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Keenan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Bigg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bigg checks the leg kick.
Keenan Jr blocks a head kick by Bigg.
Keenan Jr blocks a head kick by Bigg.
Keenan Jr throws a leg kick
and Bigg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keenan Jr thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan Jr is looking to clinch. #T1#
Bigg blocks a head kick by Keenan Jr.
Bigg throws out a counter right but Keenan Jr avoids it with no problem.
Bigg with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr throws a leg kick but Bigg sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Keenan Jr instigates a clinch. #TD#
Keenan Jr pulls guard. #SUB#
Keenan Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bigg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bigg looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Keenan Jr working for a triangle but Bigg defends it easily.
#T2#
Keenan Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bigg manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Keenan Jr stays in close to Bigg's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Hilo MMA inform us that Bigg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bigg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keenan Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Bigg is trying to get back to full guard.
Bigg trying to control here.
#SUB#
Keenan Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB#
Keenan Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bigg is just riding it out for now. Keenan Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Bigg is refusing to be controlled, as Keenan Jr sits in half guard. #SUB#
Keenan Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bigg defends it well.
Keenan Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bigg's head. #SUB2#
Bigg with the active half guard here but Keenan Jr passes nicely into side control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keenan Jr trying to control the action but Bigg is working from the bottom.
Bigg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bigg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Keenan Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bigg has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bigg is defending against the submission attempts here by Keenan Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Keenan Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bigg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan Jr is out of range. #CL#
Keenan Jr moves into the clinch.#TD#
Keenan Jr has picked Bigg up - he's going for a ride! Keenan Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Keenan Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Bigg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bigg gets back to full guard.
Bigg 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.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing Keenan Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Bigg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Bigg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bigg working for a triangle but Keenan Jr defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Keenan Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bigg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keenan Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Bigg's legs - danger averted.
Keenan Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Keenan Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keenan Jr trying to control but Bigg is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Keenan Jr has gone for a leg lock! Bigg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Keenan Jr's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Keenan Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bigg uses it to pass to side control.
Bigg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bigg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keenan Jr keeps working. #SUB2#
Bigg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Keenan Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hilo MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bigg advances to mount.
Keenan Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Keenan Jr wants to hold on but Bigg pushes him away.#T3#
Bigg is landing with some decent strikes but Keenan Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bigg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keenan Jr is looking to escape.
Bigg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bigg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keenan Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Keenan Jr gets back to full guard.
Keenan Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Keenan Jr, not yet.
Keenan Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Bigg tries to free his leg and advance position but Keenan Jr is retaining full guard.
Bigg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bigg working away.
Bigg trying to control the position but Keenan Jr is working away.
Bigg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keenan Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bigg off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Bigg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bigg lands a nice shot that snaps Keenan Jr's head back.
Keenan Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bigg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bigg throws out a counter right but Keenan Jr avoids it with no problem.
Keenan Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bigg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gareth Keenan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Keenan Jr pushes Bigg up against the cage in a clinch.
Keenan Jr trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Keenan Jr breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bigg! But no joy.#TD#
Keenan Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bigg was covering up waiting for the punch and Keenan Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bigg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Keenan Jr has passed into side control.
#T1#
Bigg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Keenan Jr is taking a breather. Bigg 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.#SUB#
Keenan Jr 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.
Bigg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keenan Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Keenan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bigg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Keenan Jr uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
Keenan Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bigg has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Keenan Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Bigg is defending well.
Bigg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Keenan Jr prevents Bigg from improving his position.
Bigg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Bigg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gareth Keenan Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Bigg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Keenan Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bigg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bigg has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Keenan Jr keeping moving, preventing Bigg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Keenan Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bigg defends it easily.
Bigg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Bigg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bigg tries to free his leg and advance position but Keenan Jr is retaining full guard.
Bigg trying to control but Keenan Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Keenan Jr has his feet on Bigg's thighs here. He's pushed Bigg off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bigg screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gareth Keenan Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gareth Keenan Jr waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Bigg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Bigg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Salter to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Bigg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salter won't allow Bigg to sweep him here.
Bigg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bigg looking for a guillotine here but Salter defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bigg is looking for a triangle but Salter pushes his legs off easily.
Bigg controlling the position.#T1##SUB2#
Salter has gone for a leg lock! Bigg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Salter's guard.#REVR#
Bigg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Salter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bigg is aware though and is defending well.
Bigg advances to half guard.
Bigg passes to full mount!
Bigg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bigg dominating with strikes here.
We've been hearing good reports from Bigg'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Salter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bigg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bigg working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigg trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Bigg looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bigg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Salter tries to lock up and control but Bigg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Bigg looking to secure an arm triangle but Salter defends it well. #T3#
Salter working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigg tries to control but Salter wriggling away.
Salter tries to hold on but Bigg postures up.
Salter is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Bigg has control of Salter's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Salter regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Salter wants to control but Bigg is having none of it.#T4#
Salter is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bigg is staying active.#SUB#
Bigg wants to finish this one by submission but Salter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bigg.
Salter tries to lock up and control but Bigg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bigg controlling from mount.
Bigg scoring with strikes but Salter is staying in there.
Salter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Bigg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bigg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Bigg dominated that round.
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.#R2##TD2#
Salter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bigg is trying to get back to full guard.
Bigg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salter trying to control but Bigg is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bigg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salter stands and throws Bigg's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Bigg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bigg wants to control but Salter is keeping busy.
Salter is trying to control the action in half guard but Bigg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bigg is pressing down on Salter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Bigg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bigg keeping full guard, as Salter tries to pass. #SUB#
Bigg looking for a guillotine here but Salter defends easily.
#T2##SUB#
Bigg has his foot on Salter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salter works his way back into a safe position though.
Salter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bigg working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Salter has passed into half guard!
Salter is trying to control the action in half guard but Bigg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salter passes into side control, despite Bigg's attempt to control the position.
#T3#
Bigg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Salter off and has taken his back!
Salter trying to control the action but Bigg just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Salter fending off the submission attempt from Bigg. #SUB#
Bigg has got one arm under Salter's chin. This could be trouble... Salter trying to control the other hand but Bigg gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Salter has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Bigg!
In defeat, Sam Salter stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think it may be time to hang up the gloves. Its been fun at times but Im over this time to go kill myself and family chris benoit style.'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 20
Date: Aug 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ian Bigg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 11 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
OBrien closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bigg to the mat! Bigg manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bigg (0) vs (2) OBrien#SUB#
Bigg is looking for a triangle but OBrien pushes his legs off easily.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Bigg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Bigg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bigg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien trying to control but Bigg is working from the bottom.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Bigg is retaining full guard.
OBrien trying to control but Bigg is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien postures up.
OBrien trying to control but Bigg is working from the bottom.
OBrien stopping the sweep attempt from Bigg.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Bigg keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
OBrien drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and OBrien jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bigg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.#SUB#
Bigg is looking for a triangle but OBrien pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Bigg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bigg manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Bigg's guard.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigg wants to sweep here but OBrien controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Bigg keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass. #SUB2#
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Bigg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bigg manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Bigg's guard.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Bigg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OBrien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OBrien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
OBrien passes Bigg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
OBrien controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
OBrien is looking for a kimura but Bigg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OBrien to get the leverage. #SUB2#
OBrien is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bigg has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
OBrien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bigg is just riding it out for now. OBrien eventually gives up the hold.
Bigg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bigg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Bigg tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Bigg looking for a guillotine here but OBrien defends easily.
#SUB2#
OBrien has gone for a leg lock! Bigg slips out almost immediately though and dives into OBrien's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (2) vs (2) OBrien
OBrien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bigg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bigg won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
OBrien looking to control.
#T5#
Bigg trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Bigg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Bigg tries to pass.
OBrien pulls Bigg in close to prevent any damage.
Bigg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bigg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bigg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
OBrien pulls Bigg in close to his closed guard and prevents Bigg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bigg trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Bigg looking to pass the guard.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien can't keep his opponent in guard - Bigg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
OBrien is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
OBrien tries to roll over but Bigg keeps him under control.
Bigg wants to control but OBrien is keeping him busy.
OBrien is trying to maintain the position but Bigg is very close to passing his half guard.
Bigg wants to pass to mount but OBrien is defending the position.
OBrien trying to control here.
Bigg is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bigg is pressing down on OBrien's thigh, looking to free his foot. OBrien is holding on for now. #T8##SUB#
Bigg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Bigg has control of the leg.
OBrien works his way to full guard. Good work.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bigg manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (2) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien wants to control from the top but Bigg keeps moving. #SUB#
Bigg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bigg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OBrien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bigg looking to hit a scissor sweep but OBrien is one step ahead there.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Bigg is keeping the position.#SUB2#
OBrien 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. #T10##SUB#
Bigg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bigg keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bigg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (4) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien looking to control.
Bigg stays in close to OBrien's body and controls the position. #T11#
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
OBrien has his feet on Bigg's thighs here. He's pushed Bigg off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bigg screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter OBrien!
Peter OBrien 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:
Stepping Stone 17
Date: Aug 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 London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ian Bigg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Bashag GroSnagdu!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
GroSnagdu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bigg's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bigg (0) vs (2) GroSnagdu#SUB#
Bigg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. GroSnagdu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bigg 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.
Bigg controls GroSnagdu momentarily but GroSnagdu frees himself. #SUB#
Bigg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bigg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Bigg'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bigg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and GroSnagdu defends well.#SUB#
Bigg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
GroSnagdu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
GroSnagdu wants to control from the top but Bigg keeps moving.
GroSnagdu stays in close to Bigg's body and controls the position.
GroSnagdu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Bigg throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! GroSnagdu escapes and throws Bigg's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (0) vs (5) GroSnagdu#T2#
Bigg tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bigg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bigg manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
GroSnagdu moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bigg. Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (0) vs (8) GroSnagdu
Bigg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Bigg trying to remain calm as GroSnagdu controls from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bigg is looking to reverse the position.
Bigg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked GroSnagdu off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bigg (4) vs (8) GroSnagdu#SUB#
GroSnagdu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
GroSnagdu prevents Bigg from getting a body triangle.
Bigg is hanging on to GroSnagdu's back as he tries to escape.
#T4##SUB#
Bigg is looking for the choke from the back position but GroSnagdu is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Bigg is looking for the choke from the back position but GroSnagdu is controlling his hands well.
GroSnagdu staying busy and making it hard for Bigg to control. #SUB#
Bigg looking to break GroSnagdu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. GroSnagdu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bigg will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
GroSnagdu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bigg looking to control but GroSnagdu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
GroSnagdu tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Bigg goes for an armbar but he's not got it… GroSnagdu turns into him and now he's in Bigg's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (4) vs (10) GroSnagdu
Bigg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but GroSnagdu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T5##SUB#
GroSnagdu moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bigg. Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (4) vs (13) GroSnagdu
Bigg is looking for a sweep.
Bigg struggling a bit here.
Bigg tries to bench press GroSnagdu off him but GroSnagdu 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.
Bigg tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6##SUB2#
GroSnagdu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no GroSnagdu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bigg is looking to regain half guard here but GroSnagdu keeps moving and retains side control.
Bigg seems a little lost for a moment, as GroSnagdu dominates the positioning.
Bigg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but GroSnagdu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
GroSnagdu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bigg is looking to regain half guard here but GroSnagdu keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Bigg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bigg is not content to let GroSnagdu control the position.
Bigg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but GroSnagdu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bigg trying to control but GroSnagdu flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bigg (4) vs (16) GroSnagdu
GroSnagdu avoiding Bigg 's attempts to control his hands. #T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. GroSnagdu controlling the positon.
Bigg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bigg gets back to half guard.
GroSnagdu prevents Bigg from improving his position.
GroSnagdu is controlling the pace.
Bigg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9##SUB#
Bigg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
GroSnagdu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
More stalling from GroSnagdu.#T10##SUB#
Bigg looking for a guillotine here but GroSnagdu defends easily.
Bigg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
GroSnagdu is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Bigg wants to control but GroSnagdu passes easily into half guard.
GroSnagdu slows the pace down in half guard.
Bigg wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Aesthetic Regime inform me that GroSnagdu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
GroSnagdu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bigg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. GroSnagdu is working away from the top position though.#T12#
GroSnagdu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bigg is trying to maintain the position but GroSnagdu is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Bigg actively working from the bottom here.
Bigg tries to get to full guard but GroSnagdu has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bigg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
Still in half guard, GroSnagdu seems content to control.#SUB#
Bigg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bigg tries to get to full guard but GroSnagdu has control of the leg.
GroSnagdu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like GroSnagdu 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.
Bigg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
GroSnagdu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
GroSnagdu seems to be working for a kimura but Bigg defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bigg wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
GroSnagdu wins on points by 16 to 4.
After winning the bout, Bashag GroSnagdu 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:
Stepping Stone 14
Date: Aug 07, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ian Bigg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Bigg shows good takedown defense.
Bigg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov has a takedown stuffed.
Bigg tries to counter with a takedown but Petrov is quick to defend against it.
Rutger Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bigg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petrov to the ground. Bigg is now in Petrov 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bigg (2) vs (0) Petrov
Bigg stands and throws Petrov 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (5) vs (0) Petrov
Bigg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bigg (7) vs (0) Petrov
Bigg mounts Petrov ! Really nice guard pass there!
Bigg controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Bigg tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
Bigg is really struggling to control Petrov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bigg is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Petrov is surviving well by controlling Bigg's body position as best he can.
Petrov holds on for dear life, controlling Bigg's posture momentarily.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Bigg's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Petrov is looking to improve his position but Bigg isn't that keen on the idea.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Bigg's attempts to control the action.
Petrov regains half guard.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bigg'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.
Bigg wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Bigg trying to pass the guard but Petrov defending well.
Bigg is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bigg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Bigg wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrov manages to get to full guard.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bigg is one step ahead there.
Petrov is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Petrov keeping full guard, as Bigg tries to pass.
Petrov controlling Bigg's posture. #SUB2#
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bigg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Bigg tries to pass.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigg won't allow Petrov to sweep him here. #T5#
Bigg advances to half guard. #SUB#
Bigg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrov is just riding it out for now. Bigg eventually gives up the hold.
Petrov is controlling Bigg's trapped leg to prevent Bigg from advancing to side control.
Bigg trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov tries to roll over but Bigg keeps him under control.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Bigg is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bigg trying to mount his opponent but Petrov defends it. #SUB#
Bigg is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bigg to get the leverage.
Bigg is pressing down on Petrov 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrov is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bigg is trying to work for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.
Bigg passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (10) vs (0) Petrov
Bigg pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T7#
Bigg can't control as he wanted to and Petrov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bigg wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bigg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bigg.
Bigg wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Bigg is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petrov is controlling Bigg's trapped leg to prevent Bigg from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov trying to control but Bigg postures up.
Petrov is in trouble now - Bigg has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (13) vs (0) Petrov #T9##SUB#
Bigg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Petrov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bigg working away.#SUB#
Bigg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Petrov tries to buck Bigg off but Bigg is having none of it.
Petrov struggling a bit here.
Bigg is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Bigg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrov , who protects the arm well.
Petrov sneaks back into half guard.
Petrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bigg won't allow Petrov to sweep him here. #T11##SUB#
Bigg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petrov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petrov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petrov ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bigg (13) vs (4) Petrov
Bigg is looking to reverse the position.
Petrov trying to control the position but Bigg is working away.
Petrov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Petrov laying and praying for a moment but Bigg takes advantage and regains half guard.
Petrov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Bigg is refusing to be controlled, as Petrov sits in half guard.
Bigg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Bigg keeps moving. #SUB#
Bigg has his foot on Petrov 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Petrov postures up.
Petrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bigg is keeping the position for now.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Bigg.
Bigg is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
Petrov won't allow Bigg to sweep him here.
Petrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Bigg keeps moving. #T14##SUB#
Bigg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bigg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov won't allow Bigg to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Bigg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bigg takes the fight on points by 13 to 4. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 12
Date: Jul 31, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ian Bigg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elvul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bigg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elvul shoots in looking for a takedown but Bigg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elvul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Bigg darts in and clinches Elvul up against the cage.#TD#
Bigg jumps into guard, dragging Elvul to the mat.
Bigg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bigg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bigg wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bigg 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.
Elvul trying to control but Bigg is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bigg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (2) vs (0) Elvul
Bigg trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Elvul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Elvul has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Bigg from controlling successfully.
Bigg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
Elvul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elvul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bigg is one step ahead there.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elvul is trying to keep Bigg in close.
Bigg advances to half guard.
Bigg tries to pass to full mount but Elvul defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Bigg'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.
Bigg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (5) vs (0) Elvul
Elvul is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Bigg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Elvul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elvul is trying to control Bigg's posture but Bigg avoids it.
Elvul being controlled for a moment.
Bigg tries to move to mount but Elvul blocks the move with his legs.
Bigg wants to control but Elvul is keeping him busy. #T5#
Bigg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Elvul is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Elvul manages to get back to half guard.
Elvul tries to roll over but Bigg keeps him under control.
Bigg wants to control but Elvul is keeping him busy. #T6#
Elvul wants to improve his position but Bigg is controlling well.
Bigg trying to pass the guard but Elvul defending well.
Bigg prevents Elvul from improving his position.
Bigg is trying to control. Elvul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bigg wants to pass the guard but Elvul is defending well.
Elvul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Elvul is trying to control but Bigg passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (8) vs (0) Elvul
Bigg trying to control the action but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Elvul prevents Bigg from moving into mount. #SUB#
Bigg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bigg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Elvul is letting Bigg control him for a moment.
Elvul manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (8) vs (2) Elvul#T8#
Elvul is looking to stall here but Bigg recovers full guard. #SUB#
Elvul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bigg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elvul has managed to get both his arms back between Bigg's legs - danger averted.
Elvul won't allow Bigg to sweep him here.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elvul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (10) vs (2) Elvul
Bigg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Bigg looking to sit in guard and control but Elvul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (10) vs (4) Elvul
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bigg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (12) vs (4) Elvul
Bigg looking to sit in guard and control but Elvul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (12) vs (6) Elvul
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bigg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elvul defends it easily.#T10#
Elvul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bigg is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bigg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Elvul is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bigg. Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (12) vs (9) Elvul
Bigg is being controlled here.
Elvul moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bigg (12) vs (11) Elvul
Bigg working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Bigg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bigg manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Elvul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elvul trying to control but Bigg is working from the bottom. #T12#
Elvul's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elvul 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.
Bigg wants to sweep here but Elvul controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bigg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13#
Bigg pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Bigg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elvul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elvul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bigg wants to improve his position but instead Elvul has moved into half guard.
Bigg trying to control but Elvul postures up.
#T14#
Elvul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bigg is trying to control but Elvul passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (12) vs (14) Elvul
Bigg gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bigg tries to roll over but Elvul keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 14 to 12.
Dreynos Elvul thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Low misses with a lunging right hand
and Bigg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Low misses with a lunging right hand
and Bigg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Low throws a hook but Bigg blocks it.
As Low looks to move away, Bigg throws a big counter combo but Low just gets out of the way.
Low misses with a left hand
and Bigg counters with a stiff right hand.
Low keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Bigg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Low did well to prevent Bigg getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bigg 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. Low tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bigg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ian Bigg! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Nastula is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bigg's half guard.
Bigg striking from half guard on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Bigg'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.
Bigg regains full guard. Nicely done.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nastula working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bigg is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bigg passes into half guard.
Nastula tries to get to full guard but Bigg has control of the leg.
Bigg is nestled in close to Nastula, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bigg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Bigg is trying for a kimura here. Nastula looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bigg wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ian Bigg! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Nastula throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Bigg counters with a shoot takedown. Nastula fights it but they end up in guard.
Bigg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bigg seems content to control.
Nastula knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bigg on the ground.
Bigg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bigg controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Bigg is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Nastula is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Bigg! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
De Bruyne looks to land a right hand but Bigg moved out of range.
Bigg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Bruyne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Bruyne throws out a leg kick but Bigg moves out of range and De Bruyne only half commits.
A head kick misses from Bigg.
De Bruyne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Bruyne fails to land with a series of punches.
De Bruyne tries to bum rush Bigg with a series of wild strikes but Bigg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bigg slips under a jab from De Bruyne.#TD#
Bigg dives in and scores a takedown into De Bruyne's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bigg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bigg stopping the sweep attempt from De Bruyne.
De Bruyne trying to control the position.
Bigg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bigg won't allow De Bruyne to sweep him here. #T1#
Bigg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bigg's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Bruyne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bigg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Bruyne throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Bigg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
De Bruyne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bigg defends it easily.
Bigg 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.
De Bruyne working a defensive guard here.
Bigg wants to control from the top but De Bruyne keeps moving. #T2#
Bigg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Bruyne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Bruyne trying to keep a closed guard but Bigg is proving a slippery customer.
De Bruyne wants to stand but Bigg is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bigg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Bruyne throws a right and a left that Bigg avoids nicely. #TD#
Bigg feints and as De Bruyne raises his hands in defense, Bigg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
De Bruyne wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Bruyne throws a right and a left that Bigg avoids nicely.
De Bruyne throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bigg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for De Bruyne! #T3#
Bigg has knee on belly momentarily but De Bruyne bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Bruyne keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bigg wants to pass the guard but De Bruyne is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Bigg'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.
De Bruyne missing with punches from the bottom.
De Bruyne pushes Bigg off but Bigg dives into side control.
Bigg tries to move to full mount but De Bruyne actually manages to regain half guard.
De Bruyne trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bigg manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
Bigg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bigg blocks De Bruyne's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bigg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bigg prevents De Bruyne from getting the reversal.
Bigg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bigg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jean-Claude De Bruyne will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
De Bruyne throws a looping overhand right but Bigg ducks down to avoid it.
De Bruyne is looking to clinch but Bigg is avoiding it.
Good shot there by Bigg.
De Bruyne tries to land a leg kick but Bigg saw it coming and moves away.
De Bruyne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Bigg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Bruyne to the ground. Bigg is now in De Bruyne's guard.
Ian Bigg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Bruyne throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
De Bruyne isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bigg stacks De Bruyne 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 Bigg!
De Bruyne is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bruyne is being controlled here.
De Bruyne has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bigg is looking to take a break and control but De Bruyne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bigg controlling the position. #T1#
Bigg trying to control the position but De Bruyne is working away.
De Bruyne is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bigg controls the position.
De Bruyne is looking to reverse the position.
Bigg wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Bruyne keeps working.
De Bruyne is trying to escape the position but Bigg is controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Bruyne is not content to let Bigg control the position.
Bigg advances to full mount.
De Bruyne has given up his back. Will we see Bigg going for some submissions?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bigg controlling the positon.#T3##SUB#
Bigg working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
De Bruyne wants to escape the position.
De Bruyne trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bigg's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bigg is really struggling to control De Bruyne but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
De Bruyne tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
De Bruyne is looking to get to half guard.
De Bruyne wants to hold on but Bigg pushes him away.#SUB#
Bigg looking to secure an arm triangle but De Bruyne defends it well.
Bigg controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bigg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Bigg dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
De Bruyne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bigg staying out of range there.#TD#
Bigg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Bigg is working for a submission of some sort.
Bigg is taking a breather. De Bruyne says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg is pressing down on De Bruyne's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Bruyne is holding on for now.
Bigg not doing much here.
#T1#
De Bruyne is not content to let Bigg control the position.
De Bruyne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Bruyne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bigg is pushing down on De Bruyne's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Bruyne is fighting to maintain full guard but Bigg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bigg wants to take a breather but De Bruyne is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bigg controlling the action here.
De Bruyne is looking to control Bigg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Bruyne avoid being mounted?
Bigg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jean-Claude De Bruyne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bigg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Bruyne swivels and escapes.
De Bruyne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bigg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Bruyne to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
De Bruyne throws a hook to the side of Bigg's head but Bigg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
De Bruyne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Bruyne's elbow.
Nice body punch from Bigg - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
De Bruyne breaks from the clinch.
De Bruyne cracks Bigg with a good jab.
Bigg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Bruyne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bigg connects with a jab.
Bigg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bigg avoids the head kick by De Bruyne.
Bigg shoots in looking for a takedown but De Bruyne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bigg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bigg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Bruyne tries to avoid it but Bigg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Bruyne to the ground. De Bruyne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Bigg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Bruyne fails to land with a series of punches.
Bigg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Bruyne throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bigg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigg advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
De Bruyne is squirming around, avoiding Bigg's attempts to control the action.
De Bruyne wants to hold on but Bigg pushes him away.
Bigg tries to control but De Bruyne wriggling away.
Bigg controlling from the full mount.
Bigg works his way to his opponent's back.
Bigg controlling well, preventing De Bruyne from escaping the position.
Bigg trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bigg gets his hands free as De Bruyne looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ian Bigg.
I think Bigg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Bigg! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Bigg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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. #SUB#
Bigg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lobosco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bigg in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Bigg has hold of Lobosco's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lobosco tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bigg cranks the arm and Lobosco screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lobosco, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ian Bigg! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ian Bigg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 26 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Bigg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bigg (2) vs (0) Mata
Bigg wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Bigg passes Mata's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mata wants to improve his position but Bigg is controlling well.
Bigg is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bigg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mata manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bigg controls the pace.
Bigg passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (5) vs (0) Mata
Mata struggling a bit here.
Mata has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bigg trying to control the action but Mata is working from the bottom.
Bigg taking a breather here.
Mata is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Mata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bigg off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bigg (5) vs (4) Mata#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mata is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bigg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Bigg right now.
#SUB2#
Mata looking for the choke but no joy.
Mata keeps control of the position as Bigg tries to break free.
#T3#
Mata is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Mata is cranking Bigg's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Bigg! He's tightened the choke and Bigg is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dado Mata!
After winning the bout, Dado Mata 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:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ian Bigg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bigg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bigg (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson wants to get back to full guard.
Flenderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Flenderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bigg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bigg is looking to advance position but Flenderson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bigg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flenderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bigg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bigg'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.
Bigg wants to take a breather but Flenderson is having none of it.
Bigg controlling the action here. #T2#
Bigg is keen to just control but Flenderson is a slippery customer.
Bigg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Bigg is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Flenderson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Flenderson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bigg (2) vs (4) Flenderson#T3#
Flenderson working away.
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.
Bigg is looking for a sweep.
Bigg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flenderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bigg is looking to improve his position.
Flenderson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Flenderson is thwarting Bigg's attempts to control the position.
Bigg is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bigg looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bigg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Flenderson is taking a breather. Bigg 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.
Bigg is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flenderson trying to control the pace.
Bigg is trying to maintain the position but Flenderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Bigg wants to improve his position but Flenderson is controlling well.
#T6#
Bigg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bigg.#SUB#
Bigg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Flenderson has picked Bigg up and slammed him! Bigg can't keep hold of the triangle and Flenderson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (2) vs (7) Flenderson
Bigg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flenderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bigg is looking to improve his position.
Flenderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Bigg is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigg is working hard here to advance position.
Flenderson controlling the action here.
Bigg wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Flenderson is looking to take a break and control but Bigg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Flenderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Bigg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flenderson pulls his head out easily.
Bigg is in trouble now - Flenderson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (2) vs (10) Flenderson
Bigg wants to control but Flenderson is having none of it.#T9#
Bigg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bigg regains half guard.
Bigg is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bigg trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Flenderson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (2) vs (13) Flenderson
Flenderson controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Flenderson prevents Bigg from getting the reversal.
Flenderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bigg to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bigg (2) vs (16) Flenderson
Flenderson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bigg doesn't escape. #T11#
Bigg tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Flenderson controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Bigg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bigg trying to control the position but Flenderson manages to sink in the hooks.
Bigg can't escape the position.
Bigg is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Flenderson has the hooks in. Bigg is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Bigg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bigg is trying to escape the mount.
Flenderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bigg is trying to escape the mount.
Flenderson controlling from mount. #T13#
Bigg looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bigg (2) vs (19) Flenderson
Flenderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bigg is really stuck here.
Bigg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Flenderson content just to control the position here.
Flenderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bigg is looking to escape.
Bigg tries to hold on but Flenderson postures up.#T14#
Flenderson controlling his opponent.
Flenderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bigg regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bigg is trying to get back to full guard.
Flenderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bigg! Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (2) vs (22) Flenderson
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson wins on points by 22 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ian Bigg!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ferkingstad clinches up with Bigg and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bigg pulls guard.
Ferkingstad controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Bigg is looking for a triangle here but Ferkingstad uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (3) vs (0) Bigg
Bigg tries to bench press Ferkingstad off him but Ferkingstad keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Bigg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bigg tries to bench press Ferkingstad off him but Ferkingstad keeps the position. #T1#
Bigg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Bigg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bigg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferkingstad 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 Bigg's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ferkingstad is looking to take a break and control but Bigg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bigg tries to bench press Ferkingstad off him but Ferkingstad keeps the position.
Bigg can't do much from the bottom here.
Bigg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bigg is not content to let Ferkingstad control the position.
Bigg is trying to improve his position.
Ferkingstad working away.
Bigg is looking for a sweep.
Ferkingstad controls the position from side control.
Bigg is looking to regain half guard here but Ferkingstad keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Ferkingstad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bigg keeps working.
Bigg is looking to reverse the position.
Ferkingstad controls the position.
Ferkingstad continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Bigg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bigg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad is looking to take a break and control but Bigg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Bigg tries to buck Ferkingstad off but Ferkingstad is having none of it.
Bigg is still trying to improve position.
Bigg gets back to half guard.
Bigg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Bigg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bigg wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferkingstad 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.
Ferkingstad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bigg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bigg has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ferkingstad should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bigg has tightened it up now! Ferkingstad should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ian Bigg! |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buddy Barnett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ian Bigg!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bigg sprawls well. Bigg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet.
Bigg wants to counter the offense by Barnett and move into the clinch position.
Barnett shoots in but Bigg avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Bigg clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Barnett has hold of one of Bigg's legs. Bigg is fighting the takedown attempt but Barnett gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnett (2) vs (0) Bigg
Barnett wants to control from the top but Bigg keeps moving.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Bigg is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett trying to control but Bigg is working from the bottom.
Barnett passes Bigg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg. #SUB#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bigg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bigg keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Bigg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bigg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bigg looking to control.
Barnett is looking to advance position but Bigg has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (2) vs (4) Bigg
Bigg trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett wants to control but Bigg is having none of it.
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.
Barnett tries to hold on but Bigg pushes him away. #T2#
Barnett tries to control the position but Bigg now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnett (2) vs (7) Bigg#SUB2#
Bigg working for a choke but Barnett is defending well.
Bigg is hanging on to Barnett's back as he tries to escape.
Bigg avoiding Barnett 's attempts to control his hands.
Barnett looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bigg.
Bigg keeps control of the position easily here as Barnett tries to buck him off.
Barnett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Bigg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bigg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bigg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bigg is looking to take a break and control but Barnett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Bigg is controlling well.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Still in half guard, Bigg seems content to control.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett is refusing to be controlled, as Bigg sits in half guard.
Barnett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bigg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bigg's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnett (6) vs (7) Bigg
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnett looking to break Bigg's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bigg remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barnett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bigg is in bad spot here.
#T5##SUB#
Barnett looking for the choke but no joy.
Bigg tries to break free.
Bigg turns into Barnett and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (6) vs (9) Bigg
Bigg is stalling in the full guard.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Bigg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Bigg stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
Barnett controlling the position.
Barnett controls Bigg momentarily but Bigg frees himself.
Bigg trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Bigg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnett seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bigg defends well.#SUB2#
Bigg drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnett dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (8) vs (9) Bigg#T7#
Barnett slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Barnett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bigg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnett. #SUB#
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Bigg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bigg has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Bigg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bigg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bigg is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Bigg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bigg wants to sweep but no luck.
Bigg keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Bigg 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.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bigg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Bigg is retaining full guard.
Bigg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Barnett 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. #T9#
Bigg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bigg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (8) vs (11) Bigg
Bigg trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Barnett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bigg wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.#T10#
Bigg trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Bigg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Barnett working a defensive guard here.
Barnett is controlling Bigg's posture.
Bigg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnett pulls Bigg in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Bigg wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bigg is one step ahead there.
Bigg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnett controlling Bigg's posture.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Bigg wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett trying to control the position.
#T12#
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bigg is one step ahead there.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bigg trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Bigg stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
Barnett is trying to control the position but Bigg postures up.
Bigg trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Bigg tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
Barnett is pulling down on Bigg's head to control his posture. #T13#
Bigg trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Bigg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnett holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Bigg controlling from the top position.
Barnett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (10) vs (11) Bigg#SUB#
Barnett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bigg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnett has Bigg in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnett (10) vs (13) Bigg
Bigg trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom. #T14#
Bigg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bigg tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bigg wins on points by 13 to 10. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 7
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Stackhouse throws out a loose jab but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg moves away from the strike by Stackhouse .
Bigg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stackhouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bigg.
Bigg 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.
Stackhouse leaves Bigg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stackhouse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bigg throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Stackhouse misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bigg or perhaps it was just good defense by Stackhouse , which made it look bad.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stackhouse tries to avoid it but Bigg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stackhouse to the ground. Stackhouse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Bigg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Stackhouse misses the target.
Bigg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stackhouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stackhouse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bigg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stackhouse avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Stackhouse misses with a straight left. #TD#
Bigg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bigg throwing shots but Stackhouse is blocking nicely.
Stackhouse is refusing to be controlled, as Bigg sits in half guard. #ES2#
Stackhouse has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bigg is on him like a limpet, forcing Stackhouse back against the cage.#BC2#
Stackhouse breaks from the clinch.
Stackhouse throws a shot from downtown. Bigg moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Bigg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stackhouse sprawls well initially but Bigg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigg drops an elbow to the side of Stackhouse 's head.
Stackhouse told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bigg trying to mount his opponent but Stackhouse defends it.
Stackhouse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Bigg is trying to work for a kimura but Stackhouse is defending well.
#ES2#
Stackhouse makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stackhouse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bigg.
Stackhouse misses with a straight right.
Bigg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stackhouse to score with a decent uppercut.
Bigg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Stackhouse misses the target.
Bigg slips under a jab.
Bigg shoots in looking for a takedown but Stackhouse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bigg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stackhouse misses with a low kick.
Bigg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stackhouse defends well and Bigg ends up having to push Stackhouse into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bigg gets through Stackhouse 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stackhouse dominated that round.
That's time! Bigg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bigg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Bigg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bigg moves out of range as Stackhouse strikes.
Stackhouse 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.
Stackhouse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bigg.
Stackhouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bigg moves away.
Bigg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stackhouse pinned against the cage. Stackhouse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bigg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Bigg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bigg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse wants to stand and escape but Bigg is having none of it.
Stackhouse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bigg looking to pass the guard.
Stackhouse wants to get back to his feet but Bigg is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Bigg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bigg throws an elbow that misses. Stackhouse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bigg's guard. Nice move by Stackhouse !#REVB#
Bigg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stackhouse puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bigg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stackhouse 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stackhouse 's back!
Bigg scores with punches to the body.
Will Bigg go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Bigg working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Stackhouse is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bigg lands a shot to the body. #SUB#
Bigg is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stackhouse defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Bigg looking for the RNC.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Stackhouse defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bigg's arms.
Bigg throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Stackhouse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bigg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bigg has good solid back control here.
The referee is taking a good look at Stackhouse as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bigg!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Bigg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Stackhouse lands with an uppercut that bounces Bigg off the cage and back into range.
Bigg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stackhouse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bigg has time to react.
Stackhouse throws a looping overhand right but Bigg ducks down to avoid it.
Bigg tests Stackhouse 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bigg lands a nice shot that snaps Stackhouse 's head back.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bigg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse connects with a body shot that sends Bigg's belly button to the back.
Bigg ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bigg or perhaps it was just good defense by Stackhouse , which made it look bad.
Stackhouse throws a lazy right hand but Bigg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bigg shoots in for a takedown but Stackhouse shows good takedown defense.
Bigg moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Bigg misses. #T1##TD#
Bigg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bigg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bigg throwing strikes from guard but Stackhouse blocks nicely.
Bigg trying to control but Stackhouse is working from the bottom.
Ian Bigg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stackhouse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bigg wants to control from the top but Stackhouse keeps moving.
Bigg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bigg trying to control but Stackhouse is working from the bottom.
Bigg lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Bigg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bigg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bigg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bigg throwing strikes but missing.
Bigg stops Stackhouse from standing up.
Bigg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stackhouse 's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jason Stackhouse just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Bigg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stackhouse is fending him off so far but Bigg persists. Nope, Stackhouse circles away and we're back to standing.
Bigg misses with a takedown attempt - Stackhouse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donk. Stackhouse catches Bigg right on the button with a cross.
Stackhouse throws a leg kick which misses Bigg's front leg but catches the back leg as Bigg tries to avoid it.
Bigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stackhouse was well out of range. Poor timing from Bigg.
Bigg slips under a jab.
Bigg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bigg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stackhouse avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Bigg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse stuffs the takedown.
Stackhouse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stackhouse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bigg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Stackhouse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Bigg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bigg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Stackhouse moves out of range of the body kick.
Bigg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bigg shoots in for a takedown but Stackhouse shows good takedown defense.
Stackhouse throws an off balance right hand
and Bigg counters with a left to the body.
Bigg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stackhouse but Stackhouse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jason Stackhouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Stackhouse as he connects with a hook.
Stackhouse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bigg walks into a jab.
Bigg defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Stackhouse scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Bigg is rocked!
Bigg slips under a jab.
Oh Bigg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bigg sizes up Stackhouse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stackhouse lands with an uppercut that bounces Bigg off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Stackhouse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bigg.#TD#
Stackhouse tries to sprawl but Bigg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bigg tries to pass to full mount but Stackhouse defends it.
Bigg seems to have got his legs back now.
Stackhouse is trying to stand back up but Bigg is controlling him
Bigg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bigg is looking to take a break and control but Stackhouse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bigg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Bigg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stackhouse sees it coming and defends easily.
Bigg stops Stackhouse from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stackhouse dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Bigg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bigg defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Bigg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bigg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stackhouse .
Bigg works Stackhouse 's body with a nice hook.
Stackhouse tests Bigg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stackhouse tries to work over Bigg's front leg with a kick but Bigg checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stackhouse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stackhouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bigg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stackhouse was well out of range. Poor timing from Bigg.
Bigg cracks Stackhouse with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bigg shoots in looking for a takedown but Stackhouse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bigg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stackhouse slaps away a takedown attempt from Bigg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigg walks into a straight right hand from Stackhouse .#T1#
Stackhouse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bigg counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Bigg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stackhouse on his heels. He'll look to pass Stackhouse 's guard now, I'm sure.
Bigg slips nicely into half guard.
Bigg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stackhouse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bigg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stackhouse defends it well.
Stackhouse pushes Bigg off looking to stand but Bigg dives back in and keeps control.
Bigg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stackhouse 's head. #SUB#
Bigg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stackhouse is trying to stand back up but Bigg is controlling him
#T2#
Stackhouse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stackhouse wants to get back to his feet.
Bigg throwing shots but Stackhouse is blocking nicely.
Stackhouse on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bigg is trying to control the action in half guard but Stackhouse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bigg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stackhouse is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bigg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bigg moves nicely into side control.
Bigg prevents Stackhouse from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Bigg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stackhouse has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Stackhouse !
A less than humble Jason Stackhouse misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 5
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Stackhouse . #CUT2#It looks like Ian Bigg has been cut.
Bigg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stackhouse is out of range and Bigg settles back down.
Stackhouse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stackhouse tries to clinch up but Bigg circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Bigg misses its target.
Stackhouse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bigg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stackhouse thinking.
Stackhouse wants to clinch up but Bigg keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Stackhouse closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Bigg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stackhouse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stackhouse darts in trying to clinch
and Bigg counters with a nice uppercut.
Stackhouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stackhouse throws a lazy right hand but Bigg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bigg swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Stackhouse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bigg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stackhouse throws out the jab.
Stackhouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stackhouse tries to clinch there but Bigg circles away.
Bigg throwing a counter right hand but Stackhouse manages to avoid it.
Stackhouse fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Bigg counters with a quick kick to the body but Stackhouse blocks it.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut. Bigg saw that one coming.
Bigg misses with a wild body shot.
Bigg ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stackhouse throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Stackhouse .
Bigg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bigg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stackhouse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stackhouse jabs Bigg right on the nose. Bigg blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Bigg keeps the fight on the outside.
Stackhouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stackhouse tries to close the distance and clinch but Bigg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bigg slips under a jab.
Bigg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stackhouse connects with a nice looking jab.
Bigg looks for a takedown but Stackhouse sprawls well.
Stackhouse moves in looking to clinch but Bigg pushes him off.
Bigg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bigg counters with a left to the body.
Stackhouse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stackhouse lands with a hook. Bigg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Bigg is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stackhouse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ian Bigg'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#
Stackhouse misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Bigg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stackhouse dips to his left and cracks Bigg with an uppercut!
Stackhouse throws a hook but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stackhouse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stackhouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bigg.
Bigg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bigg blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stackhouse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stackhouse . Bigg does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bigg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stackhouse with a hook.
Bigg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stackhouse blocks a head kick by Bigg.
#T1##CL2#
Stackhouse moves into range and clinches up with Bigg.
Stackhouse swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stackhouse throws an elbow but misses.
Stackhouse prevents a body shot from Bigg.
Stackhouse lands a damaging elbow.
Bigg blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stackhouse fails to land.
Stackhouse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stackhouse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Bigg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stackhouse 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.#CL2#
Stackhouse drives through and clinches with Bigg against the cage.
Bigg is trying to maintain a safe position but Stackhouse gets an underhook and turns Bigg into the cage.#TD#
Bigg pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Bigg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stackhouse uses it to pass to side control.
Bigg is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Bigg is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Stackhouse is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bigg is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Stackhouse gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Stackhouse misses with a wild body shot.
Bigg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stackhouse .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stackhouse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ian Bigg'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Stackhouse wants to clinch up but Bigg keeps it at a distance.
Bigg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stackhouse sprawls and moves away.
Stackhouse throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Bigg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stackhouse taking some punishment here, with Bigg in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bigg lands a nice short elbow.
Bigg tries to pass to full mount but Stackhouse defends it.
Stackhouse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bigg. #SUB#
Bigg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stackhouse sees it coming and defends easily.
Stackhouse is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg works his way into side control.
Bigg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stackhouse keeps working. #T1#
Bigg advances nicely into full mount.
Bigg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bigg wants to control the pace but Stackhouse is squirming around nicely.
Stackhouse is bucking up trying to escape but Bigg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stackhouse tries to buck Bigg off but he can't manage it.
Bigg with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Bigg is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stackhouse has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bigg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bigg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bigg punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Bigg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Bigg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bigg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've been hearing good reports from Bigg'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.
Bigg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bigg misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stackhouse is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bigg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bigg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#Stackhouse is rocked!
Bigg controlling from the full mount.
Stackhouse is still in real trouble! Can Bigg finish him?
Bigg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ian Bigg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bigg misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Bigg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stackhouse has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Bigg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fox tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bigg is in Fox's guard.
Fox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bigg wants to pass the guard but Fox is keeping the position.
Fox is controlling Bigg's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Bigg from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bigg drops back looking for a leg! Fox is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fox manages to kick Bigg off! Bigg jumps back into Fox's guard.
Fox is pulling down on Bigg's head. It's preventing any offense from Bigg, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg throwing strikes from guard but Fox blocks nicely. #T1#
Fox is trying to control the position but Bigg postures up.
Bigg wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Fox trying to control the position here.
Bigg wants to pass the guard but Fox is keeping the position.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Bigg from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bigg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bigg thinks about the counter body kick.#CL#
Fox forces Bigg back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC2#
Bigg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fox misses with the body kick
and Bigg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fox thinking.
Bigg misses with a body shot.
Bigg digs a good hook to Fox's body.
Fox is looking to clinch.
Fox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bigg shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD2#
Bigg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bigg wants to take a breather but Fox is having none of it.
Fox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bigg.
Bigg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fox tries to get to full guard but Bigg has control of the leg. #T3#
Bigg trying to pass the guard but Fox defending well.
Fox trying to hold on to Bigg's head to control him but Bigg postures up.
Bigg prevents Fox from improving his position.
Bigg winds up and cracks Fox with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Bigg wants to work for an arm triangle but Fox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bigg wants to pass to mount but Fox is defending the position.
Fox wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Bigg. #T4#
Fox is looking to improve his position.
Bigg wants to control but Fox is keeping him busy.
Bigg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fox wants to improve his position but Bigg is controlling well.
Fox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bigg is working away from the top position though.
Fox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bigg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fox's head.
Bigg trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Bigg 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#
Fox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bigg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jack Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox tries to clinch but Bigg moves out of range.
Fox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fox misses with a looping right.#CL#
Fox rushes Bigg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fox tries to throw a body punch but Bigg avoids it by throwing Fox back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fox can't find room to land a body shot as Bigg controls the action.
Fox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bigg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fox just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bigg.
Fox throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Bigg prevents a body shot from Fox.
Fox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Bigg breaks the clinch.
Bigg blocks a head kick by Fox.
Bigg throws a fast counter high kick but Fox manages to duck under it in time.
Fox tries to clinch but Bigg moves away
and Bigg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fox scores with a head kick.
Bigg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fox tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bigg.
Jack Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Bigg.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bigg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bigg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fox moves in looking to clinch but Bigg pushes him off.#T2#
No luck for Bigg with that takedown attempt.
Bigg shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bigg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jack Fox is winning the standup battle so far.
Fox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bigg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No luck for Bigg with that takedown attempt.
Bigg swats away the attempt to clinch by Fox.#T3#
Fox throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Bigg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fox!
Fox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bigg wants to control but Fox is keeping him busy.
Ian Bigg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bigg is thwarting Fox's attempts to control the position.
Fox won't allow Bigg to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bigg seems to be looking for submissions.
Fox tries to roll over but Bigg keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fox manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bigg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fox tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
An elbow from Bigg crashes against the mat.
Fox is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Bigg is trying to get an arm triangle but Fox is defending well. #SUB2#
Bigg tries for a kimura but Fox is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bigg working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ian Bigg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bigg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Bigg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fox struggling a bit here.
Bigg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Bigg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fox is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg trying to control the position but Fox is working away.
Bigg tries to move to mount but Fox blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Fox tries to buck Bigg off but Bigg is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Bigg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fox struggling a bit here.
Bigg wants to control but Fox is keeping him busy.
Fox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bigg throwing strikes but Fox manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fox passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bigg!
Bigg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bigg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bigg has given up his back here. Will Fox look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#T2#
Fox controlling from the back.
Bigg tries to roll but Fox sticks to his back.
Bigg 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.
Bigg trying to control the hands but Fox won't let him.
Bigg is trying to break free.
#T3#
Bigg looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fox doesn't have the hooks in and Bigg manages to turn into his guard.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bigg throwing strikes but missing.
Fox 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.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Bigg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fox holds on and takes a little breather.
Bigg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fox manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bigg looking to control.
Ian Bigg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fox won't allow Bigg to sweep him here.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
Fox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ian Bigg.
I've got Bigg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ian Bigg!
In defeat, Jack Fox stepped up to the mic, saying 'that he will be back stronger, better, faster, and smarter.'. |
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Event:
SFL 43 | Mumu vs Bennett
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Bigg keeps the fight on the outside.
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bigg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bigg is looking to counter with head kicks.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bigg manages to avoid it.
Bigg cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.#TD#
Bigg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bigg trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bigg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bigg 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.
Baker is trying to control Bigg's posture but Bigg avoids it. #T1#
Baker stops Bigg from passing to mount.
Bigg content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Bigg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bigg's guard! Nice work there by Baker!
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bigg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bigg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Baker looking for a sweep. Not yet Baker, not yet.
Bigg passes Baker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bigg wants to free his trapped foot but Baker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Bigg is looking to stall here but Baker recovers full guard.
Bigg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baker keeping full guard, as Bigg tries to pass.
Bigg is working hard here to advance position.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bigg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bigg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baker is adopting a defensive guard.
Baker keeping full guard, as Bigg tries to pass. #T4#
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Baker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Bigg.
Bigg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bigg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bigg wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Bigg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Baker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bigg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bigg keeps the fight on the outside.
Bigg tries to counter by clinching up but Baker breaks away and moves out of range.
Baker tries to clinch but Bigg moves out of range.
Baker jabs Bigg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baker wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker wants to clinch but Bigg slips to the side#TD#
and Bigg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bigg passes to full mount! #T1#
Baker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bigg trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
Baker tries to reverse the position but Bigg maintains control.
Baker tries to hold on but Bigg postures up.
Bigg seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Baker is holding on tight.
Baker is desperately trying to improve his position but Bigg has a good base and remains in mount.
Baker keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Bigg wants to control the pace but Baker is squirming around nicely.
Bigg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bigg avoids the attempt from Baker to control.
Bigg fails to advance to Baker's back.
Bigg tries to control but Baker wriggling away.
Bigg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Bigg is looking to take Baker's back but instead Baker gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Bigg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Baker tries to roll over but Bigg keeps him under control.
Bigg trying to mount his opponent but Baker defends it.
Bigg passes to side control.
Bigg throws a strike aimed at the side of Baker's head but Baker avoids it well.#SUB#
Bigg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bigg tries to move to mount but Baker blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bigg tries to control but Baker wriggling away.
Bigg controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Baker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bigg with shots to the head and body - Baker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Baker is desperately trying to improve his position but Bigg has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bigg tries to control but Baker wriggling away.
Bigg wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bigg takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Bigg dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Bigg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bigg throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Baker tries to clinch up but Bigg circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigg shoots in and drives through. Baker sprawls well.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baker tries to clinch there but Bigg circles away.
Bigg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker.
Bigg digs a good hook to Baker's body.
Jonny Baker 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.#CL2#
Baker pushes Bigg up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bigg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL2#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Bigg back into the cage.
Baker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bigg's elbow.
Bigg lands a shot to the body.
The referee calls for Bigg to work.
#BC#
Bigg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bigg.
Baker wants to clinch up but Bigg keeps it at a distance.
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Bigg keeps the fight on the outside.
Bigg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bigg paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Bigg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
Bigg lands a couple of elbows.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg tries to free his leg and advance position but Baker is retaining full guard. #T3#
Bigg 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.
Ian Bigg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bigg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker trying to keep a closed guard but Bigg is proving a slippery customer.
Bigg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baker is not content to let Bigg control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bigg working away.
Bigg trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
Bigg remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ian Bigg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bigg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Bigg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Bigg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bigg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Ian Bigg!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Ian Bigg!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Ian Bigg!
Ian Bigg wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
SFL 31 | Apex Predators
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Dvalishvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dvalishvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bigg on the side of the head.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab. Bigg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bigg 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.
Bigg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dvalishvili can pounce on him.
Bigg tries to clinch up but Dvalishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bigg tries to clinch up but Dvalishvili circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bigg backing away here, and Dvalishvili unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Bigg moves into the clinch.
Bigg lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Dvalishvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bigg avoids the head kick by Dvalishvili.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that Bigg semi-blocks.
#CL#
Bigg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dvalishvili cracks Bigg with a nice body shot.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dvalishvili on the inside.
Bigg lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Bigg takes a shot to the head. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili looking to stall.
Dvalishvili lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bigg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dvalishvili has him pressed against the cage.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dvalishvili presses Bigg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bigg.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bigg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dvalishvili can turn it around.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Bigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
Bigg lands a body punch.
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!
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
#T2#
Bigg is looking to control Dvalishvili's arms but Dvalishvili gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bigg has his back to the cage.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Bigg.
Bigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bigg swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg has a couple of punches blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bigg working aggressively here.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bigg pushes Dvalishvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bigg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dvalishvili or not.
Dvalishvili lands a body shot.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bigg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dvalishvilis head.
Bigg prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili works on Bigg's body with a couple of short punches.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bigg darts in trying to clinch
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice body shot.
Bigg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bigg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Dvalishvili connects with a single shot there.
Bigg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dvalishvili to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Bigg needs to keep his hands up - Dvalishvili had a free shot at his head there.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bigg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Dvalishvili has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Bigg controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Bigg blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
Bigg is breathing heavily.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dvalishvili's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili is leaning against Bigg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dvalishvili working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bigg walks into a straight right hand from Dvalishvili.
Bigg shoots in for a takedown but Dvalishvili shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bigg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bigg darts in looking for a takedown but Dvalishvili gets double underhooks and turns Bigg into the cage.
Bigg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dvalishvili unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Dvalishvili content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Bigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dvalishvili leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili - that landed with a thud.
Bigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Dvalishvili.
A right handed body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
A shot in the inside from Dvalishvili.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
A short uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Bigg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dvalishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg has Dvalishvili pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dvalishvili manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Bigg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Dvalishvili on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bigg fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dvalishvili is struggling to control the position.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Dvalishvili.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dvalishvili fails to land.
Bigg blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Bigg controls his hands.
Bigg prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Bigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili looking to slow down the pace here.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Bigg.
Dvalishvili stalling the fight.
Dvalishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bigg scores with a shot to the side of Dvalishvili's head.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bigg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Bigg lands a left hand.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dvalishvili lands with a light punch inside.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Bigg.
A short right from Bigg.
Bigg lands with a left to the head.
Bigg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili has a couple of punches blocked by Bigg.
A short body shot lands from Dvalishvili as the two fighters clinch.
Bigg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dvalishvili.#BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Dvalishvili lands.
Dvalishvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bigg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dvalishvili. Bigg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dvalishvili tries to bum rush Bigg with a series of wild strikes but Bigg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bigg wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Bigg swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dvalishvili counter with a right hand.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Bigg looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bigg. Beautiful body shot.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bigg's head backwards.
Bigg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bigg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Dvalishvili connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bigg walks into a stiff left hand from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bigg's head.
A low kick lands for Dvalishvili.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bigg takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Bigg closes the distance and pushes Dvalishvili back into the cage.
Dvalishvili lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bigg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bigg fails with the takedown
and Dvalishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Dvalishvili looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dvalishvili is controlling the pace.
Dvalishvili is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili tries to pass to full mount but Bigg defends it. #T1#
Dvalishvili controlling the action here.
Ian Bigg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dvalishvili trying to pass the guard but Bigg defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bigg.
Bigg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili thumps Bigg with a low kick.
Dvalishvili connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dvalishvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook.
Bigg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bigg tries to clinch there but Dvalishvili circles away.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Bigg ducks right into an uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Bigg just misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bigg.
#T3#
Bigg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dvalishvili counters with a left to the body.
A good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that misses.
As Dvalishvili tries to get set, Bigg tries to push him back and clinch up but Dvalishvili manages to avoid the attempt.
A low kick lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dvalishvili scoring well with a low kick there.
Bigg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bigg ducks right into an uppercut from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bigg.
Bigg throws a nice looking combination but Dvalishvili bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Bigg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bigg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Bigg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bigg misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg cracks Dvalishvili with a nice body shot.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Bigg avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bigg fails to land.
A short left from Bigg.
Bigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg lands with a short shot to the head.
Dvalishvili gets through Bigg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Bigg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bigg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Bigg controls the action.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bigg misses with the head strike.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Dvalishvili avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dvalishvili 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Koba Dvalishvili!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Koba Dvalishvili!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Koba Dvalishvili!
Koba Dvalishvili wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
SFL 25 | Roid Rage
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Cutlas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bigg.
Cutlas throws a head punch that misses.
Bigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cutlas backwards.
Cutlas misses with a punch on the inside.
Bigg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutlas.
Bigg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cutlas backwards.
Bigg misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutlas misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Bigg breaks the clinch.
Cutlas is looking to clinch but Bigg is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Cutlas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bigg, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bigg.
Bigg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Cutlas has a couple of punches blocked by Bigg.
Bigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bigg swings wildly with an uppercut but Cutlas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutlas working aggressively here.
Bigg can't find room to land a body shot as Cutlas controls the action.
Cutlas prevents a body shot from Bigg. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bigg blocks an uppercut.
Cutlas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bigg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cutlas misses with some punches.
Bigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Bigg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutlas swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg lands a shoulder strike.
Bigg blocking some punches.
Bigg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutlas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cutlas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Bigg.
Bigg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cutlas backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutlas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cutlas backwards.
Bigg misses with some punches.
#BC#
Bigg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Bigg closes the distance and clinches.
Bigg has a couple of punches blocked by Cutlas.
Cutlas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
Cutlas misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutlas throws a punch but it's blocked by Bigg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bigg.
Cutlas throws a punch but it's blocked by Bigg.
Bigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutlas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Cutlas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Cutlas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Cutlas misses with a punch on the inside.
Bigg swings wildly with an uppercut but Cutlas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Cutlas.
Cutlas blocks a body shot from Bigg.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutlas blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Cutlas blocks an uppercut.
Cutlas lands a hook that snaps the head of Bigg backwards. #BC2#
Cutlas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Bigg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cutlas!
Bigg controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigg gets to mount! Cutlas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cutlas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cutlas can't escape the position.
Cutlas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cutlas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bigg. What's that going to do exactly?
Bigg controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Cutlas can't escape the position.
Cutlas is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Bigg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cutlas is looking to improve his position but Bigg isn't that keen on the idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutlas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cutlas swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bigg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cutlas regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Bigg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Bigg rushes Cutlas and presses him up against the cage.
Cutlas scores with a shot to the side of Bigg's head.
Bigg blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Bigg.
Bigg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cutlas lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bigg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bigg blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bigg.
Cutlas lands a left hand.
Bigg has a couple of punches blocked by Cutlas.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutlas throws a head punch that misses.
Bigg misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Bigg breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Bigg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cutlas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bigg blocks the strikes from Cutlas.
#T1#
Cutlas throws a strike from the bottom but Bigg passes into side control!
Cutlas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bigg's best efforts.
Cutlas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bigg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cutlas throws a strike from the bottom but Bigg passes into side control!
Bigg wants to control but Cutlas is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutlas tries to improve position but can't.
Cutlas trying to remain calm as Bigg controls from the top position.#T2#
Cutlas tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bigg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bigg working Cutlas over with strikes here.
Bigg controlling from mount.
Bigg blocks Cutlas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cutlas working to try and regain half guard.
Cutlas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bigg blocks Cutlas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bigg blocks Cutlas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cutlas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cutlas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T3#
Cutlas is looking to get to half guard.
Cutlas throws some wild strikes from the bottom.
Bigg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cutlas can do to turn this around?
Cutlas tries to reverse the position but Bigg maintains control.
Bigg controlling the pace for now.
Cutlas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bigg trying to control but Cutlas is having none of it.
Cutlas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cutlas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bigg. What's that going to do exactly? #T4#
Cutlas swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cutlas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bigg. What's that going to do exactly?
Bigg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cutlas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ian Bigg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bigg content just to control the position here.
We've been hearing that Bigg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cutlas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bigg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bigg blocks Cutlas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cutlas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bigg. What's that going to do exactly?
Cutlas is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Bigg dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bigg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cutlas tries to bench press Bigg off him but Bigg keeps the position.
Cutlas is being controlled here.
Cutlas is looking to reverse the position.
Cutlas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutlas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cutlas is squirming around, avoiding Bigg's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Bigg blocks Cutlas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bigg controlling the position easily from mount.
Cutlas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cutlas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cutlas working to try and regain half guard.
Cutlas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bigg controlling the pace for now.
Cutlas swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Marcin Cutlas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cutlas throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bigg controlling the position easily from mount.
Bigg wants to control the pace but Cutlas is squirming around nicely.
Cutlas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bigg. What's that going to do exactly?
Cutlas is looking to improve his position but Bigg isn't that keen on the idea.
Bigg looking to control but Cutlas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cutlas swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cutlas is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Bigg controlling the position easily from mount.
Cutlas is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise?
Ian Bigg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cutlas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bigg controlling from the full mount.
Cutlas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bigg. What's that going to do exactly?
Cutlas is desperately trying to improve his position but Bigg has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Bigg blocks Cutlas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bigg blocks Cutlas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cutlas swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cutlas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bigg controlling the pace for now.
Cutlas is squirming around, avoiding Bigg's attempts to control the action.
Bigg controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cutlas is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Cutlas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Bigg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bigg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Bigg! |
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Event:
SFL 15 | Lomax Red Panty Night
Date: Sep 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Bigg gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bigg.
Bigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zoldyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zoldyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoldyk is looking to break free of the clinch but Bigg has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Zoldyk scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Zoldyk.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoldyk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bigg misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoldyk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Bigg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zoldyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zoldyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bigg.#BC2#
Zoldyk manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Zoldyk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bigg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zoldyk.#CL#
Bigg rushes Zoldyk and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Bigg working aggressively here.
Zoldyk wants to get back to striking at distance but Bigg won't allow it.
Zoldyk working aggressively here.
Bigg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bigg blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Zoldyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bigg lands a body shot.
Zoldyk throws a looping overhand right but Bigg ducks down to avoid it.
Bigg shoots in for a takedown but Zoldyk shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Zoldyk misses.
Bigg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoldyk throws out the jab.
Zoldyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg dips to his left and cracks Zoldyk with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Killua Zoldyk has been cut.
Bigg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zoldyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bigg avoids the body shot from Zoldyk.
Bigg shoots for a double leg takedown but Zoldyk sprawls well. He's pushed Bigg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zoldyk throws out a counter right but Bigg avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Bigg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoldyk looks to throw the jab but Bigg is out of range. #T2#
Bigg scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Bigg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zoldyk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoldyk is looking for a sweep.
Bigg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zoldyk keeps working.
Zoldyk is looking to reverse the position.
Zoldyk is trying to escape the position but Bigg is controlling the position. #T3#
Zoldyk tries to buck Bigg off but Bigg is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoldyk struggling a bit here.
Zoldyk tries to bench press Bigg off him but Bigg keeps the position.
Zoldyk gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zoldyk is looking to improve his position but Bigg isn't that keen on the idea.
Bigg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zoldyk tries to reverse the position but Bigg maintains control.#T4#
Zoldyk regains half guard.
Zoldyk wants to control the action here but instead Bigg manages to pass to full mount!
Zoldyk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bigg controlling the pace for now.
Bigg avoids the attempt from Zoldyk to control.
Zoldyk is looking to improve his position but Bigg isn't that keen on the idea.
Bigg with shots to the head and body - Zoldyk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Zoldyk is desperately trying to improve his position but Bigg has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ian Bigg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Killua Zoldyk's cut.
That's time! Bigg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zoldyk 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 Bigg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bigg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zoldyk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Bigg instigates a clinch.
Zoldyk digs a right hand into Bigg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bigg's gas tank.
Bigg lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoldyk. #BC2#
Zoldyk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zoldyk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zoldyk throws a push kick but Bigg slaps the foot to one side.
Bigg lands a nice hook to Zoldyk's body. Zoldyk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zoldyk misses with a left hand #CL#
and Bigg counters by moving into the clinch.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bigg digs a right hand underneath Zoldyk's ribcage. Zoldyk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zoldyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bigg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bigg lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoldyk backwards.
Bigg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ian Bigg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zoldyk pushes Bigg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bigg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Zoldyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoldyk digs a right hand underneath Bigg's ribcage. Bigg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bigg is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Zoldyk as the two fighters clinch.
Bigg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Zoldyk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Zoldyk - just one landing.
Zoldyk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Bigg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bigg working aggressively here.
Bigg looking to slow down the pace here.
Bigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Zoldyk controls his hands.
Bigg prevents a body shot from Zoldyk. #BC2#
Zoldyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Zoldyk with a jab.
Killua Zoldyk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bigg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zoldyk's waist but Zoldyk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bigg off to one side. #TD#
Bigg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bigg lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zoldyk is keeping the position for now.
Zoldyk is pulling down on Bigg's head to control his posture.
Zoldyk 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.
Ian Bigg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zoldyk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zoldyk wants to sweep here but Bigg controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Bigg 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.
Zoldyk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zoldyk keeping moving, preventing Bigg from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bigg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Bigg gets the takedown into side control.
Bigg tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bigg gets to mount! Zoldyk was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Bigg wants to control the pace but Zoldyk is squirming around nicely.
Bigg avoids the attempt from Zoldyk to control.
Bigg controlling the pace for now.
Zoldyk is working to get back to half guard.
Zoldyk swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Zoldyk manages to control the position for a moment.
Zoldyk is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Bigg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Killua Zoldyk'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#
Bigg shoots for a takedown but Zoldyk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zoldyk has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Zoldyk connects with a single shot there.
Bigg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zoldyk misses with a straight left.
Bigg seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zoldyk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zoldyk keeps the fight on the outside.
Bigg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bigg with a poor takedown
and Bigg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bigg takes a swing at Zoldyk's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Bigg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zoldyk's guard.
Zoldyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bigg's guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoldyk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bigg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zoldyk throwing strikes from guard but Bigg blocks nicely.
Zoldyk showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Zoldyk throwing strikes from guard but Bigg blocks nicely.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing Zoldyk from controlling successfully.
Zoldyk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zoldyk stopping the sweep attempt from Bigg.
Zoldyk trying to move into half guard but instead Bigg has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Zoldyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bigg postures up.
Zoldyk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bigg has passed into side control.
#T2#
Bigg taking a breather here.
Zoldyk is trying to control Bigg's posture but Bigg avoids it.
Bigg is looking to take a break and control but Zoldyk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bigg remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Zoldyk wants to control but Bigg postures up.
Zoldyk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bigg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ian Bigg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zoldyk wants to sweep but Bigg has passed to side control!
Zoldyk is looking for a sweep.
Bigg controls the position from side control.
Zoldyk is looking to regain half guard here but Bigg keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zoldyk wants to control but Bigg postures up.
Bigg controlling from side mount.
Zoldyk is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bigg slows the pace down.
Zoldyk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bigg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Killua Zoldyk.
I think Bigg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Bigg! |
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Event:
SFL 08 | Zoo York
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigg blocks a leg kick.
Bigg's jab looks to have found its range, popping One under the eye.#CL#
Bigg rushes One and presses him up against the cage.
Bigg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Bigg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bigg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bigg scores with a shoulder strike.
One tries to pull guard but Bigg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
One lands a right hand.
One tries to work over Bigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
One lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bigg or not.
A right hand to the body from Bigg.
#BC2#
One breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bigg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bigg fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bigg tries for a takedown but One sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Bigg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bigg throws a looping overhand right but One ducks down to avoid it.
One with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bigg lands a glancing blow to the side of One's head.
One throws a leg kick which misses Bigg's front leg but catches the back leg as Bigg tries to avoid it.
One thuds his right hand into Bigg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bigg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and One counters with a left to the body.
Bigg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
One is looking to slow Bigg down with leg kicks.
One dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bigg. That did some damage!
One thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bigg if he has to take too many more of those.
One cracks Bigg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigg misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Bigg drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
One is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bigg defends well.#SUB2#
Bigg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Bigg wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
One is trying to hold Bigg in close to prevent damage but Bigg has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
One looking for submissions off his back.
Bigg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
One trying to control from the bottom.
One has his hands clasped together around Bigg's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bigg pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
One looking for submissions off his back.
One is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
One trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
One tries to hold on but Bigg postures up.
One keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bigg controlling his opponent.
Bigg avoids the attempt from One to control.
One is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Test One will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bigg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
One feints and then cracks Bigg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bigg down.
One with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
One bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bigg's head backwards.
Bigg shoots in and drives through. One sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bigg. One does a little dance to reset his feet.
One takes one to the side of the head.
Bigg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. One manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bigg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Test One seems to be getting the better of the standup.
One displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bigg throws out the jab.
One is looking to slow Bigg down with leg kicks.
Bigg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
One connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for One.
Bigg shoots and misses
enabling One to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bigg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bigg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from One.
Bigg tries to counter by clinching up but One breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bigg is defended easily by One.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Bigg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bigg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Test One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One scores with a push kick.
One ducks under a wild hook from Bigg.
Bigg tries to close the distance and clinch but One swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bigg tries to clinch there but One circles away.
A swing and a miss from Bigg.
One thuds his right hand into Bigg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
One has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bigg dives in for a single leg takedown but One sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bigg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bigg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by One.
One lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
One scores with a shot to the body.
One misses with a hook.
Good shot there by One.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - One coming out on top.
One throws a leg kick which misses Bigg's front leg but catches the back leg as Bigg tries to avoid it. #T2#
Bigg shoots for a double leg takedown but One sprawls well. He's pushed Bigg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
One connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bigg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
One scores with a leg kick.
Bigg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
One lands with a hook. Bigg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bigg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from One.
Test One is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
One throws a jab but it's blocked by Bigg.
Good leg kick by One.
One lands with a thumping leg kick.
One tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bigg is able to avoid easily.
One keeps the fight on the outside.
Bigg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bigg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bigg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but One paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bigg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but One paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Bigg clinches up with One and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
One breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Bigg shoots in looking for a takedown but One manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bigg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
One bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
One connects with a single shot there.
Bigg misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Bigg closes the distance and clinches.
One tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bigg's elbow.
One fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, One creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Bigg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bigg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bigg fails in his attempt to clinch.
One throws out a counter right but Bigg avoids it with no problem.
One throws a looping overhand right but Bigg ducks down to avoid it.
Bigg misses with a body shot.
One connects with an inside leg kick.
One keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bigg is looking to clinch. #T4#
One connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
One buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Bigg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before One can pounce on him.
Bigg misses with a shot to the body
enabling One to counter with a crisp jab.
One ducks under a wild hook from Bigg.
A jab from One misses.
Bigg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bigg tries to move into range but One moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bigg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bigg has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigg lands with a straight right. One didn't see that one coming.
One works Bigg's body with a nice hook.
One scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test One showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bigg is defended easily by One.
Bigg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bigg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bigg throws a shot from downtown. One moves away and avoids it.
Bigg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
One swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bigg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A lazy left from One finds it's target.
Bigg shoots in for a takedown but One shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like One was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
One lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg missing with a left hand there. One was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by One.
Bigg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from One.
Bigg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
One misses with a looping right.
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!
Bigg shoots in for a takedown but One shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
One appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Bigg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bigg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has One pinned against the cage. One gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
One lands a nice looking body kick.
Bigg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bigg misses with a combination
and One makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
One connects with a single shot there.
Bigg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
One connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
One with the inside leg kick.
One shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bigg eats them both and turns towards One to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
One has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bigg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from One finds it's way round the side to connect with Bigg's head.
One swats away the attempt to clinch by Bigg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from One! But no joy.
One throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ian Bigg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bigg shoots in for a double leg but One sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bigg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
One buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bigg tries for a takedown but One sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bigg takes one on the button.
One leaves Bigg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
One lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
One works Bigg's body with a nice hook.
Bigg shoots in for a takedown but One shows good takedown defense.
Bigg throws a poor cross that misses
and One counters with a stiff right hand.
Bigg misses with a body punch
and One counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Bigg misses.
One lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Bigg tries for a takedown but One circles away easily
and One counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bigg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick from One, right into the meat of the thigh.
One lands with a nice body kick.
One scoring well with a low kick there.
Bigg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
One throws a front kick that sends Bigg stumbling back into the cage.
One steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bigg.
One unleashes a big counter combination but Bigg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bigg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bigg is defended easily by One.
One scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bigg pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bigg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from One - the referee stops the clock and Bigg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says One. Bigg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
One connects with a solid leg kick.
One lands with a cross.
Bigg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for One.
One throws a one two combo.
One moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Test One is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bigg tries to clinch but One is having none of it.
One lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bigg will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bigg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bigg with a poor takedown
and One connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
One connects with a body shot.
One scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bigg in his tracks.
Both fighters circling a little - One finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bigg shoots in but no luck this time.
One lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Test One comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got One winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test One!
An out of breath Test One 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:
UnderGround FC 134
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vukota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vukota misses with a combination
#CL#
and Bigg moves into the clinch.
Bigg lands with a left to the head.
Bigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Bigg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Bigg feints and as Vukota raises his hands in defense, Bigg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vukota wants to sweep but no luck.
Bigg 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.
Bigg'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.
Bigg prevents Vukota from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Bigg passes into half guard.
Bigg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bigg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Vukota is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bigg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vukota is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Bigg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vukota's face.
Bigg lands a couple of good shots and Vukota has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bigg controlling the position well here. Vukota rolled but Bigg kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Vukota is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Vukota right now.
Vukota trying to control the hands but Bigg breaks the grip. #T4#
What can Vukota do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bigg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vukota for as long as he can get away with.
Vukota wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Bigg 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##TD#
Bigg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bigg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigg has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vukota!
Bigg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vukota tries to reverse the position but Bigg maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg avoids the attempt from Vukota to control.#T1#
Bigg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bigg continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Bigg.
Bigg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vukota manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vukota wants to control the action here but instead Bigg manages to pass to full mount!
Bigg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vukota is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Bigg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vukota wants to hold on but Bigg pushes him away.
Bigg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vukota is working to get back to half guard.
Bigg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vukota can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bigg controlling from mount.
Vukota is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bigg controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bigg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Bigg dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vukota takes one to the chin there.
Bigg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vukota sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bigg somewhat.
Bigg catches Vukota with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Bigg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bigg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bigg scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg gets through Vukota's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vukota is trying to break the clinch but Bigg is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bigg.
Bigg lands a right hand.
Bigg pushes Vukota back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1##TD#
Bigg has Vukota pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bigg pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vukota tumbling to the mat - Bigg dives into Vukota's guard.
Bigg is stalling in the full guard.
Vukota 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.
Bigg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB2#
Vukota is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bigg defends well.
Bigg content to stall in guard here.
Bigg slips nicely into half guard.
Ian Bigg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Bigg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ian Bigg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bigg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vukota!
Bigg controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vukota is trying desperately to improve position.
Bigg content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Bigg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bigg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Bigg! |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 126
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bigg doesn't seem bothered though.
Bigg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Petrov tries to sprawl but Bigg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bigg not doing much here.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Petrov keeping hold of Bigg's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Bigg prevents Petrov from improving his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice body punch from Bigg. #CL#
Bigg closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bigg misses with some punches.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg works on Petrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bigg.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body.
Bigg takes a shot to the head.
Bigg blocks an uppercut.
Bigg blocking some punches.
#T3#
Petrov misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Petrov.
Bigg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petrov or not.
Bigg has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Bigg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Bigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Petrov.
Bigg misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bigg.
Bigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bigg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrov.
#T4#
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov is stalling here.
Bigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
Bigg tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Bigg misses with some punches.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Bigg wants to break free but Petrov has control.
Petrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Petrov.
Petrov lands a body punch.
Bigg is breathing heavily.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bigg rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
Bigg working aggressively here.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrov.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Petrov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bigg leaning against his opponent.
Petrov stalls.
A short left from Bigg.
A body shot lands from Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bigg misses with some punches.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bigg lands with a left to the head.
Bigg swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrov.
Bigg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bigg lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Bigg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bigg digs a right hand into Petrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrov's gas tank.
Bigg lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Bigg has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Petrov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bigg misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigg tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Ian Bigg has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Petrov stalling the fight.
Bigg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Petrov tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Bigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Bigg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Bigg lands a left hand.
Bigg digs a right hand underneath Petrov's ribcage. Petrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Bigg misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov just leaning against Bigg, taking a breather.
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Bigg working aggressively here.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Bigg avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov lands a right hand.
Petrov stalls.
Bigg works on Petrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Bigg can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Bigg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrov.
Bigg lands with a right to the head.
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!
Petrov looking to stall.
Bigg misses with some punches.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bigg.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov is leaning against Bigg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bigg has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Bigg swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bigg digs a right hand into Petrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrov's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bigg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ian Bigg will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bigg looks to clinch
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petrov jabs at Bigg's body.
Petrov lands a head shot.
Bigg wants to clinch
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Bigg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bigg shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Bigg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Bigg misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bigg moves away.
Bigg closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Bigg fails with the takedown.
Petrov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bigg rather than just go for the knockout.
Petrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ian Bigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bigg circles away.
Bigg is looking to clinch.
Bigg shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Bigg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Bigg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Bigg is rocked!
Bigg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrov at a distance.
Petrov is looking to clinch but Bigg is avoiding it.
#T2#
Bigg fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
#KD2#
Petrov lands a big right hand that sends Bigg crashing to the mat! Petrov stays standing though and waves Bigg back to his feet!
Oh Bigg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Bigg misses. #CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch.
Bigg seems to have got his legs back now.
Bigg scores with a shoulder strike.
Bigg lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrov pushes Bigg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bigg is keeping busy.
Petrov lands a right hand. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Bigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
A short right from Petrov.
Petrov digs a right hand into Bigg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bigg's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Petrov as the two fighters clinch.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Petrov is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Petrov as the two fighters clinch.
Petrov lands a left hand.
Bigg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bigg backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrov.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov.
Petrov tries to work over Bigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov stalling the fight.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Petrov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Petrov taking a breather.
Bigg scores with a shoulder strike.
Bigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
A very excited looking Grigoriy Petrov 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:
UnderGround FC 116
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Bigg throws a sloppy head kick and Rasmussen moves out of range easily.
Rasmussen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rasmussen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bigg circles away.
#TD#
Bigg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bigg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rasmussen is trying to maintain the position but Bigg is very close to passing his half guard.
Bigg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rasmussen is trying to get back to full guard.
Rasmussen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bigg is trying to control the action in half guard but Rasmussen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg stalling.
Bigg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rasmussen works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##SUB2#
Rasmussen is looking for a triangle but Bigg pushes his legs off easily.
Bigg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rasmussen looking to control.
Bigg looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bigg is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rasmussen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bigg is looking to defend but Rasmussen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bigg! Rasmussen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bigg taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryland Rasmussen!
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