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Event:
FWFC 5 : Revenge
Date: Nov 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Vargas Medina shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Loiseau napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vargas Medina in side control, throwing shots but Loiseau defends.
Vargas Medina misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vargas Medina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Loiseau on the ground.
Loiseau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vargas Medina wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Loiseau is trying to control Vargas Medina's posture but Vargas Medina avoids it.
Loiseau manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vargas Medina throwing shots but Loiseau is blocking nicely.
Loiseau is pressing down on Vargas Medina's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vargas Medina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loiseau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vargas Medina working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loiseau tries to strike from the bottom.
Vargas Medina stands up over Loiseau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Loiseau trying to control the position.
Loiseau wants to stand up but Vargas Medina is controlling him.
Vargas Medina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vargas Medina landing some decent shots from guard.
Vargas Medina won't allow Loiseau to sweep him here.
Vargas Medina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Loiseau trying to control the position here.
Vargas Medina distracts Loiseau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vargas Medina scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Loiseau is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Levan Loiseau has been cut.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vargas Medina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loiseau is still in real trouble! Can Vargas Medina finish him?
Vargas Medina postures up in Loiseau's guard and throws a big left but Loiseau blocks it.
Vargas Medina has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vargas Medina throws a big right hand that misses.
Loiseau seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Vargas Medina has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Loiseau to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vargas Medina is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Loiseau pulls down on the head and he's put Vargas Medina to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Levan Loiseau!
Levan Loiseau seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
FWFC 3
Date: Oct 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Nyambe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vargas Medina avoids it really well and circles away.
Nyambe throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Vargas Medina counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vargas Medina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vargas Medina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vargas Medina throws a strike but Nyambe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nyambe trying to control but Vargas Medina is working from the bottom.
Nyambe stops Vargas Medina from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas Medina wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nyambe manages to pass to side control.
Vargas Medina looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas Medina tries to kick Nyambe off in order to stand up. Nyambe Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Vargas Medina tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Vargas Medina is trying to get back to his feet but Nyambe has full control of the position and if anything, Vargas Medina has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Vargas Medina wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Nyambe drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Vargas Medina 's chin! Vargas Medina is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kabelo Nyambe! |
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Event:
FWFC 2 : The Rematch
Date: Oct 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kosmodemyanskaya enables Vargas Medina to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kosmodemyanskaya manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kosmodemyanskaya pushes Vargas Medina off and scrambles back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vargas Medina.
Nice takedown defense from Kosmodemyanskaya. No joy for Vargas Medina on that attempt.
Kosmodemyanskaya leaves Vargas Medina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Vargas Medina backs off Kosmodemyanskaya throws a huge counter combo but Vargas Medina manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Vargas Medina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas Medina closes the distance and clinches up with Kosmodemyanskaya, looking for a takedown. Vargas Medina pushes Kosmodemyanskaya against the cage but Kosmodemyanskaya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Kosmodemyanskaya changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vargas Medina looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmodemyanskaya wants to control but Vargas Medina is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmodemyanskaya has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kosmodemyanskaya wants to control the pace but Vargas Medina is squirming around nicely.
Vargas Medina tries to buck Kosmodemyanskaya off but he can't manage it.
Kosmodemyanskaya working Vargas Medina over with strikes here. #T1#
Vargas Medina in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kosmodemyanskaya pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
I've been told that Kosmodemyanskaya has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Vargas Medina wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kosmodemyanskaya has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vargas Medina's face.
Vargas Medina on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vargas Medina tries to get out of the position.
Kosmodemyanskaya raining down shots from the mount!
Kosmodemyanskaya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vargas Medina wants to get back to his feet.
Kosmodemyanskaya dominating with strikes here.
Kosmodemyanskaya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vargas Medina is trying to stand.
Kosmodemyanskaya cracks Vargas Medina with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vargas Medina taking shots to the head.
Kosmodemyanskaya breaks from Vargas Medina's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#Vargas Medina is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmodemyanskaya cracks Vargas Medina with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Kosmodemyanskaya! |
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Event:
FWFC 1
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vargas Medina is defended easily by Szymkowski.#TD#
Vargas Medina gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szymkowski is trying to buck Vargas Medina off.
Szymkowski defending against the ground and pound.
Vargas Medina throws an elbow but Szymkowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vargas Medina working the head and body with strikes.
Szymkowski is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Vargas Medina throws a strike aimed at the side of Szymkowski's head but Szymkowski avoids it well.
Szymkowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vargas Medina looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Szymkowski is avoiding damage well.
Szymkowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vargas Medina working the head with strikes.
Szymkowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The strikes coming from Vargas Medina are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Szymkowski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Szymkowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Szymkowski tries to escape but Vargas Medina is in control.
Vargas Medina lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vargas Medina looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Szymkowski is avoiding damage well.
Vargas Medina tries to score with some ground and pound. Szymkowski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
An elbow from Vargas Medina crashes against the mat.
Szymkowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vargas Medina is working Szymkowski over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vargas Medina throws an elbow but Szymkowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet but Vargas Medina drags him back down.
Vargas Medina working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vargas Medina working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Vargas Medina prevents Szymkowski from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Vargas Medina.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szymkowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Szymkowski is trying to buck Vargas Medina off.
Vargas Medina working the ground and pound.
Szymkowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Szymkowski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Vargas Medina lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Vargas Medina looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Szymkowski is avoiding damage well.
Vargas Medina throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Szymkowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vargas Medina lands some shots froms side control.
Vargas Medina working the ground and pound but Szymkowski is defending the strikes.
Szymkowski taking a bit of punishment here - Vargas Medina scoring with strikes.
Vargas Medina throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Szymkowski tries to escape but Vargas Medina is in control.
Vargas Medina misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Szymkowski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vargas Medina is controlling him well.#T4#
Vargas Medina scoring with punches and elbows.
Vargas Medina creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Szymkowski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vargas Medina working the ground and pound.
Szymkowski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vargas Medina misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vargas Medina in side control, throwing shots but Szymkowski defends.
An elbow from Vargas Medina crashes against the mat.
Vargas Medina working the ground and pound from side control.
Szymkowski pushes Vargas Medina away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vargas Medina gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vargas Medina in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Szymkowski is trying to buck Vargas Medina off.
Szymkowski looks winded!
Vargas Medina working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Vargas Medina throws an elbow but Szymkowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet but Vargas Medina drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Vargas Medina dominated that round.
That's time! Vargas Medina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Vargas Medina moves into range and clinches up with Szymkowski.
Szymkowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Vargas Medina is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szymkowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vargas Medina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szymkowski can do to turn this around?
Szymkowski is trying to break free.
Szymkowski has had enough of the clinch but Vargas Medina keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Szymkowski breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Szymkowski. Those never looked like landing.
Vargas Medina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Szymkowski tries to avoid it but Vargas Medina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Szymkowski to the ground. Szymkowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Vargas Medina. 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.
No luck for Vargas Medina with that takedown attempt. #T1##TD#
Vargas Medina shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vargas Medina showed some decent athleticism there.
Vargas Medina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vargas Medina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Szymkowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vargas Medina.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas Medina stops Szymkowski from getting back to his feet.
Vargas Medina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szymkowski's head.
Szymkowski is trying to stand back up but Vargas Medina is controlling him
Vargas Medina thows a huge punch but Szymkowski dodges it nicely.
Vargas Medina prevents Szymkowski from standing back up.
Szymkowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vargas Medina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vargas Medina not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet.
Vargas Medina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vargas Medina throwing shots but Szymkowski is blocking nicely.
Szymkowski tries to kick Vargas Medina off but Vargas Medina keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vargas Medina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szymkowski defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vargas Medina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vargas Medina connects with a nice short shot to Szymkowski's temple.
Szymkowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vargas Medina.
Vargas Medina stops Szymkowski from getting back to his feet.
Vargas Medina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas Medina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szymkowski's head.
Vargas Medina stops Szymkowski from getting back to his feet.
Vargas Medina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Vargas Medina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Szymkowski tries to kick Vargas Medina off but Vargas Medina keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vargas Medina works his way into side control.
Szymkowski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Szymkowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Szymkowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vargas Medina asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vargas Medina in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Szymkowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vargas Medina asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vargas Medina working the body and head with strikes.
Szymkowski is pushing Vargas Medina's head away, looking to escape. Vargas Medina manages to hold on to the position though.
Szymkowski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vargas Medina.
Vargas Medina throws a strike aimed at the side of Szymkowski's head but Szymkowski avoids it well.#T4#
Szymkowski dodges the ground and pound from Vargas Medina.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet but Vargas Medina drags him back down.
Vargas Medina throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet but Vargas Medina drags him back down.
Vargas Medina postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Szymkowski is trying to buck Vargas Medina off.
Vargas Medina tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet but Vargas Medina drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szymkowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vargas Medina working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Szymkowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Vargas Medina 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Szymkowski leaves Vargas Medina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Vargas Medina with that takedown attempt.
Szymkowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Szymkowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Vargas Medina was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Vargas Medina scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Vargas Medina thows a huge punch but Szymkowski dodges it nicely.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet.
Vargas Medina lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vargas Medina throwing shots but Szymkowski is blocking nicely.
Szymkowski is trying to stand.
Vargas Medina thows a huge punch but Szymkowski dodges it nicely.
Vargas Medina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szymkowski's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szymkowski is trying to stand.
Vargas Medina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vargas Medina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szymkowski's head.
Vargas Medina lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vargas Medina stops Szymkowski from getting back to his feet.
Szymkowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vargas Medina.
Szymkowski is trying to stand up here but Vargas Medina is controlling him well. #T2#
Vargas Medina lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vargas Medina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szymkowski's head.
Vargas Medina throwing shots but Szymkowski is blocking nicely.
Szymkowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vargas Medina throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet.
Vargas Medina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vargas Medina throwing shots but Szymkowski is blocking nicely.
Szymkowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vargas Medina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Szymkowski wants to get back to his feet.
Vargas Medina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szymkowski defending well though. #T3#
Szymkowski tries to kick Vargas Medina off but Vargas Medina keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Vargas Medina there.
Szymkowski is trying to stand back up but Vargas Medina is controlling him
Vargas Medina lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Szymkowski is trying to stand back up but Vargas Medina is controlling him
Vargas Medina is nestled in close to Szymkowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Szymkowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vargas Medina.
Szymkowski tries to kick Vargas Medina off but Vargas Medina keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vargas Medina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vargas Medina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vargas Medina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szymkowski defending well though.
Vargas Medina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES2#
Szymkowski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Szymkowski scores with a three punch combo!
#T4#
Szymkowski misses with a wild combination.
Saul Vargas Medina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Szymkowski. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vargas Medina is defended easily by Szymkowski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Vargas Medina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vargas Medina, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Vargas Medina!
A victorious Saul Vargas Medina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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