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Event:
Holmgang 16
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Fish connects with a leg kick. Schelokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fish tries to clinch up.
Fish throws a head kick that misses
and Schelokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schelokov is fending him off so far but Fish persists. Nope, Schelokov circles away and we're back to standing.
Fish goes for a double leg but Schelokov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Schelokov continues to drive forward.
Schelokov scores with a shot to the body.
Schelokov looks to land a right hand but Fish moved out of range.
Fish shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schelokov but Schelokov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Paul Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fish slips under a jab from Schelokov.
Fish throwing a counter right hand but Schelokov manages to avoid it.
Schelokov checks a leg kick nicely.
Fish throws a jab when Schelokov was well out of range.
Schelokov throws out a counter right but Fish avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish misses with a low kick.#TD#
Fish shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fish content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish wants to pass the guard but Schelokov is keeping the position.
Schelokov with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Fish can't handle though.
#T1#
Schelokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schelokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schelokov keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schelokov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fish lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fish content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Schelokov working for a triangle but Fish defends it easily.
Schelokov trying to keep a closed guard but Fish is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Fish is looking to work some ground and pound but Schelokov has wrist control.#SUB2#
Schelokov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schelokov wants to hit a switch here but Fish passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schelokov there!
Fish looking to control but Schelokov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schelokov is bucking up trying to escape but Fish cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Fish unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Schelokov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fish celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Paul Fish!
Jon Paul Fish retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Jon Paul Fish, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Holmgang 13
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Fish lunges at Manres with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manres's hand.
Fish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Fish gets a clinch.
Fish stalling in the clinch but Manres improves position. #TD2#
Manres works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Manres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Fish throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manres looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fish is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Fish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Manres trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manres working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manres works over Fish with some ground and pound from guard.
Manres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fish swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Manres has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fish to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Manres is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fish pulls down on the head and he's put Manres to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Paul Fish!
Jon Paul Fish is the new welterweight champion!
Jon Paul Fish 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:
Holmgang 10
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Fish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fish lands a body shot.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fish lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
Fish is looking to control Morgan's arms but Morgan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fish has his back to the ropes. #BC#
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Morgan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jab by Fish.
Fish throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morgan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Fish moves out of range.
Fish throws a low kick, looking for Morgan's leg but Morgan calmly moves out of range.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.#CL2#
Fish closes the distance and pushes Morgan back into the ropes.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Fish is controlling the position.
Fish is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1##BC2#
Fish manages to break the clinch.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simon Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fish misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Fish instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Fish breaks the clinch.
Fish throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Fish misses with a hook
and Morgan counters with a nice body kick.
Fish dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan cracks a nice hook into Fish's ribs.
Fish lands a nice looking body kick.
Morgan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fish.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Fish.
Fish tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morgan defends well and Fish ends up having to push Morgan into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fish swings widly with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fish. That's going to slow Morgan down.
Fish throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morgan leaves Fish with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morgan is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Fish tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morgan 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 Fish has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fish and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fish connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morgan momentarily.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Fish.
#T3#
Fish scores with a sloppy right hand. Morgan should have avoided that one.
Fish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fish has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fish finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Morgan cracks Fish with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Morgan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morgan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jon Paul Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish is looking to clinch.
Fish lands a nice looking body shot.
Fish tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morgan defends well and Fish ends up having to push Morgan into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Fish looks to move away, Morgan throws a big counter combo but Fish just gets out of the way.
Simon Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Paul Fish.
Fish looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fish tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Fish looks to move away, Morgan throws a big counter combo but Fish just gets out of the way.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fish shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Morgan swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Fish moves out of range easily.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Fish misses with an uppercut.
Fish throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fish takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fish explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fish tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fish cracks the inside of Morgan's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Paul Fish dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Morgan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fish wants to clinch.
Fish lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Fish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Fish tries to clinch up.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fish lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Fish throws a solid leg kick but Morgan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fish.
Fish tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fish fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fish fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jon Paul Fish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fish.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick.
Fish is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some wild striking there from Fish.
#CL2#
Fish pushes Morgan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fish tries to land knees in the clinch but Morgan avoids the damage to the body.
Morgan lands a hook that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
Morgan lands a body punch. #BC#
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fish.
Fish tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fish slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Morgan moves out of range as Fish throws a body kick.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fish misses with a body kick.
Fish tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish scores with the left hand. Morgan knows he should have avoided that one.
Morgan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fish. That one must have hurt.
Fish keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fish throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fish does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Morgan swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Fish tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Fish pushes Morgan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Morgan tries to break free but Fish pushes him back against the ropes.
Morgan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fish has him pressed against the ropes.
Morgan tries to break free but Fish pushes him back against the ropes.#TD2#
Fish tightens his grip and picks Morgan up, before dumping him to the ground. Morgan manages to land in guard.
Fish postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Fish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fish preventing the sweep. #T4#
Fish controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fish is pushing down on Morgan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morgan is fighting to maintain full guard but Fish has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morgan gets back to full guard.
Morgan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#ES#
Morgan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fish off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fish fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morgan checks it well.
Fish scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fish throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Fish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Paul Fish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Fish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fish steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fish scores with a leg kick.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fish.
Fish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Fish persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Fish wants to land a leg kick but Morgan is out of range.
Morgan connects with a body shot that sends Fish's belly button to the back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fish.
Morgan is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan is looking to counter punch.
Morgan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick.
Morgan is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Fish fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morgan sprawls well initially but Fish persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Fish sits in half guard.
Morgan is trying to stand back up but Fish is controlling him
Morgan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fish is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Fish is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morgan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fish is stalling here. Morgan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fish seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morgan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fish sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jon Paul Fish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fish keeping control of the position.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Fish is working away.
Morgan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Morgan is pressing down on Fish's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fish is holding on for now.
Morgan slows the pace down in half guard.
Fish trying to control here.
#T3#
Morgan tries to stand and escape but Fish is controlling the position.
Morgan is thwarting Fish's attempts to control the position.
Morgan is keen to just control but Fish is a slippery customer.
Fish is trying to maintain the position but Morgan is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fish jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Fish darts in and clinches Morgan up against the ropes.
Simon Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fish has Morgan pressed against the ropes, preventing Morgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morgan can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan defending well as Fish loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Fish.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick.
As Fish looks to move away, Morgan throws a big counter combo but Fish just gets out of the way.
That kick from Fish tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Fish drives through with a takedown into Morgan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Paul Fish.
I've got Fish 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Paul Fish!
A pretty intense looking Jon Paul Fish took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Simon Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'bad weight cut made me lose'.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jon Paul Fish and Hatsu Matsu. Matsu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jon Paul Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Hatsu Matsu!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fish instigates a clinch.
Matsu is trying to trip Fish. He has hold of a leg but Fish is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matsu persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fish (0) vs (2) Matsu
Fish working a defensive guard here.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fish wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fish is keeping the position for now.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu has gone for a leg lock! Fish slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (2) vs (2) Matsu
Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish looking to pass the guard.
Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Fish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Matsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsu 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.
Fish wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position.
Matsu is trying to control the position but Fish postures up.
Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Fish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fish is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsu wants to sweep here but Fish controlling him for the moment.
Matsu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matsu is looking for a triangle but Fish pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position.
Matsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsu keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Matsu has his foot on Fish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fish works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish is pushing down on Matsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Fish has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fish wants to take a breather but Matsu is having none of it.
Fish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsu is just riding it out for now. Fish eventually gives up the hold.
Fish is pressing down on Matsu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matsu is holding on for now.
Fish seems to be working for a kimura but Matsu defends the submission attempt.
Fish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsu is just riding it out for now. Fish eventually gives up the hold.
Fish trying to pass the guard but Matsu defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish trying to control the action but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Matsu trying to get back to full guard but Fish takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (5) vs (2) Matsu
Matsu is squirming around, avoiding Fish's attempts to control the action.
Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fish looking to control but Matsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fish with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Matsu is trying desperately to improve position.
Fish wants to control the pace but Matsu is squirming around nicely.
Fish with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Matsu is desperately trying to improve his position but Fish has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fish goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Matsu turns into him and now he's in Fish's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (5) vs (4) Matsu
Fish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fish is looking for a triangle but Matsu pushes his legs off easily.
Fish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsu is one step ahead there.
Matsu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fish lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (7) vs (4) Matsu
Our spies down at at Hell's Balls Grappling Academy inform us that Matsu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
Matsu is looking for a triangle but Fish pushes his legs off easily.
Fish preventing the sweep.
Matsu is looking for a triangle but Fish pushes his legs off easily.
Fish drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matsu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fish has Matsu in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (7) vs (6) Matsu
Fish can't keep his opponent in guard - Matsu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fish is trying to control but can't.
Matsu seems to be working for a kimura but Fish defends the submission attempt.
Matsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Fish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fish gets full guard.
Fish controlling the position.
Fish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (9) vs (6) Matsu
Fish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (12) vs (6) Matsu
Matsu stops Fish from passing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is looking to reverse the position.
Fish advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fish (14) vs (6) Matsu
Matsu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fish working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Matsu's thigh. Matsu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Matsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fish defends well.
Fish stopping the sweep attempt from Matsu.
Matsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Matsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position.
Matsu has his feet on Fish's thighs here. He's pushed Fish 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! Fish screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hatsu Matsu!
Hatsu Matsu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jon Paul Fish spoke after the fight, saying 'Clearly, I've got some things to work on. Thanks to everyone who's supported me thus far.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jon Paul Fish and Malakai Semerkhet. Semerkhet has chosen راقصة صغيرة as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jon Paul Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Malakai Semerkhet!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fish misses with a takedown
and Semerkhet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Semerkhet gets control of Fish's arms and successfully pulls guard. Semerkhet will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Semerkhet looking to control.
Fish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Semerkhet is keeping the position for now.
Semerkhet working for a triangle but Fish defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet can't keep his opponent in guard - Fish advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet is trying is best to control the position here.
Fish is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fish is pressing down on Semerkhet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Semerkhet is holding on for now.
Semerkhet tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fish has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (3) vs (0) Semerkhet
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fish looking to control but Semerkhet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Semerkhet working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish looking to control but Semerkhet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fish goes for an armbar but Semerkhet turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Semerkhet. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (3) vs (2) Semerkhet
Fish working for a triangle but Semerkhet defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fish pulls Semerkhet in close to prevent any damage.
Fish working for submissions but it's allowed Semerkhet to get to half guard.
Semerkhet controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish trying to control but Semerkhet postures up.
Fish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Semerkhet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fish manages to get to full guard.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Semerkhet from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fish looking to control.
Fish is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Semerkhet is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fish wants to sweep here but Semerkhet controlling him for the moment.
Semerkhet wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Semerkhet stays in close to Fish's body and controls the position.
Fish working for a triangle but Semerkhet defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semerkhet tries to free his leg and advance position but Fish is retaining full guard.
Fish 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.
Semerkhet stands and throws Fish's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (3) vs (5) Semerkhet
Semerkhet working away.
Semerkhet is trying to get an arm triangle but Fish is defending well.
Semerkhet has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fish (3) vs (7) Semerkhet
Semerkhet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet prevents Fish from getting the reversal.
Fish slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fish tries to get to full guard but Semerkhet has control of the leg.
Fish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fish is positioning himself well to prevent Semerkhet advancing to mount.
Semerkhet wants to take a breather but Fish is having none of it.
Fish moves into full guard.
Semerkhet wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
Semerkhet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fish working a defensive guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fish wants to improve his position but instead Semerkhet has moved into half guard.
Fish trying to control here.
Fish wants to improve his position but Semerkhet is controlling well.
Semerkhet is trying to control. Fish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Semerkhet is working for a submission of some sort.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Semerkhet is just content to waste time from the top position. Fish takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fish keeping full guard, as Semerkhet tries to pass.
Fish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fish can't keep his opponent in guard - Semerkhet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fish tries to roll over but Semerkhet keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fish is controlling Semerkhet's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Semerkhet wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
Fish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Semerkhet is one step ahead there.
Semerkhet slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (3) vs (10) Semerkhet
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fish tries to improve position but can't.
Semerkhet is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fish tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Semerkhet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Well,Fish is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fish is looking for a sweep.
Fish is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Iron Palace, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Semerkhet trying to control the position but Fish is working away.
Fish prevents Semerkhet from improving position.
Semerkhet working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Semerkhet trying to control the action but Fish is working from the bottom.
Semerkhet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Semerkhet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Semerkhet is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fish has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fish tries to bench press Semerkhet off him but Semerkhet keeps the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Semerkhet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fish is trying to work for a sweep but Semerkhet has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fish (3) vs (12) Semerkhet
Fish is trying desperately to improve position.
Semerkhet is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fish has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fish! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (5) vs (12) Semerkhet
Fish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (8) vs (12) Semerkhet
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fish advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fish (10) vs (12) Semerkhet
And that's the end of the fight!
Semerkhet wins on points by 12 to 10.
After the fight, Malakai Semerkhet was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Jon Paul Fish was interviewed post fight and said 'Clearly, I've got some things to work on. Thanks to everyone who's supported me thus far.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jon Paul Fish and Kevin Johnson. Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Can't Be Touched . Jon Paul Fish has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jon Paul Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kevin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Donatello Bradman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fish closes the distance and clinches.
Fish is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fish has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Fish manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fish (2) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Fish 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.
Johnson is looking to control Fish's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Fish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson wants to control but Fish is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Fish eventually gives up the hold.
Fish is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Fish is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (5) vs (0) Johnson
Fish controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fish tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Fish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fish looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fish is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Johnson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Fish (8) vs (0) Johnson
Fish looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Johnson is controlling Fish 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (8) vs (2) Johnson
Fish trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson pushes down on Fish's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fish trying to control from the bottom.
Fish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fish is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Fish is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fish is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fish is looking to improve his position.
Fish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fish gets full guard.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (8) vs (5) Johnson
Fish is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Fish is holding Johnson down, trying to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fish is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fish tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Fish is having none of it.
Fish is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fish is not content to let Johnson control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fish moves into full guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is taking a breather. Fish 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.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fish trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Fish won't allow it.
Fish keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fish trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Fish gets back to full guard.
Fish is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson passes Fish's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fish is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Iron Palace, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fish wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fish sees it coming and defends easily.
Fish is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fish (12) vs (5) Johnson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
Fish tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke.
Will Fish go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fish trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Johnson doesn't escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fish's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fish working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fish looking for the choke but no joy.
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fish.
Johnson trying to control the position but Fish manages to sink in the hooks.
Johnson is having to fend off submission attempts from Fish, who is looking to sink in the choke. Fish doesn't have the hooks in though and Johnson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (12) vs (7) Johnson
Fish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fish'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.
Fish lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (14) vs (7) Johnson
Fish 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.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fish defends it easily.
Fish trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fish controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fish trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson controls Fish momentarily but Fish frees himself.
Fish trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fish 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.
Fish wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Fish preventing the sweep.
Fish is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (14) vs (9) Johnson
Fish 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!
Johnson passes Fish's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fish takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
A determined Jon Paul Fish didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
In defeat, Kevin Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch!'. |
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Event:
Death Squad 291:Shuya v Dmitri
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Street.
Street misses with a body shot
and Fish counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Fish. #CL2#
Street has managed to clinch.
Street goes for a takedown attempt but Fish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Fish as Street shoots in.
Street looks to score with a jab to the body but Fish is just out of range.
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fish cracks the inside of Street's front leg.
Fish keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Street.
Jon Paul Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Street.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Street misses with a body punch
and Fish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fish looks to land a combination. Street sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Street tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Street backs away, Fish returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Street works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Street connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Street takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fish throws a combination. Street tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fish throws a hook but Street blocks it.
Fish blocks a jab.
Street connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fish's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Street. Fish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fish was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Street misses with a right hand
and Fish counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Fish scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ROC#
Street is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big shot lands for Fish! That's hurt Street! Will he recover? Fish fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Paul Fish!
Jon Paul Fish got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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