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Event:
DUEL196
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Mclovin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mclovin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Mclovin.
Mythos misses with a double jab.
Mythos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mclovin.
Mclovin stuns Mythos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mythos just misses with a punch to the body.
Mclovin cracks a nice hook into Mythos's ribs.
Mythos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Mclovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mclovin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mclovin.
Mack Mythos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mclovin. Mythos shrugs it off though.
Mythos loads up on a big right hand but Mclovin slips the punch.
Mythos throws a hook to the side of Mclovin's head but Mclovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mythos is just out of range.
Mclovin slips under a jab from Mythos.#T1#
Mclovin throws a series of punches but Mythos avoids them all with ease.
Mclovin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mythos throws an overhand right that lands on Mclovin's shoulder, as Mclovin tries to avoid the shot.
Mclovin just misses with a punch to the body.
Mclovin throws a shot from downtown. Mythos moves away and avoids it.
Mythos just misses with a punch to the body.
Mclovin misses with an uppercut. Mythos saw that one coming.
Mclovin 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.
Mythos throws a jab when Mclovin was well out of range.
Mclovin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mythos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mythos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mythos.#T2#
Mclovin tries to land a front kick but Mythos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mythos throws a nice looking combination but Mclovin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Mythos misses.
A big right from Mythos misses.
Mythos throws a sloppy body shot
and Mclovin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Mack Mythos has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mythos lands with a nice body punch.
Mythos lands with a hook. Mclovin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mythos cracks Mclovin with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mythos misses the target.
Mclovin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mythos avoids a kick to the body.
Mclovin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mclovin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mclovin misses with a body kick.#T3#
Mclovin walks into a straight right hand from Mythos.
Mythos cracks Mclovin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Mythos.
Mclovin keeps the fight on the outside.
Mclovin throws a body shot but no joy.
Mclovin cracks Mythos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mclovin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mythos rather than just go for the knockout.
Mythos tries to clinch but Mclovin moves out of range.
A lazy left from Mythos finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mclovin.
Mythos misses with a looping right.
Mclovin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mclovin throws a right hand that Mythos ducks under and follows up with a left that Mythos also avoids with ease.
It looked like Mythos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mythos throws a jab when Mclovin was well out of range.#T4#
Mythos lands a right hook to the body.
Mythos lands a body shot.
Mythos throws a body shot but no joy.
Mythos throws a jab when Mclovin was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mclovin! But no joy.
Mythos jabs at Mclovin's body.
Mythos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mythos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mclovin throws out the jab.
Mythos throwing a counter right hand but Mclovin manages to avoid it.
Mythos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mclovin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mythos scrambles back to his feet.
Mythos tries to clinch but Mclovin moves out of range.
Mclovin scores with a leg kick.
Mythos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mythos avoids the head kick by Mclovin.
Mythos throwing a counter right hand but Mclovin manages to avoid it.
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 Mack Mythos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mack Mythos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mythos scores with a nice strike.
Mclovin thuds a left hand into Mythos's body.
Mythos misses with a wild body shot.
Mclovin moves out of range as Mythos strikes.
Mclovin throws a counter combo.
Mythos is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mythos defending well as Mclovin loads up on a big left hand.
Mclovin throws the left hand but Mythos avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Mythos.
Mclovin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mclovin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mythos misses with a body shot
and Mclovin counters with a stiff right hand.
Mack Mythos is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos misses with a double jab
and Mclovin counters with a big left hand that crumples Mythos! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pony Mclovin!
Pony Mclovin 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:
DUEL192 Honda v Ronaldo
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Mythos misses with a wild body shot.
Mythos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mythos throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa 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.
Mythos lands with a shot to the body.
Mythos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mythos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Mythos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mythos.
Barbosa takes a swing at Mythos's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
Barbosa stalls.
Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Mythos is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mythos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Mythos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Barbosa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Mythos manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barbosa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Barbosa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mythos after a bit of a struggle.
Mythos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mythos lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mythos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Mythos.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mythos.
Mythos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mythos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mythos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mythos misses with a wild body shot.
Mythos misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Mythos looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Mythos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa scores with a head kick. Mythos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Mythos throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mythos lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mythos slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Mythos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Mythos catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Mythos scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Mythos.
Mack Mythos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mythos was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Mythos looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Mythos misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Mythos manages to avoid it.
Mythos loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.#T3#
Barbosa moves forwards but Mythos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa wants to land a leg kick but Mythos is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mythos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mythos circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Mythos counter with a right hand.
Mythos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Mythos finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mythos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Mythos moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mythos's head backwards.
Mythos missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa cracks Mythos with a good jab.
Mythos throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Mythos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Mythos is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mythos looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.#T4#
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mythos finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head. #TD#
Mythos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mythos wants to stand and escape but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Mythos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Mythos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mythos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Mack Mythos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Mythos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Mythos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbosa, right into the meat.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Mythos moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Mythos as Barbosa shoots in.
A jab from Mythos misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Mythos counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Barbosa is rocked!
Mythos cracks Barbosa with a left hook right on the temple and Barbosa goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Mythos lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Barbosa is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mack Mythos!
Mack Mythos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Daniel Barbosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was most unfortunate, sir i hope you have endless farts for the rest of the night. '.
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Event:
DFN#55 LaFayette vs Reilly
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Mythos missing with a left hand there. Strunz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mythos throws a looping overhand right but Strunz ducks down to avoid it.
Strunz throws a right hand that misses
and Mythos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mythos takes a swing at Strunz's ribcage but misses.
Mythos lands the left hand.
Mythos throws a hook but Strunz blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mythos. Strunz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strunz.
Mythos throws a hook but Strunz avoids it easily.
Mythos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strunz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mythos misses with a wild body shot.
Mythos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Strunz misses with an uppercut.
Mythos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strunz.
Mythos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Strunz. That snapped Mythos's head back.
Strunz misses with the combination.
It seemed like Mythos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses
and Mythos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronko Strunz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mythos throws a hook to the side of Strunz's head but Strunz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Strunz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strunz missing with a left hand there. Mythos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Mythos takes a swing at Strunz's ribcage but misses.
Strunz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mythos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strunz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strunz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mythos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mythos lands with a straight right. Strunz didn't see that one coming.
Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mythos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mythos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strunz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strunz misses with an uppercut.
Strunz is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mythos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mythos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strunz can pounce on him.
Strunz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mythos.
Strunz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mythos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mythos misses the jab.
Strunz lands a leg kick that knocks Mythos off balance momentarily.
Strunz tries a low kick but Mythos avoids it.
Strunz tries a head kick but it misses.
Mythos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mythos loads up on a big right hand but Strunz slips the punch.
Mythos moves away from the strike by Strunz.
Strunz missing with a left hand there. Mythos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Mythos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strunz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strunz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strunz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mythos is out of range and Strunz settles back down.
Mythos moves away from the strike by Strunz.
Mythos lands a jab to Strunz's midsection.
Strunz lands a glancing blow to the side of Mythos's head.
Strunz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mythos.
Mythos blocks the body kick.
Strunz swings widly with a right hand
and Mythos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strunz slips under a jab.
Mythos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mythos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strunz under the eye.
Strunz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strunz lands a jab to the head.
Strunz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mythos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strunz takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Mythos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strunz throws a shot from downtown. Mythos moves away and avoids it.
Mythos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strunz on the side of the head.
Mythos misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Mythos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strunz misses with a looping right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strunz, right into the meat.
Mythos throws a hook to the side of Strunz's head but Strunz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strunz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strunz scores with the left hand. Mythos knows he should have avoided that one.
Strunz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mythos.
Mythos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strunz.
Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mythos misses.
A lazy left from Strunz finds it's target.
Mythos moves out of range of the body kick from Strunz.
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!
Mythos defending well as Strunz loads up on a big left hand.
Mythos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strunz.
Strunz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Mythos throws a right hand that Strunz ducks under and follows up with a left that Strunz also avoids with ease.
Mythos throws a poor cross that misses
and Strunz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mythos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strunz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strunz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strunz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Strunz misses.
Strunz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mythos. Strunz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strunz avoids the body shot from Mythos.
Strunz looks to land a combination but Mythos avoids it well.
Mythos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mythos takes a swing at Strunz's ribcage but misses.
Strunz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Mythos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mythos throws out a loose jab but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Mythos lands.
Mythos misses with a right hand
and Strunz counters with a one-two to the body.
Mythos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strunz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Bronko Strunz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Strunz throws a jab when Mythos was well out of range.
Strunz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mythos.
Mythos dodges the punch combination from Strunz.
Strunz throws an off balance right hand
letting Mythos counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Strunz.
Strunz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mythos throws out the jab.
Mythos throws a lazy right hand but Strunz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strunz.
Mythos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strunz throws a head kick that misses
letting Mythos counter with a right hand.
Strunz takes one to the side of the head.
Strunz defending well as Mythos loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz walks into a straight right hand from Mythos.
Mythos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strunz moves out of range as Mythos strikes.
Strunz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strunz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strunz with a hook.#T1#
Strunz throws a jab when Mythos was well out of range.
Mythos throws a body shot but no joy.
Strunz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mythos blocks a leg kick.
Mythos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Strunz scores with a punch to the head.
Mythos slips under a jab from Strunz.
The fighters circling - Mythos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target.
Mythos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mythos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strunz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mythos.
Strunz lands a slapping body shot.
Strunz looks to land a right hand but Mythos moved out of range.
Mythos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strunz misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Mythos. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by Mythos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mythos.
Mythos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Mythos closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strunz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Mythos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strunz pushes Mythos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strunz tries to break the clinch but Mythos is controlling the position.
Mythos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mythos.
A short left from Strunz.
Strunz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strunz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mythos misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Strunz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mythos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mythos throws a jab but it's blocked by Strunz.
Strunz misses with a straight right.
Mythos moves forwards but Strunz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mythos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strunz manages to avoid it.
Mythos connects with a jab.
Strunz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strunz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Strunz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strunz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mythos wants to clinch.
Mythos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bronko Strunz is winning the standup battle so far.
Strunz moves away from the strike by Mythos.
Strunz scores with a nice body kick.
Strunz misses the jab.
Strunz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strunz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mythos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mythos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mythos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strunz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mythos scrambles back to his feet.
Strunz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mythos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strunz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mythos.
Mythos throws a jab but it's blocked by Strunz. #T4#
Strunz jabs Mythos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strunz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strunz misses with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Strunz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mythos moves away from the strike by Strunz.
Strunz throws a front kick that sends Mythos stumbling back into the cage.
Mythos moves away from the strike by Strunz.
Strunz moves out of range as Mythos strikes.
Mythos takes a swing at Strunz's ribcage but misses.
Mythos just misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mythos misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Strunz.
A slow jab from Mythos misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strunz. Mythos shrugs it off though.
Mythos avoids a kick to the body.
Mythos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strunz defending well as Mythos loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mythos lands a slapping body shot.
Mythos throws a looping overhand right but Strunz ducks down to avoid it.
Mythos looks to land a left hand but Strunz moved out of range nicely.
Mythos is looking to clinch but Strunz is avoiding it.
Mythos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strunz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mythos on the side of the head.
Mythos feints a jab promting Strunz to slip. Mythos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strunz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mythos.
Mythos looks to score with a jab to the body but Strunz is just out of range.
Strunz throws a hook but Mythos avoids it easily.
Strunz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mythos's head.
Strunz lands a nice shot that snaps Mythos's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mythos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strunz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strunz blocks a jab.
Mythos walks into a jab.
Mythos throws a shot from downtown. Strunz moves away and avoids it.
Mythos misses with a looping left.#T1#
Strunz wants to land a leg kick but Mythos is out of range.
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mythos.
Mythos looks to land a right hand but Strunz moved out of range.
Mythos checks the leg kick.
Mythos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Strunz misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Mythos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mythos.
Strunz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mythos backwards.
Strunz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strunz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strunz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mythos misses with a punch on the inside.
Strunz has had enough of the clinch but Mythos keeps him there for the moment.
Mythos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strunz backwards.
Strunz throws a punch but it's blocked by Mythos.
Mythos misses with a punch to the body.
Mythos tries to throw a body punch but Strunz avoids it by throwing Mythos back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mythos.
Strunz avoids the elbow strike from Mythos, against the cage.
#T2#
Mythos lands an elbow just above Strunz 's eye. #BC#
Strunz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mythos lands with a shot to the body.
Strunz throws a series of punches but Mythos moves out of range.
Mythos misses with a wild body shot.
Strunz misses the shot to the body.
Mythos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strunz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mythos takes a swing at Strunz's ribcage but misses.
Mythos throws a jab but it's blocked by Strunz.
Strunz throws a hook to the side of Mythos's head but Mythos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strunz connects with an inside leg kick.
Strunz missing with a left hand there. Mythos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strunz looks to land a combination but Mythos avoids it well.
Mythos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strunz with a body shot.
Mythos misses with a body shot.
Mythos walks into a jab.
Strunz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mythos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strunz throws a lazy uppercut
and Mythos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Strunz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mythos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strunz throws a jab when Mythos was well out of range.
Strunz tries to score with a low kick but Mythos moves his leg out of the way.
Strunz lands a glancing blow to the side of Mythos's head.
Mythos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mythos looks to land a right hand but Strunz moved out of range.#CL2#
Mythos has closed the distance and engaged Strunz in a clinch.
Strunz has a couple of punches blocked by Mythos.
Mack Mythos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mythos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Strunz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strunz can't find room to land a body shot as Mythos controls the action.
A short uppercut from Mythos.
Mythos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mythos has a couple of punches blocked by Strunz.
Strunz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mythos's elbow.
Strunz trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mythos.
Mythos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mythos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strunz's elbow. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mythos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strunz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strunz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mythos's elbow.
Strunz tries to land knees in the clinch but Mythos avoids the damage to the body.
Mythos lands a left hand.
Mack Mythos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strunz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mythos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mythos swings wildly with an uppercut but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz prevents a body shot from Mythos.
Mythos misses with the head strike.
Mythos misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz can't find room to land a body shot as Mythos controls the action.
Mythos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mythos.
Strunz can't break the clinch.
Strunz swings wildly with an uppercut but Mythos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mythos's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mack Mythos.
I think Strunz 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronko Strunz!
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Event:
DFN#51 Lafayette vs Murphy
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mythos is looking to counter punch.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Mythos misses.
A big left from Jones misses.
Mythos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Mythos looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mythos connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Mario Jones has been cut.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mythos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch but Mythos moves out of range.
Mythos throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Mythos looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Mythos throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mythos.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Mythos is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mythos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mythos misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a head kick. That will keep Mythos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mythos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Mario Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mythos.
Mythos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones throws a push kick but Mythos slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Mythos misses the target.
Mythos lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones tries to clinch up but Mythos circles away and keeps his distance.
Mythos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mythos ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
A jab from Mythos misses.
Mythos throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Mythos throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Mythos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Jones.
A big left from Mythos misses. #T2#
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Mythos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Mythos cracks Jones with a hook to the temple - Jones is on wobbly legs here! Mythos swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jones falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mythos wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mack Mythos!
Our winner, Mack Mythos, 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:
DUEL#171 Lafayette vs Denke
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Darrow has closed the distance and engaged Mythos in a clinch.
Darrow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mythos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mythos.
Mythos taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Mythos fails to land.
Darrow blocks a body shot from Mythos.
Mythos blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Darrow.
Darrow manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Darrow for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Darrow being controlled against the cage.
Darrow gets through Mythos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mythos swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mythos. #T1##BC2#
Mythos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darrow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Mythos misses.
Mythos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mythos misses with a hook.#TD#
Darrow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mythos on his heels. He'll look to pass Mythos's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mythos manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
Mythos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Mythos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mythos throws a punch but it's blocked by Darrow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Darrow fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mythos.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Darrow.#T2#
Mythos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Mythos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mythos.
Darrow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mythos walks away with a smile on his face. Darrow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramsay Darrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Mythos.
Mythos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darrow throws out the jab.
Mythos defending well as Darrow loads up on a big left hand.
Mythos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darrow on the side of the head.
Mythos throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Mythos lands a lovely overhand right.
Mythos scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Darrow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mythos throws a shot from downtown. Darrow moves away and avoids it.
Mythos throws an off balance right hand
and Darrow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Mythos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mythos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!#T3#
Darrow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Darrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Darrow 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.
Darrow seems to have got his legs back now.#ES2#
Mythos manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mythos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Darrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mythos.
Mythos ducks under a wild hook from Darrow.
Darrow stuns Mythos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mythos 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.
Mythos throws a hook but Darrow blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow throws a big shot that misses.
Mythos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darrow.
Mythos misses with a body punch
and Darrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
A big left from Mythos misses.
Mythos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darrow. Darrow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mythos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mythos misses with a looping right.
Mythos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mythos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Darrow.
Good shot there by Darrow.
Darrow tries to work over Mythos's front leg with a kick but Mythos checks it.
Mythos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Mythos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darrow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mythos just manages to avoid it.
Darrow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mythos.
It seemed like Mythos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Mythos misses the target.
Darrow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Mythos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Darrow misses with a looping left.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Darrow. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Mythos.
Darrow throws a head kick but Mythos moves out of range.
Mythos blocks a leg kick.
Darrow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mythos throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Darrow throwing a counter right hand but Mythos manages to avoid it.
Darrow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mythos throws a right hand that misses
and Darrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mythos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Mythos there.
Mythos connects with a nice looking jab.
Mythos misses with a hook. Darrow ducked under it 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!
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Mythos.
Darrow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Darrow lands with a straight right. Mythos didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Darrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mythos! But no joy.
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
Mythos keeps the fight on the outside.
Mythos swings for the body but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darrow scores with a jab.
Darrow lands a lovely overhand right.
Mythos misses with a looping right.
Darrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mythos throws out the jab.
Mythos misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Mythos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darrow scores with a shot to the body.
Mythos lands a head shot.
Mythos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darrow.
Mythos misses with an uppercut. Darrow saw that one coming.
Darrow slips a jab from Mythos.#T2#
Mythos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Darrow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darrow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darrow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mythos throws a poor cross that misses
and Darrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darrow scores with a nice strike.
Mythos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
Darrow throws a shot from downtown. Mythos moves away and avoids it.
Mythos swings widly with a right hand
and Darrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mythos misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Darrow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mythos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mythos misses the shot to the body.
Mythos throws a jab but it's blocked by Darrow.
Darrow cracks Mythos with an open hand slap.#T3#
A big left from Mythos misses.
Darrow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mythos.
Mythos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mythos misses with an uppercut
and Darrow counters with a stiff right hand.
Mythos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Darrow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mythos scrambles back to his feet.
Mythos misses with a jab to the body
and Darrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mack Mythos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Mythos.
Mythos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Mythos.
Darrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mythos.
Darrow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mythos slips a straight right by Darrow.
Mythos moves away from the strike by Darrow.
As Darrow backs off Mythos throws a huge counter combo but Darrow manages to avoid it all.
Mythos throws out a loose jab but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mythos missing with a left hand there. Darrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Darrow walks into a stiff left hand from Mythos.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Darrow finds it's target.
Mythos throws a lazy uppercut
letting Darrow counter with a right hand.
Darrow takes one to the chin there.
Darrow tries to score with a low kick but Mythos moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Darrow.
It looked like Darrow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mythos throws a right and a left that Darrow avoids nicely.
Darrow scores with the left hand. Mythos knows he should have avoided that one.
Mythos misses with an uppercut
and Darrow counters with a straight right hand.
Darrow misses with a left hand
and Mythos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Darrow misses.
Mythos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Darrow missing with a left hand there. Mythos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mythos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mythos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Mythos.
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 Ramsay Darrow will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mythos misses with a hook. Darrow ducked under it nicely.
Darrow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mythos counters with a stiff right hand.
Mythos throws a right hand that misses
and Darrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mythos digs a good body shot into Darrow's ribs.
Mythos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Darrow counters with a solid body kick.
Darrow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mythos loads up on a big right hand but Darrow slips the punch.
Mythos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Darrow under the eye.
Mythos swings widly with a right hand
and Darrow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mythos thinking.
Mythos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darrow.
Darrow connects with a right hand. Mythos shakes it off.
Darrow moves forwards but Mythos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mythos counter with a right hand.
Mythos moves away from the strike by Darrow.
Mythos misses with a hook. Darrow ducked under it nicely.
Darrow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Darrow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Darrow loads up on a big right hand but Mythos slips the punch.
Mythos throws a jab when Darrow was well out of range.
That kick from Darrow tenderised Mythos's leg. Mythos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mythos throws a jab when Darrow was well out of range.
Darrow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mythos throws the left hand but Darrow avoids the punch easily.
Darrow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Darrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mythos misses with a hook. Darrow ducked under it nicely.
Darrow staying out of range there.
Darrow misses with a straight right.
Mythos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darrow avoids the body shot from Mythos.
Mythos lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Mythos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for Darrow.
Mack Mythos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mythos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Mythos misses.
Darrow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darrow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Darrow finds it's target.
Darrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darrow slips under a jab.
Darrow throws a right hand that misses
and Mythos counters with a stiff right hand.
Mythos misses with a hook. Darrow ducked under it nicely.
Mythos misses with a shot to the body
and Darrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mythos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darrow throws a hook but Mythos avoids it easily.
Mythos throws a looping overhand right but Darrow ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Darrow scores with a four punch combination!
Mythos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mythos slips a straight right by Darrow.
Darrow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mythoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mythos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darrow.
Darrow looks to throw the jab but Mythos is out of range.
Mythos throws out a counter right but Darrow avoids it with no problem.
Darrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mythos. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Mythos.
Mythos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mythos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mythos misses with a left hand
and Darrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darrow tries a low kick but Mythos avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Mythos.
Mythos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darrow manages to avoid it.#T4#
Darrow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow connects with a nice looking jab.
Darrow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mythos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mythos throws out the jab.
Darrow throws a hook but Mythos blocks it.
Darrow ducks under a wild hook from Mythos.
Darrow lands a really nice looking cross but Mythos seems unphased.
Darrow lunges at Mythos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mythos's hand.
Mythos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darrow tries a head kick but it misses.
Mythos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darrow throws an overhand right that lands on Mythos's shoulder, as Mythos tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow lands with an uppercut that bounces Mythos off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramsay Darrow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Darrow 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramsay Darrow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Mythos.
Mythos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzalez doesn't seem bothered though.
Mythos thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Mythos lands with an overhand left.
Mack Mythos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gonzalez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice straight punches there by Mythos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mythos.#KD#
Mythos drops Gonzalez with a big left hand and mounts him. Gonzalez is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mythos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mythos continues to stall.#T1#
Gonzalez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mythos controlling his opponent.
Mythos'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.
Mythos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
More hug and hope from Mythos.
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position but Mythos isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mythos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Mythos.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Gonzalez working to try and regain half guard.
Mythos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mythos.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez wants to control but Mythos is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mythos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Mythos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gonzalez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mythos misses with a hook.
Mythos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Mythos lands the left hand.
Mythos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gonzalez back to the cage. Mythos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gonzalez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mythos.
Gonzalez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mythos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mythos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Mythos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mythos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mythos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mythos throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Gonzalez is rocked!#T1#
Mythos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Mythos finish him?#KD#
Mythos catches Gonzalez napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Gonzalez to the canvas!
Mythos controlling from the top position.
Gonzalez seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mythos passes Gonzalez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Mythos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mythos trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well.
Mythos is controlling the pace.
#T3##SU#
Mythos decides to return to a standing position.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mythos tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Mythos's ribcage but misses.
Mythos is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mythos.
Mack Mythos is winning the standup battle so far.
Mythos connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Gonzalez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Mythos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Mythos dodges an elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonzalez jumps guard but Mythos stands there with Gonzalez around his waist. Gonzalez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mythos blocking some punches.
Mythos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
The referee calls for Gonzalez to work.
#BC#
Mythos breaks from the clinch.
Mythos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gonzalez throws a low kick but Mythos avoids it.
Mythos misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mythos's knee momentarily.
Gonzalez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mythos sizes up Gonzalez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gonzalez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mythos scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Mythos dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mythos cracks Gonzalez with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mythos.
Mythos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonzalez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Mythos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Mythos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD#
Mythos bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Gonzalez! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mythos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mythos thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Mythos content to control rather than advance.
Mythos lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Mythos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mythos is taking a breather. Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard.
Mythos is taking a breather. Gonzalez 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mythos continues to hold on tight.#T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mythos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gonzalez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mythos counters with a nice uppercut.
Mythos misses with a looping left.
Gonzalez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gonzalez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mythos finds it's way round the side to connect with Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mythos.
Mythos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mythos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Gonzalez walks into a jab.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Mythos throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Gonzalez tumbling to the canvas!
Mack Mythos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mythos slips nicely into half guard.
Mack Mythos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzalez tries to roll over but Mythos keeps him under control.
Eulalio Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mythos slows the pace down in half guard.
Gonzalez won't allow Mythos to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Mythos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mythos 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Mythos!
A very excited looking Mack Mythos 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Veitayaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veitayaki lands a high kick!
Veitayaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mythos circles away quickly and effectively.
Mythos stuns Veitayaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Veitayaki connects with a body shot that sends Mythos's belly button to the back.
Veitayaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veitayaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Mythos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mythos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mythos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mythos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Mythos misses.
Mythos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mythos throws a big shot that misses.
Veitayaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mythos misses with a straight left.
Veitayaki throws a shot to the body.
Mythos connects with a nice looking jab.
Mythos scores with a hook to the body. Veitayaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Veitayaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mythos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Veitayaki throws a body punch but Mythos moves out of range.
Veitayaki lands a head shot.
Veitayaki throws a sloppy head kick and Mythos moves out of range easily.
Veitayaki throws a hook but Mythos blocks it.
Mythos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Veitayaki misses with a hook.
Mythos throws a jab but it's blocked by Veitayaki.
Mythos misses with a right hand
and Mythos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mythos walks into a stiff left hand from Veitayaki.
Mythos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veitayaki's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mythos swings for the body but Veitayaki moves out of range.
Veitayaki defending well as Mythos loads up on a big left hand.
Veitayaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veitayaki tries to clinch up.
Veitayaki slips under a jab.#T2#
Veitayaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mythos looks to land a right hand but Veitayaki moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mythos as he connects with a hook.
Mythos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Veitayaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mythos.
Mythos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Veitayaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mythos 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.
Veitayaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mythos unleashes a big counter combination but Veitayaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mythos scores with a jab. Veitayaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Veitayaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mythos scores with a jab.#ROC2#
Veitayaki is rocked!
Veitayaki slips under a jab from Mythos.
Oh Veitayaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mythos cracks Veitayaki with an open hand slap.
Veitayaki throws a hook but Mythos avoids it easily.
Mythos looks to land a right hand but Veitayaki moved out of range.
Veitayaki misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Mythos drops Veitayaki with a huge uppercut! Veitayaki drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mythos is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Mythos!
Mack Mythos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Rupeni Veitayaki stepped up to the mic, saying ' Aloha'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Ulv goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ulv lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mythos's sensitive parts.
Ulv throws a nice looking combination but Mythos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ulv showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mythos.
Mythos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ulv keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mythos.
Mythos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ulv shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ulv goes for a double leg but Mythos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mythos continues to drive forward.
Mythos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ulv takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ulv throws a leg kick but Mythos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ulv avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ulv lands a jab to the nose.
Mythos avoids the head kick by Ulv.
Ulv scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mythos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ulv walks into a straight right hand from Mythos.
Mythos ducks under a wild hook from Ulv.#T1#
Mythos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ulv avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ulv misses with a hook. Mythos ducked under it nicely.
Mythos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ulv.
Mythos throws a hook but Ulv blocks it.
Mythos misses with an uppercut.
Mythos throws a big shot that misses.
Mythos cracks Ulv with a hook to the temple - Ulv is on wobbly legs here! Mythos swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ulv falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mythos wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mack Mythos!
Our winner, Mack Mythos, 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mack Mythos (ranked 4344 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastien Harris (ranked 2519 p4p, 301 weight class). Harris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Du Hast kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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 9 wins and 2 losses; Mack Mythos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Bastien Harris!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Mythos has hold of one of Harris's legs. Harris is fighting the takedown attempt but Mythos gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mythos (2) vs (0) Harris
Mythos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mythos wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Mythos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mythos trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Mythos looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Mythos from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is pulling down on Mythos's head to control his posture.
Harris being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mythos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Mythos trying to move into half guard but instead Harris has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mythos (2) vs (2) Harris
Harris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Harris has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mythos keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Mythos has control of Harris's left arm, preventing Harris from doing any damage.
Harris stands and throws Mythos's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (2) vs (5) Harris
Harris trying to control the action but Mythos is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mythos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris staying calm.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harris is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mythos is trying to escape and Harris transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mythos is forced to tap! Nice work there by Harris! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bastien Harris!
Post fight, Bastien Harris stared into the camera and said 'Hey Joe Rogan lets go get drunk and high and pick up some hookers, i feel on top of the world right now.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mack Mythos (ranked 4170 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 5990 p4p, 525 weight class). McCarthy has chosen Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 8 wins and 2 losses; Mack Mythos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mythos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mythos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mythos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mack Mythos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mythos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCarthy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mythos darts in and clinches McCarthy up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos is trying to drag McCarthy to the mat but McCarthy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mythos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mythos (2) vs (0) McCarthy
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy being controlled here, momentarily.
McCarthy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mythos stacks McCarthy 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 Mythos! Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (5) vs (0) McCarthy
McCarthy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Mythos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mythos trying to pass the guard but McCarthy defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCarthy trying to control the position.
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mythos defends it easily.
Mythos advances to half guard.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mythos pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mythos is taking a breather. McCarthy 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.
Mythos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but Mythos is very close to passing his half guard.
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCarthy looking for subs from the bottom but Mythos mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (8) vs (0) McCarthy
Mythos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCarthy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mythos controlling the position easily from mount.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mythos (11) vs (0) McCarthy
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy tries to break free.
McCarthy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mythos keeps control of the position easily here as McCarthy tries to buck him off.
McCarthy breaks Mythos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mythos (11) vs (2) McCarthy
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Mythos is keeping the position.
Mythos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mythos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mythos.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mythos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mythos (13) vs (2) McCarthy
McCarthy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mythos stacks McCarthy 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 Mythos! Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (16) vs (2) McCarthy
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep.
Mythos taking a breather here.
Mythos continues to stall.
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard.
Mythos is staying tight to McCarthy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to remain calm as Mythos controls from the top position.
McCarthy gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mythos in particular looking to stall.
Mythos'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.
McCarthy is looking for a sweep. Mythos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mythos passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (19) vs (2) McCarthy
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to improve position but can't.
McCarthy manages to get back to half guard.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but Mythos is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mythos is staying active.
McCarthy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCarthy sees it coming and defends easily.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mythos pulls his head out easily.
Mythos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Mythos trying to mount his opponent but McCarthy defends it.
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mythos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCarthy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mythos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mythos pushing down on McCarthy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mythos is controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Mythos.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mythos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCarthy is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Mythos slows the pace down in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mythos prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Mythos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mythos pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Mythos is controlling well.
Mythos passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (22) vs (2) McCarthy
McCarthy is trying to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is staying tight to McCarthy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy is looking to regain half guard here but Mythos keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mythos takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
A victorious Mack Mythos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nikki Sixx (ranked 2327 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Mythos (ranked 4165 p4p, 0 weight class). Sixx comes into the arena with Niykee Heaton blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Nikki Sixx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Mack Mythos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mythos clinches up with Sixx and pushes him back against the cage.
Sixx has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mythos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mythos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixx (0) vs (2) Mythos
Sixx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mythos works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (0) vs (5) Mythos
Sixx's coaches at Jako Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sixx is trying to control Mythos's posture but Mythos avoids it.
Sixx is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sixx is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mythos pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sixx is looking for a sweep. Mythos 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.
Mythos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mythos passes into side control, despite Sixx's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (0) vs (8) Mythos
Mythos is looking to take a break and control but Sixx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Sixx regains half guard.
Sixx tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mythos has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (0) vs (11) Mythos
Mythos controlling from the full mount.
Mythos prevents Sixx from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mythos wants to take Sixx's back but he can't do it this time.
Sixx really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mythos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sixx is working to get back to half guard.
Sixx sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sixx regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mythos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sixx is keeping the position for now.
Mythos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sixx looking to control.
Sixx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sixx wants to hit a switch here but Mythos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sixx there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (0) vs (14) Mythos
Mythos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is trying desperately to improve position.
Mythos controlling from the full mount.
Mythos tries to control but Sixx wriggling away.
Sixx keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mythos with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sixx working to try and regain half guard.
Sixx tries to hold on but Mythos pushes him away.
Mythos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sixx keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sixx looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sixx (0) vs (17) Mythos
Mythos has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sixx's body.
Mythos is hanging on to Sixx's back as he tries to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sixx tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sixx is trying desperately to improve position.
Mythos controlling from the full mount.
Sixx can't escape the position.
Mythos controlling from mount.
Sixx can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mythos wants to take Sixx's back here but Sixx is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mythos avoids the attempt from Sixx to control.
Sixx working to try and regain half guard.
Mythos avoids the attempt from Sixx to control.
Mythos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sixx is looking to get to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sixx wants to hold on but Mythos pushes him away.
Sixx is trying desperately to improve position.
Mythos controlling from the full mount.
Sixx bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (2) vs (17) Mythos
Sixx passes Mythos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sixx wants to free his trapped foot but Mythos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sixx is trying to control. Mythos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sixx controlling the action here.
Mythos is doing well to control the position and prevent Sixx from advancing to side control.
Mythos is pressing down on Sixx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mythos keeping moving, preventing Sixx from controlling successfully.
Mythos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sixx is one step ahead there.
Sixx trying to control but Mythos is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mythos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sixx can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mythos can't keep his opponent in guard - Sixx advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sixx is looking for a kimura here.
Sixx working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mythos's thigh. Mythos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sixx has gone for a leg lock! Mythos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sixx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (2) vs (19) Mythos
Mythos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sixx isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mythos stacks Sixx 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 Mythos! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (2) vs (22) Mythos
Sixx is looking to reverse the position.
Mythos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sixx will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sixx manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sixx wants to sweep but Mythos has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (2) vs (25) Mythos
Sixx tries to bench press Mythos off him but Mythos keeps the position.
Sixx isn't going anywhere.
Sixx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mythos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sixx trying to remain calm as Mythos controls from the top position.
Sixx is trying to improve his position.
Mythos happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx wants to control but Mythos postures up.
Sixx sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mythos is thwarting Sixx's attempts to control the position.
Sixx wants to improve his position but Mythos is controlling well.
Sixx is trying to control but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sixx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Mythos 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.
Sixx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sixx tries to get to full guard but Mythos has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mythos wins on points by 25 to 2.
A victorious Mack Mythos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 28
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Mythos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haber.
Mythos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haber, right into the meat.
Uri Haber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mythos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haber manages to avoid it.
Mythos misses with the combination.
Haber throws a jab when Mythos was well out of range.
Haber misses the shot to the body.
Haber misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Haber shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mythos is trying to defend but Haber finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Haber thows a huge punch but Mythos dodges it nicely.
Mythos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haber.
Mythos is looking to control Haber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mythos avoid being mounted?#T1#
Haber takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Haber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mythos defends it well.
Mythos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haber.
Nice strikes from Haber there.
Haber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mythos defending well though. #SUB2#
Haber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Haber wants to take a breather but Mythos is having none of it. #T2#
Haber prevents Mythos from improving his position.
Haber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haber winds up and cracks Mythos with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Mythos is defending against the submission attempts here by Haber.
Haber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mythos's head.
Mythos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mythos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haber. #T3#
Haber trying to control from Mythos's half guard. Mythos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Haber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haber looking to sit in guard and control but Mythos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Haber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mythos defends it easily.
Mythos preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Haber has his foot on Mythos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mythos works his way back into a safe position though.
Mythos preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Haber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haber pulls Mythos in to control the position. #SUB2#
Haber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mythos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Haber working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Mythos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Haber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mythos tries to free his leg and advance position but Haber is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Haber dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Haber with a jab.
Mythos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mythos swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haber looks for the body kick but Mythos saw that one coming.
Mythos throws a hook to the side of Haber's head but Haber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mythos throws a poor cross that misses
and Haber counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mythos throws the left hand but Haber avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Mythos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mythos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mythos lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Mythos to work.
Mythos blocks a body shot from Haber.
Haber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Mythos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mythos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haber connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mythos scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Mythos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mythos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haber's head.
Haber throws an overhand right that lands on Mythos's shoulder, as Mythos tries to avoid the shot.
Haber lands a nice looking body shot.
Mythos throws a lazy uppercut
and Haber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mythos moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mythos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haber swats away the attempt to clinch by Mythos.
Haber throws a good cross that connects.
Mythos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haber moves out of range as Mythos strikes.
Mythos scores with a one two! Haber had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mythos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Haber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mythos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Mythos is rocked!#T2#
Mythos misses with a body shot
and Haber counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uri Haber!
Uri Haber was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mack Mythos (ranked 2949 p4p, 428 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 22965 p4p, 0 weight class). George Arias has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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 7 wins and 1 losses; Mack Mythos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mythos has Arias up against the cage in a clinch.
Mythos is trying to trip Arias. He has hold of a leg but Arias is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mythos persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mythos (2) vs (0) Arias
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mythos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mythos (2) vs (2) Arias
Arias trying to control but Mythos is working from the bottom.
Arias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos being controlled here, momentarily.
Mythos has his hands on Arias's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (2) vs (5) Arias
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mythos keeps working.
Arias laying and praying for a moment but Mythos takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arias in particular looking to stall.
Mythos is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mythos wants to get back to full guard.
Arias controlling the pace.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Mythos defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.
Mythos tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Arias moves into full mount! Mythos won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (2) vs (8) Arias
Arias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arias wants to control the pace but Mythos is squirming around nicely.
Arias controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is trying to escape the mount.
Mythos is working hard here to advance position.
Arias trying to control but Mythos is having none of it.
Mythos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mythos is looking to escape.
Arias controlling his opponent.
Mythos prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Arias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arias controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mythos working to try and regain half guard.
Arias wants to take his opponent's back but Mythos doesn't allow it.
Arias avoids the attempt from Mythos to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mythos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arias controlling the position easily from mount.
Mythos tries to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Mythos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to control the pace but Mythos is squirming around nicely.
Mythos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arias wants to advance to full mount but Mythos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mythos keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arias is still trying to improve position.
Arias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mythos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mythos keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Mythos has his hands on Arias's head, controlling the position.
Mythos trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Arias passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (2) vs (11) Arias
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to take a breather but Mythos manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Arias.
Arias wants to control from the top but Mythos keeps moving.
Mythos pulls Arias in close to prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mythos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mythos keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias looking to sit in guard and control but Mythos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mythos (4) vs (11) Arias
Mythos stopping the sweep attempt from Arias.
Arias looking to control.
Arias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mythos controls the pace.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mythos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mythos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mythos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mythos passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 4095 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Mythos (ranked 2828 p4p, 410 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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 3 wins and 3 losses; Daniel Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Mack Mythos!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mythos moves into the clinch.
Mythos lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Mythos
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mythos 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.
Ryan looking to control.
Mythos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Mythos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Mythos postures up.
Mythos looking to pass the guard.
Mythos won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mythos passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mythos in particular looking to stall.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Mythos trying to control the pace.
Ryan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mythos is working away from the top position though.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Mythos has control of the leg.
Mythos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (5) Mythos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan gets back to half guard.
Mythos controlling the action here.
Ryan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (8) Mythos
Ryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan holds on to Mythos around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to hold on but Mythos pushes him away.
Ryan tries to improve his position but instead Mythos has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ryan (0) vs (11) Mythos
Mythos keeps control of the position as Ryan tries to break free.
Ryan trying to control the action but Mythos just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mythos has good solid back control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to roll but Mythos sticks to his back.
Ryan trying to control the action but Mythos just sinks the hooks in.
Mythos is riding his opponent, not letting Ryan buck him off.
Ryan can't escape the position.
Mythos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ryan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ryan for a finish.
I really don't envy Ryan right now.
Ryan wants to control his opponent's hands but Mythos gets his hands free.
What can Ryan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mythos is not going to allow Ryan to sit and survive in this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to break free.
Mythos controlling the position well here. Ryan rolled but Mythos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ryan tries to escape the position.
Mythos looking for the RNC.
What can Ryan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ryan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ryan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control the hands but Mythos won't let him.
Good control from Mythos.
Ryan just trying to survive but Mythos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Ryan right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ryan rolls, trying to escape but Mythos keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ryan just trying to survive but Mythos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mythos controlling the position well here. Ryan rolled but Mythos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ryan trying to control the position but Mythos manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Mythos.
Ryan tries to escape but Mythos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mythos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ryan doesn't escape.
Ryan trying to control the action but Mythos just sinks the hooks in.
Mythos has good solid back control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mythos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mythos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ryan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mythos has the hooks in. Ryan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mythos has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ryan's body.
Ryan trying to control the position but Mythos manages to sink in the hooks.
Ryan rolls, trying to escape but Mythos keeps control of the position.
Mythos controls the position.
Ryan tries to roll but Mythos sticks to his back.
Mythos really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ryan.
Ryan wants to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
What can Ryan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mythos is hanging on to Ryan's back as he tries to escape.
Mythos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mythos looking to break Ryan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ryan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mythos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mythos controlling the positon.
Mythos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mythos wins on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious Mack Mythos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Daniel Ryan was interviewed post fight and said 'Yo ... this is it for me ... Had a great career ..thank you all !!! '. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mack Mythos (ranked 2816 p4p, 409 weight class) and DJ Dy No Mite (ranked 4796 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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 5 wins and 1 losses; Mack Mythos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; DJ Dy No Mite!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dy No Mite rushes Mythos and presses him up against the cage.
Dy No Mite is trying to pull guard but Mythos has him pressed against the cage.
Mythos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mythos (2) vs (0) Dy No Mite
Mythos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dy No Mite trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dy No Mite is pulling down on Mythos's head. It's preventing any offense from Mythos, at least for the moment.
Mythos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dy No Mite is trying to control the position but Mythos postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mythos postures up.
Mythos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mythos looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dy No Mite holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dy No Mite keeping moving, preventing Mythos from controlling successfully.
Dy No Mite wants to control the position but Mythos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite wants to control but Mythos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mythos is looking to take a break and control but Dy No Mite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dy No Mite is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Mythos 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.
Dy No Mite trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mythos trying to mount his opponent but Dy No Mite defends it.
Dy No Mite tries to roll over but Mythos keeps him under control.
Mythos trying to control the pace.
Mythos is trying to control. Dy No Mite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dy No Mite is looking to control Mythos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dy No Mite avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mythos wants to pass the guard but Dy No Mite is defending well.
Dy No Mite is trying to maintain the position but Mythos is very close to passing his half guard.
Mythos is controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mythos prevents Dy No Mite from improving his position.
Mythos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mythos tries to pass to full mount but Dy No Mite defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite is concentrating on defense, preventing Mythos from advancing position.
Mythos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dy No Mite controlling the position for now.
Mythos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mythos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dy No Mite trying to control from the bottom.
Mythos slows the pace down in half guard.
Dy No Mite wants to control but Mythos is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite controlling the position for now.
Let's hope that Dy No Mite has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mythos wants to pass the guard but Dy No Mite is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite is looking for a sweep. Mythos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dy No Mite is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Mythos trying to control from half guard but Dy No Mite is working away.
Dy No Mite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mythos wants to pass the guard but Dy No Mite is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite tries to roll over but Mythos keeps him under control.
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.
Mythos controlling the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dy No Mite trying to control but Mythos postures up.
Mythos moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (5) vs (0) Dy No Mite
Dy No Mite tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dy No Mite wants to control but Mythos postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mythos takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Mack Mythos 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:
Ascension 0708
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Mythos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karhu doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Woima Karhu has been cut.#CL2#
Mythos drives through and clinches with Karhu against the cage.
Mythos blocks an uppercut.
Mythos lands with a short shot to the head.
Karhu takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mythos as Karhu tries to tie him up.
Karhu has Mythos pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mythos.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mythos.
Mythos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karhu trying to stall but Mythos improves his position.
Maybe Karhu would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Mythos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mythos breaks from the clinch.
Karhu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mythos's waist but Mythos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karhu off to one side.
Mythos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Mythos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karhu is defended easily by Mythos.#T1#
Mythos throws out a loose jab but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Mythos.
Mythos throws a right hand that Karhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Karhu also avoids with ease.
Karhu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mythos pinned against the cage. Mythos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woima Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhu shoots for a double leg takedown but Mythos sprawls well. He's pushed Karhu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mythos lands a two punch combo.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown but Mythos shows good takedown defense.
Mythos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Karhu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mythos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karhu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mythos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karhu's hands.
Mythos throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mythos throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Mythos thuds a left hand into Karhu's body.
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Mythos saw that one coming.#CL2#
Mythos moves into the clinch.
Karhu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Mythos.
A right hook to the body lands for Mythos.
#BC2#
Mythos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mythos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karhu.
Mythos misses with a looping right.
Mythos throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
Woima Karhu's cut is getting worse.
Karhu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#
Karhu is rocked!
Mythos misses with a hook. Karhu ducked under it nicely.
Mack Mythos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karhu shoots in but Mythos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mythos momentarily.
#TD#
Karhu gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Mythos keeping hold of Karhu's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Karhu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mythos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Karhu 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.
Karhu is trying to control. Mythos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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.
Mythos is trying to get back to full guard.
Karhu is keen to just control but Mythos is a slippery customer.
Mythos wants to improve his position but Karhu is controlling well.
Karhu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Karhu is looking to take a break and control but Mythos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Mythos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Woima Karhu's cut.
That's time! Karhu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mythos swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mythos sprawls and moves away.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mythos moves away.
Mythos looks to land a right hand but Karhu moved out of range.
Woima Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu cracks Mythos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mythos tries to clinch but Karhu is having none of it.
Mythos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Mythos.
Karhu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mythos just misses with a punch to the body.
Mythos throws a body punch but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karhu shoots in and drives through. Mythos sprawls well.
Mythos throws an overhand right that lands on Karhu's shoulder, as Karhu tries to avoid the shot.
Karhu throws a hook but Mythos blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mythos lands a jab to the nose.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Mythos checks it.
Mythos scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Karhu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mythos did well to prevent Karhu getting side control.#T1#
Mythos is trying to maintain the position but Karhu is very close to passing his half guard.
Karhu not doing much here.
#SUB#
Karhu seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mythos has recovered full guard.
Karhu passes into half guard.
Mythos trying to hold on to Karhu's head to control him but Karhu postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karhu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mythos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karhu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Karhu is trying to control the action in half guard but Mythos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Karhu is trying to work for a kimura but Mythos is defending well.
#SUB#
Karhu is trying to work for a kimura but Mythos is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Karhu is taking a breather. Mythos 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mythos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mythos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mythos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mythos lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Mythos.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Mythos.
#BC2#
Mythos breaks the clinch.
Mythos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karhu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mack Mythos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mythos connects with the punch.
Mythos lands with an uppercut that bounces Karhu off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Mythos tries to clinch but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mythos avoids it really well and circles away.
Mythos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
Woima Karhu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mythos misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
Karhu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mythos to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Karhu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karhu tries for a takedown but Mythos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karhu seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woima Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mythos. #TD#
Karhu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karhu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Karhu 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 Mythos's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Mythos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Woima Karhu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mythos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.#TD#
Karhu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karhu being controlled here momentarily.
Mythos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mythos keeping moving, preventing Karhu from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karhu wants to pass the guard but Mythos is keeping the position.
Karhu wants to control from the top but Mythos keeps moving. #T1#
Karhu preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Karhu has gone for a leg lock! Mythos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Karhu's guard.#REVB#
Karhu is looking to sweep but instead, Mythos has passed into half guard.
Karhu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Mythos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Karhu holds on and takes a little breather.
Mythos wants to pass the guard but Karhu is keeping the position.
Karhu working a defensive guard but Mythos passes into half guard.
Mythos is taking a breather. Karhu 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.#T3#
Mythos is continuing to stall.
Mythos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mythos in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karhu misses with a takedown attempt - Mythos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karhu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karhu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mythos swivels and escapes.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karhu misses with a takedown
and Mythos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mack Mythos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woima Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhu takes one on the button.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mythos was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu shoots for a takedown but Mythos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Woima Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mythos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karhu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karhu has his takedown stuffed
and Karhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mythos cracks Karhu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mythos scores with a jab to the head.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mythos is just out of range.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Mythos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mythos lands a really nice looking cross but Karhu seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Mythos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mythos 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Mythos!
After winning the bout, Mack Mythos 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:
Ascension 0610
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Karhu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu is looking to take a break and control but Mythos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Karhu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Karhu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Mythos is concentrating on defense, preventing Karhu from advancing position. #SUB#
Karhu is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Karhu 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.
Karhu wants to control but Mythos is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mythos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karhu trying to control from half guard but Mythos is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mythos takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Karhu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Mythos leaves Karhu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Karhu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Karhu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mythos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mythos struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Karhu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karhu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mythos's legs. #T4#
Mythos regains half guard there - taking advantage of Karhu's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Karhu is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mythos is not content to let Karhu control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woima Karhu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mythos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Mythos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Karhu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Karhu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karhu shoots in looking for a takedown but Mythos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karhu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mythos tries to clinch up.
Mythos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karhu momentarily.
#CUT2#
It looks like Woima Karhu has been cut.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
Karhu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown but Mythos shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Woima Karhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mythos.
#TD#
Karhu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Karhu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mythos stops Karhu from passing to mount. #T1#
Mythos is trying to get back to half guard.
Karhu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mythos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karhu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Karhu seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Karhu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karhu trying to control the action but Mythos is working from the bottom.
Mythos trying to control here.
Mythos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Karhu is trying to control the action in half guard but Mythos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Karhu controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mythos throws a series of punches but Karhu moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Mythos as Karhu shoots in.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Mythos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karhu fails to land the takedown.
Karhu connects with a solid leg kick.
Karhu shoots in but no luck this time.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mythos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Mythos.
Karhu takes a swing at Mythos's ribcage but misses.
Mythos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu is looking to wear down Mythos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mythos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4##TD#
Karhu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mythos to the ground. Karhu is now in Mythos's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu wants to control from the top but Mythos keeps moving.
Karhu looking to sit in guard and control but Mythos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mythos wants to control from the top but Karhu keeps moving.
Karhu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mythos has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Karhu to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mythos is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Karhu pulls down on the head and he's put Mythos to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Woima Karhu!
Woima Karhu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EPL 12.3
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Mythos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mythos checks a low kick from Zarco.
Zarco punishes Mythos's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mythos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zarco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mythos avoids it.
Zarco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mythos backwards.
Mythos working aggressively here.
Zarco struggles to land a body shot inside as Mythos controls his hands.
Zarco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zarco throws a head punch that misses.
Mythos tries a body shot but Zarco blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mythos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mythos slips under a jab from Zarco.
A clash of legs there as Mythos blocks the low kick.
Mythos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Zarco.
Mythos throws a nice looking combination but Zarco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mythos cracks Zarco with an open hand slap.#T1##CL#
Mythos forces Zarco back against the cage and clinches.
Mythos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zarco blocking some punches.
Mythos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zarco has him pressed against the cage.
Zarco throws a punch but it's blocked by Mythos.
Zarco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zarco lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Zarco as the two fighters clinch.
Zarco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mythoss head.
Mythos tries to circle away but Zarco has him pinned against the cage.
Mythos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mythos tries a body shot but Zarco blocks it.
Zarco tries a knee to the head but Mythos blocks it.
Mythos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zarco or not.
Zarco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mythos blocks a body shot from Zarco.
Zarco lands a good knee to the midsection. Mythos won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mythos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zarco's brow.
Zarco misses with a knee to the head.
Mythos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zarco can't find room to land a body shot as Mythos controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mythos tries a body shot but Zarco blocks it.
Mythos lands a nice uppercut.
Zarco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mythos misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Mythos.
Mythos looking to stall.
The referee calls for Mythos to work.
A head punch on the inside from Mythos fails to land.
Mythos digs a right hand underneath Zarco's ribcage. Zarco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zarco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mythos lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Zarco has a couple of punches blocked by Mythos.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zarco.
Mythos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zarco takes an elbow to the temple.
Mythos tries to throw a body punch but Zarco avoids it by throwing Mythos back against the cage. #BC#
Mythos breaks from the clinch.
Mack Mythos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mythos looks to land a right hand but Zarco moved out of range.
Mythos connects with a looping right hand.
Zarco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zarco fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Mythos moves into the clinch.
Mythos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mythos tries to work over Zarco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Mythos on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zarco blocks a body shot from Mythos.
Zarco tries to land a knee to the head but Mythos blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Mythos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Zarco walks into a straight right hand from Mythos.#CL#
Mythos closes the distance and clinches.
Mythos is trying to break the clinch but Zarco is controlling him.
Mythos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mythos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Mythos breaks the clinch.
Mythos lands a jab to Zarco's midsection.
Zarco throws a jab when Mythos was well out of range.
Zarco takes a swing at Mythos's ribcage but misses.
Zarco throws a lazy right hand but Mythos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zarco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mythos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mythos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zarco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mythos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Mack Mythos will probably get the nod.
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#
Mythos lands a glancing blow to the side of Zarco's head.#CL2#
Zarco moves into range and clinches up with Mythos.
Mythos tries to work over Zarco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mythos blocks a body shot from Zarco.
Mythos lands with a right to the head.
Zarco tries to land knees in the clinch but Mythos avoids the damage to the body.
Mack Mythos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zarco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zarco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mythos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Mythos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mythos misses with some punches.
Zarco struggles to land a body shot inside as Mythos controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mythos is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Mythos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zarco throws a sloppy head kick and Mythos moves out of range easily.
Mythos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zarco counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Zarco throws a head kick that misses.
Mythos avoids the body shot from Zarco.
Mythos misses with a looping right.
Mack Mythos is winning the standup battle so far.
Mythos throws a series of punches but Zarco avoids them all with ease.
Mythos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zarco.
A slow jab from Mythos misses its intended target.
Mythos scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Zarco.
Mythos throws out a loose jab but Zarco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mythos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zarco misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Zarco. #T2#
Zarco cracks the inside of Mythos's front leg.
Zarco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mythos in his tracks.
Zarco misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mythos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zarco looks to score with a jab to the body but Mythos is just out of range.
Zarco throws a series of punches but Mythos moves out of range. #CL#
Mythos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zarco, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mythos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zarco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zarco misses with a hook
and Mythos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zarco throws a big shot that misses.
Mythos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Mythos clinches.
Mythos is trying to break the clinch but Zarco has him pressed against the cage.
Mythos trying to control the position but instead, Zarco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mythos into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Mythos lands with a left to the head.
Mythos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mythos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Mythos. #BC#
Mythos breaks the clinch.
Zarco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zarco thuds a left hand into Mythos's body.#CL#
Mythos moves into range and clinches up with Zarco.
Mythos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mythos lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Mythos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zarco scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zarco cracks Mythos on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mythos falls backwards against the cage. Zarco follows up with more strikes that drop Mythos to his knees. Zarco keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mythos! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Zarco!
In his post fight interview, Antonio Zarco started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mack Mythos and Lenny Lukens Jr. Lenny Lukens Jr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Mack Mythos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lenny Lukens Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mythos doesn't manage to clinch there - Lukens Jr circles away.
Mythos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mythos tries for a takedown but Lukens Jr manages to get underhooks.
Lukens Jr gets control of Mythos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lukens Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lukens Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Mythos is proving a slippery customer.
Lukens Jr keeping full guard, as Mythos tries to pass.
Lukens Jr looking for a guillotine here but Mythos defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos stopping the sweep attempt from Lukens Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mythos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Lukens Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mythos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mythos controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep here but Mythos controlling him for the moment.
Lukens Jr has his hands on Mythos's head, controlling the position.
Lukens Jr is trying to control the position but Mythos postures up.
Mythos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mythos has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens Jr's legs - danger averted.
Lukens Jr is trying to keep Mythos in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mythos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mythos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mythos forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mythos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lukens Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lukens Jr is trying to control but Mythos passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (3) vs (0) Lukens Jr
Mythos working away.
Lukens Jr is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mythos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lukens Jr gets back to half guard.
Lukens Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mythos advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (6) vs (0) Lukens Jr
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr tries to bench press Mythos off him but Mythos keeps the position.
Mythos 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 Lukens Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lukens Jr tries to bench press Mythos off him but Mythos keeps the position.
Lukens Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mythos's best efforts.
Mythos is pressing down on Lukens Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lukens Jr is holding on for now.
Lukens Jr tries to get to full guard but Mythos has control of the leg.
Lukens Jr is looking to control Mythos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lukens Jr avoid being mounted?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr tries to roll over but Mythos keeps him under control.
Well, if Mythos 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.
Lukens Jr is pressing down on Mythos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mythos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lukens Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lukens Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mythos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mythos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lukens Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mythos has managed to get both his arms back between Lukens Jr's legs - danger averted.
Mythos controlling from the top position.
Mythos passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (9) vs (0) Lukens Jr
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mythos is looking to take a break and control but Lukens Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lukens Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mythos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lukens Jr is looking for a sweep. Mythos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mythos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lukens Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Mythos tries to pass to full mount but Lukens Jr defends it.
Lukens Jr trying to control here.
Lukens Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mythos content to stall in guard here.
Lukens Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mythos is one step ahead there.
Mythos sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Lukens Jr doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Mythos paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Lukens Jr - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lenny Lukens Jr! |
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Event:
VFA Wednesday Fights 2
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Mythos does it's job there.
Mythos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Desperately walks into a jab.
Mythos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Mythos clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Mythos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Desperately is struggling to control the position.
Desperately lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mythos backwards.
Desperately working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mythos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Desperately is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mythos is keeping busy.
Mythos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mythos.
Mythos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Mythos fails to land.
Desperately keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mythos's efforts to push away.#BC#
Mythos breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Desperately walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mythos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mythos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Desperately avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Mythos.
Mythos is looking for a counter combo.
Mythos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE in the buildup to the fight.
Desperately fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mythos is out of range. #CL#
Mythos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Desperately blocks an elbow strike from Mythos.
Desperately doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mythos throws a punch but it's blocked by Desperately.
Mythos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mythos throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Desperately manages to pull guard.
Mythos is stalling in the full guard.
Mythos trying to control but Desperately is working from the bottom.
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.#T2#
Mythos prevents Desperately from getting back to his feet.
Mythos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Desperately wants to stand up but Mythos is controlling him. #T3#
Mythos trying to control the position from guard on top but Desperately is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desperately looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mythos is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Mythos has Desperately up against the cage in a clinch.
Mythos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Desperately backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Desperately.
Desperately controlling the action here for a moment.
Mythos lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Desperately stalls.
Desperately is trying to break the clinch but Mythos is controlling him.
Mythos lands a shoulder strike.
Mythos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mythos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mythos struggles to land a body shot inside as Desperately controls his hands.
Mythos lands a left hand.
Mythos is working Desperately over against the cage.
Mythos lands a left hand.
Desperately fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Desperately breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desperately avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Desperately changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mythos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Desperately has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Struggling Desperately has been cut.
Mack Mythos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Mythos takes the fight into the clinch.
Desperately looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Mythos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Struggling Desperately's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Desperately shoots in looking for a takedown. Mythos tries to sprawl out of it but Desperately keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mythos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mythos tries to clinch up but Desperately circles away and keeps his distance.
And Desperately tries to counter it with a takedown but Mythos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mythos tries to clinch but Desperately moves out of range.
Mythos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mythos throws a big shot that misses.
Desperately misses with the body kick
and Mythos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Desperately throws a leg kick but Mythos moved away.
Mythos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mythos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Desperately can do to turn this around?
Mythos lands with an uppercut that bounces Desperately off the cage and back into range.
Mythos misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos connects with a body shot that sends Desperately's belly button to the back.
Desperately takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mack Mythos is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Mythos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mythos.
Mythos swings for the body but Desperately moves out of range.
Desperately shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mythos pinned against the cage. Mythos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mythos misses the target. #CL#
Mythos darts in and clinches Desperately up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Desperately scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Mythos manages to break the clinch.
Desperately pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mythos is out of range and Desperately settles back down.
Mythos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Desperatelys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mythos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mythos throws the left hand but Desperately avoids the punch easily.
Mythos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mack Mythos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mythos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Desperately.
Desperately misses with a body shot.
Desperately misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mythos.
#T2#
Mythos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Desperately has time to react.
Mythos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desperately manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Mythos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desperately steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mythos.#CL#
Mythos moves into range and clinches up with Desperately.
Mythos tries to work over Desperately's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Desperately breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mythos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Desperately takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mythos scores with a jab. Desperately acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Desperately keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mythos just misses with a punch to the body.
Mythos drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Desperately right on the button. Desperately goes down! Mythos follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mythos gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Mythos!
A very excited looking Mack Mythos 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.
The defeated Struggling Desperately had this to say: 'I pity da foo' that thinks he can beat me more than once!'.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Eremeev and Mack Mythos. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Eremeev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Mack Mythos!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mythos pushes Eremeev up against the cage in a clinch.
Eremeev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mythos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eremeev has clasped his hands together around Mythos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Eremeev (4) vs (0) Mythos
Mythos is holding Eremeev down, trying to stall.
Mythos prevents Eremeev from moving into mount.
Eremeev swings around for an armbar but Mythos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eremeev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (4) vs (2) Mythos
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev being controlled here, momentarily.
Eremeev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mythos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Eremeev (4) vs (5) Mythos
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mythos controlling the action here.
Eremeev is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev gets back to full guard.
Mythos content to stall in guard here.
Eremeev looking for a guillotine here but Mythos defends easily.
Mythos trying to control but Eremeev is working from the bottom.
Mythos is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mythos postures up.
Eremeev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eremeev is working hard here to advance position.
Mythos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mythos preventing the sweep.
Eremeev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eremeev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eremeev wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mythos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (6) vs (5) Mythos
Mythos controlling the position.
Eremeev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eremeev has gone for a leg lock! Mythos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eremeev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (6) vs (7) Mythos
Mythos 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.
Mythos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eremeev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mythos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (8) vs (7) Mythos
Eremeev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing that Eremeev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Eremeev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mythos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eremeev (8) vs (9) Mythos
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mythos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mythos tries to free his leg and advance position but Eremeev is retaining full guard.
Eremeev trying to control the position.
Mythos preventing the sweep.
Eremeev keeping full guard, as Mythos tries to pass.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev has his foot on Mythos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mythos works his way back into a safe position though.
Mythos preventing the sweep.
Eremeev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mythos tries to free his leg and advance position but Eremeev is retaining full guard.
Eremeev is looking to sweep but instead, Mythos has passed into half guard.
Eremeev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eremeev is looking to sweep but instead, Mythos has passed into half guard.
Eremeev tries to get to full guard but Mythos has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Mythos has latched onto it... Big trouble! Mythos pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Eremeev is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Mythos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mack Mythos!
Mack Mythos is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Mack Mythos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Esko Marttinen and Mack Mythos. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Esko Marttinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mack Mythos!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mythos moves into range and clinches up with Marttinen.
Mythos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marttinen (0) vs (4) Mythos
Mythos 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 Marttinen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marttinen is looking for a sweep.
Marttinen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marttinen wants to improve his position but Mythos is controlling well.
Mythos is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mythos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marttinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marttinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marttinen trying to get back to full guard but Mythos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marttinen (0) vs (7) Mythos
Mythos manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marttinen to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marttinen (0) vs (10) Mythos
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen rolls, trying to escape but Mythos keeps control of the position.
Marttinen trying to control the action but Mythos just sinks the hooks in.
Mythos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mythos keeps control of the position as Marttinen tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is riding his opponent, not letting Marttinen buck him off.
Mythos keeps control of the position as Marttinen tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mythos not allowing Marttinen to control his hands.
Mythos has good solid back control here.
Marttinen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen tries to escape but Mythos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Marttinen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mythos gets his hands free as Marttinen looks to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mythos has his arm under Marttinen's chin here. Game over son! Mythos squeezes tightly and Marttinen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mack Mythos!
A relieved looking Mack Mythos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Patricio Santos Diaz and Mack Mythos. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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; Patricio Santos Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mack Mythos!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santos Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Mythos. Mythos maintains the clinch.
Santos Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mythos is defending well.
Mythos turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mythos manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Santos Diaz (0) vs (4) Mythos
Mythos controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Santos Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santos Diaz tries to bench press Mythos off him but Mythos keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Mythos is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Mythos is thwarting Santos Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Mythos controlling the action here.
Santos Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is looking for a sweep. Mythos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos Diaz manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mythos passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (0) vs (7) Mythos
Santos Diaz tries to buck Mythos off but Mythos is having none of it.
Santos Diaz is trying to escape the position but Mythos is controlling the position.
Santos Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mythos content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Santos Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (2) vs (7) Mythos
Santos Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mythos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos Diaz is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Mythos as he works his way to full guard.
Santos Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mythos managing to control the position.
Mythos keeping full guard, as Santos Diaz tries to pass.
Mythos pulls Santos Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Mythos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos Diaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (2) vs (9) Mythos
Santos Diaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mythos has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (2) vs (12) Mythos
Santos Diaz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at HFC Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Santos Diaz struggling a bit here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mythos off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Santos Diaz (6) vs (12) Mythos
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Santos Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Santos Diaz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mythos looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Will Santos Diaz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Santos Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Mythos is staying busy.
Santos Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.
Will Santos Diaz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mythos is really stuck here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mythos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mythos rolls, trying to escape but Santos Diaz keeps control of the position.
Mythos is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Santos Diaz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mythos is still trying to improve position.
Mythos trying to control the hands but Santos Diaz breaks the grip.
Santos Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.
Santos Diaz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Santos Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is really struggling to control Mythos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Santos Diaz controlling from the back.
Santos Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mythos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Santos Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Mythos pushed the leg off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is persistently looking for the submission but Mythos is defending it well.
Santos Diaz is trying to stick to Mythos's back but Mythos is turning into Santos Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Santos Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mythos. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (6) vs (14) Mythos
Mythos is stalling in the full guard.
Santos Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santos Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mythos is aware though and is defending well.
Santos Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mythos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mythos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Santos Diaz trying to hold on to Mythos's head to control him but Mythos postures up.
Santos Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Mythos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mythos prevents Santos Diaz from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Mythos seems content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz trying to control but Mythos postures up.
Mythos is looking to advance position but Santos Diaz won't allow it.
Santos Diaz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mythos jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (6) vs (17) Mythos
Santos Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Santos Diaz struggling a bit here.
Santos Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mythos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Santos Diaz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Santos Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Santos Diaz working a defensive guard but Mythos passes into half guard.
Santos Diaz has a hand on Mythos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mythos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (6) vs (20) Mythos
Santos Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Santos Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (8) vs (20) Mythos
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mythos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos Diaz wants to control from the top but Mythos keeps moving.
Mythos pulls Santos Diaz in to control the position.
Santos Diaz trying to control but Mythos is working from the bottom.
Santos Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mythos wants to sweep but no luck.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos Diaz passes Mythos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santos Diaz is keen to just control but Mythos is a slippery customer.
Santos Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mythos won't allow Santos Diaz to pass to mount.
Mythos is controlling Santos Diaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos Diaz is thwarting Mythos's attempts to control the position.
Santos Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mythos wins on points by 20 to 8.
An out of breath Mack Mythos 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:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mack Mythos and Cory Deegan. Deegan has chosen Land of Confusion as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cory Deegan enters the cage!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Mack Mythos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cory Deegan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Deegan gets a double leg takedown into Mythos's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mythos (0) vs (2) Deegan
Deegan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Mythos holds on and takes a little breather.
Mythos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mythos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mythos is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mythos keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass.
Mythos is pulling down on Deegan's head. It's preventing any offense from Deegan, at least for the moment.
Mythos keeping moving, preventing Deegan from controlling successfully.
Mythos keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan looking to pass the guard.
Mythos has control of Deegan's left arm, preventing Deegan from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deegan looking to pass the guard.
Mythos keeping moving, preventing Deegan from controlling successfully.
Mythos 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.
Mythos is working hard here to advance position.
Mythos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Deegan trying to control but Mythos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deegan wants to pass the guard but Mythos is keeping the position.
Mythos managing to control the position.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan 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.
Deegan wants to pass the guard but Mythos is keeping the position.
Deegan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (0) vs (5) Deegan
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deegan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mythos! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mythos (0) vs (7) Deegan
Mythos is working to get back to half guard.
Deegan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mythos is looking to escape.
Deegan is trying to control here but Mythos has managed to regain half guard.
Mythos gets full guard.
Mythos managing to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mythos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mythos is retaining full guard.
Deegan trying to control but Mythos is working from the bottom.
Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mythos is keeping the position for now.
Deegan keeps trying to improve his position.
Deegan wants to control from the top but Mythos keeps moving.
Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mythos is keeping the position for now.
Mythos keeping moving, preventing Deegan from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deegan looking to sit in guard and control but Mythos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mythos (2) vs (7) Deegan
Deegan trying to control the position here.
Deegan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deegan wants to control the position but Mythos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Deegan manages to get to full guard.
Mythos looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mythos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mythos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mythos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deegan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mythos stands and throws Deegan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (5) vs (7) Deegan
Deegan is trying to control Mythos's posture but Mythos avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mythos controlling from side mount.
Mythos in the domination position with Deegan hanging on.
Deegan 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mythos working away.
Deegan tries to improve position but can't.
Mythos working away.
Deegan is looking to regain half guard here but Mythos keeps moving and retains side control.
Mythos slows the pace down.
Deegan is looking to regain half guard here but Mythos keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mythos controlling the position.
Mythos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mythos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Deegan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Deegan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deegan.
Deegan controls Mythos momentarily but Mythos frees himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mythos 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.
Deegan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deegan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mythos is aware though and is defending well.
Mythos is pushing down on Deegan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Deegan is fighting to maintain full guard but Mythos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deegan is trying to control but Mythos passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mythos (8) vs (7) Deegan
Deegan struggling a bit here.
Mythos taking a breather here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mythos working away.
Deegan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mythos is staying active.
Deegan is not content to let Mythos control the position.
Mythos taking a breather here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deegan is looking to reverse the position.
Mythos 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 Deegan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Deegan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deegan being controlled for a moment.
Deegan is trying to control Mythos's posture but Mythos avoids it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mythos trying to control the action but Deegan is working from the bottom.
Deegan tries to bench press Mythos off him but Mythos keeps the position.
Mythos controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deegan struggling a bit here.
Deegan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mythos takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Mack Mythos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Cory Deegan spoke after the fight, saying 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katurian Tupolski and Mack Mythos. Tupolski comes into the arena with Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Katurian Tupolski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mack Mythos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tupolski clinches.
Mythos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tupolski (0) vs (4) Mythos
Mythos slows the pace down.
Tupolski tries to improve position but can't.
Tupolski trying to remain calm as Mythos controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mythos trying to control the position but Tupolski is working away.
Tupolski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mythos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski wants to control but Mythos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mythos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tupolski wants to control but Mythos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tupolski has a hand on Mythos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mythos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tupolski (0) vs (7) Mythos
Mythos prevents Tupolski from getting the reversal.
Mythos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mythos wants to take his opponent's back but Tupolski doesn't allow it.
Mythos looking to control but Tupolski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tupolski is trying to escape the mount.
Tupolski prevents Mythos from taking his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mythos controlling the position easily from mount.
Mythos avoids the attempt from Tupolski to control.
Mythos fails to move to back control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mythos wants to control the pace but Tupolski is squirming around nicely.
Tupolski tries to hold on but Mythos pushes him away.
Mythos wants to control the pace but Tupolski is squirming around nicely.
Mythos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mythos looking to control but Tupolski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tupolski wants to control but Mythos is having none of it.
Tupolski is controlling an arm, preventing Mythos from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mythos trying to control but Tupolski is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mythos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tupolski tries to hold on but Mythos pushes him away.
Tupolski has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Mythos's lack of action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mythos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tupolski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mythos controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski won't allow Mythos to pass to mount.
Mythos trying to control the pace.
Mythos trying to mount his opponent but Tupolski defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski tries to get to full guard but Mythos has control of the leg.
Mythos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tupolski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mythos is looking to advance position but Tupolski won't allow it.
Mythos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski won't allow Mythos to pass to mount.
Tupolski is looking for a sweep. Mythos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mythos in particular looking to stall.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mythos prevents Tupolski from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Mythos seems content to control.
Mythos is stalling here. Tupolski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mythos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tupolski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tupolski (4) vs (7) Mythos
Tupolski is looking to take a break and control but Mythos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mythos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mythos wants to control but Tupolski postures up.
Mythos trying his best to control but Tupolski has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tupolski (6) vs (7) Mythos
Mythos tries to hold on but Tupolski pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mythos wants to hold on but Tupolski pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mythos wins on points by 7 to 6.
Mack Mythos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Katurian Tupolski had this to say: 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'. |
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Event:
Fightmaster Finale
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mythos.
Hanma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanma takes one to the side of the head.
Mythos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanma cracks Mythos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mythos.
Mythos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mythos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Hanma rushes Mythos and presses him up against the cage.
Hanma misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hanma fails to land.
Hanma throws a punch but it's blocked by Mythos.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Mythos uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Mythos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mythos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mythos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hanma's brow.
Mythos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Mythos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hanma takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Mythos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Mythos won't allow it.
Mythos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Mythos holds him up against the cage and eventually Hanma drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mythos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanma.
Mythos is trying to break the clinch but Hanma is controlling him.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Hanma gets control of Mythos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hanma will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Mythos stands up and waves to Hanma to follow him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mythos. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mythos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mythos connects with a jab.
Mythos doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanma circles away.
Hanma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mythos on the side of the head.
Mythos misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Mythos.
#CL#
Hanma has closed the distance and engaged Mythos in a clinch.
Hanma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mythos is trying to break the clinch but Hanma is controlling him.
Mythos lands a right hand.
Hanma prevents Mythos from breaking the clinch.
Mythos misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mythos.
Mythos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mythos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mythos scores with a shoulder strike.
Mythos lands an elbow that stopped Hanma in his tracks for a moment.
Hanma working aggressively here.
#T3##TD#
Hanma gets control of Mythos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hanma will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Mythos from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mythos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mythos has managed to get both his arms back between Hanma's legs - danger averted.
Mythos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mythos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hanma controlling Mythos's posture.
Mythos is stalling in the full guard.
Mythos postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mythos has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hanma to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mythos is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hanma pulls down on the head and he's put Mythos to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baki Hanma!
In his post fight interview, Baki Hanma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Infinity: Fightmaster Rd 2
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Viljo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mythos moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Viljo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Mythos clinches with his opponent.
Mythos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mythos blocks a body shot from Viljo.
Mythos wants to get back to striking at distance but Viljo won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Viljo throws an elbow but misses.
Mythos throws an elbow that misses.
Mythos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Viljo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mythos throws a body punch but Viljo moves out of range.
Mythos throws an overhand right that lands on Viljo's shoulder, as Viljo tries to avoid the shot.
Viljo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Viljo throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos ducks under a wild hook from Viljo.
Mythos slips under a jab from Viljo.
Mythos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Viljo staying out of range there.
Mythos avoids the body shot from Viljo.
Mythos throws a hook to the side of Viljo's head but Viljo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Viljo throws a jab but it's blocked by Mythos.
Mack Mythos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viljo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mythos.
Mythos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viljo counters with an inside leg kick.
Mythos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Viljo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mythos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mythos clobbers Viljo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Mythos clinches with his opponent.
Viljo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mythos scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Viljo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Viljo.
Viljo throwing a counter right hand but Mythos manages to avoid it.
Viljo misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Mythos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Viljo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viljo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Viljo throws a lazy right hand but Mythos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viljo throws a right hand that misses
and Mythos counters with a nice body shot.
Mythos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mythos ducks right into an uppercut from Viljo.
Viljo misses with a straight right.
A jab from Mythos finds it's way through Viljo's defenses.
Nice jab there from Viljo.
Viljo throws an overhand right that lands on Mythos's shoulder, as Mythos tries to avoid the shot.
Mythos cracks Viljo with a good jab.
Viljo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mythos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viljo misses with a body shot.
And Mythos tries to counter it with a takedown but Viljo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Mythos moves into the clinch.
Viljo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mythos throws a punch but it's blocked by Viljo. #T3##BC2#
Mythos manages to break the clinch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Viljo! Mythos is out on his feet! Viljo rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Mythos is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Mythos is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juntusen Viljo!
A victorious Juntusen Viljo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Infinity: Triumph
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Mythos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mythos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Molovgomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Molovgomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mythos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molovgomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mythos.
Mythos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Molovgomedov can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Molovgomedov.
Mythos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Molovgomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mythos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Molovgomedov somewhat.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick as Mythos jumps back.#CL2#
Mythos closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Molovgomedov throws an elbow but misses.
Mythos is working Molovgomedov over against the cage.
Molovgomedov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mythos's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Mack Mythos has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mythos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Mythos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Mythos throws a body punch but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mythos checks a leg kick.
Mack Mythos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molovgomedov looks to land a combination but Mythos avoids it well.
Molovgomedov scores with a leg kick.
Mythos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov has been cut.#CL#
Molovgomedov clinches up against the cage.
Mythos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molovgomedov's elbow.
Mythos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Mythos breaks from the clinch.
Molovgomedov scores with a leg kick.
Molovgomedov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Mythos counter with a right hand.
Mythos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Molovgomedov throws out the jab. #CL2#
Mythos forces Molovgomedov back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Mythos breaks the clinch.
Molovgomedov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Mythos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mythos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Mythos lands with a light punch inside.
Molovgomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mythos working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Mythos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mythos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molovgomedov.
#CL#
Molovgomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Molovgomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mythos misses with a punch to the body.
Mythos's coach down at England Fight Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mythos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mythos takes a shot to the head.
Mythos tries to work over Molovgomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Mythos.
Molovgomedov blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Mythos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Molovgomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Molovgomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mythos.
Molovgomedov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
Mythos with the counter takedown but Molovgomedov avoids it easily.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
Mythos looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3##CL2#
Mythos moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mythos breaks from the clinch.
Mythos works over Molovgomedov's head and body with a nice combination.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Mythos off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molovgomedov.
Mythos misses with a hook. Molovgomedov ducked under it nicely.
Molovgomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mythos.
Molovgomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mythos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molovgomedov manages to avoid it.
Molovgomedov shoots in and drives through. Mythos sprawls well.
And Mythos tries to counter it with a takedown but Molovgomedov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mythos checks a low kick from Molovgomedov.
Mythos with the counter takedown but Molovgomedov avoids it easily.
Mythos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Molovgomedovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Molovgomedov is rocked!
Molovgomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Mythos scores with a counter punch that sends Molovgomedov to the canvas! Mythos smells blood - he's punishing Molovgomedov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Molovgomedov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Mythos!
In his post fight interview, Mack Mythos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Infinity: Honor
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Mocny pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mythos is out of range and Mocny settles back down.
Mythos looks to throw the jab but Mocny is out of range.
Mythos throws the left hand but Mocny avoids the punch easily.
Mythos throws an overhand right that lands on Mocny's shoulder, as Mocny tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Mocny closes the distance and pushes Mythos back into the cage.
Mythos lands an elbow inside.
Mythos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mythos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mythos can't find room to land a body shot as Mocny controls the action.
Mythos tries to throw a body punch but Mocny avoids it by throwing Mythos back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos tries to throw a body punch but Mocny avoids it by throwing Mythos back against the cage.
Mocny blocking some punches.
Mythos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mythos lands an uppercut.
Mythos lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Mythos - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Mythos has Mocny pushed against the cage.#BC#
Mythos manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mythos misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Mythos.
A jab from Mythos does it's job there.#CL#
Mythos moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mythos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mocny gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mythos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mocny moves into the clinch.
Mocny blocks a body shot from Mythos.
Mythos digs a right hand into Mocny's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mocny's gas tank. #BC#
Mythos breaks from the clinch.
Mythos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Mythos misses with a body shot.
Mythos lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Mocny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Mythos manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Mythos drives through and clinches with Mocny against the cage.
Mythos tries to throw a body punch but Mocny avoids it by throwing Mythos back against the cage.
Mocny tries to pull guard but Mythos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mythos.
Mythos lands a left hand.
Mythos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mocny's defenses. #BC#
Mythos breaks from the clinch.
Mocny slips a jab and a cross from Mythos.
Mocny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mocny stalks Mythos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mythos's face. Mythos staggers backwards, shaken.#T3##CL#
Mythos darts in and clinches Mocny up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mythos.
Mythos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mocny up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mythos.
#BC#
Mythos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mythos throws a body punch but Mocny moves out of range.
Mack Mythos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mythos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mythos tests Mocny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mocny throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Mythos counters with a single leg into guard. Mocny didn't expect that.
Mythos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mocny's guard.
Mythos trying to control the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mocny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mythos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mythos's back!#T4#
Mythos is trying to get back to his feet but Mocny has full control of the position and if anything, Mythos has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mythos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Mythos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mocny's arms.
Mythos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mocny not allowing Mythos to control his hands.
Mythos trying to get back to his feet but Mocny is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Mythos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mythos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mocny.
Mocny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab lands there for Mythos.
Mythos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mythos lands with an uppercut that bounces Mocny off the cage and back into range.
Mocny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2#
Mythos gets caught napping as Mocny dives in and scores a takedown. Mythos manages to retain guard.
Mocny wants to control from the top but Mythos keeps moving.
Mocny not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mocny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SU2#
Mocny stands up and waves to Mythos to follow him.
Mocny takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mythos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mocny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mocny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mythos loads up on a big right hand but Mocny slips the punch.
Mythos misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Mythos takes the fight into the clinch.
Mythos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mythos is struggling to control the position.
Mythos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Mythos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Mythos breaks from the clinch.
Mocny throws a leg kick #TD#
so Mythos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mocny is trying to keep Mythos in close.
Mythos lands a couple of digs.
Mythos wants to pass the guard but Mocny is keeping the position.
Mythos stopping the sweep attempt from Mocny.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mythos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mocny has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mythos has managed to get both his arms back between Mocny's legs - danger averted.
Mythos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB2#
Mocny looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mocny is trying to keep Mythos in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mythos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Mythos moves into the clinch successfully.
Mythos is struggling to control the position.
Mythos can't find room to land a body shot as Mocny controls the action.
Mocny takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Mythos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mocnys head.
Mocny is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mythos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mocny backwards.
Mythos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mythos tries to work over Mocny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mythos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mack Mythos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mythos avoiding damage.
#BC#
Mythos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mocny has Mythos up against the cage in a clinch.
Mythos lands an elbow that stopped Mocny in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Mythos breaks from the clinch.
Mythos lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Mythos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mythos moves into the clinch successfully.
Mythos lands a right hand.
Mythos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mocnys head.
Mythos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mocny takes an elbow to the temple.
Mythos lands with a left to the head.
Mythos tries to work over Mocny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mythos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mythos avoiding damage.
Mythos presses Mocny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mocny taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mythos pushes Mocny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mythos digs a right hand underneath Mocny's ribcage. Mocny let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Mythos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mythos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Mythos has Mocny pushed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mythos.
Mythos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mythos scores with a hook to the body.
Mythos misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Mythos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mocny fails with a takedown attempt.
Mocny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mythos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mythos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
A jab from Mythos does it's job there.#CL2#
Mocny drives through and clinches with Mythos against the cage.
Mocny fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mocny letting Mythos take a breather here.
Mythos just leaning against Mocny, taking a breather.
Mocny is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mythos to keep the fight standing.
Mack Mythos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of August Mocny.
Mythos lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mythos stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mythos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Mythos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Mythos. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Mythos. Those never looked like landing.
Mocny wants to counter with a clinch but Mythos pushes him away.
Mocny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mythos.#T3#
Mythos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Mythos forces Mocny back against the cage and clinches.
Mocny is looking to break free of the clinch but Mythos has double underhooks. #TD2#
Mocny pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Mythos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mocny, up you get! #CL2#
Mocny moves into range and clinches up with Mythos.
Mocny blocks a body shot from Mythos.
Mythos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mythos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mocny's elbow.
Good body shot from Mythos.
Mocny wants to break free but Mythos has control.
Mocny prevents a body shot from Mythos.
Mythos scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Mythos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mythos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mythos lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Mythos.
Mocny tries to pull guard but Mythos won't allow it.
Mack Mythos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mocny tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mythos just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Mythos.
Mythos scores with a shot to the side of Mocny's head.
Nice elbow from Mythos.
Mocny wants a takedown but no success here.
Mythos lands an elbow inside.
Mythos controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mythos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Mythos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mythos, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Mythos!
Mack Mythos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Rioka tries for a takedown but Mythos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rioka throws a series of strikes that have Mythos backpedaling.
Mythos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rioka moves away.
Rioka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rioka fails to land the takedown.
Mythos attempts a counter takedown but Rioka avoids it well and moves away.
Mythos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rioka was well out of range. Poor timing from Mythos.
Mythos sizes up Rioka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Tristan Rioka has been cut.
Rioka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mack Mythos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Rioka.
No joy there for Rioka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rioka falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so Mythos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mythos is looking to stand up but Rioka won't let him.
Mythos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rioka looking to control.
#SUB2#
Rioka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mythos passes into half guard.
#T1#
Rioka is trying to maintain the position but Mythos is very close to passing his half guard.
Mythos trying to control the pace.
Rioka wants to get back to full guard.
Rioka tries to kick Mythos off but Mythos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mythos seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Mythos postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rioka to stand up. #CL2#
Rioka forces Mythos back against the cage and clinches.
Rioka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Rioka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mythos throws a shot from downtown. Rioka moves away and avoids it.
Rioka shoots in but no luck this time.
Rioka throws a sloppy head kick and Mythos moves out of range easily.
Mythos feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Rioka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mythos was covering up waiting for the punch and Rioka finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Mythos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rioka is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mythos lands a hook that snaps the head of Rioka backwards. #BC#
Mythos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tristan Rioka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rioka misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Mythos.
#T3#
Rioka throws a right and a left that Mythos avoids nicely.
Mythos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rioka sprawls and moves away.
Rioka feints and then cracks Mythos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mythos down.
Mythos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mythos misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Rioka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rioka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mythos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rioka tries to land knees in the clinch but Mythos avoids the damage to the body.
Mythos misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Rioka's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mythos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mythos works Rioka's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Rioka.
Mythos fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4##CL2#
Rioka forces Mythos back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mythos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rioka's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Mythos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mythos lands an elbow inside.
Rioka taking a breather.
Mythos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Mythos manages to break the clinch.
Rioka lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Rioka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rioka avoids the elbow strike from Mythos, against the cage.
Mythos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Mythos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Mythos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mythos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mythos avoids the body shot from Rioka.
Mythos tests Rioka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Mythos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tristan Rioka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Rioka rushes Mythos and presses him up against the cage.
Rioka wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Mythos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mythos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rioka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Rioka.
Mack Mythos is winning the standup battle so far.
Mythos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rioka in his tracks.
Mythos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rioka.
Mythos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rioka.
Rioka scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rioka ducks right into an uppercut from Mythos. #ROC#
Rioka is rocked!
Rioka walks straight into a right hand from Mythos - that's dropped him! Mythos jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rioka from any more punishment! Rioka complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mack Mythos!
Mack Mythos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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